YCM Interviews [Latest Interview - Armadilloz!]

[Tourmaline]

Well, Black has becoming increasingly negative anyway, Fusion.

I don't really mind what the people think of any of the interviews, though. If what they're saying is destructive, then there's no point in regarding them. If what they're saying is constructive, then read it well and build on it. Before deciding either, if it sounds ambiguous, it would be better to find out the true intention before rushing into aggression....

[Dwarven King]

[quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1357185151' post='6109783']
Look.
It's one thing to criticize someone based on something they worked on like a deck they made, or a story they wrote, or whatever. The point of doing that is to better the person you're critiquing and to learn what to do and what not to do.
That's why we post our decks and our stories, to get feedback and get better.

[u][b]That is not the point of these interviews.[/b][/u]
The [i]point[/i] is to get to know the people being interviewed better.
And newsflash people, not everyone in the world is funny, or vibrant, or whatever else you seem to be looking for. Not everyone's a writer, not everyone has something super exciting going on, and they may not be as hilarious as say Hina or Broken in an interview.
Do you think everyone who's been a guest on talk shows has had the crowd in hysterics like Seth McFarlane?
No, because not everyone is as funny as Seth McFarlane. But that doesn't mean they're not interesting, not talented, not unworthy of attention.
Everyone's slated for an interview because there's people who voted them in to be interviewed because they wanted to be interviewed.
And even if people only got in by begging for votes and you feel they don't "deserve" to be interviewed, [u]who gives a sh*t[/u], you don't have to read theirs and you don't even have to worry about them "clogging the line" or whatever because it seems the interviewers are picking whoever they feel like (though I personally feel it should go down the list, but that's just me).

These interviews are members telling us who they are.
How do you think they would feel if people were telling them, "Sorry, you don't seem interesting to me." or "Well, that was bland, thanks for boring me."
Posting that for creative works can be considered constructive criticism.
Here, it is just bullying.
Or belittlement, if you feel that's too strong a word.

DK may not be taking this seriously, but if people told me that I was boring and they didn't like what I said about myself, well, that'd really hurt my feelings to be honest.
I'd obsess over it and constantly wonder if other people thought the same and then start [i]looking [/i]for it as I go about my daily life and conversations.
Of course, not everyone is me and maybe most of you would simply shrug it off and move on.
But you don't really know what life's like for the person behind the screen. They might use the internet/YCM as an escape from their terrible lives IRL, only to encounter more belittlement as they share bits of who they are.

You can tell me I sucked at interviewing or that it might be better this way or that way, that's fine.
Don't dare insult people just for telling us who they are.
This IS supposed to be a fun community event like Lunar said.
Community events are supposed to involve everyone having a good time and enjoying each other's company, that's why we hold community events, to strengthen it.
Negativity is not needed here.

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
Sure it doesn't apply for certain situations, but it most certainly does here.

And in case anyone's feeling down, know that I enjoyed every single one of these interviews and getting to know you better. I believe the only interviews I have yet to comment on were Hina's and Caeda's.
Hina, you were hilarious and your interview was totally better than mine.
Caeda, I totally agree with you on video game graphics and I personally think you'd make a great mod. And for the record, a lot of people see the good in you.
Oh and apparently Wynn's was uploaded, I'll get to it soon.

But yeah, that's just how I feel. And I'm looking forward to more interviews and getting to know more of you better.
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You sir are magnificent.

[quote name='Mugendramon' timestamp='1357185430' post='6109787']
I agree with a lot you've said Fuse, but



You DID interview one of the last to get in. I don't mind, but you're just going against your own words with that.
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The only reason he contacted me asking if he could interview was because he felt the comments towards me and getting interviewed were unfair and uncalled for. Or that's what he told me anyway.

EDIT: Damn it Fusion! D:<

[quote name='Hina~' timestamp='1357185898' post='6109792']
Well, Black has becoming increasingly negative anyway, Fusion.

I don't really mind what the people think of any of the interviews, though. If what they're saying is destructive, then there's no point in regarding them. If what they're saying is constructive, then read it well and build on it. Before deciding either, if it sounds ambiguous, it would be better to find out the true intention before rushing into aggression....
[/quote]

Oh, hey, you told me to tell you when my interview is up. ...it's up. :3

[Toffee.]

[quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1357185151' post='6109783']
not everyone is as funny as Seth McFarlane. But that doesn't mean they're not interesting, not talented, not unworthy of attention.[/quote]
Fusion, this is a good summary for you.
Everyone's interview will appeal to some person or other, regardless of how dry or funny it may be.
[i]Everyone's[/i] story is interesting in its own way.

[Mugendramon]

[quote name='Hina~' timestamp='1357185898' post='6109792']
Well, Black has becoming-
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[img]http://jameswagner.com/mt_archives/Atomic%20Bomb.gif[/img]

I could not resist that. Please don't take it wrong Hina, I still love you.

[Tourmaline]

[quote name='Mugendramon' timestamp='1357186193' post='6109800']
[img]http://jameswagner.com/mt_archives/Atomic%20Bomb.gif[/img]

I could not resist that. Please don't take it wrong Hina, I still love you.
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I'm going to not correct it just because it's more fun that way. I tend to miss whole words more than make individual mistakes, but whatever. Doesn't really matter.

He says he has become more jaded, though.

[Kazooie]

I agree with Black and Chris though, especially about my interviews though. A lot of these seem to really try to hard and have more focus on "humor" then they do on actually getting "knowledge" about the person around.

I've been really hesitant to send my two newest interviews to Wynn simply because it doesn't feel like I got much out about the people that most already don't know, it isn't their fault and they're fun and interesting people. Now imagine trying to do that for someone you A: Don't know or B: Just isn't interesting. It's hard, and a lot of people on the list don't seem particularly interesting.

[The Warden]

Also how that some personalities simply don't mix. That makes it even worse when we don't really know the person as it can cause some serious case of butting heads as it were.

[Tourmaline]

[quote name='BrokenHeart15' timestamp='1357188741' post='6109837']
Also how that some personalities simply don't mix. That makes it even worse when we don't really know the person as it can cause some serious case of butting heads as it were.
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I don't think our personalities don't work very well together, though. Not all interviews lack much information on the person in question. Some are rather informative.

[Desu the Blue Nerd]

[quote name='Armadilloz' timestamp='1357109657' post='6108903']
Methinks it might be due to the fact everyone wants to be interviewed, and the minute they post.
I know I've made it into the candidates list, and happily waiting until its My turn.
Really, I think its just people being impatient.
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[color=#0000CD]I've said no to being interviewed multiple times by various people. I find the begging to be quite deplorable.[/color]
[quote name='☆~Rin-chan~☆' timestamp='1357182579' post='6109740']
Wow, some of you guys are acting like huuuuuuge douchebags.

This is something that YCM is doing for [i]fun-[/i] [u]no one is forcing you to read these.[/u] And if you consistently don't like them, don't read them. Simple as that.
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[color=#0000CD]And I'm not reading them but it sucks when times pass by and the only people who have gotten interviewed is somebody as lame and whiney as DK.[/color]
[quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1357185151' post='6109783']
Look.
It's one thing to criticize someone based on something they worked on like a deck they made, or a story they wrote, or whatever. The point of doing that is to better the person you're critiquing and to learn what to do and what not to do.
That's why we post our decks and our stories, to get feedback and get better.

