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So there will be a fourth state, called something like
declined - waiting for review Forum
Unreal Software Quality Control
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Should Quality Control be enforced?
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| Yes | 90.48% (38) | |
| Maybe | 4.76% (2) | |
| No | 4.76% (2) |
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So there will be a fourth state, called something like
declined - waiting for review The author can still access the file by looking at his list of uploads on his profile, but it will be hidden from everybody else. Anything can still be done to the file normally (downloading, commenting, deleting, etc.), the link will just be visible to the author. It can't be searched and "file:id" won't work with it.
Of course, the author should be notified if a file of his was hidden by a moderator. There should also be a big red message box when on the file's page, saying the file is hidden.
The author could request to unhide the file. Usually, the moderator will say what is needed for the file to be unhidden (improve quality, fix description, etc.)
The purpose of this is to give the author a chance to review all comments and criticism, which means submissions in the file archive improve a lot faster.
Last thing, "Likes" shouldn't determine a file's quality. Most positive are commonly just trivial complements like "nice work" or "have a like", while negative comments could also be useless like "shitty file" or "mods please delete this".
J192: You should really read what I wrote because you are basically suggesting exactly the same thing 
I will however allow to link and access hidden (= review state "declined") files anyway. They just won't show up in the regular file archive lists.
And yes, I agree that likes are not a good indicator and they won't be part of the process to decide whether a file should be removed or not.
Talented Doge: User will get file archive ban 
Talented Doge: There are multiple straightforward ways to handle such misbehaviors: 
temporary file archive ban like HumayunJ suggested the file can still be removed completely and instantly even bigger punishments (full temp ban or full perm ban) are possible for recurring casesI may also add a checkbox for file editing which says something like "major change, request new review". This will make people more aware of what's going on.
DC:I support this idea. All that is left is to find people willing to spend their time reviewing the files.
>dc coding online without any worries like a boss
DC already approved Blazing's newest upload. Nice test subjects, DC. Inb4 accidentally removes whole file arhieve. I support both
Seekay's and Starkkz's idea. There should be at least "Reviewer" or "Supporter" rank that can review files accordingly, that really actually look at file's quality. Dousea: It's there.
CY: You mean only allow selected users to upload stuff? That would be a super harsh and unnecessary restriction. Bad uploads are no reason to limit things in such a brutal way. Also people would bother us all the time to get the permission to upload stuff! And how are we supposed to make a decision there? We need to see the files to decide.So the approach to review stuff using the site is much more effective in my opinion. People can upload stuff easily, we can take a look at the stuff easily and decide quickly.
Unreal Software highly appreciates and embraces user generated content. It is very essential for us and I don't want to restrict access to such an important thing more than necessary.
CY, useigor, Pseudon and others are very good sprite/skin makers and they can evaluate files properly. Does that mean I'm free to promote them to be reviewers?//
File does not exist (16733) Well, you're right on that part but what about open up a new public archives where people can upload whatever they want in there? Is it too much trouble for that? If you take a look at this site for example:
http://fractalsoftworks.com/forum/index.php?board=8.0
I know we're not really a big modding community but some filtering would be nice imo. One file archive for those whose approved by the moderators while the other one for people to upload their stuff freely without bothering moderators for approval.