[Bey_Rihstan]

why does xtina say "say" so much. like she's been doing it for years i laugh everytime

[H-I-M]

Originally posted by Bey_Rihstan

why does xtina say "say" so much. like she's been doing it for years i laugh everytime

Because that's her signature sing, hence say something heaux...

[Stark]

23 minutes?

[Superiore]

Did H-I-M send his comments and rankings?

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Episode 6: Judges Comments

dwuw

Originally posted by Cupid

"I wanted to be like them" - how about being yourself? Kind of admitting you just wanted to get a hit avi and be like others kind of doesn't sit well with me. I like originality. Having said that, the avi is useable and synonymous with you now. "I always act like I don't know what's happening" + "Some people may say I play dumb, and well, I might be doing that" and this is annoying, I'm not here for naive people and people blaming their age, at 15 I was very mature. Playing dumb doesn't get you anywhere in life, we should showcase our intellect and be proud of who we are. You use the word "act" a lot in this entry, what about authenticity? I don't want to see an act or an online persona. Your brand should be who you are, naturally, not forced. To end on a positive note, I do think you have an essence of innocence about you, but you don't need to play up on it. You're a nice person.

Originally posted by Phaedo

First, I think you wanted to say JPG and not PNG. Okay the avi part is definitely good, it's a good reaction avi and I think it can become more popular and it feels like you.A bit clumsy. Now let's move to the brand. I can see why you chose the innoncent brand, but your examples are even poorer than Hugamari's. Like out of your examples only one feels like innoncent, the others feel like shady and sarcastic.

Originally posted by Kitt

Your avatar is a very distinct choice and I admire how comfortable you felt straying from the norm of aesthetically pleasing pop-girl gif avatars and making a personal niche for yourself in it.

Some of it is understandable, but your brand has to be the most irritating explanation I've read out of everyones. I got annoyed reading through it despite not ever finding you annoying. Something's off.

"I always act like I don't know what's happening, I don't know what's going on"

"Sometimes I also act like I'm 'innocent' and everyone is attacking me, but I only exaggerate, like every teen does."

"Some people may say I play dumb, and well, I might be doing that."

"That's why a lot of people call me a post-***** too, and I consider it another brand."

Girl bye.

Originally posted by H-I-M

I'll be honest, I've seen the JPG around a lot but didn't know it was yours. Slay that hit avi tho. Oh and your brand is simply being the doppelganger of one of last year's contestants.

Originally posted by DOMINO

I don't like your avatar. Never did and never will. The rest seemed accurate.

Hugmari

Originally posted by Cupid

The avatar doesn't stand out to me, I don't think it really showcases who you are, as to the average person, they will have no idea of the Pokemon link with him. I can see playful suiting you, but a lot of the example jokes you posted were quite self-deprecating which I don't think really showcase playfulness. To me, playful is a little more lighthearted. Overall I do think you have a playful side, some of your examples were good, the avi was a miss for me, it's a mixed reaction.

Originally posted by Phaedo

Well let's see. The avi is quite basic, but you own it and it definitely feels playful and that's a strong point seeing your brand is the word playful. While I DEFINITELY see that this is your brand, I don't think you provided strong examples. Some were good but in some of them you seemed pitiful and not playful.

Originally posted by Kitt

You exposing all the vulgarity that goes on in the Pokethread Poor Matty.

The connections you pointed out between you and your avatar were great and your branding is pretty apt. The examples, although I appreciated the amount you gave, were a little superfluous. It's a very fitting brand, so I know you have much stronger examples to provide instead of just linking me to a handful of one worded cheeky posts.

Thanks for not using [d=100] or whatever it is. Yours background always comes out messy.

Originally posted by H-I-M

I'm sorry but this was just a bunch of reach. You chose the avatar because you like the youtube guy and is a pokewhatever, true, but not because you want to portray yourself as someone sassy cause I have yet to see any of that. In fact I don't think you have a brand...

Originally posted by DOMINO

Simple and cute.

Superiore

Originally posted by Cupid

"Third, oops... I slayed you again!" What? Anyway, the avatar doesn't really stand out for me. I don't think it really showcases you as a member. I really loved the brand at first but the more I read it, the more iffy I feel about it. The "i'm Italian" part really threw me, because like, that's not a brand you know? But the part about Gaming and being a player etc, I really liked that. The examples though, were just a complete mis-fire for me, I'm not sure how they relate to your brand at all.

