#EdenTasks - Upcoming Rotation Jan 2012

Contributor: Love Perpetua Love Perpetua
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Originally posted by Antipova
Aw I love editing because I know how much I appreciate a good editor. When I first came, Selective Sensualist was an editor, and she always did the same thing (probably even more elaborately, actually, with links to resources for every mistake you ... more
This is an awesome idea! It's so nice that you put in the extra work to let people know what you edited. I always thought it would be kind of cool if there was a way for the writer to see the before and after. I will definitely do that if I am an editor one day.
12/29/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
Hi everyone,

The EdenTasks rotation will be occurring after the start of the New Year. If you’re currently an editor, you’ll be receiving an email letting you know that your rotation is ending and then you’ll receive a decline email once you ... more
sweet.. i sure hope i get picked! i'd love to edit.
12/29/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Love Perpetua
This is an awesome idea! It's so nice that you put in the extra work to let people know what you edited. I always thought it would be kind of cool if there was a way for the writer to see the before and after. I will definitely do that if I am an ... more
Ms. N and Love Perpetua, you guys are making my day!

If any new editors are curious, here's what I keep in an always-open text box (a little intro, and then a few cut-and-dried issues that come up a lot for me to want a template for. Separating clauses with commas is another big one, but that's just easier for me to type every time. Same for capitalization issues. I'll also admit, if the same error crops up more than once, I'll only explain my correction the first time, and just adjust silently for multiple mistakes of the same type.

If anyone wants to use it, feel free!

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I'm excited to be editing your review. I know when my work is proofread, I like to know what changes have been made---so I'm including a list of my revisions here. If you have any questions or comments, let me know


for its it's errors
(following [https://public.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/its.html )

for removing smiley faces
(following [https://www.edenfantasys.com/support/edentasks/editor-guidelines/ )

for 'alot'
(following [https://hyperboleandahalf.blogspot.com/2010/04/alot-is-better-than-you-at-everything.html )

water based
water-based
(compound word)

discrete
discreet
(discreet is easily hidden, discrete is countable)

silicon
silicone
(silicon is a semiconductive element, silicone is an inert rubber)
12/29/2011
Contributor: Ms. N Ms. N
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Ms. N and Love Perpetua, you guys are making my day!

If any new editors are curious, here's what I keep in an always-open text box (a little intro, and then a few cut-and-dried issues that come up a lot for me to want a template for. ... more
Aww, it is just because you are such a great editor. I always feel secure in the knowledge that if you looked over my review, then it has really been scrutinized, and if there are errors, they will be caught. You do a wonderful job, and we all appreciate it!
12/29/2011
Contributor: T&A1987 T&A1987
Is there an exact date for the announcement of the new editors?
01/01/2012
Contributor: lexical lexical
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Ms. N and Love Perpetua, you guys are making my day!

If any new editors are curious, here's what I keep in an always-open text box (a little intro, and then a few cut-and-dried issues that come up a lot for me to want a template for. ... more
This is very helpful. I can't tell you how many times I've used those corrections on my reviews! Good information to share!
01/02/2012
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
Hi everyone,

As promised last week, the editor rotation is commencing shortly.

Please feel free to post or message me directly if you have any questions.

Thanks!
01/03/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Bye bye, editing! (That's me waving my hankerchief as the train pulls away.)

Congrats, new folks!
01/03/2012
Contributor: Sir Sir
Will some be denied on the basis that we were editors in the original set?
01/03/2012
Contributor: Cookie Monster Mike Cookie Monster Mike
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Great work, Sammi, and thanks for the info! I'll miss editing, but maybe I'll be back for another round later on.

Have fun, all you new editors---feel free to use the little comment box below the review. Lots of new reviewers are glad ... more
I would personally like to thank you again Antipova for being the most enjoyable editor I had the pleasure of working with. Out of the reviews of mine you edited you were incredibly helpful and responsive in not only what you edited, but why. This was a great help and improved my reviews even more, it also allowed me to see the same errors in many other reviews.

I believe I only had 1 other editor that actually left me a message explaining what they had edited in my review. It's a pity you cannot stay in the editor program during next rotation. I only hope that if my application is accepted I can be helpful towards others by learning from your example. Thank you again!
01/03/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I wish the new editors would know sooner than that if they were gonna be editors - but that's just cause I'm inpatient and I applied back in October!

I can hardly wait till you announce the new editors.
i applied in june!!
01/03/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
Quote:
Originally posted by Love Perpetua
This is an awesome idea! It's so nice that you put in the extra work to let people know what you edited. I always thought it would be kind of cool if there was a way for the writer to see the before and after. I will definitely do that if I am an ... more
same here.. definitely appreciate the comments from an editor! when i first started out i soaked up comments like a sponge. great technique. wish every editor did that!
01/03/2012
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
wow! just got my email! i've been accepted! hooooly shit long time coming and i am so excited. can't wait till some tasks show up in the task market! i'ma snag those babies up and edit them till they shine.
01/03/2012
Contributor: lexical lexical
Quote:
Originally posted by Love Perpetua
This is an awesome idea! It's so nice that you put in the extra work to let people know what you edited. I always thought it would be kind of cool if there was a way for the writer to see the before and after. I will definitely do that if I am an ... more
I also usually let the person know if there are recurring mistakes in their review. If it's just small typos, I don't, but if it's a formatting or grammar issue, I typically contact them with more information People are often very thankful.

