ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER Cycle 9 | EP2: Comments Part 1!
ATRL's Next topmember Cycle 9
EPISODE 2: AVATARS
Guest Judge: None
THE COMMENTS
THEOYELLA
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Missing the actual avi but memorable enough where I could clearly see it in my head.
-There was too much "grazing the surface" and not enough depth in your entry that left me feeling unconvinced. You could have taken it a step further and shared with us why you didn't "quite fit in" in real life and that would have made quite the punch.
-There is an unexpected amount of "they," "people" and "everyone" when you should be focusing on why this avatar ultimately means what it means to you.
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Originally posted by Doc
Your avatar is iconic. Top members have iconic avatars. A+
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Originally posted by Katie
Interesting and honest. You're not too tryhard, which is nice to see.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
You avi is definitely one of the most recognizable on the site. I do hope you never change it. However, I would like to see you work on more effectively presenting your brand in your entries. There was no formatting, and your avi was not included. Your avi is what stood out to me this round, work on crafting a better-rounded entry in the next challenge, because I have faith you're getting through.
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Originally posted by Matty
Your skeleton dancing avatar is you one hundred percent. I see it and I know automatically it is you without looking at your username. It also brings a different style of avatar to ATRL. Like you said most have avatars of celebrities, shirtless guys, music videos, or pics. Yours is still a motion avatar but it’s different and stands out. I applaud you for not wanting to change it. Your username without that avatar would just look weird. Run with it, it helps you stand out as a member which is important for a top member.
ADDICTED
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Cute scene but doesn't stand out at all; I could have done with more details on why you chose to use that specific scene (if it had meaning or if it was just a scene you liked)
-Cheesy but beautiful backstory of how this avi came to be in a concise manner
-Perfect tie in into ATRL culture; minus the fans, not very many people know about Kelly's tattoos so it was nice that you married a fact about your fav with a more personal reason
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Originally posted by Doc
Needs work. Probably fiddling with Brightness/Contrast, Levels, Curves, and certainly sharpness. Without all of that, it's very easy to scroll past this avatar and not even notice it. However, I love your backstory. So many different aspects that connect with it, it's great!
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Originally posted by Katie
I did not know that Kelly, one of my favorite aritsts, also stans for Wizard. Even though your avatar is kinda LQ that's most likely due to the age of the film.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
As much as I love the Wizard of Oz and the iconic "Off to see the wizard" skip, I felt your avi was too dark. The Wizard of Oz was one of the first films to feature widespread use of color (as opposed to black and white, like the film's opening and closing sequences). Your avi being dark took away a lot of that color, which made it forgettable, especially among some of the more colorful avis submitted in this challenge. I would definitely like to see you make the next round, but you'll need to make sure you place heavy focus on crafting an entry that won't be forgotten.
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Originally posted by Matty
Wizard of Oz is one my favorite movies as well. I’m not a diehard fan like my best friend is, but I enjoy it and watch it every time it is on television or I watch it when I truly feel like it. Your story is lovely and extremely touching. Its memories like those that keep a family connected and a strong connection at that. I also enjoyed how it suits you on ATRL and how you would wear it with pride. My only concern is, it’s very dark and can easily blend in. If you could find a brighter clip of the movie, it would work better. I can also see it being used as a gif if bigger.
PIKA
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-YAS to your banner of avis, some individual avis being more memorable than others. It is a beautiful and immediate attention getter. Bonus point for having Rih in it twice, negative bonus point for having Bey in it twice. I'm kidding.This is trash.
-A unique avi doesn't necessarily mean that it stands out amongst the others but I did appreciate that you incorporated examples where others did use your avi to relate their posts back to you.
-I don't understand why you went in depth into the whole HQ/LQ debate and ultimately discrediting someone else's choice of avi. If it meant something to them, then power to them. This reminds me of that thread that asked whether or not you judged someone if they didn't have an HQ avi and it seems like you do.
-I would have much preferred you to elaborate on your personality in relation to you avi. Saying Katy smiling signifies your positive personality isn't enough. And based on your recent posts in certain threads, a smiling pika is the last thing on other members' minds.
