Bud....first thing...it's the weekend. Second...the moderation process is fair just sometimes slow. There lots of people submitting things and few people moderating. As far as your work I can't say...haven't seen it. But I can say that from what I've seen in the past I'm glad they moderate due to some of the stuff people try and upload...some of it is just horrible and I'd hate like hell to have to wade through a bunch of junk to find a few gems. But like I said...everyone is treated equal when it comes to moderation.

As far as the rating thing goes...your better off just ignoring those little stars...your download count tells whether anyone likes your stuff or not and it has nothing whatsoever to do with favoritism. And I can also tell you that attitude goes a long way....constantly complain and people will just ignore what you do and maybe even give you 1 star.

You know I have only been here as a NEW MEMBER for under a month. During the first days I was gingerly accused twice of piracy by members, have to jump hoops to get uploads approved, and have been told by moderators that my walls all look alike. What an abrasive community!!

All I have to say is damn glad to be here. I haven't taken a sh*t in the corner. But the room stinks just the same.

It doesn't have to do with favoritism.  Skinners with the level of Journeyman can upload without going through moderation.  Put in your time and be an asset to the community, work your way up to that level, and you, too, can get your stuff uploaded without going through moderation.  Also, this is the weekend, so it takes longer for things to get approved.

As for the star ratings...just ignore them.  I know it's hard.  There are some of us here who have a need for approval and the star thing rings our bell, but if you think about it, that's just a lot of stress none of us needs--why give up that power to somebody?  "Skin for yourself" -- it's been repeated over and over here, and seriously, if you're not doing in for yourself, then you should fine a better "charity" to donate your time to.  Skinning doesn't really save the world.

These are things I've learned after a lot of agony, emotional upheaval, putting myself out there and getting knocked down.  Now I keep my mouth shut to the best of my ability when it comes to "all things negative" and skin for myself, upload for the people who enjoy my art, and have learned to smell the roses.  Life is too short to not be happy.

This is you from your last thread ( third of now four posts about wallpapers ), since you seem to be having a problem understanding the moderation process even though it has been well explain in the threads before this one, IMO,maybe you should heed your own words and not upload.

have to agree there.....rather than spend your time trying to bludgeon the mods into passing your work...why not take the time to look at improving your skills/designs...

many, when they first arrive, spend a long time getting their walls into the gallery......it's having to attain a standard....artistically and technically....that makes us improve......keep at it...but lose the idea that everything you do will end up in the gallery....you'll just be disappointed...

And yet, that is still the case...seems like there is so much crap in the wallpaper gallery, but obviously there are people out there that like some of them so...

Newdawg, you have 2 in the wallpaper Q now with the same backgrounds just different colors.  ! does have an object in the middle.  It would be nice if you heeded the advice of some of the senior members that have taken the time to post on this thread.  They have all been through what your complaining about.  2 have also been moderators  in the past so they have seen it from both sides.  I mentioned on another thread that a lot are starting to look alike, that was to spur you into venturing out of what seems to be your comfort zone.  Downloads, people either like or dislike your stuff(while some get extra because they have friends), ratings are the same.  Quit complaining and take the advice of the fine people that have tried to give it and I know you will come out the better for it.

I HATE Typing.

Yes you have.

Go away.

well...with a bit of luck...we can teach a Newdawg....some old tricks.....     sorry.....couldn't resist...

omg... too funny. Sydney, your place in heaven is assured.

Too bad all the rest of us are gonna be somewhere else....

Doc, you Quack me up!!!

Brilliant!!!

Newdawg, chill