Originally posted by Phaedo

The avi is good, and it's catching on a bit. I love the shady reaction at the end. And I remember saying in the 2nd Season, when DOMINO asked us the final questions, I compared you to Taylor Swift because I said you're always nice but you're also a bit shady at times so I feel like this represents you. Now about the branding...
I don't feel this brand. Honestly this feels more like a nickname and not a brand. In my opinion your brand is so clear, and that's being helpful or nice (something in this area). Yes it would be a safe brand, but it's YOU, you are helpful and I'm sure you came across this site like this to a lot of people. So it would be a safe choice but it would be effective as it would fit what this challenge wants. I can definitely see the second part of your entry. The ”racer” (OMG you should tots change your name to Racer so I would be Rider and you would be Racer <3) part and your explanation about the fact that you're mosly active in the Games section, I can see that. But about the italian part... In my opinion it's just not something that feesl like a strong brand. Again I feel like this feels more like a nickname(ugh does DOMINO have to ruin all? ) than a brand.

Originally posted by Kitt

A risky brand choice when it comes to providing hard proof posts for it, but interesting approach and it allowed you to take a different route with the examples. Also, I find this a more improved outcome than last season.

Originally posted by H-I-M

I didn't know you were a fighter, which is why I question the whole Legend X stanning in your entry. Oh and I noticed how Fike and Serena got a quick mention except me.

Originally posted by DOMINO

Simple and effective. I loved how often you mentioned my name. The impact.

Melvin

Originally posted by Cupid

Welcome back! Firstly, I love the fact you have the curved edges on your avatar. It was a fad a while back when everyone was doing it, but you actually kept it up and I think it's kind of become synonymous with you. The avi itself, is just a female talking into the camera avi, there's tons of them on ATRL. I don't really think it's anything special, but it's not displeasing or anything and if you're planning to keep it a while, you could make it your trademark. I'm rather disappointed at the copy + paste from last season. Whilst I don't expect you to create a totally new brand, as most people have just 1 brand which represents them, I wish you'd picked a different word and maybe not just blatantly said it's the same as last season. The examples didn't really do anything for me, especially the last one. I think as time has gone on, the brand has faded a little and maybe you should have gone for a new approach after all.

Originally posted by Phaedo

Seeing your first dissapointing entry in the game, being eliminated and now brought back I wanted to be impressed and you actually did it. This is a great comeback entry. It's honeslty you. I love the connection between the avi and the brand. It fits so good. The examples are strong too. I have nothing else to say, this was a good entry.

Originally posted by Kitt

Welcome back! I'm still with this branding choice, but at this point, more inclined to say your brand is determined or strong-willed. All these games and you always come back like it was nothing and never crumble at losses.

Originally posted by H-I-M

For someone who has participated in so many games, and has done this challenge before, I expected you to elaborate a little more on what your brand is. This all felt, to me at least, kinda vague. Loved the layout and examples.

Originally posted by DOMINO

The king of formatting is back. Overall a great entré!

Buddy!

Originally posted by Cupid

The avatar, is obviously great. It's become an iconic reaction jpg on ATRL. It's synonymous with you an represents you perfectly. I'm kind of unsure what your brand is though, you haven't really outlined it before you started talking? Basically your brand is just yourself? You were kinda supposed to pick a word or someone to describe it. I'm not the biggest fan of e-personas or people putting on an act to hide their real selves, however I don't think your facade is as good as you think it is. Quite often you are authentic and I feel like a lot of people do see the real you, which is a great member. You bring a playful, funny, satirical aspect to the forum.

Originally posted by Phaedo

*cuts the words the truth and adds your brand on the gif*
So you called yourself messy, funny, sarcastic, different and bitchy but you forgot to name your brand? What IS your brand? It's your brand ”Buddy”? Sorry I'm confused.
So I guess you're a bit messy.. Yeah I see that in you. I wanted a CONCRETE name for your brand but let's say it's that. Because at least I can figure it out a bit from those 2 pictures. It is you, and that avi is so random but so messy at the same time. I felt the connection with your ATRL image from the avi itself and not so much from the explanation you gave.

Originally posted by Kitt

Brand explanation is a mess. dwuw entry teas but way less annoying. What is up with all the "I'm just funny, dumb, random, but also don't take me serious hehe" brands?

Originally posted by H-I-M

So far from the posts I've judged, you're the one that knows his brand the best. Merge your entry with Melvin's and you have the best entry.

By the way, I seriously think you look like ralph IRL.

Originally posted by DOMINO

Meh.

