But I don't think there's anything wrong with saying "that swooshy thing over there," yet I see some who feel apologetic for not having the "right" vocabulary to convey their reactions. I'm certain it's not purposeful, but they end up feeling like their responses aren't as meaningful as those of someone who talks the talk. And others may just not comment at all for this same reason.
Now I've read yours and some of the other comments explaining the whole retarded elitist pretentious bitch cabal whatevah nonsense, and yes, I admire standing up to those who are trying to knock you off your feet by making the insult work for you. Maybe they're a badge of honor to some. To others who don't get the joke, though, they stand for separation of the wheat from the chaff.
It's unfair only to the extent that it won't communicate with a portion of the audience.
What I've really liked about this post is that you are concerned with the audience and how they can connect with vids. Of course there's nothing wrong with vidding for yourself but I think on some level one's always aware of the audience. As far as not communicating with a portion, also, as stated in the comments here, that's always a danger. It's the old please some of them some of the time, etc. cliche.
What I'm highly confused about is why you think that *we* think that it's impossible to do it without the soul searching and discussion. Where do we demand this process for everyone? Mostly we're just saying what works for *us*.
You said in a previous comment: It's the same for me, when I see that the vidder doesn't seem to care and feel that intense love of vidding that I do, I'm not sure that I want to see their vid; why would I be interested in their product if they're so dismissive about the things I love?
How would you know if they don't care? Is it because they preface the vid with a bunch of LOLthis vid iz probly the sUXors but plz watch it anyways!!!!111! or because they don't write a thesis about the process they went through in the creation of it in that same post? Can you respect vidders who aren't as meta as you and others in this fictional cabal? More importantly, do the meta-lovin' vidders repect the opinions of those in the audience who give effusive albeit low-tech feedback? If the answers to these questions are yes (and I know you certainly can't answer for everyone), then hey, I'm happy.
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Now I've read yours and some of the other comments explaining the whole retarded elitist pretentious bitch cabal whatevah nonsense, and yes, I admire standing up to those who are trying to knock you off your feet by making the insult work for you. Maybe they're a badge of honor to some. To others who don't get the joke, though, they stand for separation of the wheat from the chaff.
It's unfair only to the extent that it won't communicate with a portion of the audience.
What I've really liked about this post is that you are concerned with the audience and how they can connect with vids. Of course there's nothing wrong with vidding for yourself but I think on some level one's always aware of the audience. As far as not communicating with a portion, also, as stated in the comments here, that's always a danger. It's the old please some of them some of the time, etc. cliche.
What I'm highly confused about is why you think that *we* think that it's impossible to do it without the soul searching and discussion. Where do we demand this process for everyone? Mostly we're just saying what works for *us*.
You said in a previous comment: It's the same for me, when I see that the vidder doesn't seem to care and feel that intense love of vidding that I do, I'm not sure that I want to see their vid; why would I be interested in their product if they're so dismissive about the things I love?
How would you know if they don't care? Is it because they preface the vid with a bunch of LOLthis vid iz probly the sUXors but plz watch it anyways!!!!111! or because they don't write a thesis about the process they went through in the creation of it in that same post? Can you respect vidders who aren't as meta as you and others in this fictional cabal? More importantly, do the meta-lovin' vidders repect the opinions of those in the audience who give effusive albeit low-tech feedback? If the answers to these questions are yes (and I know you certainly can't answer for everyone), then hey, I'm happy.