Poll: So.... The Jimquisition

[Fiskmasen]

He's a good writer. Definitely not a good talker.

 

[weker]

I see your point, I really do. But you cannot demand that the show stay simply because you like it.

Yes I can, as its my opinion just as much as anyone else's opinion.
The escapists I have grown to accept as an open minded, considerate and intelligent place, with one of the only places on the internet where I can get an intelligent response and topics.
Since Jims arrival it has all turned topsy turvy. One thread on peoples opinion on a show is fine, but it has gotten to the point where its causing flame wars and trolls (which it kinda feels like now ironically)

 

[Atmos Duality]

His material is deliberately provocative to remain memorable, but not interesting enough to discuss. His delivery annoys me; like a bad stand-up comedian, and the jokes rarely do not feel forced.

In short: No. I don't like it. Not my style, not my show. I just ignore it and move on now.

 

[Lono Shrugged]

He's worth keeping just for the amount of shit he can stir on these forums.

 

[honestdiscussioner]

I think he's just an ass who thinks he is smarter than he actually is. Did you read the school shooter "Extra Consideration" thing? Really? There's no difference between GTA where you have the OPTION to go on a rampage in a parody world of NYC in which most people on the street are assholes and School Shooter where your only objective is to slaughter innocent children and teachers before inevitably killing yourself?

Yep. No difference there. It was obvious he had nothing under the weight of the Extra Credits guys, and yet he still kept going.

Perhaps I'm wrong, but to me it seems like he will quickly become the Black Sheep here on the Escapist.

I really hope that if they eventually get rid of him they do so immediately after Yahtzee gives him a good verbal thrashing. THAT would be awesome.

 

[Dr. Pepper Unlimited]

As I said in the other thread about this show, I've watched a few episodes, but didn't care for it. I'll just leave it at that.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

And let's say person "A" really hated the show after seeing it once, and is saying negative things about it. The standard forum response seems to be "You have to give him more of a chance, see more episodes". When they do and still don't like it, the "Don't like, don't watch" response is brought into play, with ends any criticism.

A few people are trying to defend the "Don't like, don't watch" I don't agree with that in full.
Again fine to criticism it but campaigns to get the show removed is uncalled for.

How so? If they think it is a wase of the site's time and money, are you saying they have no right to be heard?

And let's say person "A" really hated the show after seeing it once, and is saying negative things about it. The standard forum response seems to be "You have to give him more of a chance, see more episodes". When they do and still don't like it, the "Don't like, don't watch" response is brought into play, with ends any criticism.

Yeah. They see more episodes, determine that they don't like it, and that should be it. But what do they do? They go on forums and spew rage-filled garbage about. Now, had most comments been constructive criticism with a level-headed and sensible person behind the keyboard, I wouldn't have had to resort to the "don't watch it" argument. But no, people want to flame.

Here's the thing: You don't "have" to use "Don't like, don't watch".
Jim is paid for what he does. It is unreasonible to demad that people not be upset at anything he does.

If you feel his show is horrid, you are well within your rights to rage about it. "Dl;dw" however, is a poorly worded argument.

 

[Vanguard_Ex]

I like the show. I think many peolpe's problem with him is. They can't tell when he is joking.

Which is a bad thing if he's making a video series aimed at a fairly specific audience. The fault lies with him there.

Personally, I don't like it at all. It's not that I can't stomach his humour style because I've found his basic style pure gold with other show hosts. I just think his general approach to the style and the way he presents himself and his opinions to be completely insufferable.

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

I see your point, I really do. But you cannot demand that the show stay simply because you like it.

Yes I can, as its my opinion just as much as anyone else's opinion.

And therein lies my point. Their opinion is that the show should go. You seem to say that this is "uncalled for", but your demand that the show say is really no diffrent than the reverse of this.

My point is this: Wanting the show to stay is just as valid a point as wanting it to go. Saying that no one should be able to demand it leave while demanding it stay is downright wrong.

 

[weker]

Here's the thing: You don't "have" to use "Don't like, don't watch".
Jim is paid for what he does. It is unreasonible to demad that people not be upset at anything he does.

If you feel his show is horrid, you are well within your rights to rage about it. "Dl;dw" however, is a poorly worded argument.

Yes Jim is paid, Yes you have the right to complain. But constant (<Highlighted (Don't know highlight command )) threads saying "I hate him he must be removed" are not.
One thread thats all thats needed not 10 threads a month.

 

[Realitycrash]

And let's say person "A" really hated the show after seeing it once, and is saying negative things about it. The standard forum response seems to be "You have to give him more of a chance, see more episodes". When they do and still don't like it, the "Don't like, don't watch" response is brought into play, with ends any criticism.

