Whats Happened??

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button-moon Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 4:11pm
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i cant remember if ive posted this before or not?
whats happened to all you lovely cake central members? we should all aim to leave at least 10 comments on peoples cakes everyday....i think its sad that not many people leave comments any more....it boosts confidence....spurs people on to make more cakes.
no matter how bad the cake....you used to get lovely comments.
get out there n do some typing!

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Cakepro Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 4:58pm
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no matter how bad the cake....you used to get lovely comments.




Some of us think it's ridiculous to give false compliments.

But this has been debated ad nauseam.

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jmt1714 Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:10pm
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Originally Posted by button-moon

i cant remember if ive posted this before or not?
whats happened to all you lovely cake central members? we should all aim to leave at least 10 comments on peoples cakes everyday....i think its sad that not many people leave comments any more....it boosts confidence....spurs people on to make more cakes.
no matter how bad the cake....you used to get lovely comments.
get out there n do some typing!




Come on - don't we all have enough guilt in the world? why pile on with something like this? Who has enough time? This site is pretty big and there are SOOOOOO many photos.

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elvisb Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:11pm
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I agree that it boosts confidence to get a good comment, especially if you're a beginner. I disagree with leaving super sugary remarks if the work does not deserve it. I also don't think biting remarks are necessary if the work is not perfect. And I hate it when someone leaves a comment for me that says "Nice job." Gee, thanks, you took the time to comment, but couldn't say what was nice about it? Be as constructive with your comments as you are with your cakes.

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missnnaction Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:13pm
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[no matter how bad the cake....you used to get lovely comments.
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Hmm. that's kinda messed up.. But, I do understand your overeall point...

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tiggy2 Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:26pm
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Does anyone really know how many comments another member leaves a day??? I don't think so unless they are looking at every single photo on CC and looking up every members name. I personally whish I had nothing else to do but sit here and comment on photos but unfortunately I have a job, a family, a life, cakes to decorate, etc. I comment when I view cakes (time permitting and internet cooperating) so I don't need someone telling to me comment to boost their ego. I'm too old to need a mother figure to instruct me on how to spend my time. Ok, getting down off my soap box now and unruffling my feathers.

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sarahnichole975 Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:28pm
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I'll admit, I like comments. And I do notice there are fewer and fewer of them. As for the point of view about giving false compliments, I try to leave something nice on every cake I look at. I always say there's SOMETHING nice you can say about anyone/thing. Even your worse enemy in the world, surely even if it's just "she has lovely colored eyebrows." So even the cakes that aren't spectacular, someone put their hard work and time and much effort into them and they must be proud to post them here. So even the simplest words of "hey that's a great color gray" will make someone feel good. Karma ladies, every religion in the world believes in it in some way. (oops and Gentlemen...didn't mean to be sexist!)

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manders Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:29pm
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I think you are on the right track i alway leave a comment on the cakes i favorite and try to leave a comment on the ones i just look at. also if i think there is something that i can help on i will nicely post how things could be improved.

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dolfin Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:32pm
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First people complained because they didn't get any comments.

Then they complained because they got one or two word comments.

Then they complained because they only received one or two comments.

Then they complained that gallery supporters were not sincere and only left comments because it was thier job.

Then people complained about and questioned the comments they got.

And at the end of all that complaining they stated that they hardley ever left comments because they didn't have enough time.

Maybe the people doing the commenting got tired of all the complaining!!!!

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Cakepro Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:34pm
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Originally Posted by sarahnichole975

Karma ladies, every religion in the world believes in it in some way.




LOL, karma.

Oh, what bad things await me because I fail to blow smoke up someone's butt about their sloppy cake? icon_lol.gif

Sorry - couldn't resist. Pulling out the karma card made me laugh. icon_biggrin.gif

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notjustcake Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:35pm
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I'll look at some pictures right now I will leave comments on cakes I like but false comments no can do, we are not babies here,

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FromScratch Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:42pm
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icon_rolleyes.gif This again..

I don't leave comments on every picture I look at.. if I did.. I'd be here all day. Can't exactly do that with 2 little ones and trying to get a business going. I come.. look at some pictures.. leave a comment if I am blown away. I don't feel bad about it. I don't have time to coddle everyone's egos. And I highly doubt that someone wants to read "Wow.. you could really use some practice with your smoothing technique." icon_confused.gif

Be happy if you get comments.. don't fret over it if you don't. icon_confused.gif Your worth is not measured in comments.

Can we just bury this one along with the cake ruffle??

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awolf24 Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:49pm
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jkalman - I couldn't agree more! (I had a chuckle about the cake ruffle reference...)

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BakingGirl Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:49pm
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I think if the picture comments we left were included in the post "counter", we would all be drowning in comments. Let's face it - who does not want to have millions of posts and be Forum Superstars.

Personally I rather have a few good and constructive comments than lots of the Great Job! comments.

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chococherry Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:51pm
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As a newbie here on CC, I love that we can comment on other people's cakes. When I begin to post my own photos, I too, of course, want to read comments from other people, and what they think of my work. But if people are leaving comments "because they should", suddenly, I can't believe any of the positive comments, everything people write becomes suspect. I only want comments that are sincere, and not the result of someone staring at the photo, looking for something nice to say, before deciding that I had an okay color, so commenting on that. It would be better to say nothing at that point, I think. This is just my opinion as a beginner.