[u][b]That is not the point of these interviews.[/b][/u]
The [i]point[/i] is to get to know the people being interviewed better.
[color=#0000CD]But what if I just don't want to? Obvious answer is don't read it of course but then what's the point of even interviewing.[/color]
And newsflash people, not everyone in the world is funny, or vibrant, or whatever else you seem to be looking for. Not everyone's a writer, not everyone has something super exciting going on, and they may not be as hilarious as say Hina or Broken in an interview.
[color=#0000CD]If I may interject I found Hina and Broken's interview entertaining for some of the philosophical viewpoints.[/color]
Do you think everyone who's been a guest on talk shows has had the crowd in hysterics like Seth McFarlane?
[color=#0000CD]Probably not and if so those interviews tend to suck. I may like John Stewart and Steven Colbert but unless the interviewee is actually kind of funny I'm going to go to bed early forget about it completely.[/color]
No, because not everyone is as funny as Seth McFarlane. But that doesn't mean they're not interesting, not talented, not unworthy of attention.
[color=#0000CD]A person doesn't have to be funny to be interesting. But they must stimulate you in some way to be interesting. Although, I don't count pissing me off to make somebody interesting.[/color]
Everyone's slated for an interview because there's people who voted them in to be interviewed because they wanted to be interviewed.
[color=#0000CD]This is highly debatable. Some clearly voted for others just because they voted for them. Or there may be some pitty votes. And I think whenever Alice does anything positively for Halu it's just a joke. So now joke votes are in the equation.[/color]
And even if people only got in by begging for votes and you feel they don't "deserve" to be interviewed, [u]who gives a sh*t[/u], you don't have to read theirs and you don't even have to worry about them "clogging the line" or whatever because it seems the interviewers are picking whoever they feel like (though I personally feel it should go down the list, but that's just me).
[color=#0000CD]I agree. We already got through two of the worst right away so why stop now?[/color]

These interviews are members telling us who they are.
How do you think they would feel if people were telling them, "Sorry, you don't seem interesting to me." or "Well, that was bland, thanks for boring me."
[color=#0000CD]Terrible but that's kind of the point.[/color]
Posting that for creative works can be considered constructive criticism.
Here, it is just bullying.
Or belittlement, if you feel that's too strong a word.
[color=#0000CD]Harassment also works, right?[/color]

DK may not be taking this seriously, but if people told me that I was boring and they didn't like what I said about myself, well, that'd really hurt my feelings to be honest.
[color=#0000CD]Hey, I read your interview. That's something, right?[/color]
I'd obsess over it and constantly wonder if other people thought the same and then start [i]looking [/i]for it as I go about my daily life and conversations.
[color=#0000CD]Difference is, you'd actually seek to improve yourself. Unlike some people around here.[/color]
Of course, not everyone is me and maybe most of you would simply shrug it off and move on.
But you don't really know what life's like for the person behind the screen. They might use the internet/YCM as an escape from their terrible lives IRL, only to encounter more belittlement as they share bits of who they are.

You can tell me I sucked at interviewing or that it might be better this way or that way, that's fine.
Don't dare insult people just for telling us who they are.
[color=#0000CD]Me...not insult...huh?[/color]
This IS supposed to be a fun community event like Lunar said.
Community events are supposed to involve everyone having a good time and enjoying each other's company, that's why we hold community events, to strengthen it.
Negativity is not needed here.
[color=#0000CD]I've never been one for such thinks like "Unity."[/color]

"If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all."
[color=#0000CD]I should get my mouth stitched up. I hear all the cool Princes of Rage are doing it.[/color]
Sure it doesn't apply for certain situations, but it most certainly does here.

And in case anyone's feeling down, know that I enjoyed every single one of these interviews and getting to know you better. I believe the only interviews I have yet to comment on were Hina's and Caeda's.
Hina, you were hilarious and your interview was totally better than mine.
Caeda, I totally agree with you on video game graphics and I personally think you'd make a great mod. And for the record, a lot of people see the good in you.
[color=#0000CD]Yeah, I really never understood why she seems to dis on herself so much when she's one of the rare cool people in the world.[/color]
Oh and apparently Wynn's was uploaded, I'll get to it soon.
[color=#0000CD]Another excellent interview if you ask me.[/color]

But yeah, that's just how I feel. And I'm looking forward to more interviews and getting to know more of you better.
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[quote name='Fusion X. Denver' timestamp='1357185642' post='6109791']
The reason I interviewed Dwarven King was because he was selected to be interviewed, apparently got halfway through, and then the interview was scrapped because he wasn't interesting enough.
I felt that was wrong and wanted to give him the proper chance to tell YCM who he is, that's all.
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[color=#0000CD]Pretty damn funny to me.[/color]

[Jake the Sage]

Wow I completely forgot about these interviews. Who is the next person to be interviewed?

