[Kitt]

When I send

The bottom two "why" part for each predicament is killing me.

[Matty]

I'm snacking right now... will be updating shortly.

Hopefully Energia Mess will submit soon.

[FunkyDinevo]

Originally posted by Matty

I'm snacking right now... will be updating shortly.

Hopefully Energia Mess will submit soon.

Let's see if my predictions are correct

[Matty]

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EPISODE 11: THREAD POWER

Guest Judge: Golden



THE COMMENTS

DOMINO

Originally posted by Kitt

The topic is redundant as all hell, but still always a heavy question which requires just as much when broaching the topic, which did well in. I also like how a broad question was advertised, but you bulleted specific discussion points that contributed to it, instead go just expecting everyone to go in (which they will anyway, but this is for those people who read). The ~unintended shadiness that the "three globally biggest popstars" bit adds a spark as well. It's not flamebaity enough to warrant any points for that part.

Originally posted by Katie

OP: 7 UNLESS IT'S A POP EMERGENCY THEN THERE'S NO NEED TO USE CAPS LOCK ON YOUR THREAD TITLE. IT'S A WARNABLE OFFENCE FOR A REASON. I'm okay. Amazing graphics, although the picture of Lana Del Rey is kinda manly.
Hit potential: 8 I don't think I see that much shade on sunny days underneath an oak tree. The opportunities to drag are endless and even I had trouble narrowing down what shade I wanted to throw. It was a hot mess and then it kind of fizzled out. I feel like all you did was open flood gates to stan down and drag for filth while everyone kinda watched with popcorn. We've got SYG for that.
Personal opinion: 7 Absolute death at some of the choices in there. I can't even tell the troll answers apart from the real ones. Even though it was a mess, that's kind of what Base is all about. I only wish you had figured out a way to keep people on track and serious to the discussion. It wasn't one of my favorite threads because it didn't really have a focus. If you're gonna do a SYG shadefest, then go 100% with it. If you're gonna do an innocent thread asking for opinions then keep bitches on topic. Yours kinda fell in between and I don't know which one you were going for.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Creativity: 4/10
-OP: 5/10
-Longevity: 5/10
-Personal involvement: 10/10 (lost count after the second page, you post *****)

I’m not a fan of all those different questions in your OP. That makes for such an incohesive discussion with some people arguing with others over different points. Also, you seem to have two different overall questions, one asking what the future of Pop music is and the other asking who the trinity of Pop girls is. I guess they’re similar but with all these questions, you’re asking for a broad spectrum of answers. But then again, maybe that was your plan. Your thread was nothing spectacular and could have continued on being a nice little discussion or it could have been closed down due to flamebait comments. I was very tempted to derail the conversation to shade some artists but I think I got side tracked by work.

Originally posted by Golden

Not only does your thread look the best and does it seem like you put in the most work in your thread, I also think that the idea you used for your discussion is perfect. It's not flamebait yet something note-worthy and important to discuss. The only thing I would have changed is the current trinity of popstars - I would have left that blank. It would've led to more discussion!

Originally posted by Matty

I have issues with this thread. First, the layout. Yes it's a challenge and presentation has always been nice, but normally threads do not look that good. At the end of the day does your entry/thread look good, yes it does. It just looks like there is another motive behind your thread. Second, this post http://atrl.net/forums/showthread.ph...93709#17793709. You basically gave a reason why you made this thread and it had nothing with wanting ATRL to have a discussion. Yes it is a challenge, but they do not know that and they shouldn't know that. Lastly, it just seems overloaded with questions. You gave a good way to spark discussion with your opinion on the "trinity". It just all seems to been done before as well.

SCENE

Originally posted by Kitt

I actually really like this topic. It brings forth a roundabout discussion over all the artists, but allows everyone to partake and not feel so threatened since it's not focusing on comparisons per say. Although you made it a rotating discussion, I think it would have served better just providing an example list of artists and their supposed legacies as an discussion inducer. I just feel like rotating topics don't always work well with these types of threads and actually hinder anticipation rather than encourage it since I'll have to WAIT to put my two cents in on my flop fave. So if you're going to do rotations, which usually die off, might as well go out with a bang as well and just let everyone come in.