As an interesting side note, doing things for Karma's sake, negates the Karmatic benifits. You only achieve "Karma points" when you do kind things without considering what you get for it - in other words: Doing things for Karma's sake gets you nothing, because your motivations are considered impure.

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Yorkiemum Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 5:55pm
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I'm happy if someone just adds mine to their favorites. I think that's the greatest compliment. I agree, it's hard to always comment and too, there's only so much we can say. Sometimes the same thing is posted for many people. I'm just happy to be in someones favs now and then. thumbs_up.gif

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Babarooskie Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 6:03pm
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Does anyone really know how many comments another member leaves a day??? I don't think so unless they are looking at every single photo on CC and looking up every members name. I personally whish I had nothing else to do but sit here and comment on photos but unfortunately I have a job, a family, a life, cakes to decorate, etc. I comment when I view cakes (time permitting and internet cooperating) so I don't need someone telling to me comment to boost their ego. I'm too old to need a mother figure to instruct me on how to spend my time. Ok, getting down off my soap box now and unruffling my feathers.




I agree with you 100%.
I have a full time job, cakes to make, sisters to take care of, hubby to look after, household chores, etc. I wish I can just sit here all day and look at all the cakes...but I DON'T HAVE THE TIME.

The complaining is just a little too elementry for me.

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Sandralee903 Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 6:17pm
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Yeah, I'm just happy if someone just "looks" at my cakes. That the thumbnail peaked their interest and they clicked on it to view.

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wgoat5 Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 8:14pm
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I agree with SarahNichole975 there is ALWAYS a positive even in the negative. I myself have posted some tremendously UGLLLLLLY cakes on here. And I really don't think anybody blew smoke up my rear...I think they commented on things that were good...LOL maybe.. if they could find something positive. But anyways...I enjoy looking at the cake pictures. I do comment and try to do that at least a few times a week. I don't look at one certain decorator because there are sooooo many with soooooo many different talents....One might pipe borders I love, one might do the most awesome flowers ...etc...etc....ANYWAYS...I think commenting is underrated...It does help with progress...EVEN if it is...something to the affect of ..."If you would just try the Melvira Method you could make your icing so smooth!!!" or "Tad bit less flowers would make this cake more appealing, but your flowers are beautiful!" Kind of comments.


Luv ya whether you comment on my pictures or not though icon_biggrin.gif

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SweetResults Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 8:22pm
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Cakepro you cracked me up!

Sorry folks - I comment as often as I can, but I certainly DON'T have time for 10 comments a day!

Kinda sick of these "comments" thread. I don't care if anyone comments or not. Those who can do, those who can't are probably baking LOL!

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Erlyns_Treats Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 8:37pm
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what i usually do is if someone takes the time to comment on my photos i go to thier profile and comment on one of their photos.

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cakenutz Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 8:53pm
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I agree who has the time. As for the 2 word comments like nice job! If I even have enough time for that I'm lucky. I'm notorious for short comments. icon_confused.gif Even in the forums I'm not wordy, I just get to the point. So point is why does it matter. I never even posted a pic until other day and thats because someone asked if they could see them. Heck I don't even take pics the only reason I have any is because someone in family did. I've been in here 10 months and enjoy it tremendously when people aren't complaining about nit picking things. and that's all I got to say about that. P.S. This is the most I've said on here ever icon_wink.gif PSS I agree with not blowing smoke up someones tapedshut.gif

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playingwithsugar Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 8:53pm
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Dolfin -

You got it exactly right. No matter how many comments are made, and what is said, someone is not going to be happy. Heck, people got banned the last big time this subject was debated.

Now for a short story -

A newbie posted his first cake. It looked like a cake you can get from the grab-and-go section from the Wal-Mart bakery. Nothing special, top and
bottom border, one color icing all around, no decorations. I said it was nice - because that's all it was - the work was executed nicely. The newbie came back to embarrass me in the thread with a sarcastic remark about how I said it was nice, not great. I immediately blocked that person from sending me any PMs. Needless to say, there is no love lost between me and that newbie.

As a Gallery Supporter, I utilize the first thing that catches my eye, and comment on that, no matter what the final cake looks like. It could be a color combination, an idea, or the way a certain technique is executed.

Yes, I am guilty of brevity because of it, but as a trained cake show judge, I would rather be guilty of focusing on a positive aspect of a cake, rather than comment on an entire cake, which may or may not be attractive.

Theresa icon_smile.gif

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step0nmi Posted 21 Sep 2007 , 8:53pm
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what i usually do is if someone takes the time to comment on my photos i go to thier profile and comment on one of their photos.


I really like what you've said here. It's a give and take situation and I try to do the same!

Can everyone please just be accountable for themselves and stop complaining?

This is a VERY large community here and I think everyone takes part in the correct way. If you can't say anything sincere though...don't post anything. It's just as simple as that!

