All right, I'll give Gintama the benefit of the doubt (for now). The reviewer in
question had better uphold their undertaking to rework it - I'll check back in a
few days. If it remains unaltered - a report it'll be.
Check out the Monster review just posted. We're finally getting some quality
stuff posted - and this reviewer may be worthwhile supporting. They even
convinced me to check this one out through their commentary (and that takes some
doing).
I have to say though, that you guys are just sometimes too quick to bite the ass
of those noobs that post whack reviews. Sometimes you just gotta talk them
lightly. Check back on the Gintama review.
Well, two of the "Reviewing Trinity" have commented on the latest
review to grace the front page of MT - and we have two "thumbs down"
on this one so far. Jak, see if we can make a threesome and get this one kicked
off fairly promptly.
Just thought I'd let you wonderful review people know, it is quite possible that
I am about to go head to head with one of the fabled MT mods. I'm getting to the
point where I am so sick of his sh*t and his damned arrogance that I just can't
sit idle anymore. Someone has gotten out of hand, and the fact that no one seems
to have done anything about it shows a massive failure on the part of the
administration of this site. He has squashed my ideas ultimately because he said
so. He comes in and deletes my posts and accuses me of mini-modding. He cares
more about flaunting mod powers on this site than actually doing anything
constructive with them.
I will also be sending a message to the admin of this site with a little idea
I've been brainstorming. I've got something that can really help the community
as a whole and I know that if I just put it in the Minitokyo section of the
forums, it will likely be drowned out. While the idea in and of itself is just
theory in practice, I'm hoping that if approved, I can find people who can
actually help bring it together. More on that later...
Needless to say, now that I've essentially decided to go rogue, if a line
happens to pop up through my little name here, you know why.
Quote by jakulitoLolz... I wonder who
got to it... Maybe didn't even thought about it reading it... like they just
went there and saw our comments and bam, bye bye whack
review.
That would be good if it was the case --- I'd like to think of it as "The
Power of the Reviewing Trinity" or "Dob in a Dud" (personally I
like the first one. It appeals to me as a planner on a power trip.)
@ Sho: Yes, I agree this was likely to be the action of one moderator. But I
don't know which one to give the credit, hence the use of the plural.
Lolz... I wonder who got to it... Maybe didn't even thought about it reading
it... like they just went there and saw our comments and bam, bye bye whack
review.
Quote: I've got to give the
moderators credit where its due, that was a good response time
IMO.
I'm going to split hairs here and edit that comment to say MODERATOR without the
's'. Quick action of one does not give kudos points to them all. Either way, you
have convinced me of neither jack nor sh*t.
@ Jak: Yeah, I did understand it - seriously. I didn't get anything of value out
of it though.
@ Sho: Well, the reporting worked and it appeared to be smited (or taken down
before it caused more embarrassment, depending on who got to it first) within 24
hours of reporting. I've got to give the moderators credit where its due, that
was a good response time IMO.
Quote by shoujoboyAgain, I refuse to
report a review. We've had a blistering pace of 4 reviews in the past two
months. If something does not come of this, or at least some reasonable
explanation as to why it is allowed to remain in existence, I formally wash my
hands of the wretched review system on this site. If any of you feel the need to
report it, then go for it. But I recommend we do what we do as usual with
commenting and let the rest play out.
I'm actually hoping I will visit this site within the next couple of days and
see a comment from the annoited God of reviews... or just that the review has
been laid to waste. But you'll have to pardon me if my pessimism has me
believing something else entirely.
Sorry Sho, I had to report this one as
retaining it would be a disservice to the MT community and an insult to those of
us who take reviewing even remotely seriously. I was laughing out loud
throughout reading it with the inane commentary and, I'll admit, I did find it
humourous at times. However, I did make the comment that the reviewer in
question should do us a favour and take it down.
On another note, the front page has been graced by another MT worthy review. I
had brain cells actually explode. But this actually works out quite nicely.
