Hi,
This morning my editor application was declined:
http://www.dmoz.org/...nd_Development/
application date: Nov 29, 2012
username: chromedome
Here are the reviewer's comments:
Whilst this application standing alone is largely acceptable, we've re-evaluated your previous applications. There are several inconsistencies between them and the list of associated websites is too variable for comfort. The simultaneous applications didn't look good either. Not everybody is suited to editing so please don't apply again. We wish you well in your future endeavors elsewhere.
It's clear this particular administrator does not want me to submit another application. However, my question is whether or not I can appeal this response, because I believe it's not fair:
1. Yes, my list of associated sites is inconsistent. The reason for this is because I believed that DMOZ editors are not acting in the best interest of the directory. Although I didn't mention this in my application (for obvious reasons), a motivation for becoming and editor was to try and fix what is generally perceived to be a broken submissions process (if you do a search on Google about becoming a DMOZ editor, the majority of results talk about editor bias). So my intention with submitting inconsistent associated sites was not to dupe DMOZ, but to dupe what I perceived to be biased editors. My motivation for becoming an editor has nothing to do with any of the sites I removed from my list of associated sites, and am willing to take these websites offline to prove it.
Secondly, all my previous applications were to other categories, which means that the "Web Design & Development" category was not my first choice.
2. Yes, I submitted simultaneous applications. I wasn't aware that this was prohibited. However, I do understand that having multiple accounts is prohibited.
If you still feel I am unsuitable to be an editor, I will not bother you again, and wish you the best.
Regards,
jj
This morning my editor application was declined:
http://www.dmoz.org/...nd_Development/
application date: Nov 29, 2012
username: chromedome
Here are the reviewer's comments:
Whilst this application standing alone is largely acceptable, we've re-evaluated your previous applications. There are several inconsistencies between them and the list of associated websites is too variable for comfort. The simultaneous applications didn't look good either. Not everybody is suited to editing so please don't apply again. We wish you well in your future endeavors elsewhere.
It's clear this particular administrator does not want me to submit another application. However, my question is whether or not I can appeal this response, because I believe it's not fair:
1. Yes, my list of associated sites is inconsistent. The reason for this is because I believed that DMOZ editors are not acting in the best interest of the directory. Although I didn't mention this in my application (for obvious reasons), a motivation for becoming and editor was to try and fix what is generally perceived to be a broken submissions process (if you do a search on Google about becoming a DMOZ editor, the majority of results talk about editor bias). So my intention with submitting inconsistent associated sites was not to dupe DMOZ, but to dupe what I perceived to be biased editors. My motivation for becoming an editor has nothing to do with any of the sites I removed from my list of associated sites, and am willing to take these websites offline to prove it.
Secondly, all my previous applications were to other categories, which means that the "Web Design & Development" category was not my first choice.
2. Yes, I submitted simultaneous applications. I wasn't aware that this was prohibited. However, I do understand that having multiple accounts is prohibited.
If you still feel I am unsuitable to be an editor, I will not bother you again, and wish you the best.
Regards,
jj