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sarahnichole975 Posted 22 Sep 2007 , 4:43am
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I greatly apologize, as it seems I've angered just eveyone here. In no way was I implying that anyone go spend hours commenting on everyone's pictures. I just think that if you have the time to open a picture, it only takes seconds to give a bit of anything. Be it a compliment or constructive critique. Theresa, I think it really sucks that you took the time to say something and got somewhat burned for it. I guess that's my whole point. I turn here for advice, for inspiration, for education, and for support. I don't care for any smoke screens. I just know what past cakes have looked like for me, so I try to see the beauty in even the learners work. I wish when I was just beginning I had a place like this to learn from. I understand busy just like eveyone else, and am definitely not implying that anyone isn't just as insanely pulled in a thousand directions. I know what 3 little ones, a house, cakes, homework, cooking, and so on entails. I really am sorry if I led anyone to think I suggested any laziness. And as for the Karma thing, if this was real life an not the emotionless faceless internet, you could see ME and hear my tone and know that I am an honestly truely for no other satisfaction than it's just easier and funner to be that way giving, caring, and kind person. I do nothing to gain anything other than a smile on someones face. The tone in which I said what I said was so not a sarcastic, rude one. I just wanted to express my point of view that not everyone has achieved greatness yet, but the kindest words of encouragement can help to boost that person there. And you are all right in saying that if you can't say something sincere, don't. I guess I just try to look through rose colored glasses at the world.

P.S. This was not a soapbox but a true, sincere apology for ruffling anyones feathers.

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BrandisBaked Posted 22 Sep 2007 , 5:06am
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wgoat5 Posted 22 Sep 2007 , 9:55am
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Sarah I do not think you had anything to apologize about at all!!!! I think you are right in fact. We are ALL busy. But ya know if you have time to open a picture and you LIKE or LOVE that cake or what have you (or even something about that cake) why not send a simple

"Great cake, love the _______ , and the way you did your ________"

How long does that take? 5 seconds?
In life we all like to be told we do something good. It's human nature to want to be praised. SO....Don't say your sorry Sarah! It's the way you feel!

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victorianne_sweets Posted 22 Sep 2007 , 10:24am
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Originally Posted by sarahnichole975

Karma ladies, every religion in the world believes in it in some way.



LOL, karma.

Oh, what bad things await me because I fail to blow smoke up someone's butt about their sloppy cake? icon_lol.gif

Sorry - couldn't resist. Pulling out the karma card made me laugh. icon_biggrin.gif




Wow. My mouth is hanging open, and I cannot even respond to this!!! icon_eek.gif

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wgoat5 Posted 22 Sep 2007 , 10:56am
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You know I really hate that we can be such a tight knit community here but when we disagree all heck breaks loose. Why doesn't it just go this way..

If ya don't wanna post...then DONT

If ya don't wanna comment then DONT

If ya don't like the way a thread is going or the topic and it makes ya mad...don't post

Why is it when a topic like Sugar Craft comes along we can stick together. When it is talking about something that might help us or cause someone to feel good it goes arye (sp or is that even how that wd is spelled?).

I hate that a couple of people have really gotten their feelings hurt here..and they have I know, I've been told. And it is for the simple subject of posting to a cake or critiquing someone elses work. I FOR ONE have a lot to learn, I NEVER come across as being one who needs no more knowledge because I will ALWAYS be willing to learn new things and be open minded to someones suggestions. I have chatted with several of you all here, quite a few times and I enjoy it and it hurts my heart to know that we can't just KNOW that the way things are said here can be typed in a way that sounds really bad...so can't we just watch that?

I don't want smoke blown up my butt because well frankly, I wouldn't think that would feel good (although it might tickle a little LOL), I want to be told the truth about my work. AND hey if it sucks so be it...Picasso wasn't Picasso in a day I can promise you that!

Now .... the time it took me to write this was 4 minutes. Out of my busy day (it is well um 5:52 in the morning though LOL). I have 3 kids, basketball practice, 4 acres to mow, 2 cakes to finish, 3 cakes to bake a house that drastically needs a dusting, a dog that needs to be washed and a pile of laundry that needs to be put away. icon_biggrin.gif So I am no less busy then anybody else icon_smile.gif And so be it I LOVE THIS SITE.....and if it helps someone getting started to have a comment (a true critiquing not a smoke enema) then I am all for it....

<-------- this is my opinion nobody elses and everybody has one...

Not said in a rude, sarcastic manner, just speaking my thoughts

Now with all that said

Have a funfabuloustically wonderful day icon_biggrin.gif!!!!

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KlyKat Posted 22 Sep 2007 , 11:01am
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What each member on CC does or does not do (I THINK) is a personal choice. I THINK any comment is better than none at all. But I'm simply not going to sugar-coat my comments if I personally think the cake looks like crap tapedshut.gif I certainly wouldn't want anyone leaving a comment on one of my pics if it wasn't sincere.

I ALWAYS comment on atleast one or two photos each time I'm on here, but I don't THINK any of us need someone else telling US how many comments we need to leave at one given time. If anyone was going to do this, I THINK it would be Heath or Jackie. K'ly

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