A few people are trying to defend the "Don't like, don't watch" I don't agree with that in full.
Again fine to criticism it but campaigns to get the show removed is uncalled for.

How so? If they think it is a wase of the site's time and money, are you saying they have no right to be heard?

And let's say person "A" really hated the show after seeing it once, and is saying negative things about it. The standard forum response seems to be "You have to give him more of a chance, see more episodes". When they do and still don't like it, the "Don't like, don't watch" response is brought into play, with ends any criticism.

Yeah. They see more episodes, determine that they don't like it, and that should be it. But what do they do? They go on forums and spew rage-filled garbage about. Now, had most comments been constructive criticism with a level-headed and sensible person behind the keyboard, I wouldn't have had to resort to the "don't watch it" argument. But no, people want to flame.

Here's the thing: You don't "have" to use "Don't like, don't watch".
Jim is paid for what he does. It is unreasonible to demad that people not be upset at anything he does.

If you feel his show is horrid, you are well within your rights to rage about it. "Dl;dw" however, is a poorly worded argument.

Just because it is withing peoples right, doesn't mean it is polite, constructive or even adds to the escapist community.
They can go rage at /B.

 

[SonicKoala]

I like the Jimquisition - sure, his "persona" isn't all that appealing, but look on the bright side - he makes interesting and well-informed points, and his show has some totally badass theme music. So yeah, I'm certainly not complaining.

I don't like him at all. He just seems...fake. Bring back Lisa's Top Five!

Don't get me wrong, I really enjoyed Lisa's show - I genuinely enjoyed the quirky sense of humour, and her lists actually served as a great glimpse into some of gaming's more obscure gems.

However, you calling the Jimquisition "fake" and then calling for the return of Lisa just strikes me as being brutally ironic, as Lisa always struck me as being extremely fake - maybe it's just me, but she always seemed to be trying extra hard to appear as dorky as possible. I could be wrong - that might just be how she is, and a part of me believes that. However, my cynical side believes otherwise...

 

[The_Fezz]

I've always enjoyed his work on Destructoid, and while I don't tend to agree with him I rarely agree with anyone.

 

[weker]

Just because it is withing peoples right, doesn't mean it is polite, constructive or even adds to the escapist community.
They can go rage at /B.

What do you mean by /B?

 

[CM156_v1legacy]

Here's the thing: You don't "have" to use "Don't like, don't watch".
Jim is paid for what he does. It is unreasonible to demad that people not be upset at anything he does.

If you feel his show is horrid, you are well within your rights to rage about it. "Dl;dw" however, is a poorly worded argument.

Yes Jim is paid, Yes you have the right to complain. But constant (<Highlighted (Don't know highlight command )) threads saying "I hate him he must be removed" are not.
One thread thats all thats needed not 10 threads a month.

Saying you want the show to stay is fine
Saying you want the show to go is fine

Saying you want the show to go, and that people should not be allowed to say it should stay is not fine

Saying you want the show to stay, and that people should not be allowed to say it should go is not fine

I think I've made my point.
I want the show to stay, but I am not going to demand it.

 

[BlackSaint09]

I like the show.^^
I kinda like the guy doing the show(not gay)
He is funny at sometimes.
So yeah i like it...
Look i gotta leave in like 2 minutes so i cant go into detail here lets just go with that okay?

 

[Hawkmoon269]

I think he has had a rough start, but its been getting better. The latest one on being too cool was good, i enjoyed it.

Personally, i think what he should change are the scenes where its him standing on the podium talking to the screen. I know that these sections are supposed to be the "inquisition" bit, but they don't fit well. I think they need to be more stylised. I dont mind Jim talking to us himself, but there needs to be some... effect, i dont know, to make those scenes a bit more engaging.

 

[DenSomKastade]

I like his opinions and topics it's just that the format buggers me. He is kinda obnoxious.

 

[weker]

Saying you want the show to say is fine
Saying you want the show to go is fine

Saying you want the show to go, and that people should not be allowed to say it should stay is not fine

Saying you want the show to stay, and that people should not be allowed to say it should go is not fine

I think I've made my point.
I want the show to stay, but I am not going to demand it.

I'm sorry I think we have gotten of on the wrong foot as I am currently agreeing with you.
It is only the severity(Again the highlight command) of the demanding it to be removed which I have an issue with.

 

[Zhukov]

He's alright when he's actually making a point.

But then he goes all caustic and tries to be funny and it all falls to bits.

So no, not really.