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Originally posted by Doc
Your avatar is beautifully made, the quality is perfect. It makes me want to stop and look at it. I agree with your speil on high quality vs low quality avatars.
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Originally posted by Katie
Including receipts was something original. I liked your entry a lot.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
My first gripe is that you posted 5 million avis in your entry, and not one of them was the actual avi you're presenting for the challenge... As cute as the Katy avi is, I'm not sure it really brings forth much emotion in me. But that's just me... It seems as though some of your fellow atrl sistren have taken a liking to it, and that's something to speak toward. I like that you made an effort in formatting your entry, I just feel as though you spent lots of time on things less relevant than why your avi stands out most itself. You gave 3 HQ avis (none of which were your current one) and compared them to 3 LQ avis (again, none of which were your current one). Make sure your future entries are a little more focused and you'll do well. But, like I'm telling a lot of the other competitors who didn't make my top 3, start figuring out how you're going to become a standout.
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Originally posted by Matty
The banner is cute, quite big, but cute. I also liked how you provided receipts on why it is unique, especially to Katy stans, and how people use it. You know you have a pretty popular avatar when people use it in posts. However most of the time it is shading the poster. Especially. if it doesn’t make sense in the post. You had a purpose for the avatar and that it not only represents you, but can also be used on ATRL. A negative to your entry is that I got bored. The HQ part to your entry was unnecessary in my opinion. There are well known avatars that are just single imaged avatars, for example, Lee. An HQ avatar does give a better quality, but not necessarily needed to stand out.
ENERGY
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Decent and standout avi due to the lack of gymnastic avis on ATRL but not unheard of. Alexz and mariska are a couple who've done the gymnastic avi route after the Olympics.
-The first two paragraphs should have been merged together. In fact, the second paragraph could have been boiled down to two, maybe one sentence. Your thought process makes sense but it shouldn't take that much backstory for one to understand why your avi stands out/means that much to you
-Your third paragraph, easily my favorite personal account from the bunch, was everything. You made it so relatable, so easy to understand that your entry could have been just this plus a few sentences on your gymnast avi and it would have been perfect.
-Strange thing about your entry. It felt concise but there was an underlying sense of lethargy. Your third paragraph evoked emotions out of me but that victory was dampened by the slug like pace of your intro. Focus on capturing your audience with your entry as a whole, then you should be a force to be reckoned with. Too bad the other contestants can't knock you out.
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Originally posted by Doc
Ugh, one of my biggest pet peeves: stretching and squeezing avatars. I don't understand why people feel the need to squeeze rectangular video into square avatars. Just crop it. Moreover, the quality could be better. Even if all of that was fixed, I don't think this avatar would stand out too much to me. It's just not that visually interesting. Maybe a different, more dynamic shot or something. But I like you!
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Originally posted by Katie
Mess.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
Your avi didn't necessarily stand out much to me, though it is different. I didn't rank you at the top of my list or at the bottom of my list. That would place you around the area I'd consider average... Average is never where you want to be in the pack of contestants. You want to exceed expectations, not meet them. I'm sure you'll be getting through to the next round, but you'll need to work a bit harder to not fade into obscurity.
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Originally posted by Matty
At first, when I started reading, I was like I hope he doesn’t give us the entire background information on this woman. We have Google and Wikipedia. However, I kept reading and I was intrigued. I got more intrigued when getting to the part why it was your avatar. From the quote your mama would tell you to the bolded colored words representing you and here, sold it for me. I wouldn’t say the avatar would necessarily stand out, for its slow and kind of far away, but the meaning behind it makes it stand out. Comparing this entry from this exact challenge last cycle, this one was better.
ADAM
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Why is having a simple avatar "the point?" You point out having a long avi as a fault but fail to defend why your avi is great.
-Minus the special occasions when an artist drops new video material, the majority of ATRL have a plethora of different avis all from different videos. I've never had anyone use frames from videos that I've have used. Also, what is this "ghetto baby" avatar you're talking about? You might have been exposed to it but others might not have. This is where you think ahead like a Top Member should and hyperlink "ghetto baby" to the actual avi.
