Thanks guys but WE all did a good job. I just opened the door. It is important that we all share credit as a community.

Well how is this for a kick in the ass..

I'm done with this thread. I am done with Wincustomize all together. Thanks for all the support guys but this place makes me sick.

If you want to know why go here..

http://nighttrain2002.wincustomize.com/ViewSkin.aspx?SkinID=5357&LibID=1&comments=1

C ya at Skinartistry.

This is why I don't rate many skins.

Hopefully, cooler heads will prevail on both sides of the issue. The whole ratings thing creates more problems than it's worth. IMO

I only rate for new skinners if they've done good work to encourage them. I occasionally rate very good skins from anyone if the skin is just that far above average. The only bad ratings I've made were on skins which are obvious rips or occasionally on the commercialized stuff if the download transports me to a sea of ads and self promotion.

I set mine on 'all' - ratings have no effect on my decision to download. My sucky dialup on the other hand has caused me to way behind in downloading.

Well how is this for a kick in the ass..

You do know I meant that in a postive way?


I will not decry or bemoan your decision. I will miss your postings here.
On the other hand, the smartass in me is not bound & I do have this really cool avatar SD made for me that doesn't get the exposure it deserves...

Nighttrain, its not such a big deal as you are making it out to be. So what if you got a 2 star rating? Thats a heck of a lot better than a lot of skins get. I rate skins at what I think they should be rated. I gave the skin a 2 star just now, because I think that the glass is overused, and its too dark for my tastes. Hence: "I dont like it". Thats kinda the way things go...

So Cerebro...You say that my skin was posted with a 2 star rating out of the cue (in the comment section of my skin). Thank you for confirming. That is wrong. I expect better judgement from WC administrators and thats why I made the nasty comment. In simpler words , the moderator that posted my skin drew first blood.

The current ongoing conspired attack on me is an embarrassment to the entire communtiy. I really hope that Boxxi is held accountable for his actions. He had no right seeking revenge on me based on a comment I made on his skin. My comment was not a personal attack. Someone had to say something harsh so that he hears the truth.

So go ahead and keep conspiring. You guys have chased away some very good skinners and made them feel like outcasts while protecting each other in the exact same fashion you did today.

This is not about ratings. You guys made it about ratings based on a comment I made 2 weeks ago.

Night train, its not a matter of 'conspiring' at all. My rating that I gave the skin earlier was a reflection of what I thought the skin should be rated. Its not 'unfair' and its not about revenge.

"Someone had to say something harsh so that he hears the truth"

Umm, didnt I just do that to you? Your glassy skin doesnt meet the 'average' bar. Accept that as constructive critisism, because I know that is my own personal opinion. You have many positive ratings as well, so dont be so obsessive about an initial low one. If you are annoyed that the 'casual visitor' will not see your skin, do better work in the future. Its all a matter of improving skills over time. Dont be so overreactive... we all want everyone to improve.

Just because I'm a moderator doesnt mean that 'we' gang up on those who arent mods. We are what we are because we make fair judgement and can keep a cool head. Lets just relax... I like your other skin that you released in that mysteriously 'deleted' thread...

Night Train, ratings aren't everything. All that matters is how many people are actually using it. Three stars isn't bad. That skin is pretty sweet compared to some that I've seen on here. I would pay more attention to the number of downloads.

You're a great guy, leaving this place just because your skin had a 2-star rating is, well, stupid. Just move on. As long as you are satisfied with your work, then it's fine.

I don't prefer light over dark colored skins, either. I switch between them, actually. After I am done using Halloween then I am going to get a light one.

My last bootskin was doing quite well in downloads - till someone rated it. A noob put a 1 on it. Now it is languishing out of sight because of one rating by someone who has no skinning knowledge at all. Is that fair? No, it isn't, but you don't see me complaining

Night Train...

Dont delete this thread. Its too late for that, so just get over it please. Currently there are some outstanding subscription 'contests' that are relying on post counts. Lets just not be too hasty in 'deleting' things we dont want others to see.

If you feel you have been treated unfairly by a Moderator then you should contact a Site Admin (Jafo or Frogboy) with your concerns. Everyone is accountable for their actions no matter who they are 

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300! So are we still playing for something and who is offering? (Actually, I'm just here to help boost the post count close, since hopefully CerebroJD will figure out the OD subscription soon)