Graphics, gone to hell? Options

[Gypsy Eyes]

Sorry if I sound like a broken record but what is happening to the graphics? The quality is decreasing and it looks like some of the mods (not saying any names) aren't reading the submission rules or guidelines. Just looking through the first two pages I can see four of five graphics that are either poor quality or go against the rules. Wasn't the whole point of having a queue to weed out the bad graphics?

[*mzkandi*]

I've often thought about what disciplinary action should take place for repeat offenders that continue to accept below standard work. I think some kind of system should be in place where we communicate with those mods as to address what they are accepting and what they should be accepting. I know some of our opinions vary on what should and should not be accepted but a person can train their eye for good design. For example, when I first became Head Staff I was accepting things that met my standards, if I liked it it was in, even if in hindsight some of what I was accepting was below standards. Usually it was because I liked the colors or quote or something. Then Jusun contacted and reminded me of quality over quantity. It made me think I'm not accepting for myself, I'm accepting for cB so I really need to up it up. This requires becoming more objective to each submitted work that is in the queue. Don't merely glance at it, decide you like it, and accept. Actually look at it. What do you like it? What works? What doesn't work? How does it compare with other great graphics and layouts in it's category that have been accepted? Don't go with thinking, "Hmm..meh, I'll accept it and if it isn't up to standards it'll simply be rid of when house cleaning comes around".