-"While this may not seem significant in the least to most" was nothing but a hanging statement. You should have expanded on why it was significant to YOU. This challenge is about YOU and YOUR avi. It was your chance to share a part of you with us and all you managed to do was make sweeping generalizations and they don't really hold water without an argument.
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Originally posted by Doc
Love it. Iconic potential!
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Originally posted by Katie
You're kind of letting me down since the casting challenge. Edge told everyone to be more unique and creative with the entires!
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
In a side-by-side comparison, your avi stood out most to me. It's simple, yet mysterious. It distinguishes you without you feeling the need to try hard. I also like that in your explanation you pointed out the overabundance of music video avis. To me, those have less personality and seem more like simple stanning and/or bandwagoning (depending on the video). You could have included your avi in the entry and put in a bit more effort in formatting your entry. Remember, your entry itself is part of your brand, your package. What are you selling to us? What do you want us to buy?
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Originally posted by Matty
Short and simple with your explanation and I thank you for that. I personally like your avatar and always thought of it as an upside down ‘A’ for your name. Maybe that is the case, maybe it isn’t. It’s very sleek and very classy looking. However, like what Pika mentioned in his entry, it’s not one of those avatars that one could easily get the direct link for and then use it as a gif. But that’s not your purpose from your entry and I respect that.
ZAID
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Quick and to the point but I'm feeling gypped by the lack of details. There is a difference between concise and barebones. I actually have zero idea what song/video this avi is from. You know who your audience is and some of us don't really watch or listen to Chris Brown as much as you.
-Your clip has "Leggo" in it, which makes Chris Brown stans seem not as bad as everyone is making them out to be? I don't quite follow the logic.
-I appreciate the usage of a Chris avi and the very brief mention of how you were unique in 2011 by being one of the only ones to have a Chris avi but I honestly wouldn't have known that was Chris if it wasn't for you.
-Side note: The lucky charm line was very cleverly in a different color but considering it was a lucky charm, I would have thought green was a better choice, followed by a instead of a .
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Originally posted by Doc
Whatever Katie said, I agree with her.
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Originally posted by Katie
Let's be real...everyone knows how I feel about It. I won't even pretend to hide it. However, you are the only stan of it that I seriously enjoy having here. Like I said before, you're a total sweetheart. This entry shows that even more and shows off your charm completley.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
I didn't find the content of your entry too convincing. I commend you for using an avi that's important to you, but it could be interpreted as a little self-indulgent to use it as a "good luck charm." Part of this competition is evolving to stand out from your peers. I don't think you had a terrible avi by any stretch, but I also don't feel it stood out as much as you'd hoped it would. I have no hard feelings toward Chris Brown stans, and I think you have the potential to stand out more than you currently are. Be a bit more calculated in your approach to the competition. After all, it is a competition.
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Originally posted by Matty
Short and sweet with, shall I say for the heck of it cause of the artist, swag? When I first saw your entry and saw you changed your avatar back to the Chris Brown avatar, I was like “oh no, Katie is not going to have it.” I was surprised to read that she turned the other cheek and didn’t judge based on the artist (yes she turned in her comments beforehand and I read them). As for the avatar, it does stand out because of the color Yellow and the word Leggo; that kind of rhymed. I also appreciate the purpose in wanting to change the opinion on some of ATRL’s minds about Chris Brown stans.
DANIEL
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Right off the bat, I'm sensing an attitude. Not the sassy kind but an "ugh" sort of attitude where you're acting like Matty's requirement was an inconvenience to you and what you wanted to do. A Top Member should be able to easily adapt to any restrictions which should only bring out the creativity in you.
-Like I said with Zaid, there is a difference between short/effective and short/lazy.
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Originally posted by Doc
YES. PERFECT. STUNNING. BEAUTIFUL. INTRIGUING. QUALITY. LIFE. EVERYTHING.
*Matty's comment to Christina: YOU CAN'T HAVE MY WOMAN!
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Originally posted by Katie
Um, it's cute?
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
I didn't even notice that was Lydia in your avi. I love the look of the avi, but I don't get much about it beyond that. It's magical, but your entry was lacking a bit. However, you stuck to the confines of the challenge and chose an avi that stands out from some of the more generic ones (both in and outside the competition). Just start figuring out how you're going to stand out even more from the other contestants.
