I waited for all my points to tally for the day my reviews were finally published and I never received any points. Sorry for adding another support ticket to your list. I just love my Edenpoints (they've bought me so much!).
#EdenTasks - Proofreading Program
12/02/2010
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I had submitted a ticket for that before I saw the "no more tickets" post and I got a response letting me know that they're aware and are working through it. I'd imagine it'll be part of the fixes that are in the works.
Originally posted by
Darling Jen
I waited for all my points to tally for the day my reviews were finally published and I never received any points. Sorry for adding another support ticket to your list. I just love my Edenpoints (they've bought me so much!).
12/02/2010
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That's good news! I hope I don't annoy them too much. I wonder how they're keeping track of who got points and who didn't. It'd be a lot of work to look everyone up individually.
Originally posted by
Alicia
I had submitted a ticket for that before I saw the "no more tickets" post and I got a response letting me know that they're aware and are working through it. I'd imagine it'll be part of the fixes that are in the works.
12/02/2010
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I don't think anyone is getting points for reviews right now, so they could probably look through the log or RSS feeds or something and see who's got published reviews in the past X-number of days and add it like that.
Originally posted by
Darling Jen
That's good news! I hope I don't annoy them too much. I wonder how they're keeping track of who got points and who didn't. It'd be a lot of work to look everyone up individually.
12/02/2010
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Near as I can tell I've been getting points for my submitted reviews. And I got that same "we're working on a fix" message to a support ticket I put in regarding missing notifications for comments on all my reviews, lol. I know everybody's been really busy over there, so I'm not sweating it too much.
Originally posted by
DeliciousSurprise
I don't think anyone is getting points for reviews right now, so they could probably look through the log or RSS feeds or something and see who's got published reviews in the past X-number of days and add it like that.
12/02/2010
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Hmm. Scratch that last comment, then.
Originally posted by
Jul!a
Near as I can tell I've been getting points for my submitted reviews. And I got that same "we're working on a fix" message to a support ticket I put in regarding missing notifications for comments on all my reviews, lol. I know
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Near as I can tell I've been getting points for my submitted reviews. And I got that same "we're working on a fix" message to a support ticket I put in regarding missing notifications for comments on all my reviews, lol. I know everybody's been really busy over there, so I'm not sweating it too much.
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Maybe they'll just send a message out that people should review their logs and file a ticket if they're missing points?
Ack, I can't even imagine how that'll be sorted out.
12/02/2010
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That's what makes the Eden staff so awesome, they always magically fix things
Originally posted by
DeliciousSurprise
Hmm. Scratch that last comment, then.
Maybe they'll just send a message out that people should review their logs and file a ticket if they're missing points?
Ack, I can't even imagine how that'll be sorted out.
Maybe they'll just send a message out that people should review their logs and file a ticket if they're missing points?
Ack, I can't even imagine how that'll be sorted out.
12/02/2010
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That's true! I'm always so impressed.
Originally posted by
Alicia
That's what makes the Eden staff so awesome, they always magically fix things
12/02/2010
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That is a pretty good idea. I love that changed your avatar to that balloon after the CEC... lol
Originally posted by
DeliciousSurprise
Perhaps instead of having each review rated for the editing, have an anonymous flag system; people who think the editor didn't perform well could just flag the review and those could be looked at by staff. It could be kind of like the forum
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Perhaps instead of having each review rated for the editing, have an anonymous flag system; people who think the editor didn't perform well could just flag the review and those could be looked at by staff. It could be kind of like the forum flags, but instead could be something like, "I think this review is unedited, I think this editor did a poor job, I think this editor changed the tone of my review."
That would reduce the number of things staff has to look at, because all the well-reviewed ones would be unflagged, plus people wouldn't get publicly voted down/have their rank effected/whatnot for something that wasn't their fault.
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That would reduce the number of things staff has to look at, because all the well-reviewed ones would be unflagged, plus people wouldn't get publicly voted down/have their rank effected/whatnot for something that wasn't their fault.
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I am for that as it makes sense. The only down side I foresee to that, is that then there could (possibly) be a problem with people "down" flagging- in other words just flagging instead of down voting.
