ya rly. I was so very tempted to whip out the old lern2reed shtick in the comments on the Official theO World but I've been good and restrained myself from trolling.
o_O Sounds like you deal with a lot of interesting feedback. It's hard to make everyone happy, but when only so many can be chosen, that's just not possible.
If cutting down on that kind of bickering could be done by closing comments for that type of announcement, it just might be the best way to go.
No, the language used in that sentence is very clear and leaves no room for ambiguity. It's especially obvious that "finalists" refers to "entries" and not people when you look at the entire sentence:
"Once all the entries are in, theOtaku.com and the New York Anime Festival will be selecting ten finalists that will be put on display at the New York Anime Festival booth at AnimeNEXT (June 20-22 in Secauscus, NJ)."
The sentence breaks down like this: "Once all the entries are in..." is a condition that must be met before anything else can happen. When met, theO and the NYAF, "...will be selecting ten finalists..." So, when given entries they select finalists—these two things are linked by the condition. On the other hand, artists are not mentioned at all so there is no reason to believe they are involved in the process. Next, those finalists, "...will be put on display at the New York Anime Festival booth at AnimeNEXT..." So, when given finalists they put them on display. This makes sense in the context of finalists being entries but falls apart if you assume the finalists are artists. It would make no sense to display the artists instead of the entries.
That would be pretty funny if they knew who you were. Hehe. ^_~
Oh Adam... there are always silly people out there. Sad but silly just the same. I still laugh over the inaccurate assumptions and complaints from all the previous contests.
It seems to be easier to whine than to be grown up enough to congratulate the contestants who worked hard on their entries. I wouldn't blame you one bit if you closed comments on posts with the update as to selected finalists.
It's not that hard for people to leave congratulation comments on people's worlds or the artwork itself and you certainly don't need to deal with people getting worked up over nothing. ^_~
Yes you are correct however, when someone reads that it only refers which could mean a number of things. It can mean what you said and it can mean something else. We can only assume, which is terrible, when you think about it. Nevertheless when I read that I thought of ten finalist which to me is 10 people...not ten different arts though there could be doubles...because the 10 pieces of art was a given.
Quoted from the rules, emphasis mine: "Once all the entries are in, theOtaku.com and the New York Anime Festival will be selecting ten finalists..."
The rules never said ten people would be selected as finalists, it said ten entries would be. That entire paragraph refers to the art itself; the artists are never even mentioned.
You are correct on that point!!! I agree but speaking on behalf of those other otakuites they do bring up good points and it is understandable. The contest was one sided. I don't care about previous contests because they don't concern me, what bothers me about this one is that I had asked Adam myself if it was okay to you colored pencils as a media and would that be held against me? He replied no go for it they won't be. Now I am not quoting him word for word because I can't remember his exact words but when you see a one sided contest like that it makes you wonder...when someone says that to you, one would think that traditional art would make it, now I am not saying that I deserved it, all I am saying is that I would have been much happier with a mix for the contest because some of the 10 ten winners I think were beaten by tradtional art hands down....
Alright Elves does do both which is wonderful, and yes, the other otakuites should have did some research in that I can agree with that. Never the less, the rules stated a few things: 1 being that there would be 10 winners which there was only 9 because they picked 2 of the same person so really that rule is broken. The others Adam sorta already clearified it but I still am not please with it but whatever.
Lastly, I agree that people do get a headache with it but people do call them silly and such but heck I give them credit for doing that because it really takes alot of courge to speak you mind out and don't care what others think of you. It takes alot to do so.
True, but when something sparks a controversy like that it just gives people a head ache just like Mother-in-laws. >.>
But when the comments are open it just gets other members mad at other members, and thats no fun =(
You know that someone truly cares when they brick you like that. -AZ
oh, I think he was just talking about closing the comments on just that contest post, not peoples post. But I could see where you thought that, I thought that at first too. Lol.
You know that someone truly cares when they brick you like that. -AZ
Hmmm one thing that might be good for the site is that if someone submits a piece of art and then that stirs up a bit of drama, they could close the commenting on that piece of art.
Just wait until your like Tom from myspace. You wont be able to leave your house or living area. XD
People should just shut their mouths look at both sides and then say what they think.