T-Swizz

Originally posted by Cupid

Let me put a little disclaimer here before I begin, that none of my comments are made to be rude, I think you have potential and this should be taken as helpful criticism. The first paragraph of your entry, I loved. It was nice to get an insight into your life outside of ATRL. I don't have a problem with unfiltered personalities per se, however I think there's a fine line between being unfiltered and being a troll. I think currently you're suffering from new member syndrome, stay with me this is going somewhere.. So when people first come to ATRL, they often want to get noticed. People become much more animated than their true self, they sometimes go to extremes to try and get attention. Like you mentioned in your entry though, this all stems from a place of humor, however some of this humor is rather cheap. I think if you're going to shade or drag in your humor, then it should be more subtle, sometimes going for the obvious line isn't the best one. I will say however, that sometimes when your humor does land, it is good. Would I say unfiltered is a suitable brand for you? Well, I think you do try to be excessively unfiltered, which doesn't come across as authentic, however I do believe you have an element of unfiltered-ness about you, so I can see why you chose it. As for the avatar, it suits you and it's unique.

Originally posted by Phaedo

That was a nice story, I like the personal correlations. So you want to say that you're unfiltered on ATRL because of all these things you were restricted of in real life?
I guess I can see that, but to be honest you don't seem to be that unfiltered with your posts as much as you seem to post most of those things for the mess and the laughs. But still, you're somehow unfiltered. Some examples are good, some are not that good.
The avi, I get it that it represents 2 of the things you love, but it doesn't represent you at all on ATRL.

Originally posted by Kitt

You have probably the most unique stan avatar(s) today and I’m so glad you stole it and made it work for yourself. We learn from the best.

Not you presenting a taylor swift award though.

Originally posted by H-I-M

The barbie part had me cackling, yet feeling sad at the same time. The struggles
Anyway, not much to say, was a good entry. You get an extra point for gathering judge Gazette.
I would say tho that you don't really come over as "unfiltered" in the game's thread...

(you should post in the anime thread more)

Originally posted by DOMINO

Solidé.

umich

Originally posted by Cupid

You know what, i'm kind of upset by this avatar choice. Not because it's not a great avatar, but because I don't feel it represents you. You're known to us all as a Katy/Janet fan, and then you throw this Gaga avi at me. I really love your avatars which show Katy/Janet linking together, like the dance scenes or the one in the car. I think they're unique, adorable and they're just YOU! This branding part though, it's so perfect. I think out of everybody here yours is one of the easiest and most clear brands and that's why you're so well known on the forum. You are very helpful, resourceful and giving () but not in a fake/suck up way like a lot of people on here can be. I think you forgot to include your messy side too, I still remember that thread and that permaban And how you trolled us Walking On Air fans because we stan for the superior song, poor LL. Anyway, great entry. I'm trying to give constructive criticism in each of my comments, so mine to you is, maybe let your playful side out a little more and have a little more fun. We often see you in the serious role but like I mentioned, you have that other side to you too.

Originally posted by Phaedo

This is probably the 2nd good entry of this week. Altough it's a new avi of yours, the fact that you said you're such a history buff, and you using this avi because it turned 7 years, it's really fitting with your persona. I always noticed your threads about older songs (and their anniversaries), or how many years ago they topped the Billboard Hot100 etc. So the avi is a great choice seeing you love the song so much and who doesn't love to party tbh?
About the branding, again, I wanted a specific and single word to describe you, but you choosed the word helpful amongst the others and that's what you are on ATRL. I mean Rider is thanking you for being so helpful and generous . And yes, this is you on ATRL so that's what this challenge wanted. I'm sure I'm not the only one who knows you for being helpful on ATRL (and for that certain thread).

Originally posted by Kitt

I love this. We all know you for your chart expertise and helpfulness, so the connections found here we're easily made and understood.

Initially, I was about to get a little upset that you didn't use the latest Katy one you were donning before this, until I read "but this is currently in place because the song has just turned seven years old this week. By me being such a history buff and numbers geek, I thought this avi would be fitting for me at the moment along with other reasons." and it all made sense. Even the maybe unintended pun of being analytical because of your age made sense. Great job with the presentation as well. I appreciate and admire how well you were able to sell this yet remain concise and compact.

Originally posted by H-I-M

"featuring someone else"

Don't do Colbie Caillat like that

You've been on ATRL for so long and have so many many many posts, that I expected you to explain your brand more. And why didn't you mention Shady Umi ? I'm sure he's part of your brand and not just a Kik exclusivity.

Originally posted by DOMINO

Didn't expect anything less from you.