I'm sure it would be taken care of, but then again it might not be as much work for Eden to deal with "down" flaggers then down voters.
12/02/2010
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Lol.. I am sure I have bugged the forums a few times with my (im)patience. I'm working on it, but it's not easy!
Originally posted by
BBW Talks Toys
"I'm still waiting for my approval -_-. Anxiously! As usual, with my super big patience"
I think you and I might be cut from the same cloth. I'm not a very patient person either but I try to be so as not to annoy everyone in ... more
I think you and I might be cut from the same cloth. I'm not a very patient person either but I try to be so as not to annoy everyone in ... more
"I'm still waiting for my approval -_-. Anxiously! As usual, with my super big patience"
I think you and I might be cut from the same cloth. I'm not a very patient person either but I try to be so as not to annoy everyone in the world with it. But I must check my email 115 times a day to see if my application is accepted... or if my reviews have posted.... or if there's another assignment being offered.
Me and patience, yeah... not BFFs. less
I think you and I might be cut from the same cloth. I'm not a very patient person either but I try to be so as not to annoy everyone in the world with it. But I must check my email 115 times a day to see if my application is accepted... or if my reviews have posted.... or if there's another assignment being offered.
Me and patience, yeah... not BFFs. less
12/02/2010
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Yes that is why I came up as your editor. I submitted mine on Thanksgiving (25th) and still haven't hear from them yet.
Originally posted by
Love Buzz
I thought you already were approved? Maybe you just came up as editor on my reviews as you were my mentor for them
When did you apply? I put mine in 4 days ago and no word.. but I'm sure there must be a huge backlog of requests
When did you apply? I put mine in 4 days ago and no word.. but I'm sure there must be a huge backlog of requests
But if I don't get chosen for it now, that is fine, as they are still working out a lot of kinks. I haven't checked it today yet, but here's to hoping!
12/02/2010
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Yes that is why I came up as your editor. I submitted mine on Thanksgiving (25th) and still haven't hear from them yet.
Originally posted by
Love Buzz
I thought you already were approved? Maybe you just came up as editor on my reviews as you were my mentor for them
When did you apply? I put mine in 4 days ago and no word.. but I'm sure there must be a huge backlog of requests
When did you apply? I put mine in 4 days ago and no word.. but I'm sure there must be a huge backlog of requests
But if I don't get chosen for it now, that is fine, as they are still working out a lot of kinks. I haven't checked it today yet, but here's to hoping!
12/02/2010
Since the changes it also seems like the usefulness of reviews isn't being calculated correctly as well. Is this part of the fix?
12/02/2010
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Thanks.
Originally posted by
cherryredhead88
That is a pretty good idea. I love that changed your avatar to that balloon after the CEC... lol
I am for that as it makes sense. The only down side I foresee to that, is that then there could (possibly) be a problem with people ... more
I am for that as it makes sense. The only down side I foresee to that, is that then there could (possibly) be a problem with people ... more
That is a pretty good idea. I love that changed your avatar to that balloon after the CEC... lol
I am for that as it makes sense. The only down side I foresee to that, is that then there could (possibly) be a problem with people "down" flagging- in other words just flagging instead of down voting.
I'm sure it would be taken care of, but then again it might not be as much work for Eden to deal with "down" flaggers then down voters. less
I am for that as it makes sense. The only down side I foresee to that, is that then there could (possibly) be a problem with people "down" flagging- in other words just flagging instead of down voting.
I'm sure it would be taken care of, but then again it might not be as much work for Eden to deal with "down" flaggers then down voters. less
Well, I figure that if someone is consistently downvoting things improperly, that would be dealt with the same way that it's dealt with on the forums.
Or did you mean flagging editors if the review stinks?
Sorry, I'm not sure which way you were talking about.
I figured that it would be easier to handle flaggers because that way people are only flagging if they think the editor did a poor job with editing, rather than if the review is terrible but the writing quality is fine; because they could make categories with appropriate flags, and "This review is the worst thing I've read since I read the inside of that bar bathroom wall in Boise" wouldn't be on there, but, "This editing is the worst editing I've read since I read the editor's comments of that bar bathroom wall in Boise."