>.>
People sometimes, but hey we have all done a few stupid things in our lives. XD
You know that someone truly cares when they brick you like that. -AZ
People always find something to fuss about, and I hear it a lot since I'm a referee for the United States Soccer Federation. No one will ever be happy no matter how good you ref a game! The funniest time though was when I was reffing one game. If you know anything about soccer, if the ball goes over the goal line, it's a corner kick if the defending team kicked it out, or a goal kick if the offending team kicked it out. Anyways, I overheard a man and his wife talking. It went like this:
Man: REF! CALL IT BOTH WAYS! THAT WAS A CORNER KICK, THE GOALKEEPER TOUCHED IT LAST!
Wife: Honey, be quiet. The ball went to our daugter's team.
Anwyas, that's my anecdote for today.
I was happy for everyone who made it to the top 10. I'm sorry you have to put up with all of those people who don't know what they're talking about. I'd give you a big hug, but your not here. So I'll hug the compy instead and hope it gets to you!
your compleatly right boss man lol~ ppl are like that im gilty of it two epecialy on the dijital/ tradishanl but i hardly say anything cause most ppl take it out of wack because what is anime anyway but dijital?lol im more of a mixed meadia person lol
gha i have to find a better way of judjing my contest!!!! i guess i still have alot of things to plan anyway [um....i know you dont know that so y did i say it ?lol!]just disregard that lol!
i belive that your juding is true !!!lol
~soul ryuki~
~enemy of the abyss~
Ha, that'd be funny if your partner was actually a member X]
Survey sounds fun.
UnknownRumors is crazyyyyyy, Dark Chocolate ia AMAZING. It fufills me so~ :3
You do seem to run around a lot (conventions, Canada, and such)
I thought about and while Iruka Sensei and many others have a point, yours is the most valid. It really doesn't matter, and it depends on the overall quality of each of the works.
Yes, the ranting was very fun ^____^. Very cool, Bossman.
...Dark chocolate is nasteh!
Milk chocolate is the way to go!!
The survey would be pretty cool, after all i'm a bit of a lurker myself. (trying to stop though)
O.O
Wow...You...ranted.
You deserve a gold star!!! *sticks it to your forehead*
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
lol well that is a funny way to put it but you are right. I stated some of things that I thought were wrong with it but some members went over boards, however, I still feel that some things need to change...
As for the comment thing, I realize this is a website and you own it Adam, however, everyone is intitled to there own opinion so you shouldn't lock people's comments, that really be cold and show that no matter what people think their opinions never matter? Hmmm I thought that was what this site was about? Learning from each other and listening to others opinions. As the owner of the site isn't that true to be your job?
But anyway, there was some issues with contest but what is done is done...que sora sora...I'm moving on
Although I entered the contest and didn't take a finalist spot, I am not going to badmouth the people who chose the pieces or the winners or you, Bossman. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't any tradtional art, but all of the pieces that did make it are still good and deserve that spot. Even though complaining is part of human nature, it does no good to speak ill of those who bested you.
Besides, I've given hugs to most of the finalists anyways. ^_~
Hero of Thyme (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
Oh man if I ever miraculously spot you in New York one day I'm going to run behind you whisper 'BossMan' and run into the nearest ally XD
I didn't get a chance to look at the finalists last night but I will today. Why are people being so harsh? It's just a silly little contest. Okay . . . NYAF, maybe not so little but STILL! Don't let them get to you BossMan Those types of people are found on EVERY site you get on. You just can't avoid them.
Blocking those comments might work. The person might realize what they said was pretty mean and if they don't watch it they could get a probation. People cave easily when they think they're in trouble. But this is all assuming that they KNOW their comment was locked.
Ah! You can't hide anymore Bossman. Someone knows who you are.
As long as you eat the chocolate in moderation that is fine. When I don't I get a bigger belly.
I never had a fast metabolism but I used to do more physical activity. Have you thought about changing how you eat? If you break down three large meals into 5 smaller meals it helps the metabolism.
I look forward to your new survery. I know a lot of people are lurkers because of how much the views changes on things without any changes in the comment,votes or hug counts.
I'm glad the contest got so many entries this year than last. I was worried it was only going to get a couple again.
After I read a few of the comments I didn't go back to see what people were saying anymore. After a while they just start feeding off each other.
