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by betterthanyou, Level 40
Last updated at September 4, 2008, 12:55 pm
Why has gameriot become so sucky lately? It's actually very simple.  I blame one man for this.

Ming.

Ming, who even Jasi admits, is the biggest troll on Gameriot (if you don't see this, you're an idiot) and this, coupled with several other factors, hasn't benefited the site at all.

As Vir has proven time and again, making **** posts with no content but either a sensitive issue, or a "hot topic" gets you the hits.  This is pretty obvious, and coupled with a great Digg feature, can easily get you the win.  But, is this best for the site? 

I don't believe articles like the "5 top Diablo clones" are terrible at all.  These articles are fine, and they might even get GR a few members.  Though, articles by people like Vir, while they might be fun to read, aren't going to get people to sign up on GR, or make it a site they visit regularly.  These posts hold very little entertainment value, and are usually transparent enough that you think, "why the **** am i reading this ****" several times when reading.  Other posts by people like Giggers and such might suck, though they aren't commented on, or very popular so no one cares.

I would like to see some original content, such as some well done interviews (I don't like reading neilyos **** typing) and some content that is worth paying the poster for.  Drama is nice (lol thanks serennia for that jasi comment) though it doesn't "fill" my take on gaming.  While there are some that try to post interesting reviews, etc.. they aren't as frequent as the **** posts.

To GR staff: find some good bloggers to pay, who are actually going to write reviews, interviews, and write some guides.  Ming is ****, and you know it.  His popularity alone won't keep bringing the people in.

To GR readers: go and post some reviews! Find something interesting to blog about, and for ***** sake, don't support the **** posting! Thanks.
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Damballah
Damballah Sep 4, 2008 at 1:01 pm
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I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for Ming. You can thank him for all the awesome content I now bring.
Godsmak
Godsmak Sep 4, 2008 at 1:08 pm
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That is why we need to eradicate all mutants like you from the planet.

GO GREEN!
Vir
Vir Sep 4, 2008 at 1:02 pm unhide comment
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betterthanyou
betterthanyou Sep 4, 2008 at 1:05 pm
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wah wah wah

cry more, kid.

edit: people do care about reviews, and it doesn't mean you can't mix it up with some drama, and a few jokes, i mean, that just makes it all the better, right? **** drama sucks though.  less people care about that.
Vir
Vir Sep 4, 2008 at 1:46 pm
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You're the one crying about gameriot content, when you do dick to make it better. Roma and Bryian have a right to complain, you don't.
betterthanyou
betterthanyou Sep 4, 2008 at 1:53 pm
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At least I don't do **** to make it worse, bro.

I make a comment here and there.
dub
dub Sep 4, 2008 at 1:06 pm
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Write a review about Palin's boobs?
Cooldown
Cooldown Sep 4, 2008 at 1:43 pm
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the panda has a point, and the blogging contest isn't exactly about who writes the better blogs
tokesh
tokesh Sep 4, 2008 at 1:03 pm
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someone is bitter because they cant compete

kentucky fried fatty
betterthanyou
betterthanyou Sep 4, 2008 at 1:06 pm
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Vir
Vir Sep 4, 2008 at 1:46 pm
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betterthanyou
betterthanyou Sep 4, 2008 at 1:54 pm
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Now you're the one sounding bitter.

*hug*
Lymp
Lymp Sep 4, 2008 at 1:04 pm
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I know how you can make Gameriot better, make more live blogging :(
betterthanyou
betterthanyou Sep 4, 2008 at 1:08 pm
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Live blogging events wouldn't be a terrible idea, actually, a lot of fun really.  But, live blogging about a party at my place, isn't exactly worthwhile content, lmao.
Lymp
Lymp Sep 4, 2008 at 1:12 pm
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Lies!
I would really like to try blogging, sadly I got no creativity and I don't speak nor talk English too well :-(
Nobbeh
Nobbeh Sep 4, 2008 at 2:01 pm
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hah give it a go tbh, check my first blog and see how awful that was!:D
Lymp
Lymp Sep 4, 2008 at 6:40 pm
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Pft, I got no imagination sadly!
CrispyDeath
CrispyDeath Sep 4, 2008 at 1:12 pm
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You have some valid points.  Its not serious blogging though, I've only made maybe 2-3 thoughtful posts which have generated discussion, but not generated massive hits.  If the goal is massive hits, you need to appeal to a broader audience.  You need to convince someone, anyone, that clicking on that link may be interesting.  Which is why gaming blogs fail to attract a generally broader audience.  Its like the Wii as a competitive console.  Its a console that sells because it attracts a broader audience, even if they don't play it after buying.  "Palin naked", "Palin sucks" are just titles that due to current events attract more clicks.  Doesn't matter if they don't read it or do not comment, as obvious by Hellforge.
axiom
axiom Sep 4, 2008 at 1:35 pm
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The sweater vest is long overdue for a comeback
betterthanyou
betterthanyou Sep 4, 2008 at 2:26 pm
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Now here is a man who should blog more.
axiom
axiom Sep 4, 2008 at 3:19 pm
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Almost done with the new site design, so I'll be able to blog more :-)
Kyle P.
Kyle P. Sep 6, 2008 at 10:07 am
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Don't tease us, Josh. You slave to the QQ forum you.
Thrasher
Thrasher Sep 4, 2008 at 1:54 pm
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i am here because of FAKEHYDRA blog   . /kiss fakehydra
Stonyman
Stonyman Sep 4, 2008 at 2:02 pm
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I have thought of doing some xbox 360 reviews but there isn't really a place for them to live except under the wow portal since that is basically become the free for all portal.  Tagging and filtering would make sorting through the **** so much easier.
Nobbeh
Nobbeh Sep 4, 2008 at 2:02 pm
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I am here because of ming, and then many kids are here because of me.
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