[Remmy]

Originally posted by Matty

Whatchu gon do?

*BET viewers are immediately offended and a warning is now put at the beginning of each episode*

Originally posted by Katie

Sorry. I had a bad fever yesterday so I wasn't online. I can submit today at 5 from work or try again tonight.

Get well soon. + Don't worry about it, your health is way more important.

Originally posted by DOMINO

It's okay if they are busy.
But seriously if they don't send it tonight then update it with the ones that are there. And please tonight.
There is not need to keep things rolling. Hype dies at a certain time.

Hopefully PATIENCE isn't a future round of you'll die at a certain time.

[Matty]

Originally posted by Katie

You will definitely have mine by tonight at the latest. I'm stuck on mobile till I get back to the office at 5 so I'll try before I head home. Last night was just bad with the fever. My immune system is nonexistent.

I'll throw in some sexy pics with my PM to make up for it.

Oh hun
I would make you feel better if I were there

Oh goodness, is this Christmas!? Is the playboy bunny blanket going to make a return!?

[FunkyDinevo]

Originally posted by Matty

What challenge when I automatically win with my thread ban options as well as multiple forum ban options including the ever popular 'permanent'

Now I ask again... whatchu gon do?

...


With that being said, time for dance practice!

[KitKat]

Originally posted by Matty

Oh hun
I would make you feel better if I were there

Oh goodness, is this Christmas!? Is the playboy bunny blanket going to make a return!?

Vegan life. No calcium and barely any protein. Oh well!

And fklsdlsdjfkl I still have that Playboy Bunny blanket. I use it during winter time. I can't believe people remember it!

Also, sent! Hopefully I did it right this time. And sorry for short replies, but it's already 5:30 and I've been here for almost 12 hours. I miss my cat.

[Citrus]

Do I smell results?

[Cupid]

Katie better stan



jk get well soon boo

[Matty]

Originally posted by Katie

Vegan life. No calcium and barely any protein. Oh well!

And fklsdlsdjfkl I still have that Playboy Bunny blanket. I use it during winter time. I can't believe people remember it!

Also, sent! Hopefully I did it right this time. And sorry for short replies, but it's already 5:30 and I've been here for almost 12 hours. I miss my cat.

Aren't there any natural calcium and protein supplements you could take?

Well, of course I remember it. It's part of the events that started Mattie




Results be coming as fast as I can copy and paste!

[Citrus]

Originally posted by Matty

Aren't there any natural calcium and protein supplements you could take?

Well, of course I remember it. It's part of the events that started Mattie




Results be coming as fast as I can copy and paste!

Work work Matty

[Matty]

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EPISODE 2: USERNAMES

Guest Judge: None



THE COMMENTS

DOMINO

Originally posted by Kitt

You're right. It is eye-catching. I've always loved your username and I think it looks better in all caps. Don't ever change it. And oh at the three word resume bit in your entry again. Is this going to become a thing? Not that I'm complaining. However, the all caps thing in the entry didn't help though, ironically. I understand why you did it, but the effect wasn't something I enjoyed. Especially when everything becomes italicized when Matty puts it in quotes. UPDATE: A little tip, if you ever want to incorporate all caps in your entry again (maybe not the entire thing), try incorporating small caps into it. Most people use it in their custom titles, but including it in your entry can give it a bit of an edge

Username: 10
Presentation: 6

Originally posted by Katie

Not with that tiny ass font, and italicized, and in all caps. Just don’t. From what I could actually read, I liked your story. It’s honest.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Love the color scheme and layout, especially the little domino image at the end. It was a nice touch.
-Hate how the font looks once it’s quoted. It was straining on the eyes.
I like how self-aware you were when you chose your name and how you continue to stick up for it. So many users half ass their usernames when they first sign up due to lack of inspiration or just cuz they’re too lazy to think of one that matters so they end up hating their name later on. It’s nice that you also went for a visual username. I always found it pleasing to look at because of the spacing and I, like you, usually hate all caps usernames due to the tacky effect it creates. You also mention your name being memorable but having people compliment your username does not equate into how memorable your username is. I could have done with some examples as to what made you think your name is memorable.

