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BaftaBaby 
"Always entranced by cinema."
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 Posted - 04/22/2008 : 00:38:39
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Originally posted by lemmycaution
...and here...
 I'm feeling less and less original by the minute 
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thefoxboy
"Four your eyes only."
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 06:06:03
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Originally posted by thefoxboy
Foetal works well, just like here. 
Foxy ... I had no idea! 
If you'd like me to report my review for removal, I will.
No need. 
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Ali 
"Those aren't pillows."
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 07:07:42
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Originally posted by CankleFetish
Soldiers, astronauts, mathematicians, crooners & sots
How you doin'?
BaftaBabe recently had a review approved that's a bit too similar to one of mine, too - I had Yeast of Our Worries for Night of the Living Bread, and her recent review reads Yeast of Our Problems.
I am not implying anything regarding Cankle or Baffy.
But my original review for Capricorn One was "Astro-Nots," which was refused for being too generic, and which is why I edited it to its current form (which made it worse).
Also, I have had painfully dissimilar reviews declined for being too similar to another review that it's surprising to me that Baffy's review was accepted.
I have observed that some reviewers get a far more lenient pass than others, a trend which has been augmented of late.
One final observation: There seems to be a major difference between the various merps' interpretations of the "too generic" rule, some of whom still subscribe to the rule's earlier incarnation which stated that a review had to apply to the film in question, and that film only. Needless to say, this rule has since been revised. Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
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BaftaBaby
"Always entranced by cinema."
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 08:30:47
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Originally posted by Ali
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Originally posted by CankleFetish
Soldiers, astronauts, mathematicians, crooners & sots
How you doin'?
BaftaBabe recently had a review approved that's a bit too similar to one of mine, too - I had Yeast of Our Worries for Night of the Living Bread, and her recent review reads Yeast of Our Problems.
I am not implying anything regarding Cankle or Baffy.
But my original review for Capricorn One was "Astro-Nots," which was refused for being too generic, and which is why I edited it to its current form (which made it worse).
Also, I have had painfully dissimilar reviews declined for being too similar to another review that it's surprising to me that Baffy's review was accepted.
I have observed that some reviewers get a far more lenient pass than others, a trend which has been augmented of late.
One final observation: There seems to be a major difference between the various merps' interpretations of the "too generic" rule, some of whom still subscribe to the rule's earlier incarnation which stated that a review had to apply to the film in question, and that film only. Needless to say, this rule has since been revised. Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
Actually, I was made aware of my similarity to your review, Ali - completely unintentionally submitted, I assure you ... and I did immediately report it for removal. I should have sent you a pm to say so, but ... I just plumb forgot.  
Can you forgive me Please ... pretty please, you dancing freak!
Hey, I've done my fair share of moaning in the 4UM, but I've come to accept that benj runs this fab site in the best way he can. You and I don't pay to be here. It isn't actually a democracy. I mean I have BIG ISSUES with the way any government does their dirty deeds. But I pay for them with my taxes. FWFR is a bit of fun that helps the dazy days go by.
Besides, I suspect with all the recent flurry of stuff, benj has been a bit busy but I'm sure he'll get around to tidying up the site's anomalies in time. 
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Ali
"Those aren't pillows."
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 09:02:34
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No worries. And I don't think you should remove it. You've come up with it not realising it was similar to mine, so, I think, it should stay.
I can't agree with the second part of your post though. I have been hearing the "This isn't a democracy," "people are not getting paid," "it's just a bit of fun" kind of arguments on internet boards since the days of the newsgroups, and I just don't buy them. Not taking this crap seriously is one thing (and I'd like to think I am one of the very few who couldn't give two flying shits), turning a blind eye to unfairness is another. Actually, I usually find myself not giving a shit regarding unfairness either, but sometimes it just grates that I feel like I should vent. This is, obviously, one of those - rare - times.
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RockGolf
"1500+ reviews. 1 joke."
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 14:22:34
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99 & 62/100% impure
The last five vote virgins in my collection.
Background:
- If you're not old enough to remember Jimmy Durante, you have no hope at all of getting my The Emperor's New Groove review. Sorry. |
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Demisemicenturian 
"Four ever European"
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Demisemicenturian
"Four ever European"
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chazbo 
"Outta This Fuckin' Place"
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 22:01:46
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Finished up to here.