Again, I refuse to report a review. We've had a blistering pace of 4 reviews in
the past two months. If something does not come of this, or at least some
reasonable explanation as to why it is allowed to remain in existence, I
formally wash my hands of the wretched review system on this site. If any of you
feel the need to report it, then go for it. But I recommend we do what we do as
usual with commenting and let the rest play out.
I'm actually hoping I will visit this site within the next couple of days and
see a comment from the annoited God of reviews... or just that the review has
been laid to waste. But you'll have to pardon me if my pessimism has me
believing something else entirely.
Hey I might crack on you guys, but notice throughout most of my posts in the
past, the person I pick on most is myself. I only know you guys from this
guestbook, I know myself all to well and I can say without a doubt... I totally
suck. I think Jak can attest to that... right?
Quote by shoujoboyDon't get me wrong, I
generally like all the people in this group (cept Maplerose who shoots me down,
Jak who just generally sucks and YOU David for making me look like a yokel
everytime you write). It's just that while we do have these guestbook chats, it
really is pretty minimal. Most members never say a word and the few remaining
ones are fairly active and then drop off for a while, then come
back.
ROFL! Love it! Only you may get away with dissing the few members of the group
who are fairly active (although Maple's been rather quiet as of late - must be
school, work, college or something). You are right, though, where we might pop
our heads in for a quick chat before getting back to reality for a long time.
Not that we're antisocial or anything, but we tend to be efficient with our
writing - no excess verbosity on all sorts of crap (unlike other groups). Maybe
we save ourselves up for a splash when we submit a review and then we're out of
the proverbial pool very quickly (don't want to get a virus or spam or
anything).
Don't get me wrong, I generally like all the people in this group (cept
Maplerose who shoots me down, Jak who just generally sucks and YOU David for
making me look like a yokel everytime you write). It's just that while we do
have these guestbook chats, it really is pretty minimal. Most members never say
a word and the few remaining ones are fairly active and then drop off for a
while, then come back.
Maybe it was my undoing to not be involved maybe with other online communities.
The saying "don't put all your eggs in to one basket" comes to mind. I
suppose the mindset was come in, contribute, mingle a bit and then maybe I would
find more of a reason to hang around.
I hope this isn't coming off as a "oh God, please be my friend" cause
it isn't so much that. I mean I got to know Jak from this site, and we talk
pretty often (just don't ask about what) and I have got a degree of notoriety
from writing, but I guess I see it as effort in does not equal reward out. I
think what ultimately needs to happen is, I need to step the hell away from my
computer and get out more. But damnit I hate the sun and refuse to drink
alcohol... so what's a guy to do?
Quote by shoujoboyTo find enough people
who were intelligent enough to actually discuss serious matters with as well as
the not so important topics. The ones who would take the time to write a review
and would be open to all criticisms. So the little things I would do from
commenting on reviews, sending PM's to people doing things wrong on the forums
and at times attempting to quell rampant idiocy on certain topics, were to at
least create a subset of quality members.
I'd like to think you found at least some of them - even if its only in this
particular group <grin>. Suffice it to say I always liked to read your feedback on my reviews. It meant that
at least someone was reading them carefully and was willing to critique my
opinions. That sort of thing always makes for good debate, and I appreciate your
efforts.
Quote by shoujoboyI mean I find it sad
that when you go into forums, you know exactly what you are going to find.
Favorites threads for any of the anime or gaming forums. Emo kids encouraging
other emo kids in Lamentations. Flame wars in the religion portion with the same
members. But I blame myself for expecting much more than I should have from a
website of this ilk.
Agreed. It is for that simple reason that I avoid the forums entirely. I could
count on two hands the number of replies I've put up in the forums, and they
generally relate to the Computers and Internet section (which I have a modest
interest in). If some members are going to be shallow about their threads
(favourite things, emo discussions, etc.), I don't even want to degrade my
opinions in such trivialities. Don't blame yourself for expecting more - be
pleased that you have high standards. If the community isn't up to scratch, then
maybe it is time to move on. For me, I like certain parts of the MT community,
present company included. As for the rest, I don't give a rat's ass about it.