Originally posted by Matty

Hey yo Jessie J, take me down like a DOMINO. I do agree that it does sound out because it is all in capitals. I would have never of guessed your love of Japanese played a part in choosing the name. It seems a little random, but it’s a random quirk that I never knew about you which I liked. I just have a criticism for you Jessie. What is with the at the end of the last sentence of the first paragraph? This is about your username, why should a relatively shady smiley be used in this context. It made it sound like that last sentence was something you pulled out of your ass and the rest followed. Overall, it was nice and I enjoyed the little quirks that made it seem genuine (Japanese and username mix up).

JAD

Originally posted by Kitt

Yeah I'm not feeling the presentation. And you're right, the username definitely isn't very creative, it does stand out (perhaps, not in the best way), and it gives me AIM circa 2001 teas. However, many points added for your complete and genuine honesty. About the name and how it ties to you. Your family name is pretty unique, so if you were to change it how about to solely just 'Ghamloush'? Whatever you choose, if you were to change it, just keep numbers out of it.

Username: 3
Presentation: 5
Honesty Points: +7

Originally posted by Katie

I always wondered about your name! It was a nice explanation. Good work.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Rather plain presentation but I do like the color effect done to your name
JadGhamloush96 is a MOUTHFUL. I’ve always had trouble pronouncing the full username, like you stated. It’s not particularly a clever username but it does stick out because of how unpronounceable and long it is. Having said that, I appreciate your reasoning for having your full name and year of birth as your username. Indicating how your username is a reflection on your real life and your real life personality was interesting. Not many people use your train of logic when creating a username based on their own name. It’s more about convenience and accessibility to them.

Originally posted by Matty

I really enjoyed your entry. Sure it was short and sweet, but your username doesn’t have much else to it. You explained it well and mentioned why it associates with you. I don’t think you would need to change it, but if you do, I’d just take out the 96. I’ve never been a fan of numbers in usernames, or anything for that matter. Your name is already quite unique, first and last, so it makes you stand out that way.

XALRIC

Originally posted by Kitt

I like your name.

Name: 10
Presentation: 6.5
Bad English (Apologies, I know you're French) To The Point Where Literally The Entire Thing Was Unreadable: 4

Teach me French though, please.

Originally posted by Katie

Bit of a reach but I appreciated your story.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-What is up with so many of y’all changing the size and color of your fonts? The smaller the font gets, the crankier I get.
-While I like the addition of the video, you kind of left it hanging and didn’t really incorporate the video into your entry, meaning, I failed to see how the video elevated your entry as a whole apart from these Korean girls listing of adjective that supposedly describe you.

You sort of remind me of the member !Blue!, who was a contestant last season. The reason I say this is cuz of your writing style. I can see that you’re trying to create a cohesive entry with distinct reasons but because you write the way you think, the entry as a whole comes off messy with irrelevant points. Instead of including everything you typed out, go back and filter out what isn’t necessary to the entry. You start off by telling me how your username came to be and then you trail off and say you don’t know why you used it as your username. Clearly, there is some sort of connection between you, your friend and the “uneducated” kid you mentioned. You should have delved deeper into that. It would have made for a rich backstory and would have given more substance to your entry. The rest of the entry left me confused. I don’t understand how doing a parody of yourself describes your username or how I’m supposed to know you’re a classy ***** when you prefaced that last paragraph by saying how messy and thirsty you are. The hypocritical points have done nothing to promote your entry.

Originally posted by Matty

I will be honest, I was excited to see how your username came about. However, that quickly faded away when I read your entry… not in a good way. I literally got nothing. You explained how briefly, but there was nothing else to it. It felt like a random mumble of whatever was in your head at the time. Like that last paragraph, I do not understand it one bit. I really wanted more and you just didn’t deliver it for me. Your username already stands out cause of its uniqueness, just wished your explanation matched your username.

DANNY

Originally posted by Kitt

Sis.

Username: 9.5
Presentation: -5
The Nerve To Clash a Smiley With That Background: -2

Originally posted by Katie

Watch out for crazy formatting, especially background pictures. I couldn’t even read your font in IE (my work’s flop desktop). I knew your story so no real surprise.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Terrible font color and terrible choice of putting the text on that background. This is almost as painful as reading DripDrip’s entry from last season when he had the white/gray moving backdrop that looked like it was raining.
-I love that it’s so short but I felt like you sacrificed content for a shorter entry.