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Demisemicenturian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 22:03:21
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Originally posted by BaftaBabe
If you'd like me to report my review for removal, I will.
Unless Benj has changed the rules, he has always been quite clear that duplicates are allowed across different films, so there is no point in one reporting them. It is up to one to decide for oneself whether the duplicate adds something. |
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Demisemicenturian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 22:09:43
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Originally posted by Ali
One final observation: There seems to be a major difference between the various merps' interpretations of the "too generic" rule, some of whom still subscribe to the rule's earlier incarnation which stated that a review had to apply to the film in question, and that film only.
Quite.
I have had a couple of rejections lately which included a character name that I know of in no other film (although of course there may well be minor cases) and which is even in the title of the film in question. Can they be too generic?
And on another front, when there is one film that is the film about a topic, are reviews valid that just refer to the subject? (I don't have such a firm view in this cases - I just think it needs addressing.) |
Edited by - Demisemicenturian on 04/22/2008 22:13:11 |
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Demisemicenturian
"Four ever European"
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 22:11:05
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Originally posted by Ali
I have been hearing the "This isn't a democracy," "people are not getting paid," "it's just a bit of fun" kind of arguments on internet boards since the days of the newsgroups, and I just don't buy them. Not taking this crap seriously is one thing, turning a blind eye to unfairness is another.
Yup, surprisingly enough, I'm with you here. We are all contributing to this venture. |
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Whippersnapper. 
"A fourword thinking guy."
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Posted - 04/22/2008 : 23:18:58
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Originally posted by Ali
No worries. And I don't think you should remove it. You've come up with it not realising it was similar to mine, so, I think, it should stay.
No it shouldn't.
There's no way a second review so similar for the same film enriches the site, so it should go. End of.
The fact that it was thought of independently does not justify publishing the review and the fact that it was published by mistake doesn't justify leaving the review in place.
I'm pleased that Baffy has reported the review herself - saves me the trouble.
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randall
"I like to watch."
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 03:29:19
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Originally posted by BaftaBabe
Actually, I was made aware of my similarity to your review, Ali - completely unintentionally submitted, I assure you ... and I did immediately report it for removal. I should have sent you a pm to say so, but ... I just plumb forgot.
Give it to Smithee!!! Then let somebody else report it! |
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Canklefish
"Let's Get OUTTA Here!"
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Posted - 04/23/2008 : 05:00:00
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Originally posted by Ali
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Originally posted by CankleFetish
Soldiers, astronauts, mathematicians, crooners & sots
How you doin'? Dropped you a vote, love the review
BaftaBabe recently had a review approved that's a bit too similar to one of mine, too - I had Yeast of Our Worries for Night of the Living Bread, and her recent review reads Yeast of Our Problems.
I am not implying anything regarding Cankle or Baffy.
But my original review for Capricorn One was "Astro-Nots," which was refused for being too generic, and which is why I edited it to its current form (which made it worse).
Also, I have had painfully dissimilar reviews declined for being too similar to another review that it's surprising to me that Baffy's review was accepted.
I have observed that some reviewers get a far more lenient pass than others, a trend which has been augmented of late.
One final observation: There seems to be a major difference between the various merps' interpretations of the "too generic" rule, some of whom still subscribe to the rule's earlier incarnation which stated that a review had to apply to the film in question, and that film only. Needless to say, this rule has since been revised. Hint, hint, nudge, nudge, wink, wink.
I actually feel your 'pain' on this one, but it took me many re-tries to get an approval for this particular film, based on the 'Astro-nots' theme, so I'll keep it(based solely upon the fact that the kids launched into space in this particular flick were not ready for such a venture)
Having said that, a review of the same nature may actually be just as appropriate(if not more appropriate) for 'Capricorn One...'
Voted to here...
5/5 this round... thefoxboy, Animal Mutha, & GHcool
Particularly enjoyed:
Cheese_Ed's 'Satan's Cheerleaders'
Beanmimo's 'Seabiscuit'
Sal's 'Lars And The Real Girl'
GHcool's 'Ali'
reviews...
Thanks for your votes, my Fwiffering peeps
Oh yeah, How you doin'? Dropped you a vote, love the review |
Edited by - Canklefish on 04/23/2008 05:02:15 |
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