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Gauntlet101010 wrote:I was once paid to put a link on my site. I don't see why they'd be paid in anything other than money. It's probably not even a lot of money. Reviewing isn't a day job.
I said earlier: what BBTS gets are hits and word-of-mouth. It doesn't have to have anything to do with the sale of one particular toy. With 3rd parties in particular, they're so expensive I doubt a store like BBTS makes THAT much on them. Not in relation to other popular brands, anyway.
i had mentioned discounts as being a possibility, but that may have been in the thread where this argument started.fenrir72 wrote:Or paid in discounts? The number of hits to the site or youtube (click baiting is now more or less a norm) is the way of business this day and age.shajaki wrote:yes, thank you.
its just that i have a hard time picturing 90% of their toys coming from BBTS for free, just for the sake of reviewing. that would just be bad business on their part.
Just your common sense when shifitng through the garbage and the actual stuff.
Rated X wrote:I can’t picture somebody wasting their time doing 20 minute master edit videos just for a crummy discount.
Cobotron wrote:Hey! You seemed to have attracted a wild Megatronus. They're hard to find, but boy are they fun when you catch one!
shajaki wrote:i had mentioned discounts as being a possibility, but that may have been in the thread where this argument started.fenrir72 wrote:Or paid in discounts? The number of hits to the site or youtube (click baiting is now more or less a norm) is the way of business this day and age.shajaki wrote:yes, thank you.
its just that i have a hard time picturing 90% of their toys coming from BBTS for free, just for the sake of reviewing. that would just be bad business on their part.
Just your common sense when shifitng through the garbage and the actual stuff.
but as gauntlet says, it could be as simple as getting a pay cheque.
shajaki wrote:*looks into crystal ball*
tsu will mention peaugh's recent feral rex wing addon video, saying he gave it a negative review.
x will reply with peaugh saying he doesnt even know how much it costs, implying he didnt pay for it.
NOW DANCE PUPPETS!
Rated X wrote:While the review suggested he was not a fan of the wings, he didn't bash them. Missing were words like "crappy" or "worthless" or "don't waste your money". It just isn't in him, is it ? It's like someone's got a gun to his head and telling him "you better be nice".
necr0blivion wrote: I think that's where you differ from me (and several others on this board). I don't need (or want) a complete bashing of a product to make a decision.
leakin' lubricant wrote:What's interesting is the Peaugh seems to be a little more critical when reviewing test shots, despite presumably not having instructions for them, which was something somebody used to defend him earlier, if you watch his Apex and Geminus review he shows the test shots along side them and comments that there were tabbing issues with the test shots, something he neglected to mention in the Springer review, and in his Mania King review again he has the test shot present and mentions the misassembled knee joint and subsequent breakage, however in the Kronos review fails to mention the weak nature of Kronos' foot assembly.
I don't understand why he would highlight problems in test shots and not in final products. Issues on finished figures are much more important and noteworthy that issues on test shots.
I think that's where you differ from me (and several others on this board). I don't need (or want) a complete bashing of a product to make a decision.
necr0blivion wrote: I think that's where you differ from me (and several others on this board). I don't need (or want) a complete bashing of a product to make a decision.
Gauntlet101010 wrote: Also agree. You don't need to swear, curse, or do anything like that to say "this isn;t worth your time." It's very clearly a negative review.
shajaki wrote:shartimus acts like an ass hat, curses a bit, and he pushes BBTS like no one else.
and... drugs and delusional? ever heard of "acting"?
Tsutsukakushi wrote:shajaki wrote:shartimus acts like an ass hat, curses a bit, and he pushes BBTS like no one else.
and... drugs and delusional? ever heard of "acting"?
If he acts like this, Then I have no plans to see any of his videos reviews.
Gauntlet101010 wrote:leakin' lubricant wrote:What's interesting is the Peaugh seems to be a little more critical when reviewing test shots, despite presumably not having instructions for them, which was something somebody used to defend him earlier, if you watch his Apex and Geminus review he shows the test shots along side them and comments that there were tabbing issues with the test shots, something he neglected to mention in the Springer review, and in his Mania King review again he has the test shot present and mentions the misassembled knee joint and subsequent breakage, however in the Kronos review fails to mention the weak nature of Kronos' foot assembly.
I don't understand why he would highlight problems in test shots and not in final products. Issues on finished figures are much more important and noteworthy that issues on test shots.