While I understand where you’re coming from when describing the conception of your username, I don’t necessarily agree with or see what you’re describing. First off, I wish you connected the actual lyrics to your entry. Instead of saying you’re sarcastic, funny and all that jazz, a simple reference to how you’re the “rude boy” in ‘Rude Boy’ would have been amazeballs. That was have given it a creative edge over all the other entries. Also, I know that you were going for a “lighthearted” username and you chose a lighthearted song, but that connection is lost on myself and others. Without knowing who you are, I would have taken your username at face value and would not have thought you were someone who was sarcastic and didn’t want people to take you too seriously. Finally, you’re proud of the fact that you were the first member to incorporate “rude boy” into your username but do you stand out from the other “rude boys?” How much power does your name hold? Will a name change shake ATRL like when ManDown changed his name to Kin? I just need more from you then a simple point by point outline. This is the third entry and third time I’ve seen the same formula from you. Variety needs to kick in very soon.

Originally posted by Matty

First things first, I have to take points off for your layout. I usually never do this, but it was really hard to read. The busy background and the white font made it extremely hard to read and distracted from your original message of your username. As for your entry, I enjoyed it. Like Jad’s, it was short, simple, and showed no signs of BS excuses. It would have been a pretty good entry had the layout been better suited.

DOM

Originally posted by Kitt

"I was 15 back then, such a young and foolish guy I was" Aren't you 16? Sis.

Username: 6.5
Presentation: 6.5
Feline Bias: 10

Originally posted by Katie

OMG ADORBS.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Shut up. That cat is adorable, as is the cat in the video. I never thought I’d be a cat person as I grew older.
-The layout is simple but it works. Not too flashy, not too bare bones.

I’m glad you still feel like CrazyCat suits you and that you don’t a need to change it even though you felt immature when creating it. That’s when you know you were true to yourself from the very start. The incorporation of the video was perfect and necessary. It not only provided you with the name but you managed to recreate (to an extent) your exact mental disposition when signing up and shared that glimpse with us. That’s a whole experience outside of reading the entry itself. Not bad. However, I did feel like I was reading one long, very repetitive sentence. Try being more dynamic with you voice. You don’t want to be considered monotonous when I know you’re full of life.

Originally posted by Matty

Can we just stop for a minute and discuss how CUTE that cat gif is!?!? Like, it is sooooo fluffy, cute, adorable, tiny; I just want to pick it up out of my computer screen and pet it for hours. It’s too freaking adorable! Now as for your entry, it was cute. You explained the meaning well, but I didn’t get much on why you think it stands out. Also, it seems like in some parts you are still a little unsure about your username despite the fact that you said it has grown on you. You just need to own it and make it stand out in your right.

AVERY

Originally posted by Kitt

It is unique that it isn't a username based off another pop star, but it's still almost verbatim based off someone elses name. Oh well. I did enjoy your entry a little.

Username: 5
Presentation: 6

Originally posted by Katie

One of my favorite entries.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-The first well placed and usage of the collapse tag. It gets to a point where everyone (over)uses and abuse it but it was done well.
-Avery☺: I hate it. Lose it. I guess some might consider it endearing and it may be your style, but it just look awkward and clutters up the entry.

“I wanted to show my love for her in the most interesting way possible. I did that by replacing the 'a,’ with 'o,' at the end of Dineva.” => I don’t understand this line. How is that interesting? I always assumed, which you confirmed, that the ‘o’ was purposely changed due to the fact that you’re a boy. Am I really jaded or am I missing something here? Regardless, your last entry set you up perfectly for this round and you didn’t rehash what you’ve already told us. I hate redundant things so I was relieved when your second paragraph was about how you stood out from your peers. You did a good job covering as to who/what/where/why you stood out. I also see that you took the judges’ (probably only me) notes on wanting proof to back up your statements. Noting constructive criticism and putting that into play is a big testament of your desire to be the next Top Member.

