Have I messed up my chances?

applied for editor of my category

[Brinaf]

Hi there,

I applied to be the editor of the category I was interested in being listed in because there wasn't one and I feel like I would make a good editor. However, I didn't mention my affiliation to my site and now I feel like an idiot. I was rejected for that very reason.

Do I have a shot at ever getting listed?

[rafalk]

Do I have a shot at ever getting listed?

Yes.

As for becoming an editor, if you come completely clean on your appliaction with regards to your affiliations, then you stand a chance there too.

[skibum]

Consider applying for a category where you have no [commercial]interest. That could be a great way to learn the ropes, avoid the temptation to be dishonest on the application form and help both you and the ODP discover if you really want to edit at ODP or lose interest if affiliated sites are not under the categories you edit.

[diddlydazz]

Hi Brinaf,

I agree with Skibum that the best route would be to apply for a category that you have *no* business interest, as for your site being accepted I can't see a problem if it is suitable for the category to which you submitted.

If you submitted the site along with your application (i.e on the application form) then you may want to wait for 2/3 weeks and then resubmit the site.

Dazz

[kctipton]

I say apply for what you want, but be honest about affiliations.

[Brinaf]

Thanks guys,

I resubmitted my application for the same category. I am qualified for the category and my site would be a great addition. I was clear about my affiliation to my site.

Question: I wrote to the editors of the main shopping category asking about my site listing. Are these the same people who review my application to be an editor?

Anyone have a better idea on how the process works when you submit an application?

Brina

[rafalk]

Question: I wrote to the editors of the main shopping category asking about my site listing. Are these the same people who review my application to be an editor?

Not neccessarily. Kctipton and I are the people who review your application. ;)

More generally any meta editor [dmoz.org] can review applications.

[diddlydazz]

Straight from the horses mouth as it were ;)

Dazz

[Helpmebe1]

I submitted to be an editor in a category and at the same time sent my sent in for addition to the same section. Heard back 2 days later with my login and welcome letter.. I just came squeeky clean and was very honest.. listed my own site and others as well..honesty is best policy

[Beachboy]

Hey congratulations. Good going!

[Helpmebe1]

Thanks BeachBoy... Hey.. That should be my name! :)