Escapist Content
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Nope. Since the forum and the content are segregated, I forget about the content stuff. I haven't even watched ZP in months. The forums have always been why I am here. Unless they want to pay for a second season of Natural 20. That show was great and I re-watch it often, I can quote most of Ep 1 and 2 by heart now.
Nope. The articles don't interest me and the only video content I ever enjoyed here was ZP, and I kind of got tired of ZP ages ago. Mostly I just leave a off-topic tab open and refresh it every now and then.
Funny enough, I have the same issue. Until they get put back together again, I'm kinda forgetful that ZP is a thing. I still really enjoy the content, but ZP and the forums were part of the same trip at first. I'd load up the video, check the forums, then watch the videoSaelune said:
I follow Shamus' articles and ZP, but that's it. I read an article or two a couple months ago and wasn't too impressed. They seemed kind of political for the 'no politics' stance that was declared, too.
Mainly though I just don't see them because the segregation from the forums, and the forums are mainly what I'm interested in.
Mainly though I just don't see them because the segregation from the forums, and the forums are mainly what I'm interested in.
The new articles have honestly been a bit of a trainwreck at times. Multiple times, content has been published and then pulled down again (originals here, and here). And the Editor himself even had to take a leave of absence.
Most annoyingly, the above drama could all have been avoided had they just stuck to their initial promise of "leaving politics at the door".
Most annoyingly, the above drama could all have been avoided had they just stuck to their initial promise of "leaving politics at the door".
I would refer to more content if it was also attached to the forums so it could be discussed.
I hate Disqus and systems like it. The lack of a quote system or a wide format for computer browsers just turns me off.
I hate Disqus and systems like it. The lack of a quote system or a wide format for computer browsers just turns me off.
Marik2 said:
To be perfectly honest most of the content looks clickbaity.
I still like ZP but miss Extra Punctuation. The streams are whatever. Miss Gabe.
Oh, right, yeah, there's a rest of the Escapist.
Occasionally I'd look at ZP.
Occasionally I'd look at ZP.
Also, this.Abomination said:
I haven't watched ZP in years. Disqus is awful. Count me out
I wonder which Quartering political rant The Escapist commented on
I can't see the archived articles. But considering that being LBGT is usually seen as political, usually by the people who say, "keep politics out of my game", colour me unsurprised.Saelune said:
I wonder which Quartering political rant The Escapist commented on
I read Shamus' stuff and The Big Picture. Maybe the occasional other article if the topic seems interesting.
Mostly just the forum for me, and not the gaming aspects of it usually. I'd probably view the content if the forum wasn't separated -- though given the loss of the forum that was actually alive, I'm not sure that's relevant any more -- but I won't use Disqus.
No.
I'll happily read news articles factually describing events, but I couldn't care less about some nobody's opinion or spin on it, there's comment sections and forums for that.
One article was a laugh though, some guy rambling about how photo modes were ruining games, it read like a highschool paper where you are given a subject to write on and you have to reach X amount of words and you end up grabbing at straws to get something on paper.
I haven't watched a ZP in years because I don't keep up with modern releases, so half of the jokes or mechanics addressed in his videos fly over my head.
I used to watch movie bob's Escape To The Movies bit to keep track of new releases, but I don't go to the movies as much as I used to, so I don't care about his ramblings about movies.
I'll happily read news articles factually describing events, but I couldn't care less about some nobody's opinion or spin on it, there's comment sections and forums for that.
One article was a laugh though, some guy rambling about how photo modes were ruining games, it read like a highschool paper where you are given a subject to write on and you have to reach X amount of words and you end up grabbing at straws to get something on paper.
I haven't watched a ZP in years because I don't keep up with modern releases, so half of the jokes or mechanics addressed in his videos fly over my head.
I used to watch movie bob's Escape To The Movies bit to keep track of new releases, but I don't go to the movies as much as I used to, so I don't care about his ramblings about movies.
I do go there and read the stuff. But not nearly as often as i am looking at the forum.
Also i tend to not watch the videos.
Also i tend to not watch the videos.
The article had borderline slander (and supposedly one of the people trashed in the piece sent actual legal stuff in from their lawyer but no idea if that's legit). That likely took down the LGBT article.Saelune said:
Russ (editor in chief) picked a fight with the Depression Quest lady about the "Talk about Ethics" article (which is why Russ is currently on a self imposed break/sabbatical/whatever you want to call it). That he admits is what took down the Ethics article.
Which is why I think it is arrogant and a sign of privilege to claim to be apolitical. I don't have that privilege to ignore politics, since my very existence is political.trunkage said:
Anyone afraid to advocate for LGBT people out of fear of being political, then you are anti-LGBT.
About once a week during a particular commute I dig through what was released since my last visit.
The opinion articles are honestly getting kind of rough. A lot of times it feels like somebody picked an outlook and started writing before thinking about it, but either changed their mind or weren't into the topic or something, but didn't want to waste the work. So they release opinion articles that give the impression the writer doesn't care about or doesn't agree with their own opinion.
Videos remain decent, but lack LLR and I've lost interest in movies and bobs. Basically just ZP now honestly.
The opinion articles are honestly getting kind of rough. A lot of times it feels like somebody picked an outlook and started writing before thinking about it, but either changed their mind or weren't into the topic or something, but didn't want to waste the work. So they release opinion articles that give the impression the writer doesn't care about or doesn't agree with their own opinion.
Videos remain decent, but lack LLR and I've lost interest in movies and bobs. Basically just ZP now honestly.