Originally posted by Matty

I really enjoyed your entry. I liked how you made it a continuation from your avatar challenge. I was a bit concerned how you were going to do this challenge for you basically did the avatar and username challenge all in one last time. However, I preferred this one to your previous one. We get a sense of your personality, how your name came to be, why you think it stands out, how people are already associating you with it, everything about it was you. The examples were a nice touch as well. Great job!

PART 2 coming, let this simmah




Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Remmy]

Presentation being judged as well. That could be bad for me. Ya'll should really make that a little extra credit thing. Like others, including myself, have said: the text is way more important.

[Prometheus.]

I spent so long editing that font to make it legible. I even made certain spots a darker color so I could see them.

Welp. I'm out because of my formatting. Awesome.

Farewell
Nobody's gonna miss me.

[Citrus]

Originally posted by Remember

Presentation being judged as well. That could be bad for me. Ya'll should really make that a little extra credit thing. Like others, including myself, have said: the text is way more important.

I'm fine with both being judged, because this is the internet. We don't get the tone, pitch, or anything associated with what you wrote just from the text. The presentaiton sets up whether you're trying to be formal, sassy, ect. In my opinion, at least. Granted, this is without reading my comments. I'm sure my opinion can change if I'm read to filth.

[Retro]

I'm nervous now.

[Matty]

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EPISODE 2: USERNAMES

Guest Judge: None



THE COMMENTS

RETRO

Originally posted by Kitt

HEY! Excuse me, but I really liked Apollo. Not that I don't like Retro, that's not the case at all, but I saw nothing wrong with "Apollo" itself. Matter of fact, in terms of usernames themselves, I think "Retro" is basic while "Apollo" is pretty unique. HOWEVER, I understand how things go when you change to a completely different handle after being tied to another which was universally liked and known. Now, I may be wrong, but I sort of got the sense that the backlash you got from the change pressured you into not liking it as well. Would you have changed it back if no one gave you crap about it? I know I got a lot of flack for going from kittencunt to Kitt (surprisingly so since I didn't think anyone gave a crap), but my mind was settled and already enamored with my new and here-to-stay name (although, in comparison to your name change, at least it did stay a bit consistent). However, still different situations. You feel you made your brand with Retro, and I feel I made mine with Kitt, and the most important thing is that you love it. Amazing presentation, btw.

Username: 8
Presentation: 9

Originally posted by Katie

I feel like we all know your username saga because of the whining in HQ. The admins never did answer your request(s). Good entry.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Easy to read layout but the presentation needs to be jacked up. It’s still early on in the competition but the little extra effort in formatting your entries is what differentiates between a Top Member and just another contestant.
-I like the streamlined banner of your username. With the right tweak, this could become your signature font for your banner for your entries. Not a definitive suggestion, just throwing around an idea.

Simple and uncomplicated. I like that you managed to keep your origins while having the vision to streamline your original username. You came here with the typical idea for a username but throughout your stay here, you’ve managed to absorb and grow into a bigger and better version of yourself. And just like a true artist, by evolving your image, you’ve managed to solidify your presence throughout ATRL. As much as the line “It feels like me” is an ambiguous statement, I completely get what you’re saying. Whenever I hear or see “edge,” I immediately think of myself. Conceited? Probably. Sad? Not at all. Instead of letting the word ‘retro’ define you, you are now defining the word ‘retro’ on ATRL and your second paragraph did a great job describing that sentiment.

Originally posted by Matty

I think I may be the first person to say this, but I actually preferred Apollo to Retro
Something about Apollo just spoke more about your personality somehow than Retro. While I say that, and am in the minority, Retro is good and you have made a name for yourself with it. I never knew you were Retro Dance Freak before you shortened it. I do agree that Retro is more classy and the shortened version makes you seem a bit more mature. I find your entry on the same level as Jad, not in the sense that it is your actual name, but that it is simple yet affective and describes you.

CONNOR

Originally posted by Kitt

Slay, Connor. Beautifully concise (again) with a consistent and simple presentation. But the first two letters of your username will always impulsively translate into Chris Brown's initials for me, haha. However, I still get the feeling deep inside that the 'B' is actually your surname (sometimes we make up usernames on the whim at registration) and you just replaced it with a convenient fave for the sake of privacy. Matter of fact, that's exactly what I believe.

