Guest emp_newb Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 I was just curious why you guys do not participate in the monthly polls. I can only think it is to maybe avoid accusations of favoritism. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 how do you know they don't under a different name... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewGuy Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 They would never do that, for the reason you mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chayesh Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I can't speak for the others, but I can tell you why I don't. My interactions with players are not the same as it is when I'm playing as when I'm IMMing. So, as was stated, if I were to post in a poll, I would post as a player, not as an IMM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 If Imms posted as IMMs, instead of players, half the playerbase would just copy and paste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xx Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 If Imms posted as IMMs' date=' instead of players, half the playerbase would just copy and paste. [/quote'] Why do you think so? PS. We recently had an IMM post a shout out, so I really see no problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 I'm the Reverend. Since when do reasons and logic apply to me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malchaeius Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Why do you think so? PS. We recently had an IMM post a shout out, so I really see no problem. Praising someone's actions and declaring them the best are two different statements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f0xx Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Praising someone's actions and declaring them the best are two different statements. Well that's a bit if exagerratement, but perhaps you are right, since some people might get it the way you described it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Well that's a bit if exagerratement' date=' but perhaps you are right, since some people might get it the way you described it.[/quote'] Shout outs are praise. Polls are best of class/cabal/etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadCowDisease Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Shout outs are praise. Polls are best of class/cabal/etc.... "Best of" is praise too. However, I agree that Imms posting those on their Imm accounts would be.. different.. than posting shout outs. just playing the devil's advocate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 "Best of" is praise too. However' date=' I agree that Imms posting those on their Imm accounts would be.. different.. than posting shout outs. just playing the devil's advocate.[/quote'] *sigh* A shout-out is praise, usually for a single action/interaction. Polls are month-long, this person is a shining example/best of their class..... You can't tell me you can't see the HUGE difference between the two praises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadCowDisease Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 there is a difference. the amount of praise a shout out is a quick, one instance "hey you did awesome" a best of for the month is "you were consistantly on top of things. major kudos." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNewGuy Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 The difference is that a shoutout is saying "you are good", while a poll is saying "you are better than everyone else (that are playing a warrior/invoker/undead/nexus etc)". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croyvern Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I hate to be "this" guy. But I disagree. Yes a shout out is praise, yes it says great job on this one action. But I do not believe the Poll to say you are the Best at . Here is my reasoning. While it may be the intent of the poll to give props to the greatest, it has become little more than a popularity contest. When I see a name in a poll I know that the person submitting the poll likely saw/interacted with their choices more than the other available choices. I do not believe that the sumbitter is claiming each of his choices is the greatest of that particular class. I could list all my failing miserably characters who have popped up on your polls as proof. But I will not. I will only say that what those characters lacked in fighting style they compensated with great RP. But in no way has any of my chars ever been the "best" of any class. Saving lack of other choices at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imoutgoodbye Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 it has become little more than a popularity contest. Oh, yeah! That's why I don't participate in those anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudder Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I've never actually done a poll of the month. I never thought of it as a popularity contest before. ...Now I'm interested! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 I'm amazed at how this thread turned into a debate over shout-outs/polls and the intent involved behind an Imm trying to make a nice jesture toward someone... Oh, well... If we didn't argue with one another...I sometimes think most of us would have nothing to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Child Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 No I'd always have something to say. If nothing else I could extol the virtue of cupcakes for days on these forums. Most of the time the only reason I don't post is because I know you people would get tired of reading my crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 My statement was not directed at anyone specific... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Child Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Oh I know. No worries brah, I gots nothing but love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Professor Posted June 5, 2009 Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 OOOOO la la? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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