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Friday, August 3, 2012
MKMOT (August 3, 2012)
Man, it's getting tense around here. But IMG no one said you guys have to play nice, you just have to play. I know there is one of you in particular who has been seeking props for increasing pageviews. I'm not sure I agree with the assessment on that, but I definitely note the awareness, so... Thank you for your service.
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Well, I can only click and post so many times a minute, but I'm trying.
ReplyDeleteSeriously, how are pageviews and unique visitors coming? Are any of the new commenters over there finding their way over here?
And, there was dialogue a few days back about the effect on Deadspin itself. Has anyone looked into it more seriously to see whether Kinja has had any impact?
The last 3 days have been among our most popu..., well, see the sidebar. Take some of the credit. Your activity and dedication is noted. However, a more likely theory is that we hit rock bottom after CJ posted that horrible R.E.M. video.
ReplyDeleteAs far as unique visitors... You're all unique.
Smooches!
-MS
I'd like to think this place is something more than just a Kinja bitchfest party, but last night pissed me the fuck off.
ReplyDeleteI was busy yesterday, so didn't get to see any of the gymnastics highlights. I live in Des Moines, IA, and between Shawn Johnson and Gabby Douglas (who, if you haven't heard moved here two years ago to train under Shawnie's coach), this town is absolutely apeshit for Team USA. So, I went to deadspin to check out Dvora's writeup (she's been freaking awesome these oympics. Really enjoying her writing), as well as Erik's cool photo post.
Then I looked at the comments.
Holy fuck. I almost threw my computer out of the window. There was an entire EXTREMELY RACIST conversation going on with numerous burner accounts talking about the chalk on Gabby's hands and feet. I'm sure you can let your immagination run wild, but the words "Ashy Larry" were used more than once. Fuckin' Fuck.
So, I did what any normal American would do, took to twitter and cursed a lot. Fortunately, Dom saw it and DM'd me shortly after thanking me for the heads-up, and letting me know that the offensive offending parties had been removed from the post.
But should it really have gotten to that? I know in their big Kinja Pitch, we were placated by the "new power" we were to be given over the comments section; being able to dismiss replies, etc. But when disgusting shit like last night's post is going on, is it really my responsibility to let the ruling Fairie Lords that their house is out of order? Is it that unreasonable for DEADSPIN to know that Kinja practically invites the scregs of internet society to the party? Shouldn't they know that stories about a black gymnast are going to bring out that disgusting vitrol? The fact that that's even the case with posts on deadspin these days might be the saddest thing of all.
Yeah, but those people might have some sweet tips, and Kinja is designed to protect their anonymity.
DeleteIt's like a white hood and robe!
Obviously no one likes the new Kinja system, aside from those who have super secret inside tips and info that can only get it into the righ hands via a deadspin burner account. What you have to realize is we are the minority now. We may have appeared as the majority in the previous system where only starred comments were visible to the masses. Now anyone, aside from robots who are obviously too stupid to crack the character code, can create a burner account and have instant gratification to see their terrible comments immediately.
DeleteWhile we may all want to believe that Deadspin has our interests in mind, they are a business just like any other. They would prefer to appeal to moronic masses at the expense of a sophisticated small group. That's why deadspin's comment section was an outlier, it held out a lot longer than other sites. However, eventually they all give shift towards traffic over content. Your only choices are to enjoy for what it is, terrible, or move on and dedicate your new found free time to actually doing your job at work.
Hey! I am NOT sophisticated.
DeleteAnd I work nights.
Clap HARDER!
DeleteSing it, sister!!!
DeleteWasn't the entire ostensible point of the Kinja switch to foster discussion WITH the article's authors/the place's minders (and "create content" that way)? Wouldn't that presuppose that editors/interns/faeries/wood elves/sprites are paying MORE attention to the comment section, so as to head off stuff like this?
DeleteAnd speaking of which... come on, man.
DeleteHoly shit, that's bad.
DeleteUSWNT airing LIVE right now. I love this team.
ReplyDeleteCarry on.
Haha trampolines remind me of The Simpsons.