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Originally posted by Matty
Sometimes an avatar is as simple as that with no real other meaning. Having your avatars on shuffle isn’t “unacceptable”, it is just that if you have an entry with multiple avatars while everyone has one that makes for a long entry. The whole purpose of this challenge is to see who has the better avatar that stands out on ATRL. If you are constantly changing your avatars in like a weekly rotation, you begin to lose attention. Sometimes, besides your name, the avatar is what makes you stand out as a member and make you memorable. I didn’t mean to be the bear of bad news with that message, but that’s just the way it is with this challenge. As for your avatar, I love it. I use to have that particular scene as my avatar once myself. Lydia is a true bad bitch and the only ginger I’d procreate with, talking about Holland there for a second. Your avatar does stand out because it’s in your face and something is literally being blown in to your face.
ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER Cycle 9 | EP2: Judge Comments Part 2!
ATRL's Next topmember Cycle 9
EPISODE 2: AVATARS
Guest Judge: None
THE COMMENTS
JEREMY
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-The presentation was so simple and SO effective with just the splash of red in conjunction with the color scheme of the avi.
-Yes to the backstory of your avi. Yes to your very brief but personal opening sentence. I could have done with a little more glimpse into your personal life but nevertheless, you described the reason for your avi well enough that I was convinced.
-Such a powerful last statement. Well done.
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Originally posted by Doc
Hurts my eyes a BIT.
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Originally posted by Katie
It's a cute avatar and nice presentation about it.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
I just couldn't bring myself to enjoy your avi. I'm sorry. It's shaky, messy, a bit tacky... It could almost cause a seizure. I love the reasoning behind choosing your avi, but I feel you could have chosen one that truly encompassed the meaning you draw from it. You may be in danger this round. If you get through, please try harder to stand out. I have been saying that to a lot of contestants this round. You have the drive and the passion, just figure out how to channel that into inspiration and innovation in your entries.
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Originally posted by Matty
I don’t think I have ever seen you with any other avatar but the RuPaul avatar. It is you and truly makes you stand out from the rest just by the fact you have a Drag Queen as your avatar. I know, insert the usual ATRL trolling comments “that’s not true what about Gaga” and one’s such like that. I really liked your story with the avatar and it makes sense, despite me never having watched a single episode of the show. It exemplifies you and ultimately is pretty much ATRL. A bunch of the men on here are gay queens and I say that in the most loving way possible.
DIEGO
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Boring presentation but I kinda liked the enlarged version of your avi with the style of the text.
-I loved everything about it. You described a faulty facet of your characteristic and tied that into how Ci embodies everything that you don't like your characteristic that you described.
-The best part about your entry is how you aspire to become more like your role model. Many members use an avi just for the aesthetics (I'm guilty of that too from time to time) but to use a pic of your fav as an avi just to inspire you is pretty awesome.
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Originally posted by Doc
Pink Friday is the imprint // And these bitches BASIC, instinct.
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Originally posted by Katie
There's a joke in there somewhere about an Irrelevant wanting to be like Ciara, but I won't make it. Nice entry!
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
Your avi is the only non-animated avi in the bunch, and I still found it to be effective. It certainly wasn't the best, nor was it the worst. I like that you personally connect with your avi, though I would put a bit more effort into mirroring Ciara's work ethic in this competition. Capitalize on the qualities you mentioned you admire in Ciara, and use those to become a frontrunner. I feel we're missing a little personality from you, and I know you have it in you.
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Originally posted by Matty
All while reading your entry, the word “struggle” was screaming at me. The brand you identify yourself with really stands out with this entry. It also represents Ciara, but this isn’t about her. However it does not stand for McDonald’s, but at least with the brand struggle you should be heading in this direction. “I hope to someday acquire some key aspects from and somehow emulate”, why not try starting now. I mean Ciara became who she is today, with the aspects you admire, from working from the bottom to the top. As for your avatar, it is a risk. Most avatars now-a-days are motion, but yours is a still. Though a risk it stands out because it gives a break from all the motion avatars.
MWB
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-I'm confused as to who the "male artists" are besides Justin with his new single S&T. Is this you just generalizing with one artist?