Originally posted by Katie

OP: 7 It's an interesting concept that gets done differently every so often. You probably should have added some good questions for people to keep in mind. It's a big, open question and people could use some guidance when judging.
Hit potential: 7 These threads are really inviting to stan wars. I'm surprised that it was as civil as it was. If you had made the thread a bit more specified and kept the artists revolving quickly enough then I think you would have had a hit thread. You might want to relaunch it tournament style with 16 original artists vying for the top spot.
Personal opinion: 8 I really like the revolving artist threads. They're always fun because you can bookmark how people vote on one popstar and throw it back in their face when they vote differently for another. Bookmarking and dragging is the best part of ATRL. I feel like you kind of abandoned it, though. It should have gotten way more replies than it did. You only went through three artists so far and you haven't even updated it since Sunday. Did you forget? Get bored of it? Abandon it like Edge abandoned his purity? Britney never got her turn and since this is the house that Britney built, I'm gonna have to fine you on that one. Unless you're saying that Britney is automatically remembered with a full legacy, in which case, carry on.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Creativity: 2/10
-OP: 7/10
-Longevity: 8/10 (Only due to the rotating artists)
-Personal involvement: 5/10 (5 times total)

Your entry was the opposite of DOMINO’s in the sense that you placed your topics in the future and looked back on the legacy of the Pop girls. Funny OP but what it boiled down to was a repeat of all those other threads asking what someone’s legacy is. And for the most part, it’s always been the exact. same. answer. Meat dress. Performing ability. Hits. Winning American Idol. Tik Tok. 21. I assume you can decipher which legacy relates to whom? Your thread wasn’t really asking for anything mind blowing. It didn't really stir up any discussion and for the most part, people gave similar answers.

Originally posted by Golden

I think your idea of discussion is kind of vague. Most of the answers in your thread were short replies and the point of this episode was to spark as much discussion as you could. I feel as though you failed to do that even though your idea isn't that bad to begin with.

Originally posted by Matty

It is a good thread question, but it's not one that would stand out. You will get longevity with this kind of question, but that's just about it. It's not something to spark a real discussion, not something that could easily get some flamebait thrown out, it's just a simple answer and move on. No one would want to come back and see what all has occurred in the thread.

CONNOR

Originally posted by Kitt

I love the topic, but it's such a sensitive one, warning point-wise. I love your OP as well. It's to the point and not too extra given the type of thread it is (typical base discussion). Unfortunately though, it induced a lot of one word answers, and that's not going to keep the discussion running long enough. Perhaps if you added your two cents to the OP or actually (now that I'm reading through it) chimed in every now and then Maybe though, a better thread topic would've been something asking what about their fave makes them authentic to them or do/why they personally connect to their said faves. I don't ****ing know, I never go into that ugly ass section unless it's to my respective bases.

Originally posted by Katie

OP: 8 Simple, yet effective. I admit, it's weird to see a base section OP without a gif involved. There wasn't much content involved but it got the job done. You kept up with posts in the thread which is always a plus.
Hit potential: 7 Well, yours was not the thread with the most replies. Your first attempt at making a thread was too much obvious shade so it was reported ASAP. With this one, I feel like you could have used a little more friendly shade. If you had gone in a little harder on Gaga, then you probably could have had a hit thread. It's not like anyone's watching her back this week anyway.
Personal opinion: 7 I actually replied to your thread without realizing it was yours, or that it was an entry for this challenge. (I rarely ever look at avatars or usernames unless it's in a post that I'm quoting.) So I guess the thread caught my eye. Sadly, I think it was just filled with people naming their own faves. I hate threads like that. You can't trust most of these members to leave their stanning behind, so keep that in mind for each thread. Also, most people weren't making any worthwhile posts. Most people just swung by to drop a name and then leave. That would be better suited for a poll, but a discussion thread should lead to, well, discussion.

Originally posted by EdgeOfAddiction

-Creativity: 2/10
-OP: 3/10
-Longevity: 4/10
-Personal involvement: 2/10 (2 times total)

After such a high with last round, I felt like you sort of crashed into a standstill with this entry. The thread didn’t last particularly long, nor was it an exceptional idea. It might have drawn in more views with a shadier title but meh. You basically recreated a thread that has also been done to death, where one word responses are more than enough to answer your question(s). No one really arguing/discussing and it just happens to be another thread to post in just to raise your post count.

Originally posted by Golden

I think your idea was actually really good. Your thread just fell kinda flat. You could've added something different or worthy of discussing about to stir up a little bit between fanbases. Not in the way that a huge argument between them would start, but moreso in a way that they'd discuss why they think their person is more authentic than the other.

Originally posted by Matty

I think you are in the same boat as Scene with this challenge. Nice question, but not something that'll spark more conversation. Obviously everyone is gonna say the person they stan for and what not and that's it. It had the potential to get good with the responses, like I was waiting for the Xtina shade, but it never happened. No real shock factor to get people to want to post and discuss.

