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?

[*superstitious*]

Thing is, Jackie, that although the first one looks like it's been through a gaussian blur blizzard, some people might like that. I think that's why it was accepted.

I don't personally think that the second one's image is all that lacking in quality. I wouldn't particularly go for all the textures/brushes/patterns or what not that was used, but again, that doesn't mean that someone might not really appreciate that layout and use it.

It's important to remember that when the reviewers look through layouts (especially in light of this), they weigh in both a sense of quality and a sense of what a general audience might like and use, not just what highly skilled designers would use.

Just trying to bring in some perspective is all, I totally respect your opinion(s). Perhaps you should/could voice some of your concerns there as well? I know that Jusun looks at that thread (or at least he was, since he created it).

[*digitalfragrance*]

Thing is, Jackie, that although the first one looks like it's been through a gaussian blur blizzard, some people might like that. I think that's why it was accepted.

Yep, that's why I accepted it. My first gut reaction was "what?" when I saw it, but when I clicked on the preview, I saw it was meant to be blurred and that it looked good with the rest of the design. I think the designer was after a "dream-like" sense.

The second one... I had rejected previously... and someone else went back and approved it.