I guessed alot of people wouldn't understand what was needed in making a marketable mascot. When I read their rules I had a feeling that not only mine but a few other wouldn't fit their requirements. ( I still wanted to draw the ideas anyway.).
I only see two possible answers for how they reacted.
-Locking the thread/comment box.
-Panishing them for offensive/harrasive behavior. (The comments seem none-constructive and trying to be attacking statements.)
But you work very hard to make an enjoyable interactive site. So it is your choice on how to handle things.
That would be hilarious if they knew who you are. XD
I like milk chocolate myself, when I actually have it that is.
Oh I imagine there are a lot of lurkers. >_> I often do that myself after all. Just lurk and say nothing.
Naturally some Otakuites are silly. :p That's always the case in a contest I've noticed. No matter what you do, people get upset. Just do what Des suggested and lock out the comments, heh.
I guess it depends on whether or not your in the mood to put up with the silly Otakuites. I can see the merits in simply disabling comments for an update like that. But then every contest you've done, people have complained.
I'm hooked on dark chocolate myself, once in a while I'll get a bar of the 70% cacao kind, really good if you like dark chocolate.
I was the same way myself. Still got some work to do in that area, but I'm coming along.
A State of Otaku survey is a good idea. For a while when I started out here, I was a lurker myself, that was many lifetimes ago.
I saw that announcement, every piece that made the finals is really well done. I'm not commenting on the reactions at all.
Desbreko said it best when he asked why I don't just lock comments on such posts. I might go that route next time.
It's hard to tell if that would do more harm than good till it's put to the test. It's an understandable precaution though, I'd probably do the same thing myself.
I was pretty darn offended by this statement made in one of the comments about how no traditional artworks were selected: "since none of the canidates are traditional artists" Wow...some people need to do their research before they point fingers like that seeing as how I did nothing but traditional art prior to this one piece. I think they're just mad they didn't make it in or one of their buddies didn't. Regardless, when it comes to contests, not everyone is going to be happy and people are going to say things like that when they don't really make sense. Calling people cheaters or bias or whatever. They'll find something to get disgruntled about and light a match that will erupt into a verbal fire.
I know I have no way in winning against those other pieces I'm up against, but I'm honored to have made it in the top 10 at least.
Someone called you bossman? Must be an otakuite...
I guess it can't be helped. It was a good thing that you were being transparent in all of this. Besides, all that was done by our Otaku panel judge was to send the top ten from out site. It's not like we - or you, will be making the final decision on that matter.
Ohh nooo, belly fat! Just stay active, you'll be fine.
And I agree. I think you should restrict comments on posts like that, because all it seems to do is multiply site drama. And we've got enough of that elsewhere.
But yeah. I have no complaints on the 10 picked. I thought they were all great. And if I had submitted a piece and got rejected, I wouldn't have been upset because a bunch of 'ites beat me. They deserve it for creating something amazing. Enough said.
Dr. Mama Cat. (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
I saw that. >_> I was being good and not pointing out how stupid/silly people were on that since I figured you didn't need a comment war. lol I think it goes without saying (though I'll say it anyway) no matter what you do, the idiots will find a reason to whine. :p
Desbreko
Abundant Love (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/21/08 | Reply
@SomeGuy:
ya rly. I was so very tempted to whip out the old lern2reed shtick in the comments on the Official theO World but I've been good and restrained myself from trolling.
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 06/21/08 | Reply
Semantics are fun!
Hiko
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Team Plasma N:
Heh, I guess we all assumed something that was wrong. XD
You know that someone truly cares when they brick you like that. -AZ
Sabrina
Otaku Archangel | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
o_O Sounds like you deal with a lot of interesting feedback. It's hard to make everyone happy, but when only so many can be chosen, that's just not possible.
If cutting down on that kind of bickering could be done by closing comments for that type of announcement, it just might be the best way to go.
-Sabrina
Team Plasma N
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Desbreko:
Desbreko
Abundant Love (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Team Plasma N:
No, the language used in that sentence is very clear and leaves no room for ambiguity. It's especially obvious that "finalists" refers to "entries" and not people when you look at the entire sentence:
"Once all the entries are in, theOtaku.com and the New York Anime Festival will be selecting ten finalists that will be put on display at the New York Anime Festival booth at AnimeNEXT (June 20-22 in Secauscus, NJ)."