I see your points, but maybe my problem is that I'm too self-centered. I simply
see most of the MT community as a pile of garbage. Most people would rather put
pointless replies in threads or throw together fanboy rantings and call them
reviews. They thrive on "favorites" threads and the idiot games in the
chat lounge. They create groups for current fads and then let them die in no
time. So my goal in a sense, was to create at least a community within the
community that really made my time worth spending here.
To find enough people who were intelligent enough to actually discuss serious
matters with as well as the not so important topics. The ones who would take the
time to write a review and would be open to all criticisms. So the little things
I would do from commenting on reviews, sending PM's to people doing things wrong
on the forums and at times attempting to quell rampant idiocy on certain topics,
were to at least create a subset of quality members.
I mean I find it sad that when you go into forums, you know exactly what you are
going to find. Favorites threads for any of the anime or gaming forums. Emo kids
encouraging other emo kids in Lamentations. Flame wars in the religion portion
with the same members. But I blame myself for expecting much more than I should
have from a website of this ilk.
So yea, essentially I wanted to create my own niche of people with whom I didn't
mind associating with. Be it in a group like this, or a constant forum buddy or
maybe even someone worth maybe chatting with on Instant Messanger (but Maplerose
turned me down). I suppose at some point it just became something more than
simply cranking out review after review.
However my view on MT is quite simple:
1. I like to apply my literary capacity when I can. Suffice to say my artistic
capability leaves a lot to be desired. The opportunity to freely prepare and
submit a review is something that still makes MT appealing to me at least.
2. I don't think we as a group have to be actively searching for people to write
and submit reviews. If people come, they come. If not, so be it. You've given it
your best shot with the announcement and opportunity but if no one new took the
effort to put anything forward, its not due to you not making the effort to
provide an opportunity.
3. I like to take pride in the work I
submit to the reviews section of MT. If others submit sub-standard reviews
that's their prerogative (and issue); but it doesn't adversely affect the
efforts I put in.
Don't get me wrong if my sentiments sound defeatist or uncaring as I tend to
take a cynical view on a lot of things. Basically, we do what we can to the best
of our respective capabilities, resources and commitments; and that's all that
can be expected of us. Finally, that may be the thing about MT. It has become
little more than a place to leech the submissions of others without offering
much in return. So be it. Not our problem!
Usually I say "We don't die, we multiply." But looking at MT now, its
dead and divided.
I wanted to leave that comment alone for a while in hopes I could come back and
say you were somewhat wrong... but more than a week later and we didn't get a
single damn person applying. I suppose it's time to accept the fact that this
section is the appendix of the Minitokyo body and although it exists, is on the
whole useless.
All right, I'll give Gintama the benefit of the doubt (for now). The reviewer in question had better uphold their undertaking to rework it - I'll check back in a few days. If it remains unaltered - a report it'll be.
Check out the Monster review just posted. We're finally getting some quality stuff posted - and this reviewer may be worthwhile supporting. They even convinced me to check this one out through their commentary (and that takes some doing).
You're right on that one, Dave.
I have to say though, that you guys are just sometimes too quick to bite the ass of those noobs that post whack reviews. Sometimes you just gotta talk them lightly. Check back on the Gintama review.
Within 24 hours, that's verging on miraculous. Best part about them is that they are actually good reviews.
Final nail on the coffin posted.
merged: 07-16-2008 ~ 08:11pm
We got 2 reviews... That's good right?
Well, two of the "Reviewing Trinity" have commented on the latest review to grace the front page of MT - and we have two "thumbs down" on this one so far. Jak, see if we can make a threesome and get this one kicked off fairly promptly.
