Author Topic: GoNintendo "blog" (Read 15198 times)

Deguello · « **on:** February 17, 2008, 09:21:41 AM »

Now that GoNintendo is some kind of general media site... is it OK for people to be angry when they steal content?

Shift Key · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2008, 09:43:18 AM »

For historical reference, do you remember or have examples of this? I know it came up before but I can't remember the details.

There's no point me posting my opinions of GoNintendo here. It'd be a waste of time to type and to read.

Deguello · « **Reply #2 on:** February 17, 2008, 09:48:32 AM »

Basically any review posted by anybody has a bit of it snarfed by these guys, more specifically my Pokemon Ranger review.

Most let them slide because hey.. it's a personal blog and all that.

But now they started running ads and have Sony and Microsoft Satellite blogs, like Advanced Media or IGN and such. Doesn't it seem kind of unfair and possibly unethical for them to continue thieving content when they stand to build an internet franchise off of it, linking or not?

Crimm · « **Reply #3 on:** February 17, 2008, 09:57:56 AM »

Kotaku gets away with it too. However, I've long maintained them to be the worst site on the Internet.

I really think it all shakes down to how they USE the review. Meta-reviews, short excerpt to illustrate a point (when properly cited), are fine. I think it's especially constructive if they use multiple sources. However, doing that essentially shuts you out as "professional." It's a blanket admission that "our opinion isn't really all that worth noting."

Just long paragraph excerpts for no point other than to create an article and register hits is another thing all together...

Deguello · « **Reply #4 on:** February 17, 2008, 10:49:35 AM »

Another problem that compounds their content burglary is that they write their own reviews as well. I mean should they be viewed as competitors now that they've grown so large? And if so, would it be fair for them to feature other site's reviews as well as their own?

ShyGuy · « **Reply #5 on:** February 17, 2008, 11:14:19 AM »

www.gonintendo.com
www.goingsony.com
www.gonemicrosoft.com

look for goonnowgitPC.com coming soon

Crimm · « **Reply #6 on:** February 17, 2008, 11:21:53 AM »

Do their reviews ever differ from the prevailing wind? If it seems they are regurgitating it could be...interesting.

Caliban · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:33:57 AM »

How about we steal their content?

Deguello · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:41:52 AM »

That's just it, Caliban! They suck at writing reviews and formulating opinions. Most of what they do is reader-oriented and meant to spark heated comments in the comment section.

It's like a bunch of diseased (Go)Hobos come up and steal your sandwich, and in return, they offer their socks.

Caliban · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2008, 02:53:02 AM »

In all sincerity I think that GoNintendo should stop putting links to previews and reviews from other sites. Not only is it disrespectful, but it just goes to show that whoever runs the site is lazy. I guess it's a lazy site for lazy people. I go to GoNintendo not for the previews or reviews by the way. I use GoNintendo for any videogame related info that was aggregated for my easy access, but the info is the kind that isn't factual most of the time, it's just filler I guess.

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #10 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:02:39 AM »

Haha you read gonintendo

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #11 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:22:24 AM »

GoNintendo is just a giant post-it board. It's OK to be angry since they can't spark heated comments in the first playce without that 3rd-party content.

Caliban · « **Reply #12 on:** February 18, 2008, 03:52:53 AM »

Quote from: S-U-P-E-R on February 18, 2008, 03:02:39 AM

Haha you read gonintendo

You read Neogaf. Unless I'm mistaken, my apologies in advance.

S-U-P-E-R · « **Reply #13 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:10:31 AM »

I don't read neogaf. Double owned

Crimm · « **Reply #14 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:40:29 AM »

Quote from: Deguello on February 18, 2008, 02:41:52 AM

It's like a bunch of diseased (Go)Hobos come up and steal your sandwich, and in return, they offer their socks.

I do need new socks.

Pale · « **Reply #15 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:41:19 AM »

Gonintendo is just an aggregator. Aggressive fans flock to it because they post EVERYTHING... even completely unfounded rumors.

When people are in a certain stage of their fandom, their entire day revolves around swallowing up every piece of news they possibly can. That is why gonintendo is successful. I don't think NWR should feel threatened by them.

Kairon · « **Reply #16 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:46:35 AM »

GoNintendo is something a little beyond just plain aggregator... they're demagogue-like. Of course, I appreciate that about them since I'm a rabid fanboi, but there's no denying that even though they have the readership to take on the trappings of bigger sites, the internet still allows them to be something of a big 'ol amorphous blob with more referential than original content.

Bill Aurion · « **Reply #17 on:** February 18, 2008, 04:51:15 AM »

Quote from: Crimm on February 18, 2008, 04:40:29 AM

I do need new socks.

You really, REALLY don't want GoHobo's socks...

Svevan · « **Reply #18 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:01:11 AM »

Let's burn this mother down.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #19 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:02:57 AM »

Evan can force them into organization until they explode into nothingness!

Caliban · « **Reply #20 on:** February 18, 2008, 05:19:03 AM »

Implosion's way cooler than explosion.

ShyGuy · « **Reply #21 on:** February 18, 2008, 07:09:40 AM »

You know, Matt Casamassina, has mentioned that GoNintendo is one of his favorite Nintendo sites. I imagine he likes it because those dirty, evil "stealing" IGN posts that Rawmeat makes every week day DRIVE traffic to IGN. Crazy huh?

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #22 on:** February 18, 2008, 07:56:41 AM »

Blue Ocean strategy.

Deguello · « **Reply #23 on:** February 18, 2008, 08:48:18 AM »

Quote from: ShyGuy on February 18, 2008, 07:09:40 AM

You know, Matt Casamassina, has mentioned that GoNintendo is one of his favorite Nintendo sites. I imagine he likes it because those dirty, evil "stealing" IGN posts that Rawmeat makes every week day DRIVE traffic to IGN. Crazy huh?

That's because they both share the same ideas about journalistic integrity. To them, games journalism means never having to say you're sorry or you're wrong. Speculation runs rampant and both Matt and GoNintendo do nothing to answer questions in favor of enabling this sort of wild speculation, because it drives hits.

that Baby guy · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2008, 08:00:48 AM »

I'm going to take this comment back. It was a poor attempt at sarcasm. No, I don't like Gonintendo, and I don't think what they do is right.

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Author Topic: GoNintendo "blog" (Read 15198 times)