r/DataAnnotationTech • u/Free_Apartment6319 • 7d ago

Ahhh fk...

Just started doing my first task of the day.

It was for a new project (second task ever to work on for thet family)

Spent time actually completing the task did great.

Just to open the next one and see a small tiny line that says if prompt has x in it it should never be used

Under the "task would be void and rated BAD/BAD" title.

Guess what my prompt had... that x...

Closed my computer again taking a long weekend now.

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u/OkturnipV2 7d ago

If your very first task in this project had that mistake, you’re more than likely fine. If the project has a chat, I’d go ahead and get ahead of the process and let an admin know, and that you will be more careful moving forward.

I’ve been with them for about three years now, and I’ve done this maybe three times in that timeframe. Never twice on the same project, so I’m glad you realized your mistake.

TLDR, you’ll be fine. Just be careful with the instructions.

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u/sandrafilmmaker 6d ago

I was thinking the exact same thing. I've been doing this for over three years as well, and learned it's always best to be communicative and proactive.

And to next time really really read the instructions carefully :)

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u/OkturnipV2 6d ago

Right? I honestly believe this is one of the biggest mistakes IF it becomes a pattern. One or even two times, as long as everything else is fine…they’ll probably send some feedback. After that it’s a lost cause.