This is their reply to me asking to be let out, because they will most likely say I’m not good enough. Which hurts a bit. Like I said, I don’t get points easily, and I really don’t want to lose all I have made (121.5). I am really trying to save up for a printer next year.
As it stands, the only way out is to be kicked then punished.
MakerWorld
2024-10-16 00:41:06
Hello there,
We sincerely apologize for any disappointment we may have caused.
Since the exclusive model program has just launched, we are currently facing a large volume of reviews, which may result in some delays. However, please rest assured that we treat all models that meet the exclusive model criteria equally.
If you have any reports regarding results you do not agree with, we kindly ask you to provide us with detailed explanations, and we will review them again.
I have been away from 3D printing for a few months now and may need to for a few more, but this announcelment draws me back temporarily. All my models here in MW have been exclusive from date one and most are under standard digital license, too.
This is what I have been looking for, in a post back in April:
please rest assured that we treat all models that meet the exclusive model criteria equally.
Yesteday 119 filament clips were exclusive, today there are 121 (the same +2)
Honestly, at this point, I feel like I might have been lucky that someone reported my clips and got me kicked out early. I can only imagine how many points those poor folks will accumulate before they get the boot.
Maybe not right now. I think the new printers may still be a few days/weeks out but could be wrong about that. At any rate, there’s either now or soon to be competition.
I looked at their message board and it’s surprisingly similar to this one. They have problems too. But as soon as they have a printer that competes evenly with Bambu’s, what differentiates?
I am not a tax expert, but this is probably like the cash back option for the credit card reward program. They are considered a discount or rebate, and are not taxable.
If this were taxable, MW would have had to collect personal info such as tax ID (mostly social security number) from US-based creators in order to issue Form 1099-K if a creator receives $600 or more in a calendar year.
Note: Obviously, please don’t take a social forum post like this as legal tax advice :), and someone who is more knowledgeable on this issue please correct me if I am wrong.
I have 120 I’d lose at this moment. If I misread and misunderstood then fine. Let me out. Don’t destroy my hopes and my desire to be a part of something later by destroying my points.
This shouldn’t be a living for someone or a cash grab. In the end it will be the same people reaping the rewards. Boo Hoo that big complicated prints can’t be seen. It’s not like they will suffer. If you think they will then let’s see in a day or two who has more downloads. Those prints already get attention. So much so that BL caters to them and let’s stuff slide.
Some models are explicitely excluded from the program by the guideline. There will still be ambiguity, and there can be points of debate. For example, the guideline seems to favor complex models, but a complex model doesn’t automatically equal to a good model. In fact, one should strike to make the design as simple as possible to achieve the same function. The process to make a complex model simple requires more skills and time.
I just submitted a few models, each having different complexity and popularity, and see how it goes. I plan to use the result to guide future submissions so as not to overly burden the reviewers. MW may also refine their guideline as they learn from the process.
I think especially with programs like this, were a user can easily add a model in a rush of “I want to try that new thing out”, but not having an option to pull the model out again before the 90 days end, I would prefer some sort of pop-up guide.
Like a little slideshow that showcases the “dos” and “don’ts” of that program with image examples that the user has to click through before it’s possible to enter the program with a design the first time.
Well, I finally got flagged by the Exclusive Program team. Two of my designs got removed, and while they were just coasters, I created them entirely in OpenSCAD, which took me a day or two to code each. It seems like they need to clarify the rule that ‘2D designs are ineligible’ and provide a more refined definition, assuming that’s why they were removed based on the general explanation I received. Many designs are primarily 2D but still require significant effort to create.
Thank you for all of your response and suggestions. We understand there is a lot of attention and support for our Exclusive Model Program and we would like to start off by expressing our most sincere appreciation for all those who have participated or are hoping to join the program.
We also fully acknowledge the issues with how we presented our expectations for the quality of our exclusive models. The Exclusive Model Guideline was buried within our agreement, and the wording led to confusion for our creators. We didn’t do well in presenting the examples we hoped for in our Exclusive Model Program. We sincerely apologize for the confusion caused.
Now let’s address some specific questions regarding the quality of some of our Exclusive Models.
Hueforge and 2D models
When the program first launched, we experienced an influx of Hueforges and 2D models into the program. Most of these models include:
Using existing pictures or logos straight from the internet and converting them into Hueforges and 2D models and entering them into the program.These models clearly do not meet the requirements for originality and level of details for our Exclusive Models.
