I left a post on Diafragma's last screenshot that he didn't really deserve. I did it because he has proven that he wants to help and that he doesn't carry around a big ego. It occured to me that I should say this more generally. Diafragma, forgive me for starting with you.
I AM TIRED OF EGO SCREENSHOT POSTS!
OK, that being said, here is my suggestion (needs a lot of work and input).
Two screenshot categories:
1. "I have something you don't and it is cool. Beg me for info." Usually these kinds of folks just go "dumb".
Nothing wrong with this approach. Just a waste of time for most of us. I am looking to learn AND I am looking for inspiration and tools to do so. This category would not be where I would hang out.
2. "This is the great 'seed(s)' I found (or made)for my screenshot" These type do this to elevate(sp?) the screen to something exciting, beautiful, different. "This is what I wanted to achieve". Here are my tools for doing so.
Just about ALL screenshots start with somebody else's work. Nothing wrong with that. Take something to new heights or agregate it with something else to bring out beauty even the originator hadn't seen. Give credit (and links...I have seen some give fake links or dead links just to cut down the chatter...tsk tsk). "Thanks to all the artists!" is NOT an excuse to forego due diligence! CONTRIBUTTION, ISPIRATION! HELP THE REST OF THE COMMUNITY! Share you road map and tools (components)!
Screenshots are the embodyment of the caste system in skinning. "I have more time, money, persistance, etc. than you do". "I found something to work with you didn't...eat you heart out!"
Stop it "people" or stop it Stardock/Wincustomize, please.
OK, let 'em fly!