12/02/2010
AAARGH I don't know why my posts keep doubling lately, it is really annoying.
I have been getting points for my reviews as well; my only issue has been in my student's reviews there have been double tags and they won't go away. I haven't submitted any tickets relating to those, though, because I know all the kinks are currently being worked on. I just vent in here
I have been getting points for my reviews as well; my only issue has been in my student's reviews there have been double tags and they won't go away. I haven't submitted any tickets relating to those, though, because I know all the kinks are currently being worked on. I just vent in here
12/02/2010
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I hope so, I have noticed that as well. All the reviews are seeming to be "less useful" than they really are lately. Even extremely useful reviews have been useful at best. I would say give it until you hear that the fixes are live on the site before submitting anymore tickets.
Originally posted by
Porfiriato
Since the changes it also seems like the usefulness of reviews isn't being calculated correctly as well. Is this part of the fix?
12/02/2010
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Lol...
Originally posted by
DeliciousSurprise
Thanks.
Well, I figure that if someone is consistently downvoting things improperly, that would be dealt with the same way that it's dealt with on the forums.
Or did you mean flagging editors if the review stinks?
Sorry, ... more
Well, I figure that if someone is consistently downvoting things improperly, that would be dealt with the same way that it's dealt with on the forums.
Or did you mean flagging editors if the review stinks?
Sorry, ... more
Thanks.
Well, I figure that if someone is consistently downvoting things improperly, that would be dealt with the same way that it's dealt with on the forums.
Or did you mean flagging editors if the review stinks?
Sorry, I'm not sure which way you were talking about.
I figured that it would be easier to handle flaggers because that way people are only flagging if they think the editor did a poor job with editing, rather than if the review is terrible but the writing quality is fine; because they could make categories with appropriate flags, and "This review is the worst thing I've read since I read the inside of that bar bathroom wall in Boise" wouldn't be on there, but, "This editing is the worst editing I've read since I read the editor's comments of that bar bathroom wall in Boise." less
Well, I figure that if someone is consistently downvoting things improperly, that would be dealt with the same way that it's dealt with on the forums.
Or did you mean flagging editors if the review stinks?
Sorry, I'm not sure which way you were talking about.
I figured that it would be easier to handle flaggers because that way people are only flagging if they think the editor did a poor job with editing, rather than if the review is terrible but the writing quality is fine; because they could make categories with appropriate flags, and "This review is the worst thing I've read since I read the inside of that bar bathroom wall in Boise" wouldn't be on there, but, "This editing is the worst editing I've read since I read the editor's comments of that bar bathroom wall in Boise." less
I meant what you did, I think? I think we are on the same page because what I was thinking is that people would flag out of spite like they have on the forums, and I wasn't sure if that would be more work for Eden than the whole voting thing.
But a new flagging system, if possible, would be an excellent way of doing this.
Unless of course the voting is only temporary.
12/02/2010
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Yes, I haven't submitted any tickets ecause I'm sure they're overwhelmed right now with all that is going on. I'm glad others are noticing it, though
Originally posted by
cherryredhead88
I hope so, I have noticed that as well. All the reviews are seeming to be "less useful" than they really are lately. Even extremely useful reviews have been useful at best. I would say give it until you hear that the fixes are live on the
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I hope so, I have noticed that as well. All the reviews are seeming to be "less useful" than they really are lately. Even extremely useful reviews have been useful at best. I would say give it until you hear that the fixes are live on the site before submitting anymore tickets.
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12/03/2010
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I applied on the same day and am still waiting for approval as well. They probably just have a lot of applications to look at.
Originally posted by
cherryredhead88
Yes that is why I came up as your editor. I submitted mine on Thanksgiving (25th) and still haven't hear from them yet.
But if I don't get chosen for it now, that is fine, as they are still working out a lot of kinks. I haven't ... more
But if I don't get chosen for it now, that is fine, as they are still working out a lot of kinks. I haven't ... more
Yes that is why I came up as your editor. I submitted mine on Thanksgiving (25th) and still haven't hear from them yet.
