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group. I like the idea. Things need to get better. I don't see this as a real solution though. First, I don't see anything that says that this fractal resource group will be limited to Apophysis. If it is not, won't it get confusing pretty fast? DA could easily do something like this new group if they allowed specific categories for Apophysis scripts, Apophysis gradients, Apophysis tutorials, Apophysis flame packs, and so forth. But there isn't a single category where this kind of stuff is consolidated, and what categories do exist often get spammed with images themselves posted as "stock" as opposed to putting them in the stock category. The whole DA category structure needs to be redone. We currently have at least three different categories that I know of where I can find scripts, tutorials, gradients, packs, and images/"stock" all mixed up together, and some of these categories aren't limited to Apophysis. It's a mess. Until we can properly categorize our resources, there is no real way to filter the favs over at the new #Fractal-Resources group to find what you are looking for because unlike galleries, favs don't allow folders...and if we had proper categories, we wouldn't need this resource group to try to overcome the deficiencies of the DA category system. Don't get me wrong. It's going to help, especially if it is limited to Apophysis. But I don't see it as fixing the underlying problem. Instead of having the same content spread over three or four categories and having a separate group set up to try to collect and organize it, we need to get DA to set up three or four specific categories. Instead ofResources > Fractal Resources
Resources > Tutorials > Application Reference > Apophysis
Resources > Tutorials > Digital Art > Fractal Art
Digital Art > Fractal Art
and Customization > Wallpaper > Fractals
We need:
Resources > Fractal Resources > Apophysis > Scripts
Resources > Fractal Resources > Apophysis > Gradients
Resources > Fractal Resources > Apophysis > Flame Packs
Resources > Fractal Resources > Apophysis > Tutorials
Resources > Fractal Resources > Apophysis > Plugins
Digital Art > Fractal Art
Resources > Stock Images > Fractals
Anyone else concur? Anyone know a DA admin that could help make this happen?
Frustrated 
Fortunately apophysis resources seem to be the most common in the community, so they will be the most submitted.
When people submit their resources to me over there, I submit it and put it in the gallery folder that corresponds with what it is.
I cannot change dA, but I AM trying to help out the fractal community..and this journal kind of sends me mixed messages about how you feel about my attempt to do that.
I sure hope my tone isn't bad or anything...>_>...I'm not trying to be shitty..I'm trying to tell you how I feel...please don't take it the wrong way..
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what else CAN I do??
DA has a horrible mix of technical and non-technical categorisation, influenced by wooly thinking, and various partisan groups wanting their corner set up their own way.
I generally agree it would be nice to see technical resources categorised by which program they are for. Your suggestions seem well thought-out, and would get my vote.
I don't agree with removing Customisation> Wallpaper > Fractals though, because a separate area for "Public Use allowed" images makes it clear whether the artist wants to have their image used this way or not. An alternative might be to have some options to set up wallpaper images as part of every upload (effectively a tickbox saying "this is a wallpaper")???
You do make an excellent point. All of DA's categories are being
updated, as the site grows, and as we learn what is best for
people to find their way here. I can tell you that just today in
our staff meeting we were told that new cats won't be taken
until after the 1st of the year. However, the real problem with
your suggestion is the mere space involved. Though, Apophysis
is a main fractal program used by a great majority of fractalists,
there are so many more to consider. And what *CabinTom said
is absolutely true. If one program is categorized that specifically,
then it would only be fair to do ALL of them that way.
what unlikely to happen (with that many options).
*Apophysis and =ImagersFractalDDs
may very well, be more able to sort each of their
fractal program resources into the kinds of folders, of which
you speak. And ~Fractal-Resources, already has folders
for Apo scripts, tuts and flamepacks in their gallery!
I really do think it's an excellent idea!
Hopefully, the other fractal clubs are thinking along these lines.
If fractalist volunteers offer their resources to these
galleries, then they most certainly could, sort them this way!
That is the BEAUTY of our new organized gallery options!
And it is my job, to make sure that all fractalists that come to DA,
know where they can go for the resources that they need here on DA.
I will be updating regularly with as much fractal information as possible
to the entire Fractal Family!
Once, category changes resume in the new year, I will be discussing
our improvement options with the powers-that-be, and at the
very least, perhaps we can incorporate an easier way to find the
resources that people need. I'll put on my thinking cap!
I'll keep your note in a special file, specified for CAT changes and
will get back to you with new info at that time.
Thank you for your well-thought-out ideas! ~ And in the meantime,
perhaps you could offer your insight to all of the fractal clubs
that offer Apophysis resources. I'm sure they would be very
grateful to have you on board as a volunteer, to make things
more easily accessible for everyone.