[Celebrate]

So the results will be posted in a matter of minutes?

[Matty]

Originally posted by Katie

Don't bring your entire wardrobe

You think these Amazon legs can fit in there though even with my wardrobe?



I'm hoping Evun sends soon. He was on like 40 minutes so ago and off and on, so I'm hoping he's writing comments

[Energy]

Omg, are the results almost here?!

[Scene.]

I'm gonna see how long I can stay awake so I don't miss the results...

[KitKat]

I honestly don't know how this will play out. We could each have different opinions on what 'makes' a thread.

I based mine off the quality of the thread in reference to Base.
-Does it invite discussion or just one word answers?
-Is it original or have we seen it 3748923657893256 times?

Maybe the others disagreed

[Hugamari]

Originally posted by Katie

I honestly don't know how this will play out. We could each have different opinions on what 'makes' a thread.

I based mine off the quality of the thread in reference to Base.
-Does it invite discussion or just one word answers?
-Is it original or have we seen it 3748923657893256 times?

Maybe the others disagreed

Well ****...there goes my chances at placing high.

[Energy]

Originally posted by Katie

I honestly don't know how this will play out. We could each have different opinions on what 'makes' a thread.

I based mine off the quality of the thread in reference to Base.
-Does it invite discussion or just one word answers?
-Is it original or have we seen it 3748923657893256 times?

Maybe the others disagreed

Maybe that will make the results and final decision more interesting.
It's great that the judges have their own opinions and are actually deliberating.
It would be lame if you all agreed on the same thing in every round.

[Celebrate]

Originally posted by Energy

Maybe that will make the results and final decision more interesting.
It's great that the judges have their own opinions and are actually deliberating.
It would be lame if you all agreed on the same thing in every round.

Not to say something, but does this round count as a double elimination, since MLD got eliminated in round 3.1?

[KitKat]

Originally posted by Energy

Maybe that will make the results and final decision more interesting.
It's great that the judges have their own opinions and are actually deliberating.
It would be lame if you all agreed on the same thing in every round.

Yeah but usually we'd all have the same criteria. This is totally open for us, so even I can't tell.

But it's 10PM and I'm already half asleep. Matty, don't keep me past my bed time

[Energy]

Originally posted by team zune XD

Not to say something, but does this round count as a double elimination, since MLD got eliminated in round 3.1?

I think so? Or maybe the musical chairs counted as a round

Originally posted by Katie

Yeah but usually we'd all have the same criteria. This is totally open for us, so even I can't tell.

But it's 10PM and I'm already half asleep. Matty, don't keep me past my bed time

Mess, I think it will play out well though.
Come on Mr.Banks!

[Matty]

Originally posted by Katie

Yeah but usually we'd all have the same criteria. This is totally open for us, so even I can't tell.

But it's 10PM and I'm already half asleep. Matty, don't keep me past my bed time

10 PM... bed time... Honey, I'm wide awake

I'm waiting to see if Evun will submit... I'll give him 7 minutes (12:30) and then I'll post the comments

[KitKat]

Originally posted by Matty

10 PM... bed time... Honey, I'm wide awake

I'm waiting to see if Evun will submit... I'll give him 7 minutes (12:30) and then I'll post the comments

Ch. I have to be at work at 7AM M-F. My ass can't stay up late to save my life

[Matty]

Originally posted by Katie

Ch. I have to be at work at 7AM M-F. My ass can't stay up late to save my life

But it's Saturday, you couldn't have slept in a little

We never go out anymore. To think, we were talking about more children

[Energy]

Originally posted by Matty

10 PM... bed time... Honey, I'm wide awake

Originally posted by Katie

Ch. I have to be at work at 7AM M-F. My ass can't stay up late to save my life

Originally posted by Matty

But it's Saturday, you couldn't have slept in a little

We never go out anymore. To think, we were talking about more children

It seems so genuine
I am honestly laughing

[Hugamari]

Gurls can your impending divorce wait until after this season is over?

[Matty]

ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 8

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EPISODE 3.2: BASE KING

Guest Judge: None



THE COMMENTS

THESEENSCENE

Originally posted by Evun

A cute, typical version of these types of threads. Nothing too amazing, but I like that you set it up for longevity.

Originally posted by Orange

Your effort was great but I wish I saw more from the others in the thread

Originally posted by Katie

base relevant and fun to read through. You kept a steady pace but I wish your thread would involve more than 'yes/no' answers.

Originally posted by Red

See, I think that this is a pretty good type of thread, and you tried your hardest to inspire conversation, but it was mostly people saying "Yeah, I like her more as a solo artist" or something along those lines and (sometimes) giving reason for doing so. It was a good effort, but I just felt like the thread was lacking something.