ReplyDelete[drools]
[eats a booger]
[orders more "From the desk of Gawker Media's CEO" stationery]
Update: As some posts below note, the foul came outside the penalty area & thus couldn't have been a penalty.
DeleteWe did it! We got a tip and improved a story in the discussions!
[sits back and smiles]
[chews contently on that booger, savoring the sweet taste of success]
It's been taken care of.
ReplyDeleteHow much do you want to bet person that left the comment about "Ladies/kitchen/derp" in the Alex Morgan post has never seen a naked breast that wasn't on his television?
ReplyDeleteWell, he does have a computer.
DeleteCan someone fill me in on which parody twitter accounts are run by past or present deadspin commenters?
ReplyDeleteAnd please say @liljamesrome is one. Because that one is just hilarious.
That's a good one. I think CPH writes a little bit for one of the fake Jesus twitters. And a bunch of other stuff, too, right?
DeleteYes. @liljamesrome is.
DeleteSpot on, Marv. I can't stop watching that video.
ReplyDeleteOne of my bands has been asked to be a part of a Christmas compilation CD for the Make-A-Wish Foundation, which is weird because in this particular band we run around like idiots dressed like ghostbusters with eyepatches and grass skirts. We're basically Butthole Surfers if Butthole Surfers was a They Might Be Giants cover band.
ReplyDeleteANYHOO -- the caveat is that we have to choose a song that is in the "public domain," which means not this song :( [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN2NNwZ1op8]
We have to choose from these: [http://www.pdinfo.com/PD-Music-Genres/PD-Christmas-Songs.php]
Totally WAK, I know, but any ideas or suggestions will be taken.
PS - Is this a little too DUAN-y for this place? I'm not new here, but I'm kinda new here.
It's open, man. This kind of stuff is more than welcome. If I knew how to make the links functional, I would.
DeleteThis work? Also, what's your music like?
DeleteA bouncy "I Saw Three Ships" could work as a fun/pop-punky straight read, is elastic enough to take some lyrical/musical twisting (time-signature play), and is smack in the middle of that list.
@sTf
DeleteNever heard that song (same goes for a surprising number of songs on that list). It would be pretty hipsterish of us to record a christmas song that's too cool for everyone to know.
We're you're average early-mid 90's Alt Rock outfit. We cover The Pixies. I believe that's pretty self-explanatory.
This is a very uptempo version of Go Tell It on the Mountain by the Kingston Trio.
DeleteGonna try a link: Go Tell It on the Mountain
YOU ARE SO OLD!
Delete/Puts headphones back on
//Clicks "play" on The Animals
StF
DeleteI really wish you hadn't brought that up. Now I'm sitting here thinking about what Eric Burdon would have sounded like singing traditional Christmas songs.
TAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTEEEEEEERRRRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI threw this out there in DUAN last night: I want to get you ass gaskets together in person. I am in NYC, the meet and drink capital of the world. I can host the event. Could be late August, but don't know the day of the week. Friday would be cool as you could see how much money I make (will no longer make) in the bar business. Plus I have a bunch of bottles of peppermint schnapps that no one orders... FREE! I have a few contacts at Deadspin and might look to get them involved. CHEERS!
ReplyDeleteIf there is any way I'd be able to make it, I will.
DeleteI totally planned on getting to your bar last month when I was there, but then DS did away with PMs, so I lost touch on doing so. And you didn't have a Twitter account at the time.
DeleteSounds good to this ass gasket.
DeleteAnd, as I told you in DUAN ... I now hate you. I get ~35 days a year without the family, and 20 of them are during Ramadan in Dubai while they galavant around the Midwest. It happened that 2 of my free days were in NYC and you couldn't be bothered to show up at your own bar. You're a bastard.
DeleteOh, and I am coming to the US in late August - technically to LA, but I'll find a way to route through NYC.
So, yes, I'm in!!1!
You're on twitter? Am I following you? Whats your handle?
DeleteMake it after the 24th and I'm there. I'll bring the vuvuzelas.
DeleteStarred For Life (@newfat-leaveher) on twitter. I think a Saturday is probably the best. Either 8/25 or 9/8.
