tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post9022436620273827231..comments2024-03-28T03:27:07.147+00:00Comments on VizWiz: Downloads vs. Vizzes - Why aren’t people sharing their Makeover Monday creations?VizWizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-50188101251563852942016-07-26T14:56:35.400+01:002016-07-26T14:56:35.400+01:00I realize this is a Tableau-centric site, but TDEs...I realize this is a Tableau-centric site, but TDEs are closed data sources, so it shouldn't be surprising that non-Tableau users are grabbing a file in a more open format.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06554885941747261608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-71989014205656320952016-07-25T13:30:03.583+01:002016-07-25T13:30:03.583+01:00Looks like you got it. I'm still Twitter chall...Looks like you got it. I'm still Twitter challenged though, lol.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436750707567119360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-54477790690429010182016-07-24T19:34:04.451+01:002016-07-24T19:34:04.451+01:00Your 20 mins spent on this might have resulted in ...Your 20 mins spent on this might have resulted in one of your best pieces yet. I love it! I haven't started on this week yet, but when I do tomorrow, I plan to follow your lead. VizWizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-48814888672574708342016-07-24T19:33:10.874+01:002016-07-24T19:33:10.874+01:00Hi Pam. I apologize for not catching your viz. Can...Hi Pam. I apologize for not catching your viz. Can you tag me in it so I see it? I've had problems with Twitter not showing me everything. And thanks for the feedback. Like Andy, I plan to revert to the principles of MM for the foreseeable future: quick and simple. Thanks of reigning us in!VizWizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-40252959985431780262016-07-24T19:25:13.801+01:002016-07-24T19:25:13.801+01:00Thank you all for your excellent comments. My late...Thank you all for your excellent comments. My latest MakeoverMonday is a response to these valid criticisms. Let me know what you think: http://gravyanecdote.com/blog/makeovermonday/makeovermonday-the-bermuda-population/Andyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08888598176070009724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-78250519664317025472016-07-24T18:26:57.327+01:002016-07-24T18:26:57.327+01:00Two reasons for me, I stopped sharing when I notic...Two reasons for me, I stopped sharing when I noticed my twitter post on Feb 21, which has the correct # since I can click on it and it goes to #makeovermonday, is not actually in the list. I guess I am twitter challenged. Second reason is that I noticed so many posts early on were all about the cool graphics being used and not so much about the charts themselves. So now I download the data every Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01436750707567119360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-72112912710755390182016-07-22T15:44:23.146+01:002016-07-22T15:44:23.146+01:00I haven't downloaded any lately, but in the pa...I haven't downloaded any lately, but in the past my brain always thought it was a good idea to download and give it the 'ol college try. However, most of the time I didn't have the time to set aside for the necessary creativity. The couple of times I did actually go for it, I didn't feel that the viz was that compelling so I would give up mid-stream.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14493316511016814363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-29825395078631164992016-07-22T15:00:16.449+01:002016-07-22T15:00:16.449+01:00After re-reading my comment I can see how it may c...After re-reading my comment I can see how it may come across as negative about you - that was not my intent, so please forgive me. I learn a great deal from your blogs, and follow them regularly. I think you do a good job pointing out both sides with MM.<br />Both "Unknown" and Mike Moore explained it better than my poor attempt: emotional risk. It's easier for me to share with a Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484930348006641829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-40137938468780818582016-07-22T12:05:36.810+01:002016-07-22T12:05:36.810+01:00Hi Greg! I understand what you mean. I never feel ...Hi Greg! I understand what you mean. I never feel like any of my work is "ready" it's just good enough at that time. Have you had a look through the visualisations people submit? Many of them are non-creative. Don't let the few people that create incredible things and spend a lot of time on it keep you from posting. They likely have a lot more experience. I hope that you see VizWizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-19018950406454733572016-07-22T11:56:58.966+01:002016-07-22T11:56:58.966+01:00I stopped sharing them as I never feel they are &#...I stopped sharing them as I never feel they are 'ready.' When I compare what I have done to the public submissions I feel woefully non-creative, and worry my work would be a great candidate for a makeover.Greg Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065224419205570136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-88480474352613317852016-07-22T11:10:32.642+01:002016-07-22T11:10:32.642+01:00Hi Mike. Thanks for the detailed feedback! A grea...Hi Mike. Thanks for the detailed feedback! A great approach is to not look at other people's work as you suggested. And I totally agree that every contribution to the community helps. You never know when something you create will be that little spark someone needed or give them that nudge to make something they've created a bit better. Visualisations are never "done", we VizWizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-19146007984140423512016-07-22T11:08:26.214+01:002016-07-22T11:08:26.214+01:00Thanks for the feedback Daniel! I hope you don'...Thanks for the feedback Daniel! I hope you don't see my way as a reflection of the people creating the vizzes. I like to point out both the things that work and the things that don't work as a way of learning. Do you feel that I do this in an intimidating, non-constructive way? VizWizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11408220384219218043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-26404512914019381702016-07-21T22:44:26.987+01:002016-07-21T22:44:26.987+01:00I wonder if folks are worried about copying other ...I wonder if folks are worried about copying other people's ideas. That has happened to me. I have had an idea or even worked through a makeover and then I see someone else has taken nearly the same approach so I haven't shared. I'm starting to get over that though mainly by forcing myself not to look at anyone else's work before I post. <br /><br />This is really a great Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12367772738915118181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-10904367220099907042016-07-21T17:47:10.300+01:002016-07-21T17:47:10.300+01:00Some of these may be well-intentioned downloads by...Some of these may be well-intentioned downloads by people who plan to do a viz, but then don't finish or get otherwise sidetracked (just speaking for myself). I think there is also the emotional risk of releasing your work to the great wide open.Jacquihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07212593886107580448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998628784041768080.post-78485389482138687082016-07-21T17:25:43.220+01:002016-07-21T17:25:43.220+01:00I have one thought about this...
Even though I am ...I have one thought about this...<br />Even though I am generally confident in my abilities as a programmer and technologist, it can be pretty intimidating to submit something I create to someone who regularly points out the flaws in other people's work. Even if it's graciously done, it's still an emotional risk for me as the creator. I'd love to say that I can take constructive Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07484930348006641829noreply@blogger.com