Username: 8
Presentation: 10

Originally posted by Katie

So the CB doesn’t stand for Chris Brown? That’s all I care about. You’re safe as long as you don’t stan for that. Who could possibly stan for that creature anyway? He’s pure filth. I never thought I’d see the day when an attempted murderer has a fan base. AND YES, HE DID ATTEMPT MURDER. Choking oxygen from someone half your size is an attempt to end their life. Why is he not in prison? A god damn joke is what it is. Then his dumbass went and stole that bitch’s phone, got into a fight with Degrassi, and let’s not even mention his various assaults on public and private property. A ridiculous shame. He needs to be eliminated. So many times I wished that Rihanna would just kill him in his sleep. Is that too much to ask? I’ll probably end up killing him myself one day. By the way, October is domestic violence awareness month!

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Love the aesthetic of the layout. It’s jammed packed with information but the spacing of the block paragraphs allowed your entry to breathe.
-The overlap of the word “Country” onto “XC” and “Cross” doesn’t look like it was done on intention and it bugs the crap out of me.

Not a single lie was spotted in your last statement. Whenever I think of your username, I can immediately recall the CKB avi and your logical posts. That in itself is already proof that your username is memorable, granted we’re both Navy, so I might be biased? Regardless, I appreciate the fact that you took the time to not only define what each letter meant but to tell us why that letter was important to you. “This part of my username shows my basic identity” was a line that stuck out to me. It shows me that you have a solid grasp on who you are and how you took that solid foundation to build your reputation on this forum. There is no garish fluff to you. You’re very objective with your entries and straight to the point. I do feel that you could stand to show a little more emotion. I would like to see some earnest personality instead of the professional and detached tone with which you’ve been writing your entries in. Something that says, “this title is mine” instead of “I’m am going to try my best to win.”

Originally posted by Matty

You will always be Chris Brown hard Core for me
I already knew the explanation of your name after you told me, but you left out the most crucial part. B is for Britney!? For some reason that just came out of left field. I would have never thought that Britney was the first artist you fell in love with. She was the first artist I fell in love with too. What I like about your username is that it has like three basic explanations on who you are: your name, one of your favorite artists, and something you enjoy doing. Who needs a profile when your name says it all, which I love. Also, I generally think CBXC just stands out by itself with reasons as Domino stated in his entry. Great job! Oh, and your layout is the best one this challenge! If we were allowed to have pictures in our signatures, you should keep that CBXC logo in it permanently.

SCENE

Originally posted by Kitt

Your username is very sleek and I've always loved the play on words. However, I still get confused which one goes first when typing it out: "Scene" or "Seen". It would work either way.

Username: 8.5
Presentation: 6.5
For Not Mentioning Your Scene Phase: +2

Originally posted by Katie

Creative and cute. Good work!

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-The borders make a strong statement and I like how it is collated around the centered text.
-I can’t remember if the teal coloring is from ATRLNTM Season 8 or if you used to utilize that color a lot but I always associate you with it so good job on that branch of branding.

Standard explanation of why and how your name stands out. Cool, but that is not the highlight of this entry. It’s actually the history of the conception of your username that was the star. It’s nice that you decided to elaborate a little more on the backstory of your username than last time. In fact, I’m liking this new trend that you have been doing. Opening up just enough to let us know that there is in fact a softer side to you. However, there is still this predictable, tense underlying tone in your entries. Your words say one thing but your overall demeanor throughout the entry says another. Try to display your personality in a way that would compliment this newly blossoming side of you.

Originally posted by Matty

I did like your entry and thought you explained yourself well. However, I still didn’t get a feel of what your username means. You provided the background, how it represents you, and why you think it stands out, but I still don’t know what you mean by TheSeenScene. You say it’s a play on words describing your creative, unique personality, but what does Seen and Scene exemplify in those adjectives. How’d you come up with those words? I was missing that. I feel like if you had mentioned that in your entry, it would have been great.

NICKI

Originally posted by Kitt

"When you look at my username, don't think about it as me being a STAN, think of it as me paying her a Tribute." Slay. And it works for you because you do it justice. Also, considering I pointed out your concluding blurb in your last entry, I've noticed you're very good at punch lines. Like fave like stan, I see. However, I'll give you a Get Out of Jail Free card for the generic name this round. It is what it is, but thankfully you still did well.

