[quote]SkyNett wrote:
So now the physique photo-section has been reduced to some kind of bastardized “Hot or Not” site?
Disappointing to say the least. [/quote]
I actually had another thought (write down the date) that relates into Sky’s comment.
Maybe this comes from having to use metrics for seemingly everything at work, but can’t we end up using this score to our advantage, potentially?
My hope is that this will show, with a certain amount of finality, what these forums deems to be the build people should be shooting for.
The 6’1" 160 lb dude looking to get “mad shredded” will be crushed with something in the 1-2 range whereas someone like Mad Titan or Caveman might be in the 8, 9 or 10 range (depending on your own personal view of things).
It’s really up to us, at this point, to make this be something valuable instead of a cesspool of mediocrity.
[quote]Kuz wrote:
Ooh! Ooh! What did I win? Is it a pony? Seriously, if it’s a pony, I’m gonna freak out, man.[/quote]
I will personally be shipping you 100% Grade-A Instant Pony! Guaranteed to please! Just tear open the package, sprinkle on the floor, and add pony! Your kids will love it!
[quote]Tim Patterson wrote:
Jillybop wrote:
Can a poster opt out of the rating system? I have posted progress pics in the past and had some really nice responses and feedback. I would never post asking to be “rated”. (I am well aware that Cosmo won’t be calling to ask me to pose any time soon )
I think this might scare away some hard-working “regular” folks who I would normally encourage to post their pics and see their progress.
It’s very simple, just post your progress pictures in the Bodybuilding forum.[/quote]
So simple, shame on me. That makes sense - thanks!
[quote]Josh wrote:
Kuz wrote:
Ooh! Ooh! What did I win? Is it a pony? Seriously, if it’s a pony, I’m gonna freak out, man.
I will personally be shipping you 100% Grade-A Instant Pony! Guaranteed to please! Just tear open the package, sprinkle on the floor, and add pony! Your kids will love it![/quote]
These are truly heady times indeed in which to live when a humble fellow like myself can well Instant Pony. Truly, I am blessed.
[quote]Tim Patterson wrote:
<<< With a title like “Rate My Physique,” there should be no doubt about what to expect.[/quote]
Maybe there SHOULD be no doubt what to expect, but I’m betting Helga turns out to be right and this forum turns into a joke.
That may not be a bad thing and I’m not faulting the idea, but in about a month this is going to be a trollers homeless shelter filled with pics not of the poster, digitally altered goofs and the obligatory Auschwitz survivors looking for praise.
Again, not necessarily bad in itself as long as that’s part of the intent because I’ll be shocked if it doesn’t go that way. Also, once someone posts pics somewhere else aren’t we essentially back we started with the old forum?
I’m not criticizing, just thinkin out loud.
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[quote]Kuz wrote:
<<< It’s really up to us, at this point, to make this be something valuable instead of a cesspool of mediocrity.[/quote]
If by “us” we mean serious invested posters then that would be true if those were the only people allowed to post. This accentuates my point. It’s not up to “us” while the site remains completely free. It’s also up to, potentially, every other person on Earth with internet access.
Wow, haven’t been around in a while and the site has changed a bit! Great feature (Rate my Physique) if you’re looking for some honest advice and truly want constructive criticism. There are some extremely knowledgeable members here who I’m sure will give very helpful information.
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