Using existing pictures or logos on coasters, keychains and bookmarks and entering them into the program. These models do not meet the requirements for originality and level of details for our Exclusive Models.
Remixes of Existing Models
Models that are clearly remixes of existing models. Although these remixes might provide some optimization of the older version, they do not meet the requirements for originality for our Exclusive Models.
Models with no actual printed model photos
Without at least one actual printed photo, we can not ensure the print quality of our Exclusive Models. That is why we soon updated the requirement for at least one actual printed model photo in our guidelines.
Models that are not exclusively uploaded on MakerWorld.
This is a clear violation of the basic requirement for models joining the program. So we kindly ask all creators hoping to participate, especially those entering existing models into the program, to remove the models from other platforms before entering them into our Exclusive Program.
Through continuous private and public communication, we hope the quality requirements for our Exclusive Models will become increasingly clear. Moving forward, here are some tips to help creators contact us for clarifications and assist in evaluating and governing participating models.
We’ve been impressed by some participating 2D designs that demonstrate a high level of detail and aestheticity. If there is concrete evidence that you’ve put in significant amount of time and effort to come up with certain 2D designs, and the pictures, patterns or logos used are truly originally designed by you, contact us either by submitting a ticket or message our MakerWorld official account at(MakerWorld | Published - MakerWorld)
To remove a model that doesn’t meet our requirements, please submit a ticket or message our MakerWorld official account at(MakerWorld | Published - MakerWorld).
Again, we kindly remind those who are entering existing models into the program to remove the models from other platforms before entering them into our Exclusive Program.
A few updates on the changes we’ve made or are planning to make according to our creator’s feedback.
We have added the link to our Exclusive Model Guidelines on our uploading page for easier visibility and access. Additionally, the fix for the postal code format on the Payment Information Page has been updated.
Regarding the icons, becoming an Exclusive Model will not remove your featured model status. We currently display the Exclusive icon before other icons. In future updates, we will find a solution to accommodate multiple icons for one model.
We thank everyone for your support of our Exclusive Program. Our program is still in its pilot stage, and we appreciate all the help and advice on making this program more appealing to all 3D enthusiasts. Thanks!
Thank you for acknowledging the issues and working to fix them. I appreciate the clarifications and efforts to improve the program. However, I still have some important concerns.
First, when a model is removed from the Exclusive Program, all points earned with that model while enrolled in the program are taken away, not just the extra 25% for exclusivity. I lost 400 points this way, which is a lot. What worries me more is that, since MakerWorld is currently behind on reviewing models, it could take a long time to remove them. The longer it takes, the more points we lose, even though it’s not our fault.
You also mentioned we can submit a ticket to remove models that we NOW know don’t meet the guidelines. If we do that proactively, will we still lose all the points? That doesn’t seem fair.
Lastly, many creators might not visit the forums and weren’t aware of the guidelines, especially since there was no link until recently. How will these creators be informed about the changes and clarifications? Without proper communication, they could be penalized without even knowing.
Thank you again for your efforts, and I hope these concerns can be addressed as the program moves forward.
I have just ask for the removal of my models from the Exclusive Program. Thank you for the complete post.
I was expecting some comments about points removal or about enabling for a short time period the hability to the designers to remove our model from the Program, but…
I feel the guidelines are still too subjective, and banning AI-generated models will likely seem outdated in the near future. As AI becomes more integrated into design workflows, many models will likely incorporate AI in some way, especially as designers realize the potential benefits.
The ‘Exclusive Program’ should be straightforward—the model is only available on MakerWorld.com. That’s easy to understand and enforce. If a model is deemed exceptional, the existing ‘Featured Model’ designation can be used to highlight it, rather than creating confusion within the Exclusive Program itself.
With more models qualifying under these clearer guidelines, the amount of extra points awarded could be adjusted accordingly.
We agree that this requirement might soon be outdated, but we as a platform have to deal with the risk of low quality and low effort AI-generated models flooding our Exclusive Model program. We are currently working on clearly identifying the types and genres of AI-generated models that we do not want in the program. Once we can clarify the specific types of AI-generated models to be removed from the program, we will update the guidelines and inform our creators. Thank you for your thoughtfulness!
How about while you are figuring out what belongs and what doesn’t you give the people an option to opt out if they already know/suspect won’t fit? It will take some of the workload off of your support staff.
and most are under standard digital license, too.