The sentence breaks down like this: "Once all the entries are in..." is a condition that must be met before anything else can happen. When met, theO and the NYAF, "...will be selecting ten finalists..." So, when given entries they select finalists—these two things are linked by the condition. On the other hand, artists are not mentioned at all so there is no reason to believe they are involved in the process. Next, those finalists, "...will be put on display at the New York Anime Festival booth at AnimeNEXT..." So, when given finalists they put them on display. This makes sense in the context of finalists being entries but falls apart if you assume the finalists are artists. It would make no sense to display the artists instead of the entries.
SunfallE
Nyaa~ (ZE MEANIE) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
That would be pretty funny if they knew who you were. Hehe. ^_~
Oh Adam... there are always silly people out there. Sad but silly just the same. I still laugh over the inaccurate assumptions and complaints from all the previous contests.
It seems to be easier to whine than to be grown up enough to congratulate the contestants who worked hard on their entries. I wouldn't blame you one bit if you closed comments on posts with the update as to selected finalists.
It's not that hard for people to leave congratulation comments on people's worlds or the artwork itself and you certainly don't need to deal with people getting worked up over nothing. ^_~
In the name of the tune I will punish you!
Team Plasma N
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Desbreko:
Yes you are correct however, when someone reads that it only refers which could mean a number of things. It can mean what you said and it can mean something else. We can only assume, which is terrible, when you think about it. Nevertheless when I read that I thought of ten finalist which to me is 10 people...not ten different arts though there could be doubles...because the 10 pieces of art was a given.
Desbreko
Abundant Love (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Team Plasma N:
Quoted from the rules, emphasis mine: "Once all the entries are in, theOtaku.com and the New York Anime Festival will be selecting ten finalists..."
The rules never said ten people would be selected as finalists, it said ten entries would be. That entire paragraph refers to the art itself; the artists are never even mentioned.
Team Plasma N
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Hiko:
You are correct on that point!!!
I agree but speaking on behalf of those other otakuites they do bring up good points and it is understandable. The contest was one sided. I don't care about previous contests because they don't concern me, what bothers me about this one is that I had asked Adam myself if it was okay to you colored pencils as a media and would that be held against me? He replied no go for it they won't be. Now I am not quoting him word for word because I can't remember his exact words but when you see a one sided contest like that it makes you wonder...when someone says that to you, one would think that traditional art would make it, now I am not saying that I deserved it, all I am saying is that I would have been much happier with a mix for the contest because some of the 10 ten winners I think were beaten by tradtional art hands down....
Alright Elves does do both which is wonderful, and yes, the other otakuites should have did some research in that I can agree with that. Never the less, the rules stated a few things: 1 being that there would be 10 winners which there was only 9 because they picked 2 of the same person so really that rule is broken. The others Adam sorta already clearified it but I still am not please with it but whatever.
Lastly, I agree that people do get a headache with it
but people do call them silly and such but heck I give them credit for doing that because it really takes alot of courge to speak you mind out and don't care what others think of you. It takes alot to do so.
Hiko
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Team Plasma N:
True, but when something sparks a controversy like that it just gives people a head ache just like Mother-in-laws. >.>
But when the comments are open it just gets other members mad at other members, and thats no fun =(
You know that someone truly cares when they brick you like that. -AZ
Team Plasma N
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Hiko:
You are probably right but still people have the right to their opinion no matter what. :D
Hiko
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
@Team Plasma N:
oh, I think he was just talking about closing the comments on just that contest post, not peoples post. But I could see where you thought that, I thought that at first too. Lol.
You know that someone truly cares when they brick you like that. -AZ
Hiko
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
Hmmm one thing that might be good for the site is that if someone submits a piece of art and then that stirs up a bit of drama, they could close the commenting on that piece of art.
Just wait until your like Tom from myspace. You wont be able to leave your house or living area. XD
People should just shut their mouths look at both sides and then say what they think.
>.>
People sometimes, but hey we have all done a few stupid things in our lives. XD
You know that someone truly cares when they brick you like that. -AZ
Zakuro Rose
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
People always find something to fuss about, and I hear it a lot since I'm a referee for the United States Soccer Federation. No one will ever be happy no matter how good you ref a game! The funniest time though was when I was reffing one game. If you know anything about soccer, if the ball goes over the goal line, it's a corner kick if the defending team kicked it out, or a goal kick if the offending team kicked it out. Anyways, I overheard a man and his wife talking. It went like this:
Man: REF! CALL IT BOTH WAYS! THAT WAS A CORNER KICK, THE GOALKEEPER TOUCHED IT LAST!
