Thoughts on the new Webtoon Contest?

[fleohr]

I saw a webtoon using the same name, but without caps, they already checked with LW staff before

[Rosso]

alright i thought it's because i uploaded a little "thank you subs!" instead of a new episode that my ratings dropped slightly (which could be the case?) but seeing how everyone who got nothing to do with the contest AND have an ongoing webcomic long before the contest was a thing STILL got downvoted to oblivion regardless... i'm starting to have second thoughts, lol.
If only the staff at LW would be more responsive, i'd totally suggest they make it VISUALLY clear which comics are for the contest and which aren't (like put a star icon or something?) I get this is to avoid bullying the contestants, but us bystanders are unfairly getting the heat over nothing, haha!

[ETA] i have just added a note at the top of my description [NOT a contest entry!] juuust in case.... XDDD;;

[genjiOtori]

Oh no! And I just decided to take part in the competition. Shoot, no entry for me then

[Merle]

It seems like Webtoon is not (yet?) promoting their entries on the front page. At least, I don´t see any webtoons there that would fit the criteria (they updated it, though, since the contest started). I mean, that is definitely good for all Creators (like me) that are entering the arena a few days later...

[beta1042]

The thing about downvoting.... even if they separate contest entries from older comics, I imagine comics will still get down rated because contest entries are still competing with normal comics for visibility-whether labeled or not. If you comic has a better rating than any comic around you contest entry or not, it helps your comic, or atleast I imagine that is the mentallity of the people who are downrating everything.

I just wish people would not be so petty about these things. I'm starting to have alittle anxiety about updating my normal comic during the contest because of this, I fear it'll come out of the next 3 months looking pretty damaged XD

[bear1]

Does the rating really do something to your comic?
I understand that it's insulting when someone gives your comic 0 stars, but I thought the rating is just for readers to give non-comment feedback or to see how well a comic is received (although a low rating hardly stopped me from checking out a comic with an interesting thumbnail :))
But has the rating any influence on your ranking or such? I thought these things are only dictated by the likes and subs (and perhaps views).

[beta1042]

I don't believe the rating itself hurts your rank. But 1-doubt readers know this, 2- if a low rating detracts people from subbing and reading your comic that will effect your ranking.

[ryoko]

I think the drop in rating might affect those who are part of the Webtoons pledge program. If their rating drops, as beta1042 said above, their viewership and sub count might go down and they'll end up losing income.

[Emevsa]

We're thinking of entering our new series for most feels. It hasn't been out for that long. In fact it started in earnest just before the competition was announced and will be 6 episodes this weekend. We're thinking of asking our very small fan base what they think of us entering the competition. They've been really supportive so far so we wanted to get their opinion.

[fleohr]

I'm thinking about not updating during the contest, because of this lol. But I'd normally update on Tapas

[Emevsa]

welp we put up a PSA asking for peeps thoughts and now we're getting downvoted like all hell. Won't lie. This kinda hurts.

[beta1042]

maybe the trick is to update at non-peak hours XD

[Emevsa]

This is off peak for us Can't help but feel this is kinda personal

[beta1042]

how bad was the drop (if you don't mind me asking)?

[Emevsa]

It started on 9.54 and dropped to 8.77

Here's the post for reference:

Menagerie - IMPORTANT PSA

Just in cast that link is broken:

Menagerie

[Hecarim]

Aww man :c If it makes you feel any better, it's probably one or two heartless trolls rating 1 star rather than the majority downvoting/disagreeing with entering the contest. The people in the comments seem to be on board, though! Dropped you a 10 star to try to balance it back

[Emevsa]

@soxu You are amazing! Thank you! I love the Tapas community. You are all such wonderful and supportive creators!

[seru]

Our contest entry already got downvoted from 9.80 to 9.10 :)))) Only Day 3.

[beta1042]

yeah when you're in the 9s a couple 1 star votes can drop you a lot. I gave you a 10 to help even it out too, and i jumped up considerably so I think only a couple people may have been mean .

[fleohr]

NOT a contest entry!

I love this idea, mind if I use it on my comic? xD