From: noreply@dmoz.org
Reply-To: staff@dmoz.org
To: xxx@xxx.xxx
Subject: Open Directory application - [editorname]
Cc: admin@dmoz.org (Open Directory Project)
Dear [Real Name],
Thank you for your interest in becoming an Open Directory Project editor. After careful review, we have decided not to approve your application at this time. The most common reasons a reviewer will deny a new application include, but are not limited to,
* Incomplete application. Insufficient information has been provided in some fields including reason, affiliation and/or Sample URLs.
* Improper spelling and grammar.
* Sample URLs are inappropriate for the category which one has applied to edit. They may be too broad, too narrow, completely out of scope, poor quality, or in a language inappropriate for the category. All non-English sites are listed in the World category. Applications for World categories that include sites only in English will be denied. Likewise, applications for World categories that include sample URLs in languages other than the one appropriate for the applied category will be denied.
* Not properly disclosing affiliations with websites that are, or have the potential of being, listed in the category.
* Titles and descriptions of sample URLs (and other information provided) were subjective and promotional rather than unbiased and objective. ODP editors do not rank or write website reviews. ODP editors provide objective and unbiased descriptions of websites and their content.
* Self-Promotion. Application which leads us to believe that the candidate is interested primarily in promoting his/her own sites or those with which the applicant is affiliated. The ODP is not a marketing tool, and should not be used to circumvent the site submission process. If this is an applicant's motivation for joining, then we ask him/her not to apply. Editors found to be inappropriately promoting their own site will be promptly removed.
Due to the large number of applications we get every day, we are unable to provide personal responses to every application or to respond to inquiries about why you were rejected. If a reviewer chose to provide additional comments to you, they will be given in the "Reviewer Comments" section below.
Your willingness to volunteer is greatly appreciated and perhaps we will be able to utilize your talent in the future.
Regards,
The Open Directory Project
Reviewer Comments:
When making your application, we need you to suggest sites that are not
already in the directory, so that we can assess your ability to find suitable
sites. At least one of your site suggestions is already listed in this
category, which makes it harder to assess your ability to find suitable sites.
Also, this category attracts a lot of spam. While it is possible for a new
editor to be accepted here, it will be very difficult. You may want to
consider applying for a less spam-prone category.