Wife: Honey, be quiet. The ball went to our daugter's team.
Anwyas, that's my anecdote for today.
I was happy for everyone who made it to the top 10. I'm sorry you have to put up with all of those people who don't know what they're talking about. I'd give you a big hug, but your not here. So I'll hug the compy instead and hope it gets to you!
red kie
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
your compleatly right boss man lol~ ppl are like that im gilty of it two epecialy on the dijital/ tradishanl but i hardly say anything cause most ppl take it out of wack because what is anime anyway but dijital?lol im more of a mixed meadia person lol
gha i have to find a better way of judjing my contest!!!! i guess i still have alot of things to plan anyway [um....i know you dont know that so y did i say it ?lol!]just disregard that lol!
i belive that your juding is true !!!lol
~soul ryuki~
~enemy of the abyss~
)Oo~ Black rabit ~oO(
Shi Bum Bumm
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
Ha, that'd be funny if your partner was actually a member X]
Survey sounds fun.
UnknownRumors is crazyyyyyy, Dark Chocolate ia AMAZING. It fufills me so~ :3
You do seem to run around a lot (conventions, Canada, and such)
I thought about and while Iruka Sensei and many others have a point, yours is the most valid. It really doesn't matter, and it depends on the overall quality of each of the works.
Yes, the ranting was very fun ^____^. Very cool, Bossman.
Kirobug
SuperBum (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
...Dark chocolate is nasteh!
Milk chocolate is the way to go!!
The survey would be pretty cool, after all i'm a bit of a lurker myself. (trying to stop though)
O.O
Wow...You...ranted.
You deserve a gold star!!! *sticks it to your forehead*
TTFN
Allamorph
Spiritus Memorae (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
- I'm craving dark chocolate a lot these days.
I have found myself incapable of eating any chocolate with less than 45% cacao, unless it's part of a candy bar. Milk chocolate makes me queasy now.
85% cacao is amazing, by the way. It's like the black coffee of chocolate. One square is all I need for the morning, if I have it.
Team Plasma N
Sinbad of Sindria (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
lol well that is a funny way to put it but you are right. I stated some of things that I thought were wrong with it but some members went over boards, however, I still feel that some things need to change...
As for the comment thing, I realize this is a website and you own it Adam, however, everyone is intitled to there own opinion so you shouldn't lock people's comments, that really be cold and show that no matter what people think their opinions never matter? Hmmm I thought that was what this site was about? Learning from each other and listening to others opinions. As the owner of the site isn't that true to be your job?
But anyway, there was some issues with contest but what is done is done...que sora sora...I'm moving on
Nehszriah
Hits Self With Axe (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
Although I entered the contest and didn't take a finalist spot, I am not going to badmouth the people who chose the pieces or the winners or you, Bossman. I was a little disappointed that there wasn't any tradtional art, but all of the pieces that did make it are still good and deserve that spot. Even though complaining is part of human nature, it does no good to speak ill of those who bested you.
Besides, I've given hugs to most of the finalists anyways. ^_~
Be true, be you and of course, be otaku.
i.luv.kiba
Hero of Thyme (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
Oh man if I ever miraculously spot you in New York one day I'm going to run behind you whisper 'BossMan' and run into the nearest ally XD
I didn't get a chance to look at the finalists last night but I will today. Why are people being so harsh? It's just a silly little contest. Okay . . . NYAF, maybe not so little but STILL! Don't let them get to you BossMan Those types of people are found on EVERY site you get on. You just can't avoid them.
Blocking those comments might work. The person might realize what they said was pretty mean and if they don't watch it they could get a probation. People cave easily when they think they're in trouble. But this is all assuming that they KNOW their comment was locked.
~Colleen the Great~X_X
blackwings
Lady-Blackwings (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
Ah! You can't hide anymore Bossman. Someone knows who you are.
As long as you eat the chocolate in moderation that is fine. When I don't I get a bigger belly.
