Chimpazilla Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'm sure I'm not the only one here who checks the "in the judging queue" post every day to see if the date has moved forward. The "subbed on or before" date has been stuck at February 9th now for several weeks. This is very close to eight months ago now. I realize everyone is busy and has their own lives and projects to do, and I also realize that judging is a time-consuming and not-so-glamorous job. I can only imagine the drudgery of having to weed through all the initial submissions, wow huge respect and appreciation to Larry and OA and whoever else may be doing that job. I can also imagine that other projects are more important than the regular judging queue. So my question is genuinely asked with understanding and with all due respect. But are there plans to improve this process? Or is it really time to stop submitting single remixes and just focus on projects and compos? I'm not leaving OCR anytime soon, I LOVE IT HERE... but I will probably adjust my writing direction based on the answer to this question. Again, all due respect... no hate... I know you guys are busting your butts every day with the stuff you're working on... I'm just really curious, and I'm sure others are as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 It seems that the judges hit a wall early in this year. As an outsider looking in that is my impression. Maybe there's something going on behind the scenes we're not aware of. But it's disappointing to see our submissions trapped in purgatory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 the wall was several Judges, including myself, stepping down. Just not enough qualified peeps to keep it up, though they are working very hard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chernabogue Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Brandon Strader for jooj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpazilla Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) the wall was several Judges, including myself, stepping down. Just not enough qualified peeps to keep it up, though they are working very hard. I'm really, REALLY sorry to hear this. I personally feel very sad that the normal judging queue has become such a problem... I can understand judge burnout, though, I really can. But I'm wondering, is the ride over? Should we give up on individual submissions? Projects seem to be still moving forward, generally, should we just put our efforts there? Or, will new judges be coming along anytime soon? The eight months is just the first part of the waiting to have a song judged and posted. There is still quite a long wait after that, too. It has become quite disheartening. There's just gotta be a better way!? edit: I'm just going on record here publicly to volunteer for any part of the process that would be helpful. Anything at all. I've got time for it. Edited September 26, 2013 by Chimpazilla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted September 26, 2013 Author Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'll be working on it a little bit. Some things are in motion. ... Yes, that's all you get for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpazilla Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I'll be working on it a little bit. Some things are in motion.... Yes, that's all you get for now. Ok, Tamer of Lions, glad to hear it, we'll try to be a little more patient then. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Brandon Strader for jooj I appreciate these comments... I'm up for it even though I know it'd be a lot of thankless work and dedication. If I could do my part to help things along I'd be overjoyed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimpazilla Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Brandon Strader for jooj Brandon, you certainly have the enthusiasm, the dedication, and the ability. I think you'd make a fine judge. If my vote counted, you'd have it. *casts vote for Brandon into the wind* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Judgeship is a "don't call us, we'll call you" kind of deal. Just need to make that clear before anyone else starts campaigning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted September 28, 2013 Share Posted September 28, 2013 Brandon, you certainly have the enthusiasm, the dedication, and the ability. I think you'd make a fine judge. If my vote counted, you'd have it. *casts vote for Brandon into the wind* I think the wind just blew the vote up into space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anorax Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 Judgeship is a "don't call us, we'll call you" kind of deal. Just need to make that clear before anyone else starts campaigning. kind of like being the butler at the white house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Just wondering, could I send in a potential fix to a song that has already passed? If it's too much trouble or it'd need to be rejudged then no thanks, it's not a huge deal. I'd just want to fix the mastering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 Just wondering, could I send in a potential fix to a song that has already passed? If it's too much trouble or it'd need to be rejudged then no thanks, it's not a huge deal. I'd just want to fix the mastering. I've done it before. Larry must be thoroughly annoyed with me, but he's never rejected the update. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted October 9, 2013 Author Share Posted October 9, 2013 Just wondering, could I send in a potential fix to a song that has already passed? If it's too much trouble or it'd need to be rejudged then no thanks, it's not a huge deal. I'd just want to fix the mastering. This has always been allowed for anything that's yet to be posted. I just emailed you regarding something that just passed, so maybe that's the one you're referring to. In any case, you can always email or PM me with a revision. I've done it before. Larry must be thoroughly annoyed with me, but he's never rejected the update. I think you overthink. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted October 9, 2013 Share Posted October 9, 2013 This has always been allowed for anything that's yet to be posted. I just emailed you regarding something that just passed, so maybe that's the one you're referring to. In any case, you can always email or PM me with a revision. Nah, I was talking about something else, I didn't know 'that one' had passed. I'll be producing fixes for both of them today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconiator Posted October 13, 2013 Share Posted October 13, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 It has been really awesome that the judge process thread is being updated almost every day, but it is hard to see what the changes are, probably because there is just so much content on the page. Is there any way it could be separated, or maybe introduce one of these jobbies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted October 17, 2013 Author Share Posted October 17, 2013 It has been really awesome that the judge process thread is being updated almost every day, but it is hard to see what the changes are, probably because there is just so much content on the page. Is there any way it could be separated, or maybe introduce one of these jobbies? Sometimes, there's no update other than date. But we be votin'. As for that GIF, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleJCrb Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Judgeship is a "don't call us, we'll call you" kind of deal. Just need to make that clear before anyone else starts campaigning. shael 4 judge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PixelPanic Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 shael 4 judge 10charshael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 When evaluating a particularly tough mix (for example, a medley with 5 sources and nice cohesion), have you ever resorted to asking the remixer for a source breakdown, or has Larry simply been figuring out the source usage like a baws? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted October 19, 2013 Author Share Posted October 19, 2013 When evaluating a particularly tough mix (for example, a medley with 5 sources and nice cohesion), have you ever resorted to asking the remixer for a source breakdown, or has Larry simply been figuring out the source usage like a baws? If we need to, we ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 Would OCR give some kind of special coverage to a mix that was produced for considerable cash (studio time, etc) I know they've posted 'music video' for mix in the past, on the front, but if none is available, I wonder what kind of thing you guys would do, or if you would even do anything at all apart from just a normal mix post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted November 2, 2013 Share Posted November 2, 2013 The amount of money spent on a mix has no bearing on anything. If there is cool related stuff that Dave finds relevant, he'll link to it in the writeup at his discretion, regardless of $ involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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