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4 Great Applications for Creatives(medium.com)

over 6 years ago from Matthew Cooper, Freelance Web, Ui, UX & Brand Designer

  • James LaneJames Lane, over 6 years ago

    Hi Matt,

    Your story has been sunk (check the guidelines to see what happens with sinking stories) as it violates the 'unwelcome stories' section of the DN Guidelines being a list-style story.

    Whilst I'm all for stating your opinion on the best options for designers, developers, freelancers etc. this seems overly advertorial (even though there are no adverts as such). E.g. I personally think you should try the affinity range before putting it in the article rather than basing it solely on what other people have said.

    To be a fair review of each product, you must have at least used the all the available candidates. You don't see a magazine review of the top 10 TV's without the reviewer trying all 10 (although it is questionable as to who decides the top 10).

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    • Matthew Cooper, over 6 years ago

      Hi James,

      I understand your concerns, I will just remove this post if you like? As it is causing more hassle than it is worth in all honesty.. I will point out, as I clearly state on the article it's just my opinion on what I have used and why I'd recommend the products I have used. It is NOT a review of each particular item.

      Yes, I have learnt that a more in depth article would be best and I respect and appreciate your comments and feedback....I will actually take this on board as I enjoy writing and thank you. However it would be more well appreciated if it were in a less-sarcastic or patronising manor, especially being a DN community staff member James. I've noticed on a few posts a similar style of response from yourself.

      Like I stress, I state multiple times it is my brief findings and that of my opinion on what I have used/learnt. I understand your advertorial concerns, however I was only trying to be helpful, after all isn't this the point of DN? I understand if I've been "reported" by a certain someone, but I don't think I'm the only one who found SOME of his comments ridiculous and unnecessary. Please notice the entire thread to this article.

      I am always open to change and reason, but it has to be backed up with some substance. If you notice in the comments of the story and this post I am always open to learning new things and regularly talk with my fellow creatives :) I enjoy feedback wether that being good or bad, its what makes me better as a creative :)

      Thanks again for your time, I respect DN very much and enjoy being a part of it.

      Matt

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      • James LaneJames Lane, over 6 years ago

        I'm not removing this post, I don't think it's necessary. I just thought I'd let you know what I've done and why I've done it.

        As far as I know, you haven't been reported as such, and even if you were, it would have no impact on a moderator's decision (mine or others).

        The second part of my reply was my opinion. I apologise if you thought it came across as sarcastic, that wasn't my intention and never is - blunt and to the point is the best way of saying something imo, I'm not going to pussyfoot around anyone just in case I hurt their feelings.

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        • Matthew Cooper, over 6 years ago

          Okay no problems :)

          I appreciate that, definitely don't "pussyfoot" at all, be straight, I'd rather you do that :) Just maybe be more friendly with folk and less aggressive and sarcy, i doesn't give a good impression from a DN staff member tbh. After all isn't DN's motto "be nice...or else" :)

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