Hi Helen, still hiding behind that mask?
#1
Alright. First off, the score for Super Swing Golf. I'm not going to defend or condemn what Pryo gave the game. It is interesting to note though that his score is the lowest on game rankings with only his being the "failing" score, if you will. All other scores are above 50% in their score. I also know some people pointed out either errors or what they percieved to be errors in the review. I personally didn't pay much attention to the thread because I felt things were handled wrong on all sides.
So, this gets me to your second part of the question. How would I have handled the aftermath? As noted, the score given is the lowest. So, if you are going to take a strong stand like that, BACK IT UP. Let me tell you, if I gave a score like that and people wanted to engage me in a "discussion" of it, I would make sure I was available and well prepared to back up my points and my opinion of the game. Part of the problem to that unfortunate fiasco was that Stan wasn't around to further explain himself to his critics. Now, I understand he has been going through some tough times and was also busy. That's part of why we never seem him around much.
But, I think he really needed to make himself available to those that kept asking questions about his review. And what we had instead was people arguing about things that didn't even pertain to the review. Why? Because the reviewer wasn't there to answer their questions and so people started focusing their rage on other things to prove their point, like questioning why NWR does reviews in general. At the same time, since Stan wasn't around, staff felt they better come to the aid of a fellow friend and stand up to him. Unfortunately, I don't know how many staff were in a qualified position to engage in a discussion of the game, so they focused on other points they were qualified to handle.
Let me also put it this way. Hostilites in that thread began before Cap America even posted. You'll notice on the first page of discussion, Ian Sane posted something and Smash Brother blasted him. I'd have stepped in right there and set the ground rules. Anybody can comment on the review. Everyone is as entitled to their opinion as I am. And if you are going to attack people because their opinions don't match yours, your discussion in this thread is over. You see, when people just start attacking other people and their opinions, it just causes a free-for-all where everyone starts attacking one another. Frankly, it just degenerates into what happened in that thread.
Long answer but it's a long problem.
#2
First of all, I launched my campaign in the funhouse, so I should have the backing of TY. He loves when news happens in his forum. Second, I've helped influence Trivia Podcasts, so I should have a bit of love from TYP. Third, Svevan can't ban people so I'm safe there. Fourth, I created a strong bond with Bloodworth, so by banning me, they'll tick off Gametrailers. The mods don't need that right now. They have enough problems with Deg vs. GoNintendo. Fifth, as far as I know. no one is actually pming the mods. And finally, if they ban me, it will just look bad because what it will prove me to be correct.
So, in about a week and a half.
#3
I only endorse myself or those from my party.
Alright. Hit me with another. Yes, you there.
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