Good call to create a new thread.
"BryonyRae;804078" wrote:
To me, there is value in a Maxis favorite from two perspectives: 1) it's nice to think that they noticed and liked our work, and 2) the Maxis favorite grants a lot more visibility for our work. That said though, I've wondered to myself for a while now if it doesn't cause more harm than good because many people have such strong emotional reactions to the whole thing. I hate to see people getting so disappointed when their work isn't chosen or bashing other works that do get chosen. I personally wouldn't mind if the Maxis tab disappeared altogether. They could still spotlight builds via social media (which they already do without favoriting them) and via this web site.
As far as criteria for recommendations, I personally will only nominate something that is completely finished (exterior, interior, and landscaping) and that really wows me. I don't care who created it. As I said, I do go scouting for unknowns, but if I find an amazing build, I'm going to nominate it regardless. I just think that great work should always be acknowledged.
I think we share similar feelings regarding the Maxis tab. But it would be a little sad to see it go.
Mostly because I have found some really interesting and beautiful things through that tab :)
About the bashing - this is something that happened to me a while back after Maxis picked one of my lots for their tab.
It wasn't too serious though, mostly very passive aggressive but still totally disrespectful and not to mention uncalled for.
I would hate to see this happen to other people as well because there are those who gets really hurt by that kind of behaviour.
I stand by what I said on the other thread - I see no reason to question Maxis choice for their tab unless it is a case with bad
CC attached or plagiarism. We can all have opinions, but that doesn't mean we can't keep them to ourselves.
I think it's enough that we can all have our own criteria when it comes to nominating builds. Like you said yourself.
And it kinda is a problem when people starts talking openly about Maxis not picking "high quality" work for their tab.
Imagine how that must feel for many people who has been selected by them. Especially those who has just started creating.
These are the ones who really needs all the support they can get. Because let's be honest, we all started from scratch at some
point and I think one of the things that kept us going was indeed the support from others. At least, that's how it was for me.
I have always loved the Creative Corner because it holds some of the most kind and supportive simmers in this entire community
and I don't want it to turn into a place where some people are feeling left out because they can't please everyone with their work.