Originally posted by Matty

It’s nice discussion/poll thread. Nothing more nothing less. The real only activity you will get is when the artist is someone well known from a group. Oh and about the Aubrey O’Day write up, Shannon and D.Woods have started solo careers

ETHAN

Originally posted by Evun

I like your participation in the thread a lot. Good idea for a thread.

Originally posted by Orange

I like how your topic is general enough that any ATRL Stan can come in and contribute but specific enough, looking at videos that make or break, that you can just enjoy the thread without contributing. It's a good base thread, in my opinion, because it's welcoming to discussions, as well as people just enjoying other people's taste. Great work!

Originally posted by Katie

too many videos will always crash my laptop I borrowed from UKMix, so I had to guess what was being posted. Always be careful with threads that rely too much on posting other items than text.

Originally posted by Red

Another pretty good type of thread. I felt like you tried to inspire conversation as well, which is good...but I expected to see more from ATRL commenters. I don't know, maybe I shouldn't have made that one of my judging criteria for this challenge, because I haven't been impressed with the commenters so far.

Originally posted by Matty

A very simple thread, and a simple question. It works, but there isn’t much else to it.

SLOTH

Originally posted by Evun

I appreciate how well made your OP was. Your participation was good. A nice broad topic.

Originally posted by Orange

Such a negative approach but the responses were good. It's just so flamebait-y.

Originally posted by Katie

a very relevant topic that a lot of stans can feel. You kept it neutral which seems to be the hardest thing for some kids. Good work.

Originally posted by Red

I like how you established immediately NOT to just say "yes or no". That's big. Even if some people don't follow that idea, there will be others that DO read and offer substantial criticism. I also quite enjoyed the conversations within the thread, both for entertainment and insight.

Originally posted by Matty

I like the question you asked. It’s very interesting and something to think about.

COLLIN

Originally posted by Evun

I really like this thread idea. It drew some interesting responses, too. I feel like threads like this are pretty common, but I'm happy with yours nonetheless.

Originally posted by Orange

While the concept was nice, I sort of wish more people were able to take the concept seriously. As a whole thread, I was more disappointed with the responses, which means there was something about the execution, but initially it was all good and I did like the more descriptive comments.

Originally posted by Katie

it's been done a few times and the answers don't usually change. I'd try something a little more original from now on.

Originally posted by Red

No fault of your own, but I hate when people just post album covers and do nothing else...even though I've been guilty of this myself. I mean, WHY do those albums define you people? What is so special about them that they can actually define who you are? I think it's the kind of thread that SHOULD warrant some legitimate retrospection and intrigue, but too many people just post album covers. Total pet peeve of mine. I think that your thread idea was a really good one, though.

Originally posted by Matty

Very nice, it’s like you are basically asking what are your favorite albums of all time. Since those that are your favorites are very dear and near to your heart, so they define you.

BOYONCE

Originally posted by Evun

So very ATRL. I like it a lot. Some great responses throughout. Good idea.

Originally posted by Orange

A part of ATRL culture that I don't think really contributes to either the appreciation of ATRL's history or anything I want to see continue. Furthermore, I wish this was more unique, since someone can post any GIF and move on, and it's easy to just scroll through without knowing the people. I don't know, I just wasn't a huge fan of this concept as a Base thread, but I have a bias.

Originally posted by Katie

well, in a discussion thread on a discussion forum, it's not usually a good idea to ban people from using words. Gifs are nice and all but there wasn't much of a discussion to be had.

Originally posted by Red

Well, in terms of pure responses, this thread has won. I also love the idea behind the thread, actually, even if I don't really believe in doing such a thing myself. I let words speak as loudly as pictures/GIFs. It's a quick and easy way to entertain someone who has just five minutes to spare. That's really the kind of thread where ATRL thrives, and I'm glad to see that you had the finger on the pulse here.

Originally posted by Matty

I love the thread. Gifs are the new thing on ATRL, use to be able to warned for just posting one, now this a thread that gives them an area to use them.

DILLONATRL

Originally posted by Evun

Not all that inspiring of a topic, but good enough to get a discussion going. Beautiful OP.

Originally posted by Orange

Ha, a topic that is so often brought up. Not unique, in my opinion, but familiar to ATRL and something that can still work with it's history and future. I'm glad you tried to include as many as you could in that poll but I always am afraid someone calling you out for not including or a stan fight starting, but that's part of the fun with a Base thread XD

Originally posted by Katie

a thread where people rush in just to vote for their fave. It's better to have threads that actually make people vote rather than stan.

Originally posted by Red

Ugh, I hate the idea behind balancing quality with sales. They're two completely different entities that should be mutually exclusive...but they never are. That said, it's exactly the kind of topic that causes debates and conversations here. I just wish that it actually did that.

Originally posted by Matty

A nice question, but I feel like it has been done before with fewer artists.