-I don't really see the "goofy," "over the top" and "fun" in your posts but then again, I don't really see you that often around the forum. And I feel like you are limited mostly to the 1D base so it would have been nice if you hyperlinked us to some of your posts with said characteristics to provide solid evidence. A Top Member always has receipts on lock.
-I can sense your cuteness (I have to admit that your avi is adorable) but I'm not really feeling any conviction behind your words.
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Originally posted by Doc
I actually really like this avatar! A bit of sharpening wouldn't hurt, but I like it. It fits you well.
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Originally posted by Katie
Short and simple, but maybe too simple.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
SYour avi is adorable. Very adorable. It's one of the best One Direction avis I've seen. Your entry was short and simple. I have no real critique for you. However, I would suggest trying to do a little something extra with your entries to stand out further. You have been a solid contestant thus far, but in my mind I don't have you as a frontrunner. Start thinking of what you can do to become a frontrunner.
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Originally posted by Matty
Why does Zayn look so… mature? Is it the hair or is it the ears counteracting his youngness. I enjoy how your entry matched your brand, adorable. As well as your avatar, it all makes sense. The funness, the youngness, It all goes together. The avatar is fun and does stand out, especially for me, because it made me do a double take to see who that person is. I don’t appreciate however the Justin Timberlake shade in your entry.
KAVISH
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
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-I can tell this entry meant a lot to you but the impact of your words were completely and utterly lost in your long winded rambling. You started of powerfully but then even adderall couldn't help my attention span. I left and came back to your entry 5 times before getting through it. You have to work on consolidating your words. The audience isn't engaged by a college thesis. They are engaged by the content and the word choice/diction you share your story with. With that said, you did have very nice moments where you related the avi, video and song to your life but I felt that you lost sight of the main objective. That this was an avi challenge but it seemed more like you were writing a paper on the symbolism of the video and song.
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Originally posted by Doc
Oh wow. The paragraphs. Um. Okay. Well, let me talk about the avatar. Am not really feeling it. Quality isn't great, there's like a weird black line on the side, idk it's a little messy. However I do like that your avatars have a theme!
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Originally posted by Katie
Ch, this isn't Wikipedia. Ain't nobody got time for that entry.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
I understand your reasons for choosing the avi, but I still find it a bit disturbing and depressing to look at. The color scheme, the subject matter, it's a bit heavy for a forum like atrl. However, I do commend you on tackling serious subject matter. Some of the best avis are ones that provoke thought and inspire discussion. I don't feel as though your entry stood out too much, and it was very lengthy, but you put a lot of time and effort into it. If you can continue to put effort into your entries and make a conscious effort to stand out as a top contender, you may do well. You'll have to make it past this round first, though.
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Originally posted by Matty
I’m not going to lie, it was a fairly long entry and I was not that intrigued for most of it. Although I will say it was beautifully written and got your message with it. I will agree with what you said about how it stands out with you as a member because of how dark it is. I feel like more of ATRL would use this avatar more as a gif if the man had kept falling, since ATRL is weird like that. I appreciated the fact you wrote how it not only relates to you but also ATRL.
KITT
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Very professionally done and I loved the layout. The video clip of the specific scene in question was a nice touch.
-To be honest, I was looking forward to your entry the most cuz I actually love your avi but I found it so scattered brained. The result was rather disjointed from you talking about Photoshop to a summary of the clip to a Zodiac sign. It could have worked but the flow wasn't very organic to me and it felt like you were trying too hard to be creative with your words.
-The listing of the Gemini traits was a brilliant touch...however, your attempt at you trying to relate the traits back to you seemed kinda haphazard and fell flat. You should have centered your entry around the Zodiac sign, which would not only have made it creative leaps and bounds above everyone else but would have given your entry a unifying theme that I'm struggling to see in your entry.
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Originally posted by Doc
Kitt killin' the rest with a perfect design layout. Perfect avatar. Easily top of the bunch! I love how I can always recognize your avatars, kitten****.
