#EdenTasks - Proofreading Program

Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
Agreed.

So far I've changed the last letter(s) of a few words to make proper subject/verb agreement, changed a few slang (text message type language, as mentioned in editorial guidelines) words to "real" words, added or removed ... more
They are, indeed. I also have changed "OMG" to "Oh my god," because chat speak is not appropriate for reviews (unless they are done on the person's blog). I've also had to change word usage (someone said one thing but they actually meant something else) on one of the reviews - that I attribute to a general typo, so I fix those, too. But mainly just your regular grammar mistake, misuse of its versus it's, then vs. than, comma splices or too little commas, run-on sentences, things like that.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Alicia
I'm wondering if I am looking in the correct place or maybe I'm just missing when reviews are available to edit. I'm going under "Task Market" but haven't seen anything available but have seen a lot coming out having been ... more
That's the right place. They really just do pop up one at a time, few and far between...the only reason I've been able to edit a few today is because I really had nothing but time on my hands all day. If I were popping on and off the computer, I probably would have missed them all.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by Alicia
I'm wondering if I am looking in the correct place or maybe I'm just missing when reviews are available to edit. I'm going under "Task Market" but haven't seen anything available but have seen a lot coming out having been ... more
You could be missing them, which isn't so bad. I'm sure that, with time, we'll have more coming in and you'll get some!
11/28/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by Selective Sensualist
When I edit others' work, the examples that you described are the types of things that I always leave intact. Besides, there is nothing wrong with using contractions in an informal document, such as a review.

The editor should not ... more
Yikes!

Make "conjunction" = "contraction"! (eye roll)
11/28/2010
Contributor: SexyTabby SexyTabby
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Originally posted by Sir
No, we're not changing the voice at all. I am not understanding why so many people have mentioned this. All that we are changing is proper conjunctions, use of commas, and sentence breaks. Grammatical errors, not the difference between ... more
I only mention it because it was in fact done in the review I posted tonight.

I don't think there is a concrete line there. Where as there were a few actual grammar corrections made and that was indeed appreciated there was one line that was just how I type and my personality. It was a bit of an awkward line but it's a part of my expressionism and not necessarily grammar friendly. It isn't really a big deal and didn't change the tone of my review but since this is a new process it's always good to point out what may not work as well as expected. In changing that one line it did sour me to the reviewing process for an hour or so but with all new ideas and changes time and trial are normal. I believe the program has a lot of merit but like many new things it could use a little fine tuning.

I really don't understand the voting either because like I stated before unless it's our own review we don't know what was changed so how do we know they did a good job or not?
11/28/2010
Contributor: Tori Rebel Tori Rebel
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Originally posted by Sir
They are, indeed. I also have changed "OMG" to "Oh my god," because chat speak is not appropriate for reviews (unless they are done on the person's blog). I've also had to change word usage (someone said one thing but they ... more
I've corrected run-on sentences as well. I usually end up separating the thought into two sentences, changing just the capitalization and possibly adding a comma or an 'and' if necessary. I don't think that's going too far, it's really just making the information easier to understand while also making the sentences grammatically correct.

I've come across effect vs. affect in a few reviews as well. I don't remember that one being an example in the editorial guidelines but I think it's a very common error.
11/28/2010
Contributor: bzzingbee bzzingbee
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
I've corrected run-on sentences as well. I usually end up separating the thought into two sentences, changing just the capitalization and possibly adding a comma or an 'and' if necessary. I don't think that's going too far, ... more
Yep, effect vs. affect is one I struggle with myself. I THINK I'm using it correctly most of the time...lol
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by SexyTabby
I only mention it because it was in fact done in the review I posted tonight.

I don't think there is a concrete line there. Where as there were a few actual grammar corrections made and that was indeed appreciated there was one line ... more
How about you say what was changed? As it is now, I do not have any idea what you might even be referring to, so how can any of the editors improve if you do not tell us exactly what happened that made you feel that way?