Bey_Rihstan

Originally posted by Cupid

The avatar, well it's great. A good reaction jpg, it stands out, it's synonymous with you, basically everything that an avatar should be. The brand, well I think blunt sass fits you very well. You mentioned people would get shocked at your posts or offended, but I honestly haven't noticed that before. I never really take any of your posts seriously. I don't mean that as shade, but I know that when you post something like in your examples, you aren't being serious and it's just playful banter. My constructive criticism to you, would be to stop being flakey. When you have a sassy attitude, it often comes across as aloof or uninterested, I think it's okay to show your more serious side at times and i'd like to see more of that maybe. Overall I think you did a good job.

Originally posted by Phaedo

Okay, I do agree that your avi is fitting your posts. So that's a + for the entry. The avi is also kinda iconic on ATRL, and it puts you in the highest spot as the IT Brandy stan.
Okay but about the branding.. you called you brand ”Blunt Sass” in the beginning of your entry. In those last 3 rows you said people are calling you Bitchy, Rude and Abrasive, and you admitting that's your brand. Blunt Sass =/= Bitchy, Rude and Abrasive. The examples are so-so.

Originally posted by Kitt

Yass at someone actually including older than 3 month examples. I know it's hard looking through all your posts, but providing examples that show some consistently is effective. The avatar has also become synonymous with you and represents your personality and brand well.

Originally posted by H-I-M

This entry definitely reflected your whole brand. I want to use a more precise term but that would give away your position in my rankings, so...

Originally posted by DOMINO

Mhm kk.

!Blue!

Originally posted by Cupid

"there isn't really a deep connection to it" I mean, I can tell you kind of phoned in this entry sis. You don't need me to lecture you or anything, but for this challenge the avi should be a representation of you and show us who you are. You didn't explicitly state what your brand was so I'm a little confused. It's basically a little messy and a little funny? I kind of get the impression from this that you aren't really sure what your brand is or that you're struggling to really define your personality. I think these sorts of things take a little time, for you to reflect on who you are and how you present yourselves, time which I don't think you took. My constructive criticism would be to try and reflect more and learn who you are. I think you're a nice member anyway.

Originally posted by Phaedo

Ugh too bad you didn't have your Beyonce avi. It would've been way more fitting for your ATRL image. I mean this is a nice avi but it stops there. It doesn't add nothing to your entry.
Again, another entry that didn't have a specific word for the brand. And honestly with your entry I couldn't get what is your brand. Like you're a bit messy but also toned down. I can see you're pretty confused about your brand and that makes me confused too.
The examples are pretty good showing your messy side but I wish you would've used an actual word for your brand so I would know what I'm looking for.

Originally posted by Kitt

I wish you would've went back to the previous Bey avatar you had for this challenge. I just found it fitting to your personality well, she was wearing !blue!, and her shady comment and dismissal gave just the right edge to your posts. I mean hell, that reason alone is better than your justification for the All Hands On Deck one.

"I'd say i'm a mess in threads I regulary post in and toned down version of that in the rest of ATRL." I'd have to agree as well. Although, I do feel like you've toned down a bit in the Pokethread these days. I understand what you're saying in your explanation, but you really should've found a word or phrase of some sort to distinctly brand yourself first instead of just explaining your behavior history. My god it would've helped. Pokesis, I'm scurred for you. Lemme bias bump your stats. This is just the tall grass, we'll baton pass through this.

Originally posted by H-I-M

Cute entry, cute brand, cute everything, but will that be enough to get to the next round ?

Originally posted by DOMINO

A mess.

Stay tuned for more.

[Buddy!]

Welp

[Stark]

drag me, I guess

[Bey_Rihstan]

well bye yall i just read domino's comment and i'm scared 2 read tha rest.

[H-I-M]

Domino wasn't inspired this week. Can't blame him, no one truly got his brand right.

[Bey_Rihstan]

WaiT the other judges comments arent that bad

[Melvin]

[!Blue!]

OMG DOMINO that's exactly my brand

[!Blue!]

This is just the tall grass, we'll baton pass through this.

Nnn This such a cute reference tho

[Bey_Rihstan]

I should've used this in my entry

http://atrl.net/forums/blog.php?b=17334

[Stark]

[Kitt]

Where's Matty's comments?

[Bey_Rihstan]

[H-I-M]

Originally posted by Bey_Rihstan

Shine bright like a diamond

[Stark]

Originally posted by Bey_Rihstan

Nnn I was about to post it

[Bey_Rihstan]

Originally posted by H-I-M

Shine bright like a diamond