Yep...

There's quite a few more...

Crumbut's original Heavy Equipment suite was followed up by a second called 'Formula One'.....then there was one at Deviantart and one for LotsOfSkins.  I did and/or amended [in the case of HE] the Litestep themes for each ...so they're fresh in my memory.

Those 4 in particular were quite large and in no uncertain terms 'community' skins.

More recent ones may be smaller...or even handled more privately but as long as they are a GROUP effort...of community members [plural] then community skins they are....

OK , since this thread has gone far longer than it should have.

In Soviet Russia , Issue resolves you!

I'm just curious, but, why is there two Web sites,Wincustomize and MaxStyles, that offer the same skins and themes? Wouldn't it be easier to label the skins and themes that were made by MaxStyles crew and keep them here at Wincustomize? One big happy family

Ahhh....then again you've been here longer than me you old fart.



Then like I said....most skins here could fall under the "community skin" thing. I've done docks for over 280 skins...plus others have also contributed things to some of those same skins. So the term "community skin" seems pretty loose in its definition.

OK...call it/them 'group porting' then...

I think you can differentiate maybe between the odd ported skin [we all do them] of an individual skin release...eg my Antares Winamp of treetog's Antares WB....that's a port ...and a concerted effort on the part of 'several' skinners to create a GROUP of themed skins - ports [plural] ...that adds up to a SUITE.

Again...if one person does them ALL it's a SUITE ....but if it's a group effort it's a 'community skin'....

I’m not really going to get into this, but if you (kittymalone) want a community skin, why don’t you just start one? That way it can fit all your “criteria” (although I do sorta agree with you about some parts).

I tend to agree with the term "group porting" more than I do "community skin". But any way you look at it, the facts still remain the same. Does it really matter, in the long run, if it's called a "community" project? That reads easier than, "A collection of skins and widgets designed by a group of individuals who got together to create something really impressive for the users of this website".

Takes up less space, too!  

I think I'll just take my meds now and get back to my docks! If anyone starts a community skin and wants docks from me....you know how to reach me!

pity..enuff said

Ok, first off I'm going to state I have not read ALL of this topic but all of this thread and I get the 'gist' of whats going on. Originally I can see how vStyler was taking it personally, and thats a shame as seeing there is a broader issue in 'labeling' as it were.

I agree that anytime a 'Label' (such as 'Community Project') is placed on something then there should be a clear and concise explanation of what the label means. Much the same as when I walk through the grocery I know what the difference in 'All Natural' and 'Organic' means and what they have to do to put those on their 'product'.

If the following is the definition to a 'Community Skin/Project' then that pretty much means nearly all of my skins would be community ones, as well as just about every other skin on WC as nearly all have had something created by another skinner then the original.

WebGizmos comment (#148) makes reference to this and a good compromise on the subject. Something like this should be done to resolve any further issues on what actually IS a community skin/project. Even Websters updates their definitions when the need arises. Maybe its time for WC to do the same....

I meant that in a nice way Basj! I enjoy making docks...I do it for myself as much as for everyone else. And I don't plan on not doing them as long as I have and internet connection and you guys keep putting out great skins.

I haven't commented on this so far. I have only one thing to say...

 

SILENCE! I kill you...

 

 

Time to wind this up with a bit of humour... 

And a Vulcan nerve pinch

whatever, Achmed the dead Terrorist!!! lol

I can see and live with the 'openness' of what WC may want to consider a 'community' skin. It's when a Master Skin falls into that group that is being 'sold' and others are making things for it for free. It's like exploitation for promotion' and the Master Skin that is being sold nets the biggest gain. Again, as I said, I suppose that is the choice of those who contribute.

I do have a problem with Master skins being promoted and sold on other sites 'before' they are posted here, weather through a thread on WC or links from additions to the 'skin for sale' that are posted in the WC galleries. I look at being made 'Master' as a huge privilege. I think WC should hold the Master's to similar guidelines as they do when running certain contests. It should appear here first and only here for a set amount of time, after which they can release it on their site or wherever they chose. I don't know, maybe they can make more on it releasing it on their own site first (no percentage taken? I don't know) but I think that besides having to earn the title of Master, having them post here first should be part of keeping that title. It makes sense to me because of how it was all addressed from the start, that WC was 'giving back to the skinners' and that the percentage WC was taking on each sale was going back into running the site.

A note to both KittyMalone and John "vStyler" Gordon:

Speaking for the community and myself and I truly think I can say this, we love and cherish you both!

I hope and pray this conversation hasn't changed or affected how you really feel towards your hundreds and thousands of friends, fans and admirers, but more importantly, to each other.

I humbly implore to you to resolve your differences as the two awesome adults and leaders that I know you are, kiss, make up and put it all behind us.

The best of friends misunderstand from time to time, but true friends see through these misunderstandings, there’s always been respect, and true friends are forever.

Your community truly loves you both, look at one another in the eyes and fix it.

That's straight from the heart.

Cp

Alas I've read it all. Although the last page posts looks like our community's posts rest seems not to be from our community.
The day since I'm a part of this community, I am proud of its helping nature and well behaved members full of gratitude but this thread is a full of its contradiction. Anyway it gave me much knowledge about Maxstyles and community skins.

The main spirit we must have is that we should take everything as '+'ve as possible and shouldn't think that someone is trying to advertise him/her, insult someone or showing off. Many times one may get wrong but its our duty to correct him/her.


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I've read it all and no matter how you try to convince me that something can be called a "Community" project when you have to purchase the major component just doesn't sound right.

Personally I think it was referred to as a Community Suite by accident and now your trying to convince us that the definition is correct.

Fine.

Post it somewhere and lets just move along.

PS: I purchase plenty of Master Skins and Stardock Suites knowing I won't even use them so money isnt an issue with me.

One last thought - a 'Community' is made up of many people - not just 'Masters'

Everyone needs to feel that their efforts matter.