Again, I will state that voting on the editors does NOT require a before and after! That makes no sense at all! We are simply evaluating if the review is grammatically correct, not comparing it to what it was before. That is something that we would evaluate MENTORS on, not editors. Completely different.
11/28/2010
Contributor: SexyTabby SexyTabby
Actually after reading the posts after Sir's of the reviewers it seems like it is becoming more understood as a line in what to do or not do. Time works it out
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by Tori Rebel
I've corrected run-on sentences as well. I usually end up separating the thought into two sentences, changing just the capitalization and possibly adding a comma or an 'and' if necessary. I don't think that's going too far, ... more
That sounds just fine to me, sweetheart. I've done the same, and I feel that it's necessary in order to make our editing proper for the review.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by bzzingbee
Yep, effect vs. affect is one I struggle with myself. I THINK I'm using it correctly most of the time...lol
Well, effect is the noun version, and affect is the action. There was an effect, but we affected something. Does that make sense?
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by SexyTabby
Actually after reading the posts after Sir's of the reviewers it seems like it is becoming more understood as a line in what to do or not do. Time works it out
I hope so, because I do not want reviewers to feel upset that I or any of the other editors edited something that they felt shouldn't have been. If you want to say it privately, you can message me.
11/28/2010
Contributor: bzzingbee bzzingbee
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Originally posted by Sir
Well, effect is the noun version, and affect is the action. There was an effect, but we affected something. Does that make sense?
I think so, thank you!
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by bzzingbee
I think so, thank you!
No problem!
11/28/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by Sir
How about you say what was changed? As it is now, I do not have any idea what you might even be referring to, so how can any of the editors improve if you do not tell us exactly what happened that made you feel that way?

Again, I will state ... more
But what if the editors did not change anything at all because the author submitted the review with proper spelling and grammar -- and the review was written before the editing function was even installed? On the flip side, many of the reviews published before the editing function became available do have some misspellings and grammar errors. It would be unfair for the mentor to be docked for this when s/he had no control over it at the time the review was published. Plus, as we have already agreed, it is not the mentor's job to govern grammar and spelling. For the pre-editing reviews, it makes no sense to have people vote to rate a task which was never performed.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by Selective Sensualist
But what if the editors did not change anything at all because the author submitted the review with proper spelling and grammar -- and the review was written before the editing function was even installed? On the flip side, many of the reviews ... more
No, you misunderstood. I did not mean for the reviews written in the past - THAT is unfair, I feel. I mean for the reviews in the future and what we are evaluating. Shall I go into detail, or no?
11/28/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by Sir
No, you misunderstood. I did not mean for the reviews written in the past - THAT is unfair, I feel. I mean for the reviews in the future and what we are evaluating. Shall I go into detail, or no?
No, that's exactly what I meant. We agree on what is unfair.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by Selective Sensualist
No, that's exactly what I meant. We agree on what is unfair.
Ahhh, alright. I apologize. I thought that you were disagreeing with me, so I didn't know if I should clarify something or not.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by Sir
Ahhh, alright. I apologize. I thought that you were disagreeing with me, so I didn't know if I should clarify something or not.
No problem!

Hopefully the editor rating will be removed from reviews published before this new function became available. I'm sure it is just a glitch that will keep the poor tech staff busy for a while.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
I think people are worrying about the editor rating too much. First, the whole process is new. If EF determines there is a problem, the appropriate adjustments will be made. Second, in regards to past reviews now having editor ratings for mentors, the rating means nothing towards rank or mentoring. And, if a mentor wants to also be an editor, I'm sure EF will take this into consideration. Above all, I think EF always acts fairly. I think raising concerns is a great, but let's keep it all in perspective. This is a new feature and there will obviously be a few bumps to iron out. However, I'm confident they will be worked out.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Sir Sir
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Originally posted by Kindred
I think people are worrying about the editor rating too much. First, the whole process is new. If EF determines there is a problem, the appropriate adjustments will be made. Second, in regards to past reviews now having editor ratings for mentors, ... more
That's very true, but I think that everyone, myself included, is just trying to voice all of their initial reactions to it so that nothing is left unsaid, so that the team can make their decisions based off of it earlier on. I haven't felt that anyone has been urgent in their discussions, but have instead simply voiced their opinions. The Edenfantasys team is very good about all of these things, so yes, I am confident, too.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by Sir
That's very true, but I think that everyone, myself included, is just trying to voice all of their initial reactions to it so that nothing is left unsaid, so that the team can make their decisions based off of it earlier on. I haven't felt ... more
Yeah, I hope I have not conveyed hysteria or anything like that. I tend to be very analytical and I just wanted to pass along my observations of what I perceive to be potential concerns, or "wrinkles." I realize that it is a new program and that the staff will be working on ironing out these wrinkles . . . while we stand over their shoulders pointing out the wrinkles they can clearly see in a manner not entirely unlike a backseat driver.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
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Originally posted by Selective Sensualist
When I was in the mentor program, I never had my reviews edited by my mentors (i.e., there were never any suggestions for changing grammar, punctuation, nor spelling on any of the reviews that I submitted). However, those reviews are now showing up ... more
I totally agree about it being blind voting. I just saw an editor box on a review and it's USELESS.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Adriana Ravenlust Adriana Ravenlust
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Originally posted by Carrie Ann
It should not effect rankings. If it does, it is unfair, as only some people can be editors. Rank factors should be fair and equal for all.
Eh, I don't buy it. There are alot of programs here that allow reviewers the opportunity to do more than one monthly review (for free), thus helping their rank. Is that fair to others who cannot or are not eligible to participate? Just my two cents.
11/28/2010
Contributor: BBW Talks Toys BBW Talks Toys
First official "beef" with the program. I tend to PR my reviews several times before I hit "submit" to catch spelling errors, etc. But I catch many of my errors once it's in "limbo" (with an admin for editing) because it's not in the boxes on the template, I can read it in a different lay out and I see it differently. I just caught an error and I cannot go back and fix it. I know it will be fixed for me, but as a writer, it's just kind of freaking me out a little.