Just thought I'd let you wonderful review people know, it is quite possible that I am about to go head to head with one of the fabled MT mods. I'm getting to the point where I am so sick of his sh*t and his damned arrogance that I just can't sit idle anymore. Someone has gotten out of hand, and the fact that no one seems to have done anything about it shows a massive failure on the part of the administration of this site. He has squashed my ideas ultimately because he said so. He comes in and deletes my posts and accuses me of mini-modding. He cares more about flaunting mod powers on this site than actually doing anything constructive with them.
I will also be sending a message to the admin of this site with a little idea I've been brainstorming. I've got something that can really help the community as a whole and I know that if I just put it in the Minitokyo section of the forums, it will likely be drowned out. While the idea in and of itself is just theory in practice, I'm hoping that if approved, I can find people who can actually help bring it together. More on that later...
Needless to say, now that I've essentially decided to go rogue, if a line happens to pop up through my little name here, you know why.
That would be good if it was the case --- I'd like to think of it as "The Power of the Reviewing Trinity" or "Dob in a Dud" (personally I like the first one. It appeals to me as a planner on a power trip.)
@ Sho: Yes, I agree this was likely to be the action of one moderator. But I don't know which one to give the credit, hence the use of the plural.
Lolz... I wonder who got to it... Maybe didn't even thought about it reading it... like they just went there and saw our comments and bam, bye bye whack review.
I'm going to split hairs here and edit that comment to say MODERATOR without the 's'. Quick action of one does not give kudos points to them all. Either way, you have convinced me of neither jack nor sh*t.
@ Jak: Yeah, I did understand it - seriously. I didn't get anything of value out of it though.
@ Sho: Well, the reporting worked and it appeared to be smited (or taken down before it caused more embarrassment, depending on who got to it first) within 24 hours of reporting. I've got to give the moderators credit where its due, that was a good response time IMO.
Gotta do what ya gotta do...
You actually understood that stuff? Like seriously dave?
Sorry Sho, I had to report this one as retaining it would be a disservice to the MT community and an insult to those of us who take reviewing even remotely seriously. I was laughing out loud throughout reading it with the inane commentary and, I'll admit, I did find it humourous at times. However, I did make the comment that the reviewer in question should do us a favour and take it down.
No, I was just preparing myself for the worst.
On another note, the front page has been graced by another MT worthy review. I had brain cells actually explode. But this actually works out quite nicely.
Again, I refuse to report a review. We've had a blistering pace of 4 reviews in the past two months. If something does not come of this, or at least some reasonable explanation as to why it is allowed to remain in existence, I formally wash my hands of the wretched review system on this site. If any of you feel the need to report it, then go for it. But I recommend we do what we do as usual with commenting and let the rest play out.
I'm actually hoping I will visit this site within the next couple of days and see a comment from the annoited God of reviews... or just that the review has been laid to waste. But you'll have to pardon me if my pessimism has me believing something else entirely.
Are you asking for my opinion?
Hey I might crack on you guys, but notice throughout most of my posts in the past, the person I pick on most is myself. I only know you guys from this guestbook, I know myself all to well and I can say without a doubt... I totally suck. I think Jak can attest to that... right?
ROFL! Love it! Only you may get away with dissing the few members of the group who are fairly active (although Maple's been rather quiet as of late - must be school, work, college or something). You are right, though, where we might pop our heads in for a quick chat before getting back to reality for a long time. Not that we're antisocial or anything, but we tend to be efficient with our writing - no excess verbosity on all sorts of crap (unlike other groups). Maybe we save ourselves up for a splash when we submit a review and then we're out of the proverbial pool very quickly (don't want to get a virus or spam or anything).
If this group was vector art, people would actually care it existed.
Don't get me wrong, I generally like all the people in this group (cept Maplerose who shoots me down, Jak who just generally sucks and YOU David for making me look like a yokel everytime you write). It's just that while we do have these guestbook chats, it really is pretty minimal. Most members never say a word and the few remaining ones are fairly active and then drop off for a while, then come back.
