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Polarity Nightmare Fetishist from Caracas, Venezuela Since: Mar, 2010 Relationship Status: If the gov't can read my mind, they know I'm thinking of you
#1: Dec 24th 2010 at 8:49:03 AM

I was going on the Metroid Other M Board, when somebody mentioned that Tv Tropes was a horrible site. After I asked what was wrong with it, I got this response:

"They're filled with the most pretentious, shut-in portions of series' fanbases. Combine that with Fast Eddie's draconian rules against negativity, and you get a very poisonous hive of defenders that take forever to admit FFXIV blowed."

Disscuss.

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#2: Dec 24th 2010 at 8:56:35 AM

As the saying goes: Haters gonna hate.

But seriously, there are few hovels of butthurt greater than the Game FA Qs forums.

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JosefBugman Since: Nov, 2009
#3: Dec 24th 2010 at 9:07:02 AM

They do have a small point buried in all that vitriol however, sometimes we are a bit too keen to (if not defend then not to defame) any particular subject matter about which there is a certain amount of discussion/popularity. Take for instance the Avatar (last airbender not blue cat people) film, for the most part critics audiences and the undead having been shown this film want to gouge out their own eyes and burn M night Shamwow on a pyre (possibly not in that order).

This does not apply to some of the less well known areas of the site, where negativity is allowed to exist and discussed and if most people agree it is negative will be left alone. As I mentioned its only the too big to fail or ones that generate an iota of discussion that have problems.

That said these are still nice fora and for the most part I have enjoyed my time here more than on any other board.

Madrugada Since: Jan, 2001
#4: Dec 24th 2010 at 9:13:19 AM

^ On that topic, we aren't trying to be a critique site, We're about the parts that were used to tell the story, and to a much lesser degree whether they were used effectively. The negativity gets cut when it overwhelms that primary purpose. And while gushing is less likely to become overwhelming, a page that is simply giving a tonguebath to a work will also get toned down eventually — it's just less likely that it will ever get to the stage of unrestrained gushing.

Barkey Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: [TOP SECRET]
#5: Dec 24th 2010 at 9:34:23 AM

Aye, the wiki itself isn't there for opinions, it's there for plot devices used in media and which ones apply. Now the community itself in the fora and reviews sections can critique however the hell it pleases, because that's what those parts of the site are for, discussion and critique.

Of course, conflict always flares up when people disagree, such as when I point out that to me, anyway, Sonic was just a fun little sidescrolling game I played on the Sega Genesis as a child. Not a series with interesting characters and a deep plot worthy of fanfiction and rule 34, that is like the OMG BEST SERIES EVAR.

SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#6: Dec 24th 2010 at 11:17:12 AM

Lots of people don't like the site (including more than one forum regular, or so I understand) it comes with being on the internet.

I don't think the guy has a point, really.

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TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
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#7: Dec 24th 2010 at 11:42:59 AM

Like Barkey noted we do have areas in the fora and attached through tabs of works for their negativity and critiques. Like say the IJBM tabs, We have WMG tabs, etc.

Who watches the watchmen?
Miijhal Since: Jul, 2011
#8: Dec 24th 2010 at 11:48:21 AM

Seems kind of funny for a Gamefaqs user to be complaining about Tv Tropes... I mean, the site isn't exactly known for its intelligence or it's fair and laid-back moderation.

edited 24th Dec '10 11:49:46 AM by Miijhal

storyyeller More like giant cherries from Appleloosa Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: RelationshipOutOfBoundsException: 1
americanbadass Banned from [CENSORED] Since: Mar, 2010
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#10: Dec 24th 2010 at 7:45:39 PM

I kinda agree with the person on game faq, not trolling just an opinion.

That's not the worst I've heard about tv tropes I've heard it be a called:

"one giant meme factory"

That I took offense too, tropes are not memes. (well some are but...so yeah)

edited 24th Dec '10 7:46:30 PM by americanbadass

[[User Banned]]_ My Pm box ix still open though, I think?
Deathonabun Bunny from the bedroom Since: Jan, 2001
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#11: Dec 25th 2010 at 1:32:15 AM

"one giant meme factory"

...wut? That would be 4chan.

Really, I don't care what Gamefaqs has to say about Tv Tropes. Bunch of 13 year old kids, they are.

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Clarste One Winged Egret Since: Jun, 2009 Relationship Status: Non-Canon
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#12: Dec 25th 2010 at 4:59:03 AM

...Whenever we talk about FFXIV most people dislike it, with a few defenders claiming that it needs more time.