Username: 6
Presentation: 7

(Not this entry, but I am looking forward to another video or SoundCloud clip again. I LIVE for those )

Originally posted by Katie

Well, no real mystery there.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-The dialed down banner is basically perfect. I could have either done without “The truth behind…” or have it in a different color.
-“Tribute” in a different color, in THAT color, was a terrible eyesore. It also bothered me that you capitalized “PERSON” and “STAN” when you wanted to emphasize your point but only changed the color for “Tribute.” The inconsistency is just too glaring.

I liked that you humanized Nicki and made her out to be an influence while simultaneously maintaining a separate identity from her. For some reason, I’m having a difficult time keep you and Nicki (the artists) separate, but maybe that’s how you want it. You do mention her as an inspiration behind her personas but you failed to elaborate on how you look at Nicki as person. What is underneath her theatrics? Do you feel like you embody the qualities Nicki has underneath the frills and trills? Is that why you chose your name or is it because you want to adapt who Nicki is as a whole to yourself? While this constant connection to Nicki is gun and all, I’m going to need you to take on a more distinctive voice in your entries.

Originally posted by Matty

Inspirational, really. With many members signing up with actual artists names just to automatically stand out, be liked, and have people think they are the actual person; yours is the complete opposite. I do wish you would have written a little on why you think it stands out compared to the rest of ATRL and what sets your name apart from those who have the names like ‘Britney Spears’. I’m really interested on what you wrote in your paper about Nicki Minaj as well. Maybe we can get a sneak peak sometime?

CITRUS

Originally posted by Kitt

I'm glad that you love and are happy with your username. Just makes it that much better. Not only that, but apparently you live up to it to the fullest, in and outside of ATRL, haha.

Username: 7
Presentation: 7

Originally posted by Katie

OMG SO CUTE!

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-While I appreciate your colorful enthusiasm, sometimes, less is more. I didn’t think it was possible to get gayer than DripDrip, but congrats. You’re a mother****ing rainbow dipped in unicorn piss and wrapped in a kimono made out of sequins.

I felt like I was reading a strange form of infomercial or sex pamphlet. The tone with which you wrote the entry was strange. It worked; it was just campy in a childish way. Anyways, I really enjoyed how you described yourself indirectly by describing a citrus fruit. The verbiage was playful and engaging. And because of that, when you talk about what a citrus is and how it stands out, I didn’t mind that you didn’t provide me with some examples of this supposed stand out and sassy individual. I just believed you. One part I didn’t like about your text was in the banner: “My username comes from my favorite fruit, grapefruit.” After reading that line, I kept pigeonholing “citrus” as just a grapefruit and some of the statements you said didn’t make sense to me until I re-read it.

Originally posted by Matty

While your layout is great, and your humor was nice, I could not help but feel like this entire entry was just ********. Like I can see the name Citrus, and I can see it as a stand out Top Member name, but I just can’t believe the reason behind it. It felt too catered to ATRL and no sense of you like a Top Member name should. If this is how you chose your username, then I’m sorry, but I just don’t believe it. Too manufactured.

REM

Originally posted by Kitt

I hate your avi being spammed and used as a border on both sides.

Username: 7.5
Presentation: 6.5

Originally posted by Katie

The signature was so cute. The entry was good too.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-The columns of avis were extremely distracting while reading the entry. It was just too much movement and too much pink all at once.
-Love the signature at the end but could have done without the little “Signature:” before the actual signature.

The entry was rich in backstory. I like the dual meaning of “Remember” and how you relate it to the past, present and future. While this is great, I didn’t see you elaborating on how you’ll be remembered in the future based on the past and present. What have you done that will ensure that your legacy lives on? Is your name a standard to a specific subsection of the forum? Is your name easily manipulated into other memorable terms? While you may say you’re “cocky, silly, shady and friendly,” do the other members agree? This would have been a better entry to provide receipts for than the avi challenge. Also, you mentioned that you wanted to be remembered as yourself but then to go on to describe two different personas. While I understood where you were going with that, the wording made your entry seem almost hypocritical. Be wary of potential contradictions.