Maybe it was my undoing to not be involved maybe with other online communities. The saying "don't put all your eggs in to one basket" comes to mind. I suppose the mindset was come in, contribute, mingle a bit and then maybe I would find more of a reason to hang around.
I hope this isn't coming off as a "oh God, please be my friend" cause it isn't so much that. I mean I got to know Jak from this site, and we talk pretty often (just don't ask about what) and I have got a degree of notoriety from writing, but I guess I see it as effort in does not equal reward out. I think what ultimately needs to happen is, I need to step the hell away from my computer and get out more. But damnit I hate the sun and refuse to drink alcohol... so what's a guy to do?
I'd like to think you found at least some of them - even if its only in this particular group <grin>. Suffice it to say I always liked to read your feedback on my reviews. It meant that at least someone was reading them carefully and was willing to critique my opinions. That sort of thing always makes for good debate, and I appreciate your efforts.
Agreed. It is for that simple reason that I avoid the forums entirely. I could count on two hands the number of replies I've put up in the forums, and they generally relate to the Computers and Internet section (which I have a modest interest in). If some members are going to be shallow about their threads (favourite things, emo discussions, etc.), I don't even want to degrade my opinions in such trivialities. Don't blame yourself for expecting more - be pleased that you have high standards. If the community isn't up to scratch, then maybe it is time to move on. For me, I like certain parts of the MT community, present company included. As for the rest, I don't give a rat's ass about it.
I see your points, but maybe my problem is that I'm too self-centered. I simply see most of the MT community as a pile of garbage. Most people would rather put pointless replies in threads or throw together fanboy rantings and call them reviews. They thrive on "favorites" threads and the idiot games in the chat lounge. They create groups for current fads and then let them die in no time. So my goal in a sense, was to create at least a community within the community that really made my time worth spending here.
To find enough people who were intelligent enough to actually discuss serious matters with as well as the not so important topics. The ones who would take the time to write a review and would be open to all criticisms. So the little things I would do from commenting on reviews, sending PM's to people doing things wrong on the forums and at times attempting to quell rampant idiocy on certain topics, were to at least create a subset of quality members.
I mean I find it sad that when you go into forums, you know exactly what you are going to find. Favorites threads for any of the anime or gaming forums. Emo kids encouraging other emo kids in Lamentations. Flame wars in the religion portion with the same members. But I blame myself for expecting much more than I should have from a website of this ilk.
So yea, essentially I wanted to create my own niche of people with whom I didn't mind associating with. Be it in a group like this, or a constant forum buddy or maybe even someone worth maybe chatting with on Instant Messanger (but Maplerose turned me down). I suppose at some point it just became something more than simply cranking out review after review.
Maybe that is the case.
However my view on MT is quite simple:
1. I like to apply my literary capacity when I can. Suffice to say my artistic capability leaves a lot to be desired. The opportunity to freely prepare and submit a review is something that still makes MT appealing to me at least.
2. I don't think we as a group have to be actively searching for people to write and submit reviews. If people come, they come. If not, so be it. You've given it your best shot with the announcement and opportunity but if no one new took the effort to put anything forward, its not due to you not making the effort to provide an opportunity.
3. I like to take pride in the work I submit to the reviews section of MT. If others submit sub-standard reviews that's their prerogative (and issue); but it doesn't adversely affect the efforts I put in.
Don't get me wrong if my sentiments sound defeatist or uncaring as I tend to take a cynical view on a lot of things. Basically, we do what we can to the best of our respective capabilities, resources and commitments; and that's all that can be expected of us. Finally, that may be the thing about MT. It has become little more than a place to leech the submissions of others without offering much in return. So be it. Not our problem!
I wanted to leave that comment alone for a while in hopes I could come back and say you were somewhat wrong... but more than a week later and we didn't get a single damn person applying. I suppose it's time to accept the fact that this section is the appendix of the Minitokyo body and although it exists, is on the whole useless.
Read my sig...
Usually I say "We don't die, we multiply." But looking at MT now, its dead and divided.