Marioguy128 Geomancer from various galaxies Since: Jan, 2010
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#13: Dec 25th 2010 at 12:20:29 PM

I'm going to have to agree with this post and [up][up]that post.

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#14: Dec 25th 2010 at 12:28:42 PM

Honestly, I wouldn't trust Game FA Qs' opinion on anything. They're so immature that /b/ used to make fun of them on a regular basis.

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TuefelHundenIV Night Clerk of the Apocalypse from Doomsday Facility Corner Store. Since: Aug, 2009 Relationship Status: I'd need a PowerPoint presentation
Night Clerk of the Apocalypse
#15: Dec 25th 2010 at 12:39:51 PM

replace used to with still do for the lulz. Gamefaqs is a lulz cow of epic scope.

Who watches the watchmen?
feotakahari Fuzzy Orange Doomsayer from Looking out at the city Since: Sep, 2009
Fuzzy Orange Doomsayer
#16: Dec 25th 2010 at 2:02:43 PM

I actually haven't had any many negative experiences with "pretentious, shut-in" fanbases. However, I have had encounters with "pretentious, shut-in" hatedoms. There's a mindset at work that not only doesn't accept that anyone could like a given work, but feels that it would be a bad thing if anyone who knew of the work had the idea that it might be good, and as such requires that any mention of the work, even in regard to characters' hairstyles, add that it's So Bad Its Horrible. The "draconian policies" mentioned seem to be a direct response to these people.

edited 25th Dec '10 2:03:06 PM by feotakahari

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jewelleddragon Also known as Katz from Pasadena, CA Since: Apr, 2009
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#17: Dec 25th 2010 at 2:13:43 PM

I'll concur with the bit about negativity, not that it matters.

Roxor Only Sane Fox from Land Down Under Since: Jan, 2001
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#19: Dec 26th 2010 at 2:33:49 AM

On a related note, the #Tropers group on Deviant Art occasionally gets comments from someone who is a tad bitter about being banned from here. The guy in question seems to be trying to copy the wiki at another site. Suffice it to say, his arguments to try and get me to join him were pretty weak.

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drunkscriblerian Street Writing Man from Castle Geekhaven Since: Oct, 2010 Relationship Status: In season
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#20: Dec 26th 2010 at 2:36:33 AM

I'd agree with the laid-back fox. This site is about neutral analysis of storytelling techniques, not passing judgment on whether something is "good" or "sucky". I can see where anything involving the word "neutral" could get a healthy dose of flame on the Internet, as the concept scarcely seems to exist.

I like it here. The haters can go suck a bag of diseased moose wang.

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breadloaf Since: Oct, 2010
#21: Dec 26th 2010 at 12:05:04 PM

But seriously, there are few hovels of butthurt greater than the Game FA Qs forums.

I just wanted to say... you should see battle.net :)

AllanAssiduity Since: Dec, 1969
#22: Dec 26th 2010 at 12:24:40 PM

Disscuss
I refuse to throw your discus.

On a serious note: good for this guy. He can think what he wants.

SpainSun Laugh it off, everybody from Somewhere Beyond Here Since: Jan, 2010
Laugh it off, everybody
#23: Dec 26th 2010 at 12:48:01 PM

On a related note, the #Tropers group on Deviant Art occasionally gets comments from someone who is a tad bitter about being banned from here. The guy in question seems to be trying to copy the wiki at another site. Suffice it to say, his arguments to try and get me to join him were pretty weak.

That Jack Butler guy or whateverthefuck his name is. Yeah, he has his own mini mirror of the wiki running at Wikia. It's good for a laugh, especially since he seems to be the only member.

I spread my wings and I learn how to fly....
Tangent128 from Virginia Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: Gonna take a lot to drag me away from you
#24: Dec 27th 2010 at 9:18:09 AM

No, there are two.

I'm not sure if either is the one who spams YouTube comments.

Do you highlight everything looking for secret messages?
Iaculus Pronounced YAK-you-luss from England Since: May, 2010
Pronounced YAK-you-luss
#25: Dec 27th 2010 at 11:53:01 AM

Honestly, I wouldn't trust Game FA Qs' opinion on anything. They're so immature that /b/ used to make fun of them on a regular basis.

Hold on, is there anyone /b/ doesn't make fun of?

What's precedent ever done for us?

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