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IAMERROR

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Why I left N4G almost a year ago

As most of you here that are reading this, I am a Playstation fan and have been since the PS1 but that never stopped me from enjoying other consoles and discussing even the ones I don't like fairly such as the Wii U. Why am I mentioning this? Because as a Playstation fan I am embarrassed to say N4G is probably one of the worst places on the internet for video game discussion and here's why.

The bubble system is beyond flawed, why do you ask? It lets users silence those opinions they don't like. This is especially problematic in a site like N4G where a large majority of it's fanbase is composed of Playstation fans. For an example if a Nintendo or Xbox fan makes a post that isn't positive about Playstation they risk losing bubbles, in fact I've seen this happen numerous of times.

This isn't good for healthy or balanced discussion and tilts the discussion heavily in favor of what is popular on this site, which is Playstation. It doesn't matter if I make great points in a discussion the masses of fans will simply disagree/bubble me down because they aren't voting fairly and is voting purely based on what their bias is. This also results in Playstation fans having more bubbles than the other fanbases, often times giving them the last word in since the other person can't even give a response.

This system needs a revision if N4G wants to promote a balanced and varied discussion, if not it'll continue the trend of preaching to the choir. I know this may upset some of you and I don't expect to see many that agree with me here but I think it's important that I voice my opinion.

JayWood20104415d ago

Completely agree with you. One of the many reasons i find N4G to be garbage.

TomShoe4414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

Yep, I moved on to NeoGAF.

At least stealth trolling isn't blatant there.

Derekvinyard134414d ago

The sony fanboys are the worst on this site for some reason, and that's coming from someone who has never owned a Microsoft console.

HammadTheBeast4414d ago

It's not garbage as a whole, the idea is great and it works well. The community aspect is broken and the whole comment/bubble system is deeply flawed.

Crazyglues4414d ago (Edited 4414d ago )

Wow this is by far the shortest Blog Post I have ever seen Get_Approved... wow

-What's that like 4 paragraphs.. LoL

-But yeah back on topic - the Bubble system is indeed broke and needs to go, it's also time for a new website look..

The main problem is you could be here for 4 years and still not have enough bubbles to make a dent on approving articles.. so what's the point of even trying.

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starchild4414d ago

Just wanted to say that I agree with you, IAMERROR. The bubble system is pointless and deeply damaging to this community. It's simply a way for the majority to censor those who dare to have a different opinion.

The PC is my favorite gaming platform overall, but after that the PS3/PS4 are my favorite consoles. I own an Xbox 360, but I don't own an XB1 or a Wii U. That said, the majority of commentators on this site are so absurdly biased that I often find myself defending consoles I don't even own.

Even though I generally stick to making positive comments about things I like, the fact that I sometimes defend games or systems from unwarranted attack has resulted in my bubbles being reduced.

Some of the biggest trolls on the site also tend to have the largest bubble count. These are among the most blatantly biased and irrational people on the site, yet they have huge bubble counts simply because they consistently voice the bias of the majority. This speaks volumes about how deeply flawed the bubble system is.

AAWELLS094391d ago

Very well said and I completely agree. I rarely comment at all anymore here. I can always tell how a comment section will be by reading the headline. I hate the constant negativity here. It's everywhere but seems much worse here when you can be labeled as "Trolling" when you don't share the same opinion as the majority. I don't believe this site will EVER change as It's been going on for far too long. Cheers!

liquidhalos4414d ago

Yeah, the comment section on N4G is pure rubbish, You get your 1 bubble in your face trolls aggravating everyone followed by these 8+ bubble stealth trolls pretending that they are gods gift to everything internet and gaming, purposefully trying to destroy any and all conversations by actual gamers. Every article is the same.

Now there's also the quality of articles N4G seems intent on pushing, we've somehow descended into neglecting actual game related news and replaced it all with misleading articles by the same damn sites just looking to for clicks using skewed and downright misleading Titles.

Its a shambles and none of the mods seem even slightly interested in stepping up and sorting things out. This site gets worse every day.

URNightmare4414d ago

Question:

What does it take to get permanently blocked from N4G? I've seen some people complain about being completely blocked from the website.

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IAMERROR4415d ago

And as for the report about it being short, shorter blogs have been posted before for an example

http://n4g.com/user/blogpos...

With that said I don't really think my blog will get approved, and I don't blame you. What other site would publish a blog that's critical of the site on the front page?

coolbeans4414d ago

"What other site would publish a blog that's critical of the site on the front page?"

It's not like user blogs criticizing this site haven't been submitted before.

DragonKnight4414d ago

Have you seen my blogs here? Lol.

IAMERROR4414d ago

No, but maybe I'll check them out :)

Out of the times I visited this site I never saw one, pleasantly surprised mine got accepted, even more surprised of all the great replies. Thanks guys :)

DragonKnight4414d ago

I've written more than my fare share of blogs that criticize this site. As long as the criticism is valid, and isn't attacking anyone, there is no reason such a blog shouldn't be acceptable on this site. To fail it on those grounds alone would go against the very core of what this site is about.

LoveOfTheGame4413d ago

This site went against its core a long time ago. The bubble system and community are only a small problem compared to the admins.

Use to be 5 bubbles, then lost them to an admin with a vendetta against me.

DragonKnight4413d ago

Are you sure you lost them due to an admin with a grudge? Or is it your comments doing the job for you? You understand that members can debubble you right? Not just admins.

LoveOfTheGame4412d ago

Actually I have never been bubbled down by the users, every time it has happened an admin has contacted me about it or I have questioned why and the one who did it said why.

Hell, even look at your blogs. I've commented several times there in the past and we have even had some legit civilized arguments.

P.S. Don't try to question admins about debubbling you, it results in getting banned.

DragonKnight4412d ago

I've had full on arguments with the mod and admin team about my debubbling and restrictions. I think you're having some miscommunication with them personally.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending anyone here, I'm just trying to state some plausible and logical possibilities.

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Gozer4414d ago

Great summary of whats wrong with this site. I would like to add that stories that are flamebait are rewarded with the highest degrees of exposure. This just gives clicks to terrible "journalists"(if you even want to call them that). N4G is like a cesspool of fanboyism. It needs to change, but it wont. The owner of this site is profiting too much off the backs of fanboys.

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