Originally posted by Matty

I always have to have some sympathy to a fellow ginger. Everyone looks at us like we were sideshow circus freaks because we don’t have the popular blonde or brown hair. I feel for you there Alexander. Now as for your entry, I did like it, but I did feel some points were a little contradictory. You say you don’t have to be outrageous or crazy to be remembered, but yet you are willing to have an avatar of a turtle having sex and go into thread gloating on how everyone is talking about it. I understand you want to be remembered for yourself and that is what everyone should go for, but saying you shouldn’t have to be outrageous or crazy and go and have an avatar like that is laughable. You could counter argue that it was cooky and silly, but I see it as outrageous and crazy; striving for attention due to a subject that isn’t taken lightly on ATRL. Overall, I really did enjoyed your entry, but act like how you say you want to be instead of how the way you said you shouldn’t have to be.

In some minutes, we will find out who has been eliminated from the competition!




Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Remmy]

Originally posted by Citrus

I'm fine with both being judged, because this is the internet. We don't get the tone, pitch, or anything associated with what you wrote just from the text. The presentaiton sets up whether you're trying to be formal, sassy, ect. In my opinion, at least. Granted, this is without reading my comments. I'm sure my opinion can change if I'm read to filth.

I mean, I want both to be judged, but have presentation have less of an impact than what it seems it has with these comments. So far it looks like it had a pretty good hand with things, maybe 70/30 or something.

I'm not really the best with designing, so I just don't want to be counted out because of that.

[Matty]

Originally posted by Remember

Presentation being judged as well. That could be bad for me. Ya'll should really make that a little extra credit thing. Like others, including myself, have said: the text is way more important.

Some of the judges decide to judge the presentation cause if you're going to do it, might as well judge based on whether it is pleasing to the eye or not.

I'll comment on it if it is really beautiful or bad, but it doesn't affect my scores.

[Cupid]

Originally posted by Katie
So the CB doesn’t stand for Chris Brown? That’s all I care about. You’re safe as long as you don’t stan for that. Who could possibly stan for that creature anyway? He’s pure filth. I never thought I’d see the day when an attempted murderer has a fan base. AND YES, HE DID ATTEMPT MURDER. Choking oxygen from someone half your size is an attempt to end their life. Why is he not in prison? A god damn joke is what it is. Then his dumbass went and stole that bitch’s phone, got into a fight with Degrassi, and let’s not even mention his various assaults on public and private property. A ridiculous shame. He needs to be eliminated. So many times I wished that Rihanna would just kill him in his sleep. Is that too much to ask? I’ll probably end up killing him myself one day. By the way, October is domestic violence awareness month!

This is why I love Katie, her rants

[CBXC]

nnnn; Katie's rant
Thanks judges for all your commentary

[Citrus]

I felt like I was reading a strange form of infomercial or sex pamphlet

I didn’t think it was possible to get gayer than DripDrip, but congrats. You’re a mother****ing rainbow dipped in unicorn piss and wrapped in a kimono made out of sequins.

And not Matty reading me for filth like I predicted

how about we only get judged based on format

[Retro]

Oh, wow! Thanks again for all the feedback, judges. To Kitt and Matty, I do get what you're saying, but I do think I would have switched back had I not received a little backlash. Apollo shows a bit more personality in some regards, but not really my personality if you get me.

Originally posted by Katie

I feel like we all know your username saga because of the whining in HQ. The admins never did answer your request(s). Good entry

Whining? Oh well, I tried to apologize every time I did bring it up.

Originally posted by EdgeofAddiction

-Easy to read layout but the presentation needs to be jacked up. It’s still early on in the competition but the little extra effort in formatting your entries is what differentiates between a Top Member and just another contestant.
-I like the streamlined banner of your username. With the right tweak, this could become your signature font for your banner for your entries. Not a definitive suggestion, just throwing around an idea.

1) Definitely noted - in fact, I've already considered this aspect of my entries. I stepped it up just a little, but I knew it wasn't quite enough. I want to keep it simple, streamlined, and effective without going too over-the-top and try-hard (not that I necessarily think anyone is at that point yet), but it could still be spiced up a little.
2) I LOVE that idea, actually. I'll tweak it a bit and try new things out, but I like the concept.