MakerWorld’s policy requiring real print images is intended to ensure authenticity and accuracy. However, there are instances where this rule appears to be inconsistently applied. Specifically, some users are observed using the same image for multiple print profiles, such as both vase mode and standard prints, which clearly violates the stated guidelines.
While these profiles may have a high number of downloads, potentially benefiting MakerWorld, this should not exempt them from the platform’s rules. Fairness dictates that all users, regardless of download count or other factors, should adhere to the established guidelines.
The inconsistent enforcement of these rules undermines the integrity of MakerWorld and creates a perception of bias. A transparent and equitable application of the rules is essential to maintain trust and ensure a level playing field for all creators. MakerWorld should address this discrepancy and apply its rules uniformly, regardless of a profile’s popularity.
I understand your point of view and i agreed with this policy requiring real print images , but there’s one case that hasn’t been considered: what to do when people are asking for modifications ? Will you reprint an entire project to change a m5 thread into a m6 thread ? Or for adding magnets ?
Honestly, I wouldn’t be so hard on them, this is one of the cases when I understand they don’t want to print many multiple sizes/variants of the exact same model and just create waste.
There is a worse problem: sometimes people don’t use real photos at all, only renders, and if they are “too good” (I mean, almost looking like real photos), the reports are rejected.
there is a lot to consider with user’s request, and it depends on you as a creator.
i’ve done all.
i uploaded on requests because it was for my benefit to do so.
i sent modification profiles via messages because it was not worth the upload with user discretion that i did not test it (they have to test it).
i ignored requests because requests were asking for absurd (with a chance that they only need that to use it commercially without permission).
its only if you are uploading a modified profile, you have to follow guidelines, otherwise there will be a lot of exploiters and a lot of BAD print profiles (even if it was a magnet hole, trust me i’ve printed some ppl’s objects to end up finding out it was not tested by the creator, they just made a modification based on design parameters not printing parameters.
The idea behind the rule is to test the prints that you upload, even if you change the thread, what if there was a mistake in the process, then the mistake is uploaded for all others to print, which is what the rule is exactly trying to avoid.
When it is only a scaling variant, then that isn’t an issue, but when you have a print profile uploaded with no test print photo, then that is a problem. The print profile could have issues and users download and print will create a lot more waste…
Hi, If you come across a profile without actual images that may be violating the guidelines, you can report it to MakerWorld, and they will address your report as soon as possible.
And here we go again.
I have reported a bunch of models without photos of the print and all have been rejected.
I really don’t understand why I should continue to use my filament.
Thank you for your report. A preliminary review of the model you reported has been conducted, and no violations have been found so far. However, if you still have concerns or believe there is an issue, please provide us with more detailed information, such as text, pictures, links, etc., to facilitate a deeper investigation. If any violations are discovered during this further investigation, we will take necessary measures to uphold the platform’s fairness and protect the rights and interests of our users.
What else should I please describe except that there are no photos. I’m starting to feel like a fool.
I’ll tell you in my own experience, having a high number of downloads, being featured, and being in the creator program with my models in marketing shots, does not exempt me from getting pinched by the MW police (rightfully so) I almost had all of my most highest traffic models taken down because I had profiles with re-used photos, I absolutely jumped into action and for a week straight did new photoshoots. I understand the frustration though, ESPECIALLY when we report and nothing happens sometimes.
also my partner had a high download model (3k+) which was a remix of a CC remixable model from printable, they removed elements, added elements, changed a lot of geometry, but it’s still a remix, and was posted as one, but they left ‘commercial use okay’ on, MW took down the model and deducted every single last point it ever got from their account, and now they’re going to be negative for a few months probably. We appealed, asked to keep the deduction and just allow the model to go back up with the right license because it was popular and had a lot of links to it. But no, we were denied. We can’t complain though, they’re applying the same consequences to us as they do anyone else.
This is sadly completely unenforceable. I could take two pictures of the same model with slightly different angles and it would pass through scrutiny (even with advanced Ai).
And what’s to say the image actually depicts the model in question? It could be a slight variant where the difference is hidden on the picture for example and you wouldn’t know.
All rules in life are there as a guideline and at the end it takes human judgment to enforce them or not, after all there are always exceptions.
Not all creators are equal, some are more experienced and bambu lab should be able to trust their judgment more than someone that is new for example.
Enforcing these rules will not only remove real abusers that seek to mislead people but also the edge cases where creators simply want to provide more options to users while knowing what they are doing.
Basically, what would happen is that you will simply end up with less print profile options, if creators weren’t inclined to do it before they won’t do it afterwards:
Those that wanted to be helpful will simply be pushed away while the real abusers will pass through.
Don’t forget as well that the rating system exists, if a print profile doesn’t work it won’t be long before people complain and nuke its score resulting in a virtual deletion of the print profile.
A better solution would be to allow creators to upload models while marking them as “untested” for example to have the best of both worlds.
To avoid misuse of this, we could even say that a creator should have at least one print profile that he confirmed having printed before being able to upload untested print profiles.
Untested print-profiles could also automatically become normal once an user would rate it for example.