But if I don't get chosen for it now, that is fine, as they are still working out a lot of kinks. I haven't checked it today yet, but here's to hoping! less
But if I don't get chosen for it now, that is fine, as they are still working out a lot of kinks. I haven't checked it today yet, but here's to hoping! less
12/03/2010
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I am also awaiting approval, after applying last week.
Originally posted by
Misfit Momma
I applied on the same day and am still waiting for approval as well. They probably just have a lot of applications to look at.
12/03/2010
This is still in the testing phase. Approval, in general, will be very selective and I wouldn't expect to hear back until the glitches are worked out and it's been a few weeks.
12/03/2010
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If you rate a 5.5 or above, you are getting auto publish and automatic points. Otherwise your stuff goes through the editing process before points are awarded and your review publishes.
Originally posted by
DeliciousSurprise
I don't think anyone is getting points for reviews right now, so they could probably look through the log or RSS feeds or something and see who's got published reviews in the past X-number of days and add it like that.
There are a bunch of reviews that fell into "no man's land" done a few days when the system was not up and running properly, but as far as I've been told the staff is working like crazy to fix it all. I have one review that is still in "no man's land" and not published and one published but no points yet. Shit happens. We just have to be patient. They'll get it worked out. Everything new is worth waiting for.
12/03/2010
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Yes, thank you this is exactly what I was saying, but you put it much better! lol
Originally posted by
Selective Sensualist
Oh, what she was saying was that she had been unaware until today that it was now her job as a mentor to also be an editor since the editor box is popping up on mentored reviews. Unfortunately, this new editing program was accidentally launched
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Oh, what she was saying was that she had been unaware until today that it was now her job as a mentor to also be an editor since the editor box is popping up on mentored reviews. Unfortunately, this new editing program was accidentally launched BEFORE she, or anyone else, knew about it. Therefore, at the time she approved her student's review, she did not know that she was also expected to edit it. Yet she was graded for editing (since the editing box popped up on the review before she even knew about the program).
That illustrates another consideration: Do all mentors now also have to be editors? It seems so since the editor box is showing up on mentored reviews now. Yet not every mentor has a desire to also be an editor, as Dwtim has explained.
Interestingly enough, the converse is not true, since not all editors are mentors. less
That illustrates another consideration: Do all mentors now also have to be editors? It seems so since the editor box is showing up on mentored reviews now. Yet not every mentor has a desire to also be an editor, as Dwtim has explained.
Interestingly enough, the converse is not true, since not all editors are mentors. less
12/03/2010
I've noticed a few more glitches and reported them to Gary.
I noticed even more today. Anyone else have these problems?
1. I have had a lot of the follow ups that I have edited not show that I edited them. They actually don't show that anyone edited them
2. I edited a follow up and submitted it. Then another editor, picked it up somehow and "edited" it again. Not sure if that was a glitch too? I got points for it i believe, so that means two people submitted the same edit.
I noticed even more today. Anyone else have these problems?
1. I have had a lot of the follow ups that I have edited not show that I edited them. They actually don't show that anyone edited them
2. I edited a follow up and submitted it. Then another editor, picked it up somehow and "edited" it again. Not sure if that was a glitch too? I got points for it i believe, so that means two people submitted the same edit.
12/04/2010
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what does overzealous mean?
Originally posted by
Gary
Q: What is Eden Tasks?
A: Eden Tasks is a new ‘Market Place’ that allows contributors to earn points through performing various tasks posted by EF.
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Q: What is the ‘Review Proofreading’ task?
A: The ‘Review ... more
A: Eden Tasks is a new ‘Market Place’ that allows contributors to earn points through performing various tasks posted by EF.
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Q: What is the ‘Review Proofreading’ task?
A: The ‘Review ... more
Q: What is Eden Tasks?
A: Eden Tasks is a new ‘Market Place’ that allows contributors to earn points through performing various tasks posted by EF.
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Q: What is the ‘Review Proofreading’ task?
