How on earth does top model work?

Where are you even finding the 'top model' section? LOL! I've had similar questions about 'trending'. Can you throw me a link to the 'top model' section, please? I'd like to see it before I rant about it. :-)))

Ah-ha. Thanks. I never go to the landing page. I've pinned the dashboard.

Well, somewhere I read that there's rating/voting on newly uploaded models. I cannot find the page related to this now, but I did see it, possibly in the FAQ section. Suffice it to say that to me it seems a rather subjective process. I believe any member can rate.

I just found the link to the rating process. It's right under the Top 10 model images on the landing page! LOL!

Here's a direct link:
https://www.cgtrader.com/community_ratings/new

Yeah it is very interesting how this kind of system only exists on 3D sites... In every other business and industry a top model is the one that sells best on the market. Sure there will be different categories but in the end the best models are always the ones that sell even if they are ugly looking. It all depends on the buyers taste and what they are specifically in the market for which then creates trends and fads etc... I noticed that only 3D sites base their top models on other odd systems and I guess it is to try and promote true quality of the art but it also backfires when buyer can't find what they are looking for.

In response to your comment below grumpntug,

I also suggested that models should be ranked based on sales but I got a lot of push back from artists who say that people will just keep copying their work which is utter and complete garbage because that happens anyway regardless of whether their work is being glorified or not and CGT is awesome at getting rid of that problem. I am also tired of seeing the same cars, tanks, etc... none original work being produced over and over and being described as top models. Let's face it... it is pretty boring from a buyers perspective and I doubt that they want to see it or buy it when they can see the real thing at any car show or dealer. I always like to commend those who are true artists and create things that are original and that have added value because they haven't been done to death and show true creativity that goes beyond simply shooting 3D pictures of things that already exist in our world.

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Churn is very important for a 3D model site like this I suppose. You can't have your potential customers coming to the site and seeing the exact same models on the front page every time so putting new models on there makes sense but there seems to be a very wide range of quality control.

I had another thread where I had suggested additional model sections on the main page where you have more than just top 3D models but rather have Top selling models, new models, trending models, on the rise, etc. Sections that show more of what your site has to offer, provides more spot lights for creators to be in, and makes quality expectations reasonable per category.

Having one section like CGT does now is basically saying "This is the best of what we have!" and if it isn't really your best, you simply aren't giving potential buyers a reason to dig deeper into your site.

You can have both things CGT!!! You can have a strong community with a voted best buy community section, forums, etc. AND show off the best of your best for sales by showcasing multiple sections. You can have your cake and eat it too I swear! :P }}}