Smile and Nod: Why Isn't It Fun?
Russ Pitts wonders what happened to the fun at this year's E3.
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Russ Pitts wonders what happened to the fun at this year's E3.
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I think of "Smile and Nod" as being an "Editor's column" on The Escapist. Just like actual Editorial columns, it's not news, it's usually fairly self-centric, it can be an interesting read, it's usually waffle. If you're not keen on the style, stay away from "Smile and Nod" and stick to the rest of the site. Russ does other articles too, that aren't in this style.slyder35 said:No offence Russ but why are all your articles self-narrative blogs? I can see the whole 'world through your eyes' approach, but it often feels like we are reading your auto-biography piece by piece. Maybe I just don't get this journalistic style - or don't like it. It's similar to listening to radio DJ's waffling on about what an awesome weekend they had.
Sounds harsh, don't mean it to be, you write very well, just this 'me me me' style gets annoying.
Honestly, it's hard not to take criticism of any kind personally, especially when the word "annoying" is employed, but I understand where you're coming from. I think. And I'm not offended. Not really. Much.Sounds harsh, don't mean it to be, you write very well, just this 'me me me' style gets annoying.
It's quite a common narrative style, especially in so called "Editorials".slyder35 said:I'm wondering if this is a new journalistic trend, or one that I'm just becoming aware of.
slyder35 said:No offence Russ but why are all your articles self-narrative blogs? I can see the whole 'world through your eyes' approach, but it often feels like we are reading your auto-biography piece by piece. Maybe I just don't get this journalistic style - or don't like it. It's similar to listening to radio DJ's waffling on about what an awesome weekend they had.
In both cases, I think the appropriate explanation is that the best writing comes from what you know.The_root_of_all_evil said:I just get worried about how many times Russ compares things to strippers.
I can see where you're coming from there, Erin. I used to dislike the Gamecock folks for precisely the reason you suggest you enjoyed them: Because I thought they thought they were cool. In fact, I was ambivalent about this trip to LA because I wasn't sure if getting wrapped up in their mess was a good idea, in spite of how interesting it might be to capture on film.For the record, though, I think that capture should involve Gamecock as infrequently as possible. =P I thought they were cool initially, too, but the recent shenanigans smack of an ugly egocentricity of an earlier age. "Suck it down" was never about the games.