A: The ‘Review Proofreading’ task is the first of hopefully many exciting Eden Tasks. ‘Review Proofreading’ will allow contributors to edit and publish the reviews that until now, only the Review Team have been able to edit and publish.
The ‘Review Proofreading’ task is a privilege that will be available to the more experienced reviewers (for obvious reasons). We will start out with a small test group initially to see how the program works. We will then add people as needed to balance out the flow or reviews.
An exciting side effect of the ‘Review Proofreading’ task is now mentors will have more control over the reviews of their students. (to highlight, correct, or make notes)
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Here is some additional info:
- requests will generally be approved within 48 hours, M-F
- not all requests will be approved, some will be declined. Every request is approved or declined by a real person on The Review Team.
- factors for approval include rank, writing ability, community participation, and so on. Editors must be well-rounded
- any editor found to be overzealous in their corrections will be removed from the program
I hope this answers all of your initial questions, and I hope you all enjoy Eden Tasks (we have worked very hard on this for a while now). We look forward to working more closely with the community, as well as giving the community more control over the content and rewards for their activity. less
A: Eden Tasks is a new ‘Market Place’ that allows contributors to earn points through performing various tasks posted by EF.
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Q: What is the ‘Review Proofreading’ task?
A: The ‘Review Proofreading’ task is the first of hopefully many exciting Eden Tasks. ‘Review Proofreading’ will allow contributors to edit and publish the reviews that until now, only the Review Team have been able to edit and publish.
The ‘Review Proofreading’ task is a privilege that will be available to the more experienced reviewers (for obvious reasons). We will start out with a small test group initially to see how the program works. We will then add people as needed to balance out the flow or reviews.
An exciting side effect of the ‘Review Proofreading’ task is now mentors will have more control over the reviews of their students. (to highlight, correct, or make notes)
***
Here is some additional info:
- requests will generally be approved within 48 hours, M-F
- not all requests will be approved, some will be declined. Every request is approved or declined by a real person on The Review Team.
- factors for approval include rank, writing ability, community participation, and so on. Editors must be well-rounded
- any editor found to be overzealous in their corrections will be removed from the program
I hope this answers all of your initial questions, and I hope you all enjoy Eden Tasks (we have worked very hard on this for a while now). We look forward to working more closely with the community, as well as giving the community more control over the content and rewards for their activity. less
12/04/2010
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Too zealous; too enthusiastic, determined; too fervent.
Originally posted by
Xavier7
what does overzealous mean?
Fanatic: marked by excessive enthusiasm for and intense devotion to a cause or idea; "rabid isolationist."
source
12/04/2010
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I think they mean being too nit-picky and correcting things that are not so much "grammatical" that changes the author's voice in the review.
Originally posted by
Xavier7
what does overzealous mean?
12/04/2010
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OK so vote on the review for content and the editor for editorial merit. That clears that up totally! ~nods
Originally posted by
Carrie Ann
We don't, and never have, edited for content when editing reviews.
Voting for editors should be based on editorial merits, not review content.
Voting for editors should be based on editorial merits, not review content.
12/04/2010
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My review of the book Opening Up did auto publish but I received no points or at least didn't get any notification of any points.
Originally posted by
~LaUr3n~
I did not get points for the review I just submitted either. It did not auto-publish and shouldn't have.
I am aware that this is a glitch that is known and being worked on. Just stating it's still happening, not meaning to start a war.
12/04/2010
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Me too, no points But I am sure it will be taken care of. What a week for the Eden team, eh?
Originally posted by
Airen Wolf
My review of the book Opening Up did auto publish but I received no points or at least didn't get any notification of any points.
I am aware that this is a glitch that is known and being worked on. Just stating it's still happening, not ... more
I am aware that this is a glitch that is known and being worked on. Just stating it's still happening, not ... more
My review of the book Opening Up did auto publish but I received no points or at least didn't get any notification of any points.
I am aware that this is a glitch that is known and being worked on. Just stating it's still happening, not meaning to start a war. less
I am aware that this is a glitch that is known and being worked on. Just stating it's still happening, not meaning to start a war. less
Also Mentors are editors at least for know. I hope that changes.
12/04/2010