Maybe there should be a 1/2 hour to an hour from the time it is submitted to the time it goes to the editor where a contributor can go back and proofread again.

What do y'all think?
11/28/2010
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Sir
I wanted to ask about something that wasn't really responded to.

I personally did not add more information, but the person suggested the use of suspension with bondage tape, and I made an editor's note saying: "Note: Use of this ... more
I get what you're saying. I don't think it's a bad idea to remove questionable content (like leaving a TPR toy in a puddle of silicone lube in an exaggerated example); but, I don't think an editor's note is appropriate. It's the writer's review, not the proofreader's. If you add in your own voice, it's like contradicting the writer, thus making the rest of the review a moot point.

When this comes up, leave a comment in the comment section.

Also, the reviews from before the initiation of this program are not included in EdenTasks.
11/28/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
I get what you're saying. I don't think it's a bad idea to remove questionable content (like leaving a TPR toy in a puddle of silicone lube in an exaggerated example); but, I don't think an editor's note is appropriate. It's ... more
The reviews I did before the initiation are included in EdenTasks!

My first review (August 17, 2010): link
My second review (September 8, 2010): link
My third review (which wasn't even part of the mentoring process and was over a product I purchased and decided to review of my own volition -- September 13, 2010): link
11/28/2010
Contributor: Selective Sensualist Selective Sensualist
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
First official "beef" with the program. I tend to PR my reviews several times before I hit "submit" to catch spelling errors, etc. But I catch many of my errors once it's in "limbo" (with an admin for editing) ... more
Yeah, I ALWAYS edited my reviews after I clicked "Submit" because the format it was changed to was SO much easier to proofread. I usually edited my reviews between three to five times before they were published.

Also, I post photos in my reviews and sometimes they do not look right, so I have to go back and make little adjustments. There is no way to tell how the photos look before you click "Submit" either. It was quite useful to be able to go back and adjust and then check how it looks on the page before going back to adjust again.

Another time I made a chart that was messed up when I clicked "Submit." I went back to edit it and played around by adding in spaces here and deleting spaces there until the chart was finally fixed. I also had to abbreviate the wording to get everything that I needed on one line since what happened to fit when drafting the review no longer fit on one line once it was published.

I am very sad that we no longer have this opportunity.
11/28/2010
Contributor: bzzingbee bzzingbee
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Originally posted by Selective Sensualist
Yeah, I ALWAYS edited my reviews after I clicked "Submit" because the format it was changed to was SO much easier to proofread. I usually edited my reviews between three to five times before they were published.

Also, I post photos ... more
I would guess that not being able to edit your own is probably just a glitch that EF hasn't had the opportunity to fix over the holiday weekend. I don't see any reason that they would take that option away.
11/29/2010
Contributor: Love Buzz Love Buzz
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Originally posted by BBW Talks Toys
First official "beef" with the program. I tend to PR my reviews several times before I hit "submit" to catch spelling errors, etc. But I catch many of my errors once it's in "limbo" (with an admin for editing) ... more
I'm replying to this post initially as I've had the exact same thing, It is far easier to re-read & proof after hitting the submit button. I also sometimes repeat information in the extended template that I don't catch before submitting as it's not easily visible before the format changes following submission.

I know there is a LOT going on with the new changes, but perhaps at some future time maybe something such as a 'quick view' button could be added to the review process allowing us to re-read our reviews in the same format that they would be displayed to others in. With the option to either revise it if we find any errors or submit if we are happy with it. By adding that one extra step to the review submission process I know that my mentors would have had a lot less to have to help me with.

I'm not saying now, but BBW Talks Toys' post reminded me of this problem I've experienced.
11/29/2010