I just learned that if no picture is added to someone’s journal but they put words in a journal, the system uses the main picture for the pattern as the pic that shows up on that someone’s makes page. This essentially passes off the pattern pic as their make. Not cool.
As a designer, I look at people’s makes to see if they take decent pics, and to get an idea of their skill level. I looked at a potential tester’s pic and chose them because of the quality of their makes. Turns out every one of their makes were the pattern pictures.
I am working with this tester to fix the issue of them accidentally passing off MY make as their own. (They are newer, so I’m assuming it’s accidental)
That said, @Ribblr needs to change what happens if a picture is not added to someone’s journal. You should have that grey generic mountain pic show up, or not allow a journal to be posted without a picture.
Well, what we can do until Ribblr fixes the problem is to actually click on the makes on their makes pages. I found this useful in a second way as I can see what kind of reviews they leave.
(Was so tempted to tag Ribblr again… really hope the tech team can fix this.)
Just to add a bit more context - this was an intentional decision. The main purpose of the Makes page is to help makers quickly find their own journals. When no image is available, defaulting to the pattern image makes it much easier for makers to recognize and locate their journals.
That said, we completely see your point. From a designer, when scoping out testers, this can definitely be confusing.
And that is exactly why Suggestions exists, so thank you for using it so thoughtfully.
We have already logged this internally and will have the team look into possible improvements and solutions soon.
I see your point, maybe if there is no photo, can the pattern photo it defaults to have a tag on it that says “Pattern Photo" (like the “Tested" tag) or something so designers and the person themselves can know who’s pic it is?
Thanks! if you’re okay with it, our team may reach out to your privately either for additional feedback or to test ideas. Let us know if that’s fine?
Agree, there was one that I saw where the only reason I knew it wasn’t their make was because it had the “Free Pattern” graphic on it from the original pattern. Made me double take because that wouldn’t be there for a make. Otherwise I would have no clue. Having something that appears that identifies its not a make but the original pattern would help.
I can see the reason its done the way it is though, it does make it easier to find a pattern in a sea of makes. Hopefully you guys can work together for a good solution
Already done.. hasn’t replied yet, but I only contacted them few hours ago. Also, Ribblr says it’s a feature, not a bug, but is working on a solution.
how annoying!