DeleteCan we all agree that anyone who still puts a fake star on their avatar is a douchebag? If the best commenters in the business don't feel the need to do so, why would a fourth-tier one?
ReplyDeleteTechnically, Gawker used to award "fake" stars.
DeleteOh, I fully admit that putting one on mine was a douchey move. I guess I figured that the humor quotient was slightly more than it actually ended up being. But then again, I'm rarely known for bringing the funny around these parts or the mothership.
DeleteAnything else this fourth-tier commenter can do to make you feel better? Freshen your drink? Tugjob? Job ON a tugboat? The Biblical Job on a tugboat? Driving said tugboat over Biblical Job with one hand while proceeding with aforementioned tugjob utilizing the other hand?
@Guy Who
DeleteHey, you've moved on!
Also, to save you time, my avatar is clearly a phallic substitute for my own inadequacies. Have fun with that too.
Again, that's not me. But if you want to assume that all Guy Whos are the same person, if you ever decide to murder "him", just remember Guy Fieri's birth name is Guy Who.
Delete[Reads thread carefully]
Delete[Examines clock]
[Rereads thread carefully]
[Puts on thinking cap]
Tier One: Possesses superlative sense of humor, timing and writing ability; high percentage of multi +1 comments, with frequent home run ability; a COTY or potential COTY.
DeleteEXAMPLES: Steve U, Eddie Murray Sparkles, Raysism, Gamboa Constrictor
Tier Two: Extremely funny and a highly recognizable commenter; may possess future Tier One material.
EXAMPLES: Bronze Hammer, UweBullocks, SavetoFavorites
Tier Three: Former starred commenter; considered funny, but may lack signature comment; may comment infrequently.
EXAMPLES: Erg, IronMikeGallego
Tier Four: Has star in avatar.
EXAMPLE: Freeman McNeil
Tier Five: Guy Who.
EXAMPLES: Guy Who Wrote This Comment, Phintastic
@Guy Who Typically Hates on Dubai
Delete"Again"? Where was the first time?
Stand tall and be proud, though. Marv would want it that way (He rightfully denied my claim; but, as he said, he knows that someone else deserves the credit for increased pageviews.)
Hey Pyramid Guy Who:
Delete"Tier Three: Former starred commenter; considered funny, but may lack signature comment; may comment infrequently.
EXAMPLES: Erg, IronMikeGallego "
When did Erg get his star again? Nice guy, but Phin got (and lost) a dozen more stars than did our elderly friend.
Also, let's wait until Gamboa actually does something noteworthy other than edit a balog before we give him COTY status.
When will tiers 6 - 8 be released? [crosses fingers]
Delete@ Guy Who Is Not Quite Sure Of This Pyramid
DeleteThe difference is that Erg's ever made a funny joke.
The star in the picture was a joke that obviously people (person?) have taken a bit too seriously. Out of respect for the mods here, and to stop my part in contributing to this ridiculous thread, I swapped back to my original picture. Will this make you happy? Can you find something else to be not humorous about?
DeleteThis comment has been removed by a blog administrator.
DeleteJeez anonymous, I haven't commented on Deadspin in weeks and barely even comment over here anymore and you still have hate for me? Get a grip dude.
DeletePhin, don't waste your time or talent. It's not worth it.
DeleteTime I have a little of, talent? Hardly. I think my last funny comment was last summer. Or maybe I had one this year. Can't recall, which probably isn't a real strong endorsement.
DeleteWell, I misread the initial attack and thought you were anonymously attacking a commenter... so I was still right.
DeleteKnock it off.
That was actually me, Hammerclaw, unless you're being funny, but either way that comment about me being hardly talented was from me. The Real Phin.
DeleteIF WE HAD PMs I COULD PROVE IT.
Well now don't I feel foolish.
DeleteNope, I'll be honest, I absolutely thought it was just another anonymous troll talking shit. If you haven't noticed, we've had quite a bit of that going on lately, so it's hard to distinguish between the satirical ones and the real ones.
You know, you could just join twitter like everybody else around here. They've got a pretty nice direct messaging system too!
Meh. Maybe someday.
