Moderator Debate? What's Your Thoughts.

Nov 27, 2015

Fay M.

Don't know what category this should be in but here goes.

so, I was wondering what your thoughts are on moderators commenting on posts about needing to list your products to make it a talkable subject?
surely a photo could be a talkable subject. we never used to have this happen on this app and I didnt really mind a selfie post for everyone to share there look for the day.

what's your thoughts on the matter??
I understand why they don't want selfie threads but maybe you should add a bit to the app instead of telling people off all the while :-/ I think this app needs a update.
yes this could be contravertual. buts it's a talkable subject

Nov 27, 2015

Alexis C.

I don't see how reminding someone of the rules is "telling people off" so I have to respectfully disagree with you. It's a moderator's job to remind everyone of the rules and people who are new to this app surely won't know all the rules so I see no malice in telling someone the rules. As I regular member of the community I also like to remind people to list their products used. A picture is just a selfie and doesn't really create a conversation, just people asking what product (s) they used, and that defeats the purpose of the Talk section.

Nov 27, 2015

Livi H.

I'm indifferent to this subject, it doesn't bother me either way. When I see people post without product lists, It doesn't bother me. It also doesn't bother me when moderators remind others to enforce the rule. If it's what they want to do, they will do so. Just like one of the rules are to be civil, they'll enforce that also. I may not agree with having to list all products all the time, but I still follow it.

Nov 27, 2015

Sabrina K.

Fay it is our job to list, remind and enforce the rules of this community - and I'm sorry if you don't like the rules as they are.
But it is not us who can add things to the app or is in charge of updates - we work with the app as it is and we work very hard to make it run smoothly so everyone has a good experience.

Also selfie are fine - in the photo section!
The forum requires content to a thread because we had a period of time where everything was overflowing in selfie threads and so many users experienced not getting their threads seen or answered.
And I see nothing wrong with having to list the products used for a look and give some information about what kind of feedback you are looking for and if there's anything you are unsure about - it all makes the tread talkable! A plain selfie thread is mostly just a "compliment conversations".

Nov 27, 2015

Kailey L.

I'm not bothered by this. I don't think their intention is to tell anyone off, I'd say 9 times out of 10 it's directed towards new members who may not know the rules, and it's the moderators job to enforce the rules. I've never seen one of them being rude about it. Also, it's just good advice. I'm not especially bothered when I see a selfie post, but I'm less likely to comment on it. So it works in the member's favor to add content.

Nov 27, 2015

Fay M.

I never said I didn't like the rules, I also never said I thought you was rude at any point. I do stick to the rules buy listing products. aswell as pointing it out to new folk on there post. I think you do a amazing job at keeping the peace and moving threads on things. I know it's your job.
I'm just curious to see people's opinions. as I don't mind a selfie thread so was wondering if we needed to get people to have to tell them to list there products.
I know you can add to the photos but maybe people want criticism on there photo/makeup and so what if people want a compliment nothing wrong with that also. I'm more then willing to tell people they are stunning.
I'm not for or against each side. as I stick to the rules. always would. and help fellow beautylishers. I do love this app.

Nov 27, 2015

Hannah K.

Hi Fay, here's the deal. We're glad you appreciate all we do, but the conversation section just isn't really for compliments. It's one thing to have someone say, "you look beautiful, how do you like the formulation of that lipstick? Does it compare to XYZ?" And an entirely other thing to just comment "pretty!" Because that's not very interesting. Honestly if you just want to post selfies then the photo section is the best place for that, but the idea of the talk section is to actually have conversations beyond "oh, beautiful!" You know? I'm glad you love this community and are happy to be a part of it but please try and understand why things are set up the way they are. there's absolutely nothing wrong with giving or receiving compliments, just make sure that isn't all you're doing when you comment :)

You know what I mean? Because when you're looking at a thread and you see 17 comments of "oh, nice!" It's kind of boring and makes you want to move on, so we're just trying to prevent that.

Nov 27, 2015

Breeze T.

Nothing to add here... This is what sets Beautylish apart from other websites... We're actually here to have a great, interesting conversation about beauty, whether it is makeup, skincare, techniques, hair color, etc.!

Nov 27, 2015

Pamela F.

I've been on this app for quite a long time now. I was here when these rules werent enforced or maybe they hadnt been made yet. But I need to say that it is soooo much better now! Before it was a free for all. If you asked a decent question it would get missed because the first 15 threads were "am I pretty" threads. These girls work really hard and take time out of their day to make sure things run smoothly. They deal with a lot that neither you nor I even know about. And they don't even get paid! So I'm always pleased to see the rules being enforced...if I have to follow them so should everyone.

Nov 27, 2015

Pamela F.

And also, because it is their job to enforce these rules, the more the rules are broken the more the mods have to go and deal with it, taking time out of everything else they are having to do. Rules are made for a reason.

Nov 27, 2015

Ileene M.

I agree with Pam, the threads before were a joke. there's more to talk about when products and methods are listed. before your average question on a selfie thread will be "what lipstick are you wearing? " or " what foundation is that". this way all that is skipped is more about what did you do to achieve it. a selfie thread is that and only that, you can put it in the photo section and wait for comments there.

Nov 27, 2015

Fay M.

That's brilliant that everyone is talking about this. I do agree with it. like you said threads would get missed a lot back then.. now not so bad. there can't be a happy medium I understand that and I am truly not slating this great site. I've learnt so so much from loads of different people.

I can't see it in the rules were it says don't post selfie without listing the products. maybe when new people join this community there could be aside note when you click on the makeup take section to save you guys having to say it a lot on for them to feel silly. then you lovely girls could be doing other important jobs on here  :-)

Nov 27, 2015

Pamela F.

Just checking fay but it seems you have changed your mind from your first comment at the start of this post to the last one you posted? Thats good.

Nov 28, 2015

Fay M.

I haven't changed my view :-/ I said I understand why they didn't want selfie threads. but I still stand by us not having to tell every single person who makes a selfie thread about them breaking the rules. I just feel the app needs a few updates. like I said on my last post. how have I changed my mind if I still don't mind a selfie post but I still think there should be another way for the new members to be told before hand to list products?? Super good :-D.