[Mugendramon]

[quote name='Jake the Sage' timestamp='1357189129' post='6109844']
Wow I completely forgot about these interviews. Who is the next person to be interviewed?
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There's lots of people in line. As well as many finished ones which just, need to be posted.

[Fusion X. Denver]

[quote name='finiteGunslinger' timestamp='1357189057' post='6109843']
[color=#0000CD][font=tahoma, helvetica, arial, sans-serif][size=3]But what if I just don't want to? Obvious answer is don't read it of course but then what's the point of even interviewing.[/size][/font][/color]
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I'd say to appeal to those who do want to know more about the person in question.
Maybe one day I'll see Obama on Leno and watch that because I care, but when Kim Kardashian's on there, I'll watch something else.
That's all there is to it. I get that you don't like DK and maybe you have a good reason, maybe you don't, it doesn't really matter in the end.
If people want to insult him or someone else for saying something stupid, well, do whatever, but if he's just telling people about himself, there's no need to knock him down for that.

I'm not personally attacking anyone that may have said the things that angered me, for the record, I'm just expressing a strong desire to get rid of that general attitude in the thread.

[The Hounds Of Anubis]

I can't believe I'm saying this, but the problem we have with it is that he's too close to normal. No offence should even be taken from this.

Normal's bland and uninteresting, and that's where the problem lies.

[Jake the Sage]

[quote name='Mugendramon' timestamp='1357189569' post='6109852']
There's lots of people in line. As well as many finished ones which just, need to be posted.
[/quote]

Who exactly or is that in the first post?

Yeah I remember that I had an interview completed, though now that I think about it that interview is really [i]really[/i] out of date so it should be redone.

[Mugendramon]

[quote name='Jake the Sage' timestamp='1357190020' post='6109861']
Who exactly or is that in the first post?

Yeah I remember that I had an interview completed, though now that I think about it that interview is really [i]really[/i] out of date so it should be redone.
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Hell if I know who.

And yeah the old ones don't count.

[Jake the Sage]

[quote name='Mugendramon' timestamp='1357190081' post='6109864']
And yeah the old ones don't count.
[/quote]

Yup then I need a new one done if I ever get interviewed again

[ListenToLife]

Well, this thread has been informative for me:

It's informed me about who's kinda douchey and who's a nice enough person.

[The Hounds Of Anubis]

The moral of this story is clearly that people with a negative opinion are douchebags, apparently.

[ListenToLife]

It's not the negative opinion, is the way you express it. It's fine to have your opinion and stuff, but blatantly saying "I dont like you, you're bland" is insulting, belittling and is definitely not constructive critiscism, and even if it was, you have not write to critiscise a person for being themselves. It's kinda unfair that you're insulting someone for telling you a little bit about themself.

[Marisa Kirisame-ze]

No matter what, it's shitty to make someone insecure over their personality. It's also rude, and shows no sign of the simplest compassion or understanding that anyone could have. Negativity against a person should never be expressed in such a harsh, blunt manor. It actually should never be expressed at all. Didn't we all learn that in elementary school?

And when it comes down to these interviews, we should all show more respect. This takes a lot of work and organization and creativity for those interviewing, as well as the pressure of judgements to worry about for those being interviewed. At least everyone turned out to be good people in their interviews, instead of suspicious murderers or blatant a******s. That should be taken into account and appreciated. That's a sort of modest beauty.

Everything can be improved, and constructive criticism is wonderful, but complaint after complaint? C'mon now.

[Dwarven King]

Well now...this thread turned out a bit more revealing than anyone originally anticipated.

[quote name='Borderline Unplayable' timestamp='1357189998' post='6109860']
I can't believe I'm saying this, but the problem we have with it is that he's too close to normal. No offence should even be taken from this.

Normal's bland and uninteresting, and that's where the problem lies.
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I'm sorry for not being a badass who flies around at super sonic speeds wearing a speedo. I'm afraid of heights. :<

[Kazooie]

[quote name='Marisa Kirisame-ze' timestamp='1357211531' post='6110012']
No matter what, it's shitty to make someone insecure over their personality. It's also rude, and shows no sign of the simplest compassion or understanding that anyone could have. Negativity against a person should never be expressed in such a harsh, blunt manor. It actually should never be expressed at all. Didn't we all learn that in elementary school?