DeleteDamn, does this guy get it or what?
ReplyDeleteSheesh, all these angry dicky Guy Whos are ruining it for this Guy Who just likes posting silly usernames and pics.
ReplyDeleteDon't you hate bad apples?
DeleteWhoever is commenting as imfreshsowhatmuahh, you're not helping.
ReplyDeleteGuys, the Michael Phelps Nine-Year Old Swim Times post was littered with absolute gems. Instead of giving +1's to half the comments, Ray, Mav, EMS, Mantis, Lionel, SaveToFaves and Bronzie, this Bud's for you. It's nice that amidst all the negativity and frustrations which come part and parcel with the new commenting system, that there are those sacrificing their jobs to make others laugh.
ReplyDeleteNicely put. I agree 100%. Good job all.
Delete#isawanacceptancespeechonce
DeleteAnd here I thought I was in an angry mood this week. Good lord.
ReplyDeleteAlso, Marv, I take back any requests for credit from driving traffic.
So ... burritos anyone?
Also, I just re-read that thread carefully as advised to do so by one of the Guy Who's partway through. I assume the suspicion is that because one of the other Guy Who's (this is very confusing) said "good night" that I was somehow involved in the attacks.
DeleteTo be clear, I wasn't. I've got absolutely nothing against Freeman or anyone on here who uses their real handle. That was either some other foreigner (I'm not the only one), or my favorite anonymous friend on here stepping up to a new level.
There was an editorial policy a while back here that any anonymous attacks would just be deleted. Any chance of bringing that back?
If you could see the confusion on my face right now...
DeleteI went through everything above, and found one anonymous attack, so I deleted it. Are you saying the thing about the star avatars was specific to you? Or the Guy Fieri thing???
I'm lost. In so many ways. I once had a soul.
No, I assume the star avatar thing was about Freeman or Mangini given that they both then defended themselves. Either way, calling someone a fourth-tier commenter is an anonymous attack, no? That's what started the whole thread.
DeleteThen, halfway through the thread "Guy Who Normally Hates on Dubai" chose to chime in, followed by "Guy Who Likes to Self Indict" calling someone (Freeman? Not sure, it was confusing) a "fuckbucket" (clever, that one) and said "this was a good night".
Immediately afterwards "Guy Who Likes Finding Clues" posted what I assume was an attempt to point blame on me because it was night in my part of the world but day in the US.
My working hypothesis is that all three of those "Guy Whos" were the same person, but even if not I just wanted to be clear that none of them were me.
You're right. That is all very confusing. But, thankfully I never had a soul, so really have nothing to lose.
/ponders upcoming workload
Delete//kills self
I'm not in love with that pyramid thing by any means, but I guess I struggle to interpret the comments that followed. Guy Who Diagnostics and Interpretations was only my minor (Toys/Figurines being the major, of course. Honors program.)
DeleteIt appears Erg, Phintastic, Gamboa, and Freeman McNeil could all be offended, if not others, no? Freeman certainly seemed to handle it admirably. The others involved pretty much seemed to have ignored it, deservedly. Long story short, I'm confused, and if anyone specifically points me to where they were specifically targeted, and wishes for it to be deleted, done your way.
Now if you'll excuse me, I have an appointment with my therapist. Certainly he'll be eager to see me.
I'm bemused, rather than offended. The pyramid started out decently enough, but when it hit:
DeleteTier Three: Former starred commenter; considered funny, but may lack signature comment; may comment infrequently.
EXAMPLES: Erg, IronMikeGallego
I had to figure the silly thing was not meant to be taken seriously. Hell, IronMike would deserve Tier One if all he ever did was his boxing threads, and that's not the case by a long shot. And placing me on Tier Three was just wrong. My tier is not some simple number. It has gravitas. It reads "Abandon All Hope". Former starred? I was never approved. I accidentally snuck in through the Twitter hole. So y'all can quit blaming each other for approving me.
I would like to thank Sgt. Hammerclaw for taking me back to my one shining moment on Deadspin. But it's not like that comment wasn't going to get made. I just got to it first. I'll be happy with one of those a year.