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#1: Adam Nielson (monkeyboy) on Nov 1, 2009

Come on.... who rated this above 1?

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Thank you, I enjoyed your puzzle.

"david bryan" is the nicest person on this site. The only time he ever speaks is after someone criticizes a puzzle, and then it is to defend whomever created the puzzle that gets ripped on by saying how much he likes the puzzle. Way to go, bdaved!

I think it is a deranged laughing cow. Or maybe a trick or treater still wearing costume who has consumed too much candy?

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People who want to create puzzles can learn from this. Think about what makes solving pbn puzzles enjoyable:

First, it is fun to figure out where to color in squares and where to place dots, in anticipation of finding an interesting image at the end and discovering what the clever title means. The most fun is that moment when the dots and squares suddenly turn into a recognizable image and you have that "Aha!" experience that gives your brain a little burst of pleasure. THAT is what makes a good puzzle fun.

Working a puzzle where the image is random nothingness is like being given a present and opening the gift to find an empty box. It's always fun to open a gift, but just a little disappointing when there is nothing inside.

Perhaps the creator of this puzzle is to young to appreciate the art that goes into a good puzzle. Hopefully, this insight can help this person make puzzles that will get more favorable comments next time. Because that is fun too. :-)

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I didn't say that randomness is not creative. When it comes to art, I can appreciate many kinds, even those creative works that seem to be meaningless, when I can find meaning or try to perceive the artist's intent. I can stand back and study and enjoy weird or unreal or random looking pieces.

What I was referring to is the paint-by-number solving experience, which is different from art appreciation. The cognitive experience is unique, in that the brain slowly tries to put together clues to "find" the image that is being constructed.

I was not criticizing the creative quality of this puzzle, only explaining why most users will not get much enjoyment from solving this one.

Well said, Teresa.

As for the "visual karaoke of a well-rendered, soulless image that some people seem to prefer, but which I see as meaningless" comment, I actually prefer those puzzles. They are much more worth the time to solve, when there is a well-rendered, pleasing image at the end.

Teresa, the part about randomness and creativity wasn't in reference to your comment. My apologies for the confusion. You're as right as anyone in your opinions about the puzzles. I merely point out that there are other opinions, but I wouldn't presume to speak for anyone other than myself. I have no idea what most users would enjoy. What I really appreciate is the joy and enthusiasm with which some of the simplest puzzles are presented, and I'd rather salute that than shoot it down.

Awwwwww....... :-)

Cool puz :D

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LOL. I understand your point of view, Cro. :-)

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@8 - In my family, you may end up with an empty box when you unwrap your gift. In fact I know I've given at least one myself. Normally it's followed by an actual gift. Another family favorite is to wrap a small gift in an oversized box, just because it throws off the people who like to guess what the gift is.

@15 - I'm seeing an owl with a banana. What does that say about me? Maybe I'm still thinking about the conversation about aiden ambrey's <(*v*)> symbol from puzzle #1296.

LOL! Or maybe you're still thinking about your bosses "floppy"?!
:-P :-)

Nah, I don't work with him anymore.

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I 100% agree with Teresa

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no way larrrrrrry.... art is art and conversation is conversation...you know that

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Gosh, what's the deal with this site? Here's another puzzle that I completely missed the comment thread the first time around.

it missed you too, kristen.

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