I have just received a message that my request to become an editor was denied, even though I was already an editor! I just submitted another to see what would happen and got denied again almost instantly. lol!

I read through this thread, but I didn't notice an answer to the question of when we can re-apply. I'd like to try to get back in for the next round! Do I have to wait until that quarter is about to start before I apply for a second chance?
01/03/2012
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Hey - I didn't get the email yet - BUT I just checked and I can grab tasks! Just grabbed my first review to edit.
01/03/2012
Contributor: lexical lexical
Quote:
Originally posted by Sir
Will some be denied on the basis that we were editors in the original set?
Seconded! I'd love an answer to this.

I just realized that the second quarter should be beginning right around my birthday (April 1st), right? Not too far off now!
01/03/2012
Contributor: GonetoLovehoney GonetoLovehoney
I just got my denial e-mail, I guess I'll try again after writing more reviews and apply before the next rotation. Congrats to those who made it through!
01/03/2012
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
Quote:
Originally posted by Sir
Will some be denied on the basis that we were editors in the original set?
For this round, yes - all editors in this rotation are new editors.
01/03/2012
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
The rotation's been completed, so thank you to the previous editors, and welcome to the new editors! I've sent an email with links to information that will be helpful to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at
sammi @ edenfantasys . com .

Anyone who wishes to apply for the next round can submit an application at any time before the next rotation begins. Please remember that the applications will remain on file until the next rotation (you won't be accepted or declined until then).

Thanks!
01/03/2012
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
The rotation's been completed, so thank you to the previous editors, and welcome to the new editors! I've sent an email with links to information that will be helpful to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at
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One li'l tip for everyone who's new (I just answered this question via PM


I am trying to figure out how to proofread my first task. When I click proofread, it takes me to my reviews. Could you please help me out with this?


Actually, that's just probably one glitchy task. (Is it called like "I love the glass probe" or something? That one has been sitting in the task market for 2 days) Something goes wrong if a student goes up for graduation while they're still in a class, or something like that.

So go back and unlock that task, and when you try on the next one, it will take you to the review instead.

Good luck! And if you have any more questions, feel free to ask
01/03/2012
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Oh Antipova - its so hard to be as great an editor as you were! I did my first review and found myself thinking, "I wish she was here!"
01/03/2012
Contributor: lexical lexical
Thanks, Sammi! I had a great time as an editor and I will give it a few days before I try applying again so that my application is on file for the next round!
01/03/2012
Contributor: B8trDude B8trDude
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
One li'l tip for everyone who's new (I just answered this question via PM


I am trying to figure out how to proofread my first task. When I click proofread, it takes me to my reviews. Could you please help me out with ... more
Yup, I'm now an editor I just had the same problem with the "I love the glass probe" review too - it shows up but can't be edited. It must be a glitch.
01/03/2012
Contributor: Kkay Kkay
Just got approved! Looking forward to this.
01/04/2012
Contributor: Sammi Sammi
All, the review in the market called

10587 "This is a test - please leave in market" from ZYXtest

is really a test. Please don't take it for editing
01/04/2012
Contributor: B8trDude B8trDude
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
All, the review in the market called

10587 "This is a test - please leave in market" from ZYXtest

is really a test. Please don't take it for editing
But it looked like such a great review!
01/04/2012
Contributor: PassionQT PassionQT
Well I'm sad to say that I never once found a review to edit in the last 3 months. I guess you just have to be logged in at the right times (late night I'm presuming, way past my bedtime), constantly checking like a hawk. No biggie, but it would have been nice to have easily gotten a couple. Good luck to the new editors!
01/04/2012
Contributor: Nazaress Nazaress
I got rejected but that's okay. I'm still new (in the grand scheme of things) and it's much better that people who have been here for a while get a chance. I'll just try for the next rotation. Congratulations, everyone.
01/04/2012
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
Quote:
Originally posted by Antipova
Ms. N and Love Perpetua, you guys are making my day!

If any new editors are curious, here's what I keep in an always-open text box (a little intro, and then a few cut-and-dried issues that come up a lot for me to want a template for. ... more
THIS!

Also, if a person submits more than 3 or 4 reviews in a short period of time, send it to admin or look very close to see if it's not a copy/paste of another review.

Looking forward to seeing the new group in action!
01/04/2012
Contributor: Cherry21 Cherry21
Quote:
Originally posted by Sammi
The rotation's been completed, so thank you to the previous editors, and welcome to the new editors! I've sent an email with links to information that will be helpful to you. If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at
... more
congrats to new editors! Didn't make it myself this time, but I hope to next rotation!
01/04/2012