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Originally posted by Katie
Everything about your posts just screams "GIRL" I'm not sure if the Judy plug came in before or after I revealed my pasison for ha.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
I don't like your avi just because it's Beyoncé. I love the moment you've chosen and it stands out here on atrl. It shows you in a sophisticated yet very powerful light. I also enjoyed your entry. The content was well-chosen and well-presented. You had the best formatting. Your brand is consistent throughout the challenges. The only advice I can give you is to not get too comfortable. You're doing well right now, but don't lose sight of your competitors.
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Originally posted by Matty
Your feminism brand is coming out so much I spell power and perfume. It all makes sense and gives a strong essence of you. I say the characteristics that you gave that describe you from the avatar, pretty much describe the avatar itself as well. We already know how popular and how much your avatar stands out on ATRL. We see it used all the time, even in the ANTM thread, we were all throwing it around. I will say about your entry, it was a little too much. The layout, presentation, it was cute, but I felt like it could have been a bit shorter.
ANNA
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction
-Your avi is absolutely unique seeing as how I've NEVER seen anyone else have Vic as their avi. Also, you've had it for so long that i instantly know who you are without even seeing your username.
-You highlight the uniqueness of your avi and the band but I don't see you relating that trait to yourself and how you are unique on ATRL personality wise.
-It's good that you brought up how adorable the avi/gif is and how you're cute and adorable in your posts/real life, but I'm lacking the evidence. Again, show, not tell. If there is ever a chance for you to go above and beyond with your entry, always make sure to provide us with context and proof to show us who you are. If not, your words better be powerful enough to illicit an emotion out of me cuz otherwise, I just won't believe you.
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Originally posted by Doc
Another avatar with subpar quality. It's forgettable.
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Originally posted by Katie
Not up to the level of work that I expect fro you.
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Originally posted by extrachapstick
Your avi is kind of cute, but obscure, which means it will only stand out to certain people. You're aware of that. What you need to do now is figure out how the obscurity can be used to help you stand out, because I do not see this avi doing that too much. You may be in trouble this round, but I think you'll make it through. Just put more effort into standing out from some of the brighter stars in the competition.
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Originally posted by Matty
You have already won me over with this entry. Puppies and kittens are my weakness. It does bring out a positive vibe, I mean how can that not happen with a puppy. Your avatar is unique because of the guy and it does stand out in that way. Have any members asked you who that guy is before? I’m asking because, knowing ATRL, they are also ready to find a new guy to you know, well, think explicit. It’s very loving and something different from all the norm avatars you see around ATRL.
In some minutes, we will find out who has been eliminated from the competition!
Have any members asked you who that guy is before? I’m asking because, knowing ATRL, they are also ready to find a new guy to you know, well, think explicit.
It's funny that you ask that because I almost included something about it in my submission. I think I've had one or two people ask me who he is, and they were genuinely curious, not just in some explicit way The rest were actually negative comments on his looks, and whenever I post in "Rate The Avatar" people just say stuff like "8 because the puppy is cute"
OMG Matty & Katie. I had no idea my brand came out in it - actually, I thought it was a little TOO noticeable that it wasn't apparent and I'd get docked points. And the Judy plug came in after.
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Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction your attempt at you trying to relate the traits back to you seemed kinda haphazard and fell flat. You should have centered your entry around the Zodiac sign, which would not only have made it creative leaps and bounds above everyone else but would have given your entry a unifying theme that I'm struggling to see in your entry.
That makes sense.
I wanted to give background of my avatar's in general (first paragraph), then explain the avi's origin (second), then it's connection (latter). But good idea, if I'd went with this, it would have made it a bit shorter and eliminated Matty's only negative in his critique. Thanks!
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Originally posted by extrachapstick The only advice I can give you is to not get too comfortable. You're doing well right now, but don't lose sight of your competitors.
Even though your avatar is kinda LQ that's most likely due to the age of the film. 
I don't quite follow the logic.
instead of a 
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Nice entry! 
Perfect avatar. Easily top of the bunch! I love how I can always recognize your avatars, kitten****.
I'm not sure if the Judy plug came in before or after I revealed my pasison for ha. 
The rest were actually negative comments on his looks, and whenever I post in "Rate The Avatar" people just say stuff like "8 because the puppy is cute" 