I never had a fast metabolism but I used to do more physical activity. Have you thought about changing how you eat? If you break down three large meals into 5 smaller meals it helps the metabolism.
I look forward to your new survery. I know a lot of people are lurkers because of how much the views changes on things without any changes in the comment,votes or hug counts.
I'm glad the contest got so many entries this year than last. I was worried it was only going to get a couple again.
After I read a few of the comments I didn't go back to see what people were saying anymore. After a while they just start feeding off each other.
I guessed alot of people wouldn't understand what was needed in making a marketable mascot. When I read their rules I had a feeling that not only mine but a few other wouldn't fit their requirements. ( I still wanted to draw the ideas anyway.).
I only see two possible answers for how they reacted.
-Locking the thread/comment box.
-Panishing them for offensive/harrasive behavior. (The comments seem none-constructive and trying to be attacking statements.)
But you work very hard to make an enjoyable interactive site. So it is your choice on how to handle things.
Aaryanna
Otaku Legend | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
That would be hilarious if they knew who you are. XD
I like milk chocolate myself, when I actually have it that is.
Oh I imagine there are a lot of lurkers. >_> I often do that myself after all. Just lurk and say nothing.
Naturally some Otakuites are silly. :p That's always the case in a contest I've noticed. No matter what you do, people get upset. Just do what Des suggested and lock out the comments, heh.
~*Aaryanna*~
Rachmaninoff
Otaku Legend | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
I guess it depends on whether or not your in the mood to put up with the silly Otakuites. I can see the merits in simply disabling comments for an update like that. But then every contest you've done, people have complained.
At least the rest of your stuff sounds like fun.
-Darren
CosmicSailor
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
That would be amusing. Freaky, but amusing.
I'm hooked on dark chocolate myself, once in a while I'll get a bar of the 70% cacao kind, really good if you like dark chocolate.
I was the same way myself. Still got some work to do in that area, but I'm coming along.
A State of Otaku survey is a good idea. For a while when I started out here, I was a lurker myself, that was many lifetimes ago.
I saw that announcement, every piece that made the finals is really well done. I'm not commenting on the reactions at all.
It's hard to tell if that would do more harm than good till it's put to the test. It's an understandable precaution though, I'd probably do the same thing myself.
On a completely unrelated note, blue?
ElvesAteMyRamen
Otaku Eternal | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
I was pretty darn offended by this statement made in one of the comments about how no traditional artworks were selected: "since none of the canidates are traditional artists" Wow...some people need to do their research before they point fingers like that seeing as how I did nothing but traditional art prior to this one piece. I think they're just mad they didn't make it in or one of their buddies didn't. Regardless, when it comes to contests, not everyone is going to be happy and people are going to say things like that when they don't really make sense. Calling people cheaters or bias or whatever. They'll find something to get disgruntled about and light a match that will erupt into a verbal fire.
I know I have no way in winning against those other pieces I'm up against, but I'm honored to have made it in the top 10 at least.
~*Elves
SomeGuy
Canadian Liaison (Team) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
It's fun to watch your rant. We don't get to see enough of that, I find . . .
Probably for the best that we don't, but y'know.
jomz
Otaku Summoner (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
Someone called you bossman? Must be an otakuite...
I guess it can't be helped. It was a good thing that you were being transparent in all of this. Besides, all that was done by our Otaku panel judge was to send the top ten from out site. It's not like we - or you, will be making the final decision on that matter.
Don't fret it, I guess.
Kimmeh
The Beautiful German | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
Ohh nooo, belly fat! Just stay active, you'll be fine.
And I agree. I think you should restrict comments on posts like that, because all it seems to do is multiply site drama. And we've got enough of that elsewhere.
But yeah. I have no complaints on the 10 picked. I thought they were all great. And if I had submitted a piece and got rejected, I wouldn't have been upset because a bunch of 'ites beat me. They deserve it for creating something amazing. Enough said.
"This is Schweinsteiger fashion. ZIS IZ FASHUNN."
Indi
Dr. Mama Cat. (Otaku Eternal) | Posted 06/20/08 | Reply
I saw that. >_> I was being good and not pointing out how stupid/silly people were on that since I figured you didn't need a comment war. lol I think it goes without saying (though I'll say it anyway) no matter what you do, the idiots will find a reason to whine. :p
~Crystia