On the Escapist's future...

[Souplex]

I hate to sound like an indie jerkwad, but if it were to become as big as IGN or Gamefaqs it would draw the attention of the unwashed masses and they would ruin it.
The Escapist will be fine though, so long as I am here to maintain and protect it.

*assassinate sound effect from AC*

Ah...now it shall become a hive of scum and villainy.

Death is nothing in the face of Chutzpa! Oh hypnotoad, I can't stay mad at you.

 

[Irridium]

The Escapist will become a glorious internet empire. However, it will be attacked by 4chan and destroyed in a massive flamewar. Afterwords, three remnant sites will appear called V-scapist (Escapist videos and staff members) Shadow of the Escapist (Original Escapist forum community) and New Escapia (troll site).

What?

Sounds like you planned it out...

I'm on to you...

 

[MercenaryCanary]

If it does, I will be a very sad Escapist veteran.
That's right. Every single one of us are veterans of the Escapist.

 

[Xpwn3ntial]

The Escapist will become a glorious internet empire. However, it will be attacked by 4chan and destroyed in a massive flamewar. Afterwords, three remnant sites will appear and try to recreate the Escapist.

What?

What would they be, great prophet?

 

[jboking]

Edit: I think it will either be closed or basically the same as it is now. I couldn't personally see the escapist becoming an IGN or Gamefaqs.

Yahtzee is a pretty big catalyst of the websites doom.

would you like to explain?

 

[dududf]

Edit: I think it will either be closed or basically the same as it is now. I couldn't personally see the escapist becoming an IGN or Gamefaqs.

Yahtzee is a pretty big catalyst of the websites doom.

would you like to explain?

Yahtzee is incredible popular, and as such has made the website a lot more known then it was pre-yahtzee.

Eventually the site will get too big, and descend down into IGN or Game faqs level, due to there being so many members making it harder to moderate.

Yahtzee's the Catalyst of the sites demise *que over dramatic ominous tune*

 

[DominicxD]

Could someone explain to me why more members is a bad thing?

 

[Numb1lp]

I don't think it will ever be that big, but I definately see it growing a lot larger.

 

[jboking]

Edit: I think it will either be closed or basically the same as it is now. I couldn't personally see the escapist becoming an IGN or Gamefaqs.

Yahtzee is a pretty big catalyst of the websites doom.

would you like to explain?

Yahtzee is incredible popular, and as such has made the website a lot more known then it was pre-yahtzee.

Eventually the site will get too big, and descend down into IGN or Game faqs level, due to there being so many members making it harder to moderate.

Yahtzee's the Catalyst of the sites demise *que over dramatic ominous tune*

I disagree entirely. A certain level of popularity isn't only good, but necessary. Pre-yahtzee this was a very low traffic site. Yahtzee brought in more traffic and a stronger forum. Certainly he has drawn some unlikable posters, but they are few compared to the number who were brought here by him and actually contribute something to the forum in a decent way.

I would argue March Mayhem is a far bigger catalyst of doom. Every march is full of trolls and threads that aren't worth a damn. It's almost as though the Escapist doesn't exist for a month.

 

[BlindMessiah94]

Has IGN even been around for ten years?

I can't really think of many sites that have been around since the intertubes started back in 20XDX that survived a decade, but then again I'm not thinking very hard.

I'm sure someone will offer YZ more virgins one day and he will sign a contract with that site, and all the YZ fanboys will migrate there, destroying a large source of this site's populace.
That or it will become so big it turns into a very bad source of news and information and reviews.

I think the moment we start seeing number ratings for games and movies on this site is the day I stop visiting.

 

[Jark212]

I hate to sound like an indie jerkwad, but if it were to become as big as IGN or Gamefaqs it would draw the attention of the unwashed masses and they would ruin it.
The Escapist will be fine though, so long as I am here to maintain and protect it.

That is the stuff of nightmares.

I WARNED YOU ALL THAT THE JOB BOARD WAS THE BEGINNING!!!

 

[Colonel Alzheimer's]

I believe the site will continue to grow over time. People who are new will post without reading the rules and will therefore be hated, until eventually there are so many new members the mods can't control them and they give up. After that, the whole site turns in to a competition to see who can write "ZOMG FIRST!!1" in every goddamn thread, and Escapist veterans aimlessly wander the internet is search of something new in a scene somewhat reminiscent of the trail of tears.

 

[dududf]

Edit: I think it will either be closed or basically the same as it is now. I couldn't personally see the escapist becoming an IGN or Gamefaqs.

Yahtzee is a pretty big catalyst of the websites doom.

would you like to explain?

Yahtzee is incredible popular, and as such has made the website a lot more known then it was pre-yahtzee.

Eventually the site will get too big, and descend down into IGN or Game faqs level, due to there being so many members making it harder to moderate.

Yahtzee's the Catalyst of the sites demise *que over dramatic ominous tune*

I disagree entirely. A certain level of popularity isn't only good, but necessary. Pre-yahtzee this was a very low traffic site. Yahtzee brought in more traffic and a stronger forum. Certainly he has drawn some unlikable posters, but they are few compared to the number who were brought here by him and actually contribute something to the forum in a decent way.

I would argue March Mayhem is a far bigger catalyst of doom. Every march is full of trolls and threads that aren't worth a damn. It's almost as though the Escapist doesn't exist for a month.

What is "March Madness"?

 

[jboking]

What is "March Madness"?

Just looked at your join date and realized you haven't lived through a March on the Escapist yet...

You'll find out.

 

[dududf]

What is "March Madness"?

Just looked at your join date and realized you haven't lived through a March on the Escapist yet...

You'll find out.

Oh come on, just tell me.

What's special about march where trolls go crazy?

 

[darth jacen]

What is "March Madness"?

Just looked at your join date and realized you haven't lived through a March on the Escapist yet...

You'll find out.

Shit...those are famous last words. Why does this always happen to me *screams*
OT: I think that YZ really helps, I really only joined because of him (my friend showed me his show), but then discovered all this. So he is as good as bad I suppose.

 

[2012 Wont Happen]

It's videos might get that big, but hopefully its forums will be protected from "cancer" due to its strict moderation.

Basically, if the common youtube user showed up here, they'd be banned in a few days. This statement doesn't as much apply to the standard vlogbrothers viewer, as they might fit in quite well here

 

[Bored Tomatoe]

In 20 years it'll probably cease to have very much to do with what it originally did... Or just be gone altogether.

 

[Erana]

What is "March Madness"?

Just looked at your join date and realized you haven't lived through a March on the Escapist yet...

You'll find out.

Users vote in a branching tournament-style to decide on the best developer.
Historically, developers have asked their users to vote, causing an influx of fanboys to sign up.
Its a shame, really.

 

[jboking]

What is "March Madness"?

Just looked at your join date and realized you haven't lived through a March on the Escapist yet...

You'll find out.

Oh come on, just tell me.

What's special about march where trolls go crazy?

Just realized I called it "March Madness" it's "March Mayhem" around here.

There is a basketball competition every march that is called "March Madness." The Escapist decided to do something similar, "March Mayhem," but instead of it being basketball teams, it's video game developers. So, like flies to the flame, thousands of fans of certain developers come to the forums solely to post on threads about March Mayhem so they can tell everyone about how great there developer of choice is. Sounds innocent, right? Well, we get an enormous amount of flame wars and trolls about that time. I'm pretty sure more people are banned/suspended during march than any other time of the year.

What's worse is that the new people that join the forums for March Mayhem completely disappear after it's over(there are a few exceptions).