Need a way to exit the exclusive program

[Johnny_Bit]

@michelem

if you try to join EMP with those types of models, I believe you should be penalized

Yes, those are rather clear-ish. But why did they used “are more likely not to be welcomed in” rather than simply “are not allowed”? And why single out an articulated dragon instead of clear statement that all remixes are not allowed? And why “simple phone case” instead of clearly defining what constitutes a simple model? Also a bit with “2D models […] with existing images”: so are 2D models that are made by designer allowed or not?

Looking at JSNTP’s models currently in EMP, all are: not-ai generated, not hueforge, not 2d, not remixes, not a “simple phone case”… Going by optimistic interpretation of guidelines and subjective opinions, all fit within guidelines.

@michelem

could be exploited by cheaters

Everything will be exploited by cheaters. I’d refer to Blackstone’s formulation: “It is better that ten guilty persons escape than that one innocent suffer.”

@michelem

Moderation would be more effective, though it might slow down the process (and requires BL effort).

Yes, as said by OP:

@Just_say_no_to_poop

if they really want to be picky about the models allowed in the program they should require a review of any model submission before allowing it to join the program.

And lastly:

@michelem

designers should ask themselves whether their model truly meets the guidelines and take responsibility for their choices.

True. But that requires objective guidelines that leave very little to subjective interpretations. Even the “hueforges and 2d models” bit leaves room for interpretation: are all hueforges and 2d coasters/keychains not allowed or are hueforges and 2d coasters/keychains allowed as long as the images aren’t pre-existing?