Now that you have met with the judges, no one is safe!





Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Retro]

I just wanted to pop in to say congrats to all three that are left right now. You all definitely deserved to be in the top 3 - good job.

[Kitt]

fff at me being the only one who liked Dom's additional questions and me and Katie being the only ones to point out Scene's revolving topic, but having different opinions on it.

[Matty]

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SCENE

DOMINO

CONNOR

Welcome ladies! Tonight we will be seeing who is moving on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member.

Let me introduce the judges...

ENERGY Cycle 8 & 9 Contestant

KITT Cycle 9 Winner

MATTY Host Cycle 2 Winner

KATIE ATRL Moderator

EOA Cycle 8 Winner

GOLDEN Guest Judge

Earlier this evening you all met with the judges and we evaluated your entries...
HERE

Now it's time to see who is going home!!


3 members stand before me, but only 2 will continue on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member.
The first member I call has been deemed best of the week and will have their name displayed in my signature until the next judging...

The best entry is...





1) DOMINO

AVERAGE JUDGE RANK: 1.4

TOTAL JUDGE SCORE: 35

TOTAL CONTESTANT SCORE: N/A

Congratulations, you are a FINALIST!


Will Scene and Connor please step forward.

I only have one name typed out in the Gold font below and that person will be moving on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member.

Scene --- You were on top of the pack for like six straight challenges, three of them on top. However, on these past few challenges you have failed to impress the judges. These past few challenges have been focused on ATRL as a community, and one judge interestingly enough mentioned that you strive in the Games section. This hasn't been the first time you've heard this as I have pointed this out many times before as well in some challenges and outside of this game. Guest Judge Golden didn't really even knew who you were and he is someone that a lot of people know. Should you move on to becoming a finalist, possibly win, and show us that you can strive elsewhere on the forum.

Connor --- You were at the top of the pack, slipped a little, but then slowly returned back to the top. Now you're back at the bottom. When compared to Scene, you have not had as many highs as he had, but have had as many lows as he. I can't end this little speech without saying that Guest Judge Golden also didn't really even knew who you are on a first name basis. You and Scene are pretty much neck and neck at this current moment, so do you have what it takes to show that you too should be a finalist, possibly win, and show us that you can strive on the forum and make a name for yourself.



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2) SCENE

AVERAGE JUDGE RANK: 2.2

TOTAL JUDGE SCORE: 30.5

TOTAL CONTESTANT SCORE: N/A

Congratulations, you are a FINALIST!


3) CONNOR

AVERAGE JUDGE RANK: 2.4

TOTAL JUDGE SCORE: 29

TOTAL CONTESTANT SCORE: N/A

Congratulations, you are a FINALIST!

YOU BOTH ARE MOVING ON TO THE FINALE TO COMPETE AGAINST DOMINO!!
Why? All three of your entries this challenge were all equally not impressive, so we're going to judge you based on your speeches.

However... Your Total Judge Score this round will start off as a basis on who will become ATRL's Next TOP MEMBER. So hopefully you made some great speeches to gain the points!



Keep an eye out for the Speeches soon!!!





Fierce and Love
- Matty

[KitKat]

MATTY STOP IT!

[FunkyDinevo]

I see that my predictions were not wrong, but instead predictions of the future

[Citrus]

All three of your entries this challenge were all equally not impressive

Matty, you can be so damn shady

Congrats to the Top Three! Giving me cycle 8 teas.

[Retro]

Congrats to the top three for becoming, again, the top three.

[FunkyDinevo]

So when is the "Who Should Be ATRL's Next Top Member?" poll usually added

[CBXC]

MATTY HOW COULD YOU DO THIS TO ME?!
I saw my name at the bottom and just about died
But thank you for keeping me and congrats to my final two competitors again

[Matty]

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EPISODE 12 | FINALE: SPEECHES

Judging Purpose | Due By:
Thursday November 28, 2013
@ 9 PM US Central Time[/B]
(45 hours and 13 minutes from the time this was posted)
(hopefully Thanksgiving evening isn't bad)



THE ENTRIES

Originally posted by DOMINO

Originally posted by CBXC

If you look at my entry from the final three, you will see that I really value authenticity. Both in pop music artists and in real life, I think it is very important for people to be genuine. Throughout this entire competition, I have stayed true to myself, my friends, and above all, my values. I've displayed sophistication both in the thread throughout all the drama, and, on a wider scale, the entire site. My brand is true to who I am and who I aspire to be on this website. Not once throughout this entire cycle have I acted fake or unlike myself. What you see is what you get.

