Welcome to Gaia! ::

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
Shady Tradesman
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
No.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
None.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
NA

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
No. The brick background is horrible.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Yes.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
I hate the background. It looks like crap imo. The entire middle section with the paper bags is absolutely adorable. But the main banner and the bg don't look right with it. And that bg needs a solid color bg.
What is the best feature of this profile?
The bag art.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
7(because of the horrible brick bg)
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
Nope.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
shadytradesman
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
no
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
no

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
yes

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
no
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
n/a

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
yes
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
yes

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
yes
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
while it's an interesting theme and concept, and done well, it's just not my cup of tea.
What is the best feature of this profile?
it all flows well.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
6
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
nope

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:

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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
Nope.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
Nope.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes, although it's a bit inconvenient to have to scroll for the status bar links.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Yes.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
Audio only, so I really couldn't say.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
The coding is very seamlessly done, although there's no real esoteric CSS here. I really wouldn't take off for that, because you don't NEED to use a lot of activex and newfangled CSS5000 coding things to make a good profile.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
It's all very well integrated.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Again, yes, very well put together.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
Autoplay music, and I couldn't find a way to make it STOP. I really, really, really, really hate autoplay music. It's inconsiderate.
What is the best feature of this profile?
The very creative layout and unique graphics/style/look.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
8
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
It's a very nice profile, but there are certainly areas where you can improve. My number one issue would be the lack of a quickly evident way to stop that music. Catchy music, but I don't want to have to hear it. Your background tends to interfere with text when you don't have a speech bubble around it - your comments tally, sig, and everything in the footer area look a bit noisy. The footer is sort of clashy with the rest of it, either redo it to match or just hide it. Your journal "View Journal" link appears over the header in mozilla browsers, or at least in mine.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
Shady Tradesman "Bag Heads"
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
No, but there are many sections that weren't moved much from the standard locations, like the comments are centered at the bottom, which is extremely common.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
There is music. (I think. It didn't play in Firefox, but I swear I hear music when viewing the profile in IE.)
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
I suppose it applies more to the user's actual avatar than to the profile itself. I'd say it works just fine.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes, such as hidden avatar and items, link hover, positioning...
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Everything matches very well as far as the color scheme goes, but the bag heads and the bricks seem to clash a little.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Yes.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
The brick background just doesn't seem to match well. I'm not sure why. It's a nice color, it doesn't render any of the text unreadable (except maybe the Gaia links at the very bottom) and it doesn't seem to throw off the bad heads theme...but for some reason it just doesn't add nicely to the rest of the theme..
What is the best feature of this profile?
The bad heads and speech bubbles are very creative. The status bar matches very well.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
9
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
lil_neko
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
No.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
No...but the graphics blink and that looks awesome.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
NA

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Yes.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Yes.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
The brown bg doesn't match the other colors. And it looks like the color of poop. I would change that to a color thats on the main pallet.
What is the best feature of this profile?
The art and the stars that blink on it.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
9
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
No.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
lil_neko
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
no
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
no

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
no

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
not that I can see
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
n/a

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
yes
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
yes

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
yes
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
the link color doesn't work so well over the orange comment blocks, and the profile caption still has the bottom rounded corners in firefox
What is the best feature of this profile?
the color scheme and images

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
8
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
nope

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
lil_neko
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
Nope.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
Nope.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
I can't see a trade or ignore button, which is problematic - The trade is your choice, but having an ignore button is sort of common courtesy if someone ever wanted to ignore you. Also, viewing posts can be important in certain moderator-related cases, and hiding that link can impede proper operation. Not that I think it's necessary for you in particular, just pointing it out.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Nope.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
--

