Rejection Query

They look alright…alright...but I anyone could create that with a filter, couldn’t they? I can’t see how it may have taken a long time to make, although maybe a word from the specific reviewer would shed some light?

Well, The texture is a detailed one and hence took time. About 2-3 hours… And I am sure it is of same quality as ones accepted.

And as of the Twitter background is concerned, it is a unique one. There is no metal Twitter background as of now. And as it is unique and good-looking, I am sure that it would definitely get lots of sales….

The metal background that took you 203 hours, could this not be done in thirty seconds via Filters > Render > Fibers and then adjusting the settings accordingly?

The metal background that took you 203 hours, could this not be done in thirty seconds via Filters > Render > Fibers and then adjusting the settings accordingly?

Well, that can be a way, but I don’t think that it would give the same effect. Anyways, I am not here to prove that I am right, But as I have stated in my first post, that I am here to take Feedback and Suggestions (which were not given during rejection).

By the way, upon searching GraphicRiver library, I found that someone has uploaded a similar item and it was accepted: http://graphicriver.net/item/brush-metal/31476

Leaving that apart, I am planning on working something out on the Twitter background as I am confident about its sales.

The “acceptance guidelines” becom just much more funny than ever…i got rejected a file i work my ass off on it for a 2nd time already but each time with a different reason…a message from the first reviewer was:

...................... I would also strongly encourage you to push the design further and make it more original. When I first viewed the design, I immediately saw a resemblance to this file that is already on Graphic River: http://graphicriver.net/item/modern-and-stylish-web-elements/38585

I am sure this is coincidence only but Graphic River cannot approve items that appear to be based on other user’s files. Your file has great potential, please continue working on it to ensure that it is unique and unlike other files currently on Graphic River. Thanks! .....................

Honestly, my file doesnt look less or more similar to the file the reviewer referenced to + this words are really interesting to me: “I am sure this is coincidence only but Graphic River cannot approve items that appear to be based on other user’s files.”

LOL , i can copy-paste here atleast 30 links of files that are so similar and get approved. I would agree if the rviewer team go ahead and remove atleast 80% of the items listed in the “Web Elements” library since they are really so similar!!!

Why is my file rejected?...coz it uses a “contact form”?...coz it uses an “search bar” just like about 120 other items already uses?

I modified my file sligtly and even add 2 extra modules to “make it different than OTHER SIMILAR FILES !!” and submit again. The 2nd rejection was by another reviewer…he/she feel this message will do the thing and i’ll give it up:

.................. This File Did Not Meet Our Criteria

Unfortunately this file does not meet GraphicRiver’s strict aesthetic guidelines and cannot be approved. ..........................

LOL …now we are talking about “eastetics”... my file no longer is even good enough, wtf? I see terrible files and almost exact copies/hacks of other’s get trough the approval and get listed!!

I am pist off…we know the review team put effeorts into the items we submit to check them and have not much time, but i must say that my time is never less valuable than their and icant submit a file 100 time again and again. I invite the review team and management to get serious on this issue please. Get this sorted…next time i write on here, will attach my creation preview so others can review and tell their opinions + will paste 100 URLs that are copies of other files but you approved them…dont even try to find where our borders of patience ends please as mine are about to expire.

Annoying!!!

Additionaly, i have invited the 2 reviewers to check my post on here. From other side, i cant hold my self anymore back and must say that it was really an interesting experience to see this 2 reviewer profiles and entries they have (not going to paste their profile URLs here as this doesnt fit into the professional approach at all…for now!!). What i personaly feel about (you guys know who you are):

—my 1st reviewer that was talking about originality…dude go check your entries first and then come to me to talk about originality!! Your submissions originality are not banging at all !! Can paste right away a link from your web buttons here that “very much resambles another user’s files”...i think in that case you must be the last person giving advices to other authors about this issue.

—my 2nd reviewer told me my file doesnt meat the GR eastetics in order to be accepted…i tell you what, i think you are not looking to submissions with your eyes…compare please my entry (which you didnt approved) with you very best file from your items library and try to see the difference, then come back to tell me again my file is not eastetic

According to this, dear Envato, i am now really very interested about 1 thing…you have some criterions for file acceptances that you require us authors to meet them right?, but what are the criterions when you choose your reviewers?...how you are sure their experiences and expertise is really good enough to become an reviewer? How you are so sure their judgement really meets the envato standards? I am asking this just of the reasons above…checking my last 2 reviewers files and profiles was good enough for me to see what sort of “expertise” is employeed to review my files and make a decission…this is sick!!! One of your reviewers is a member since 19 of March this year…i was thinking (or atleast was hopping) you choose reviewers between members that are for longer on this marketplace and really know the Envato standards or are atleast some really respected designers that have their name on that map since years!

Looking for an answer from management please…dont want to start stupid conflicts with other members or reviewers watching eachother backs as i am interested only with answers to my questions from people are eligible doing this.

Thomas07,

I’m sorry to hear your disappointment and I, along with the rest of the GraphicRiver staff, would be more than happy to aid in resolving any issues you or other authors are having. I would like to emphasize that reviewers are here to help authors. We want you to be successful and have many sales. Unfortunately, in order to maintain high standards, some files are rejected for various reasons. If the quality of files were to slip, then the site would receive much less attention from buyers and that hurts everyone.

Please do not take file rejections personally. In the future, feel free to submit specific file questions to support and they will forward the message to the appropriate reviewer. Additionally, you can also post your designs here in the forums before submitting to get advice and tips from other members.

Also, let’s keep in mind respect for the community and all of its members. I don’t mind if you dislike my, or other member’s designs, but there is no need to start filling the forums with negative feedback. There are numerous friendly, knowledgeable members here that would be glad to help if you just ask nicely

i did my friend…i did specified very friendly and nicely at the message box for the reviewer while i resubmit my entry which you rejected, but seems like you are not very right about what you are saying (that the team is looking to resolve things)...but oposite…it gets more annoying with a 2nd rejection ant its reason (which is very different to the 1st reason). Sometimes i feel the staff doesnt let us authors much chances on such issues and we get sort of forced to look for another solution ways like at the example here. You say you want us to be successful, but your criterions sometimes are annoying…really, i am not trying to be rude or so, i just want really fair judgement…look at my file again, look at other files under “web elements”, then look at the message you send me with the rejection and tell me the qlue in it.

Now since you was so bold to post a repply here, i suggest…you as staff member make a suggestion for solution…i am very excited to hear what you have in mind.

Thomas07,

As stated before, one solution would be to contact support regarding specific file questions and they will help you get this straitened out. Thanks!

great…reject files coz probably your design taste sucks (just as mine does?) and then if someone have concerns, redirect to support…is that what you have to offer as solution? As you say, “I don’t mind if you dislike my, or other member’s designs”...so i wonder how it goes…you review a submission and then is something that is not your thing at all and you reject it…is that how it goes…just asking

Then about your words of “high standards”...if you say my file was not at this standards, i will right away start to paste some links from the “web elements” library and include a link to my file so others can compare them for this “high-standards”...note that this can make many authors think about the review process quality and standards again but this time deeply based on what you say…not that they get a wrong impression of the review process

I wish, you reviewed the REsubmited file again…this maybe something the staff can consider, that resubmissions get reviewed by the same reviewer that previously rejected the file…this can avoid such situations in future.

I am excited to see what the support will tell me now…very excited.