And when it comes down to these interviews, we should all show more respect. This takes a lot of work and organization and creativity for those interviewing, as well as the pressure of judgements to worry about for those being interviewed. At least everyone turned out to be good people in their interviews, instead of suspicious murderers or blatant a******s. That should be taken into account and appreciated. That's a sort of modest beauty.

Everything can be improved, and constructive criticism is wonderful, but complaint after complaint? C'mon now.
[/quote]

I've learned more about what I should be doing from the negative comments then I have from any of the "GOOD WORK" comments.

Believe it or not, I prefer to be told the negative what's been done wrong compared to the good. I like to be told the good things, but if I'm only going to be told one, I would prefer the negative.

And I don't hold it against anyone who has done so. Do I think they could have worded it better? Of course, but in the end, they were RIGHT. Some of the people on the list ARE too normal. It isn't bad, but it comes out in the interviews.

I am by no means the best writer ever, and when Rinne commented with what he said, I wanted to hear more from him, I just forgot to actually respond to his post.

I couldn't even read most Fusion's interview. It was too flashy and corny for me. That isn't MY style. I'm not going to attack him for that, I'm simply going to say that, tell him if he tones it down a bit it might work better, and if he ever does another interview try to read it.

Overall, I think everyone in here for the most part is acting dickish. I could go through and make a list, bu pretty much everyone was. I WANT to hear the negative. Attacking them for actually giving it is childish. Nothing is prefect, these interviews are CERTAINLY not perfect. Maybe it's just me, but I want them to get better. They could have worded it a lot better, but considering who it was I can't say I'm surprised.

Yes, the personal attacks were certainly unwarranted. Was DK's interview amazing? No. Is he normal, yes. I think the more interesting people should certainly be interviewed first, but we're GOING to run out of "the interesting people" fairly quickly. It's YCM. There can't be that many overall.

If negative feedback isn't welcome in the thread, kindly PM it to me. I'll take it, and do whatever I can to actually improve.

[Lunar Origins]

[quote name='Borderline Unplayable' timestamp='1357189998' post='6109860']
I can't believe I'm saying this, but the problem we have with it is that he's too close to normal. No offence should even be taken from this.

Normal's bland and uninteresting, and that's where the problem lies.
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There's your problem, kid. Nearly everyone on YCM is just that; a normal person. You're a normal person, too.

They're not here interviewing people who have starred in movies, moved thousands of people, or saved the world four or five times. They're here interviewing people who live their daily lives like anyone else; some waking up, eating breakfast, and going to school, or some waking up, eating breakfast/lunch, and going to work. People who only use YCM in there spare time. I'm not saying everyone who has been interviewed isn't interesting; far from it. Each person has their own quirks, whether it be Alice with her... her-ness, or Agro with his utter lameness, or Striker with his ability to seem uncomfortable at all times.

Don't come in here expecting anything amazing. And, if you don't find it, don't complain.

[The Hounds Of Anubis]

[quote name='☆~Rin-chan~☆' timestamp='1357234725' post='6110193']
There's your problem, kid. Nearly everyone on YCM is just that; a normal person. You're a normal person, too.
[/quote]

This isn't my problem.

This is the problem of the whole interviewing idea.

[CinnamonStar]

Or instead of the blunt manner, people take the YCM road. Sneaking behind people and passive-aggressive innuendos or allusions that they expect others to be too blind to get, but they do. (See what I did there?) So I usually prefer the direct manner.=o

I personally enjoyed Dwarven's interview though. If you've got other things than ale in the fridge, I'd probably come and invade that apartment.=D

I think people being "interesting" or "normal" is subjective anyway. If you're looking for people who came straight out of comedy shows or interesting unique snowflakes, don't come here. We're all regulars who mostly pretend to be someone on Internet forums.:'D People who try too hard to stand out and be "interesting" end up being too much like that for my taste anyway: tryin' too hard.