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes, a very nicely coded profile.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Everything is integrated pretty well.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Very much so.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
I'd make the comments area a smidge bigger.
What is the best feature of this profile?
The tasteful animation. Definitely love the stars.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
9
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
It's a fine entry, and a very well-done profile. My only suggestions would be to add in those links somewhere so that people can trade, ignore, view posts and all that. I'm really liking that background brown color.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
lil_neko "Dream: Under the Stars"
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
No, the layout looks original.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Looks like there may be some music.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
Unsure.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Yes, everything has a dreamy look about it and there are stars throughout the profile.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Yes.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
I wish the stars and other designs on the right continued down the rest of the profile. The link hover changes the links to an unreadable color. The peach color is on top of another peach color, so every other poster's name cannot be read unless you find it and hover over it. Though the box at the bottom is a nice addition, it is a little plain compared to the upper portion or the profile, and it lacks the dreamy effect.
What is the best feature of this profile?
I like the "personal space" at the bottom, containing links and credits. The art and colors (except for the brown at the sides) match well.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
8.5
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
Arucard`s Misa
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
No.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Yes. Well sorta.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
Yes.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Definitely.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Yup. But I hate the cursor. It was a bit annoying.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Yes.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
Just the cursor.
What is the best feature of this profile?
It blinks and moves.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
9.5
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
No.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
Misa
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
no
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
no

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
yes

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
yes
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
yes

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
yes
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
yes

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
yes
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
the mouse cursor in the flash looks a little funny
What is the best feature of this profile?
the color scheme is nice.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
6
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
nope

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
Arucard's Misa
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
Nope.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
Nope.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
A header-multimedia.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
Mmhmm.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes, the flash especially.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Mmhmm.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Yes, nicely coded.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
I'd use a more cohesive color scheme and style. It seems a little thrown-together. Also, the animations clash a bit, I find them irritating.
What is the best feature of this profile?
That flash header is pretty cool, as well as the comments section coding.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
8
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
It's a great profile, but there are some issues with it. Your coding is top-notch, but your design is lacking. The colors and high contrast tend to grate on the eyes, and the animations are a bit tacky, to be honest. Nevertheless, it's well done in pretty much every other way. I'd just suggest rethinking your design and tweaking that. Also, see if you can't get the dates to alternate alignments on the comments - It'd improve readability.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
Arucard`s Misa "StarMania"
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
No.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
After a while, yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Music.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
Hmm...perhaps.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Everything doesn't really match, but it's difficult to identify a specific theme.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Not really.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
There are three different cursors that I can see, which might be rather fun, if you knew which cursors were going to be where--as it is, they look like they can pretty much appear anywhere. It looks a little unorganized. The sound effects don't seem to go with the theme...unless the arcade game is perhaps a drumming game...XP
What is the best feature of this profile?
I LOVE the video/arcade game theme. It has a lot of potential to be very fun. I think this is a great start. The neon colors on the black background really stand out, and there is just the right amount of things moving. The music doesn't auto-start, and there is an option to stop it. With a little more organization and user-friendliness, it could be a really fun profile.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
8
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
The Riley
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
No.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
No.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
NA

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Yes.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Yes.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
It's cute...fun...but too basic. It doesn't stand out at all.
What is the best feature of this profile?
The color of orange that was used.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
7
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
No.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
riley
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
yes
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
no

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
yes, though it took a minute to realize the status bar buttons were just that and not just part of the header image graphic

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
no
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
n/a

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
yes
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
yes

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
yes, though the large amount of space each comment takes up is kinda funky
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
make the comments take up less space.
What is the best feature of this profile?
the color scheme and graphics

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
6
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
nope

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
The Riley
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
Nope.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
Nope.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yep.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Nope.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
--

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yep.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
It all relates.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Very much so.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
Not a lot, really.
What is the best feature of this profile?
Just the clean, simple feel of it.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
9
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
This profile is refreshing. I really like the clean, simple vector look to it, even though I'd wager it was done in photoshop. It has a very nice noveau-clean feel to it, and I can't find much to pick at. I have a few things, though. Define a width on your details section that's a bit smaller than what you have - Your interests poke into the white vertical bar at right. Your border in the footer clashes a bit with the edge of your profile - drawing it in one pixel on either side would help, I think. Big empty space at the top - works as is, but could be better. Maybe some very, very subtle design there? Otherwise, love it. Can't emphasize enough.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
The Riley "Summer Flowers"
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
Yes.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
No.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?


Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Some.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Hmm...not really. The few images there are don't match the title "summer flowers."

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Kind of.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
There appears to be something wrong with the spacing, as the comments are cut off. The "view store" link is forced to wrap around into another line. There doesn't seem to be very much of a theme here--there are more images that aren't flowers than are. There are cute headers for only two of the sections; I think they should be used for all of the sections to help incorporate the white.
What is the best feature of this profile?
The profile is very simple, not too flashy, and the color orange is very refreshing.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
6.5
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
chibi zgirl
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
Yes.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Yes.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
Yes.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Yes.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Yes.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
It's ok.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
It looks pixelized to me.
What is the best feature of this profile?
The cute chibis.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
5
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
No

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
chibizgirl
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
no
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
yes

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
yes

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
yes. effing autostart gonk
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
yes

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
yes
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
yes

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
yes and no. it's done well, but it doesn't fit in the 760 width required to be viewable on 800x600 res. plus there's a ton of extra space at the bottom of the page
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
stay within the 760 pixels of the header. and the graphics look all pixely and low quality.
What is the best feature of this profile?
I like digi charat heart

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
4
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
make the multimedia "push to start"

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
chibi zgirl
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
Yes.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
Insofar as this particular anime, no, but looking at it as 'particular anime theme', yes.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
You have to scroll down for some things. That's a bit of a pain.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Yes.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
It fits, wouldn't call it unique.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
Just meat-and-potatoes CSS, really.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
It all relates pretty well.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
It's okay, if a bit basic.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
It's basic, like I said. It's all separated and centered around that multimedia, which I'll get to in a bit. It'd be a lot better if there was some continuity here.
What is the best feature of this profile?
The #profile area.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
5
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?
Please find a multimedia that doesn't autostart. That's a pain. As far as the rest of the profile goes, it's pretty basic stuff. It's positioned and resized, but there's not a lot of work put into the general layout beyond that. I'd take a look at putting in some more backgrounds, perhaps tie it together a bit. The five-point centered layout is cool, yes, but it doesn't work if they're all separate little boxes. The little flashing hearts are a bit much, too.

["THE BALLOT"]
"Entry Title" or Contestant Name:
chibi zgirl "Chibi's Planet of Nyo"
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Please look at originality:
--Have you seen this type of layout many times before?
No.
--Have you seen the theme many times before? (Example: "purple" theme or "Kiki" theme)
No.

Please look at functionality:
--Can you access all the standard links easily? (Example: "view guilds/store," "view all friends/comments," "PM/Trade.")
Yes.

Please look at creativity:
--Is there any multimedia?
Yes.
--If so, is it unique to the specific theme of the profile?
Yes, it is.

Please look at technique:
--Does the contestant use different codes to achieve "special" effects? (Such as hidden avatar, hidden items, scrollbars, link hover, custom cursor, sizing, etc.)
A few.
--Does everything (headers/fonts/cursors/backgrounds/etc.) seem to relate to the implied main theme, or are there things that clash?
Yes.

Please look at structure:
--Is the profile put together well overall?
Yes, I think so.
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What would you change about the layout or theme? Anything you don't like?
It's very simplistic, which doesn't hurt it, but it seems to take away from the obviously very youthful and colorful anime that is the theme of the profile. The dotted line borders don't do the profile justice. Also, I don't like the way the status bar has to wrap wround into a new line, and there is a huge white space at the bottom. I would add more color, especially to the text in the headers.
What is the best feature of this profile?
(I think there are some things I'm missing--especially in the comments area--by viewing the profile in IE). That aside, I like the that it's clean-cut and there is some variety in the headers.

On a scale of 1-10 (with 10 being the best and 1 being the worst) what would your rate be for this profile?
7
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Any other questions, concerns or suggestions?