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The fact stands that the real me is not someone who is typically sassy or shady. That in itself is another reason that I should be named ATRL's next top member; I bring something new to the table. In the sea of sarcastic and judgmental members, I am unique. I am not someone who pounces on the opportunity to personally attack others. Rather, I display a level of sophistication, rationality, and reason in all of my posts. I can see other members' ideas and perspectives, even when they differ from my own. My judgment is rarely clouded by "stan goggles", and I have a true insight into how other people think and feel. This important characteristic of my personality sets me apart; amongst so many rowdy, rambunctious members, I am a calm voice of reason.

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My mellow, level-headed personality gives me the ability to be extremely multi-faceted (this was even acknowledged by one of my favorite contestants, Citrus, when he assigned us drag queens!) I can get along well with an extremely diverse selection of members, regardless of stan base or personality. ATRL needs a top member who isn't just an advocate for their favorite artist, but rather an advocate of a raw love for all music. This site is so often divided based on silly arguments, but the reason that we are all here is that we love music. We often forget that, and I would love to be the member to introduce that general appreciation for music back onto ATRL.

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Another key element of a top member that I think I possess is the ability to be tenacious and determined. This is so important both in real life and on a website on which you have to be extremely persistent to get your point across. Throughout this cycle, I have demonstrated an exceptional level of perseverance and tenacity. During the GIF Challenge, I would have been eliminated had Retro not become a moderator. I was at the bottom of the pack. However, as you all saw, I progressed more and more with each subsequent challenge, and, by the last challenge, I was back on top. I took the judges' critiques and ran with them, improving each week. Imagine if I were to be named ATRL's Next Top member - how much I could "improve" my image and presence here until I become one of the most widely-recognized members on the site.

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My impact on this site is just getting started. Before ATRL's Next Top Member, my posts were already getting recognized and my presence on the site was growing. Even though I was a standout contestant from the beginning (Katie even said that she thought that I would win the competition), I have so much room to grow. My entries have never been anywhere near perfect, but they have been good enough to get me the top callout twice and only bad enough to put me in the bottom two once. Despite the fact that I am a little rough around the edges, I've really internalized everything the judges have said to me throughout the entire competition. This will allow me to transform from a rough piece of coal into a diamond (shoutout to Rihanna) as I progress on this site. All of the comments given to me have made me learn so much that will allow me to become even more relevant on ATRL and truly display my voice and opinions across a wide variety of topics. I've exhibited such growth, and the sky is the limit for me here on ATRL.

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If you want to have a member that will give you determination, sophistication, and all of himself throughout his entire stay on ATRL, crown me Next Top Member. I am 100% real, unadulterated, Connor, and I know that I have given my all to be the winner of this competition.

Originally posted by TheSeenScene

THE JUDGES WILL DELIBERATE
ONE OF YOU WILL NOT MAKE THE PUBLIC POLL OR THE OVERALL WINNING DISCUSSION



Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Kitt]

Do you know how long it took me to scroll fully down!?



I couldn't fathom any of you leaving this round either though, I really couldn't. I'm just glad I don't have to be Matty for these things. You guys are like my babies now But no more making excuses for either of you three anymore. The speech is definitely where I'm going to have a surefire stance on who to cut off.



I swear this thread's been dead ever since Nicki left It had a good run though.

[FunkyDinevo]

One of my pet peeves is featured in one of the entries

[FunkyDinevo]

Originally posted by Kitt

Do you know how long it took me to scroll fully down!?



I couldn't fathom any of you leaving this round either though, I really couldn't. I'm just glad I don't have to be Matty for these things. You guys are like my babies now But no more making excuses for either of you three anymore. The speech is definitely where I'm going to have a surefire stance on who to cut off.



I swear this thread's been dead ever since Nicki left It had a good run though.

Oh HELL no! That better not be a GIF of Erica Mena's Where Do I Go From Here.

[Scorpio]

OMG I had a semi heart attack even after finding out that I made it. This game does the most to me.

Congrats Scene and Connor! What a flawfree finale this will be!

[Remmy]

I had a feeling this would happen.

But glad that the queen of tha season got ha rightful top callout.

[FunkyDinevo]

Originally posted by Rem

I had a feeling this would happen.

But glad that the queen of tha season got ha rightful top callout.

Let's not start calling people names until the winner is revealed