PART 2 coming... a lot of copy and paste




Fierce and Love
- Matty

[KitKat]

Originally posted by Energy

It seems so genuine
I am honestly laughing

It is genuine

[Matty]

ATRL's Next
topmember
Cycle 8

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EPISODE 3.2: BASE KING

Guest Judge: None



THE COMMENTS

VJOKER

Originally posted by Evun

Kinda asking for trolls, so I'm glad the thread managed to stay open. Interesting topic.

Originally posted by Orange

Really? The topic can apply to so many more artists.

Originally posted by Katie

scuba dive Your thread was actually one of my favorites as it sparked a discussion between different users without being flame bait.

Originally posted by Red

Ah, this kind of thread, the kind that always inspires SOME sort of flamebait. I enjoy these types of threads, especially now that I'm no longer a mod and have to dread them because all of the work that would have to get done. I also like that you DID try to get explanations out of people, though that's easier said than done. I felt that you could have tried a LITTLE harder to get more out of people (both in and out of the thread), but, other than that, not bad.

Originally posted by Matty

A very sensitive subject. I’m surprised Gaga stans didn’t take offense and report it. It’s a question people have been asking forever, especially during the Born This Way era.

HUGAMARI

Originally posted by Evun

Cute idea. I wish you included the winners for each word.

Originally posted by Orange

Simple topic that gets people just having fun with each other. I would have liked more discussion but it was cool seeing so many similar opinions, and the thread go so smoothly.

Originally posted by Katie

congrats on your first thread! Considering what you went through, I'll cut you some slack. It was a solid effort and once you learn more about ATRL-isms you'll be amazing. Just remember: we're all about the gifs!

Originally posted by Red

Well, you definitely inspired responses. And I think this can be an interesting thread idea, but most people would just see this as an easy way to be able to post just one or two words and get that post count. It's a shame, really. And I find that I'm growing to dislike the state of most threads on ATRL nowadays. Thanks a lot, ANTM.

Matty response for Red: I guess, you're welcome

Originally posted by Matty

I love the adjectives you are using for your thread. A nice discussion thread.

TEAM ZUNE XD

Originally posted by Evun

I like the idea, but it's a bit underwhelming. You go through people awfully quickly, too.

Originally posted by Orange

Cute, simple, concept, and dealing with one fan base so it's easier to get people to post in it. I approve.

Originally posted by Katie

clever and nice set up! One of the few that actually had some great responses coming in.

Originally posted by Red

I REALLY liked the idea behind this thread. Not as big of a fan of the execution, though. I think that you ended some of the artists' time for questioning way too soon, and I almost felt as if you were talking to yourself sometimes.

Originally posted by Matty

I like it. It’s something different. It could easily get a little flamebait-y but It’s nice.

EDGEOFADDICTION

Originally posted by Evun

@ your comment about there always being some Gaga stan being bullied. Interesting debate, though not a particularly creative topic.

Originally posted by Orange

Why? Just why?

Originally posted by Katie

yas at you continuing Vin's work to break apart the Monsters and the Hive It was controversial and not too bad.

Originally posted by Red

Yeah, the flaw with this thread was pointed out IMMEDIATELY. As in, first reply immediately. Even though Gaga has done a LOT of charity work, it's unfair to compare her to someone who has been in the game for well over a decade. It did inspire some hilarious replies, though!

Originally posted by Matty

I actually prefer the first thread you submitted first. However, it’s up to you to believe in your submission and not ask me to choose which one seems better. Your thread is okay. It’s not strong, but it’s not weak.

ENERGY

Originally posted by Evun

Beautiful OP. Kinda strange rules, and the results are pretty entertaining (Kelly Clarkson winning an ATRL comp like this ). I like the idea behind this, though you should have given more time for people to do it.

Originally posted by Orange

I absolutely love that you made effort to do something that would unite ATRL users, and especially a fanbase that is less likely to seen: the ones that rate or have their own countdowns. It was an unique approach to having a base thread that represents you and ATRL. I can't wait to see your results later tonight but I needed to judge before.

Originally posted by Katie

rates are not usually a good idea unless they go through Ace or get a cohost. All we have is a page of set up

Originally posted by Red

I'm surprised that this is the only attempt at a rate thread. I think that the presentation of the actual countdown could have been a lot better, but these threads are a total magnet for conversation and entertainment, and this thread definitely provides both, and I actually quite love the idea behind the rate itself, even if it's kind of unfair toward certain artists (*cough*ADELE*cough*).

Originally posted by Matty

More of a rate than a discussion or a poll, but it’s interesting based on all the categories.

Now that you have met with the judges, when you return only 10 of you will be moving on to becoming ATRL's Next Top Member!

Fierce and Love
- Matty

[Matty]

Originally posted by Energy

It seems so genuine
I am honestly laughing

It is genuine.

We are argue and make up like an actual married couple.

It's all fun and dandy, until the Honeymoon phase is over.

[Celebrate]

Now it's time to continuously refreshing till the result
Thanks for the results judges! I feel a little better now