Do prior submissions count?

[Guest wrathchild]

Generally speaking, if someone submits a number of sites to ODP before, and possibly even after, applying to be an editor, are those submissions factored in when deciding to accept/reject an application?

 

Let me provide an example. I love the idea behind ODP. I also happen to be a big fan of the rock band Widget. I note that there are only a couple of sites listed in ODP and the category hasn't been updated in months. So, I find half a dozen or so good sites for the category Arts/Music/Bands_and_Artists/W/Widget. Time passes and the sites are not added. I know the descriptions are good because I read the guidelines. Even if they're not, the sites are comprehensive and unique and should be included. So, I decide that the only way that the Widget category is going to get better is if I do it.

 

So, I apply, providing three more good sites for the category. Someone gets to my editor application, checks out the category and says "Hey, there's a lot of good sites submitted here with the same e-mail address."

 

Or is the reviewer going to say "My goodness, look at all these unreviewed. I can't give this guy this category." ?

 

Or are there just too many applications to spend that kind of time?

 

I'm only looking for general information, nothing specific.

[enarra]

Not really considered unless we notice and then it would be a positive not a negative usually. Also categories with a lot of unreviewed need help, so that would be a reason to get an editor not to reject one.

[hutcheson]

Agree that if you've been submitting good sites, it's a positive. Also agree it might not be noticed.

 

So mention it in the application. "I've been submitting sites on this subject from e-mail address me@myisp.com." Then it'll be noticed.

 

It's like any volunteer organization -- you give good help, they want more of your help. Submitting good sites to the right category is good help.