Sorry again for the partial derail. Just to clarify what I meant: it's not that I think the Yogscast is objectively *good*, it's just that I think it's unfair of people to say it's objectively *bad*. It's a matter of taste. I have no problem with people saying they don't like it or it's not their cup of tea, but it does bother me when people say things like "it's terrible" and "everything they do is awful" and things like that. Personally, I've been a serious gamer my whole life, but I've never been *good* at games. I like watching people like me, who are not great at the game but enjoy playing it (especially with their friends), and who are reasonably funny often enough to keep me smiling. I've never been someone who enjoys the perfectly choreographed action films full of unrealistic people. I prefer to watch silly comedies about imperfect people who do ridiculous things and get themselves into trouble. That's what LPs are about for me. Recording it first and then doing a voiceover afterwards takes the spontaneity out of it, and it's not possible when you've got a group of people fumbling about together. It's interesting to me that others compare watching gamers to watching musicians... To me, watching live music isn't about the musicians, but the music itself. I enjoy it, but I just don't see it in the same way. I'm not watching it to see skill or perfection, I'm just watching it to see something fun that makes me laugh.
Also, keep in mind, when you say "that thing isn't good" or "it's only useful for a cheap laugh," you're also implying that people who like it have poor taste, which is nonsense. Saying "I don't like the Yogscast" is perfectly fine. Saying "the Yogscast is a bunch of garbage fit only for 12-year-olds" is insulting not only to them, but to me and everyone else who likes them.
So, conclusion: everyone has their own tastes, and that's absolutely fine. But I really dislike it when I see anyone make an absolute statement about something being "good" or "bad," or start throwing around insulting terms, which is really all based on personal opinion.
Sorry again, this is the sales thread, not the Yogscast discussion thread. I'd suggest making a new thread to continue this conversation, but I can't imagine that lasting long without devolving into a flame war, so maybe it's best if I just bow out, having said my piece, and hope everyone understands my point and try to be respectful of each other's opinions. : )
I'm done now! Lips zipped. : X
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