I don't think it's anything larger than what he feels is more of an issue with one than with another. I can only gather he didn't have a problem with those things, even if other people did.
I think that's where you differ from me (and several others on this board). I don't need (or want) a complete bashing of a product to make a decision.
leakin' lubricant wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:leakin' lubricant wrote:What's interesting is the Peaugh seems to be a little more critical when reviewing test shots, despite presumably not having instructions for them, which was something somebody used to defend him earlier, if you watch his Apex and Geminus review he shows the test shots along side them and comments that there were tabbing issues with the test shots, something he neglected to mention in the Springer review, and in his Mania King review again he has the test shot present and mentions the misassembled knee joint and subsequent breakage, however in the Kronos review fails to mention the weak nature of Kronos' foot assembly.
I don't understand why he would highlight problems in test shots and not in final products. Issues on finished figures are much more important and noteworthy that issues on test shots.
I don't think it's anything larger than what he feels is more of an issue with one than with another. I can only gather he didn't have a problem with those things, even if other people did.
Thats fine but he did have the tabbing issue with Springer and failed to mention it yet mentions a similar issue with the Apex/Geminus test shot. Just highlighting an inconsistency with the review.I think that's where you differ from me (and several others on this board). I don't need (or want) a complete bashing of a product to make a decision.
Also agree. You don't need to swear, curse, or do anything like that to say "this isn;t worth your time." It's very clearly a negative review.
Gauntlet101010 wrote: On the subject of reviews he's an unenthusiastic one from Peaugh with a sample product - Crazy Devy's Predaking Wings. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e1ZYKPcGsU So even if he's pretty enthusiastic to the annoyance of many here, I guess it's tough to get excited about this sorta thing.
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote: On the subject of reviews he's an unenthusiastic one from Peaugh with a sample product - Crazy Devy's Predaking Wings. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e1ZYKPcGsU So even if he's pretty enthusiastic to the annoyance of many here, I guess it's tough to get excited about this sorta thing.
Think this video is the smoking gun. That proves Peaugh a sponsored guy. Does thrash and give negative reviews on toys in his video reviews.
Rated X wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote: On the subject of reviews he's an unenthusiastic one from Peaugh with a sample product - Crazy Devy's Predaking Wings. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e1ZYKPcGsU So even if he's pretty enthusiastic to the annoyance of many here, I guess it's tough to get excited about this sorta thing.
Think this video is the smoking gun. That proves Peaugh a sponsored guy. Does thrash and give negative reviews on toys in his video reviews.
I disagree. His choice of words to describe a crappy product mirror those of someone talking to an audience of 5 year old children. TF Source neutered him. I prefer a reviewers with balls who arent afraid to piss off the retailers.
Rated X wrote:leakin' lubricant wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote:leakin' lubricant wrote:What's interesting is the Peaugh seems to be a little more critical when reviewing test shots, despite presumably not having instructions for them, which was something somebody used to defend him earlier, if you watch his Apex and Geminus review he shows the test shots along side them and comments that there were tabbing issues with the test shots, something he neglected to mention in the Springer review, and in his Mania King review again he has the test shot present and mentions the misassembled knee joint and subsequent breakage, however in the Kronos review fails to mention the weak nature of Kronos' foot assembly.
I don't understand why he would highlight problems in test shots and not in final products. Issues on finished figures are much more important and noteworthy that issues on test shots.
I don't think it's anything larger than what he feels is more of an issue with one than with another. I can only gather he didn't have a problem with those things, even if other people did.
Thats fine but he did have the tabbing issue with Springer and failed to mention it yet mentions a similar issue with the Apex/Geminus test shot. Just highlighting an inconsistency with the review.I think that's where you differ from me (and several others on this board). I don't need (or want) a complete bashing of a product to make a decision.
Also agree. You don't need to swear, curse, or do anything like that to say "this isn;t worth your time." It's very clearly a negative review.
I do agree with this, as I said earlier I do prefer an amount of professionality when it come to reviews, profanity is not necessary.
Gauntlet101010 wrote:@LL - Well, he didn't seem to think those wings were worth it. I don't see why he'd need to say it exactly the way you'd want him to to be valid.
As for giving a positive review to Universe Galvy, well, there you go. He has some unpopular opinions. But they are his opinions and it's unlikely that he suddenly changed his perspective after getting sponsored. He's entitled to them as much as anyone. I don't think him not feeling a flaw is all that bad makes him dishonest. It just makes his opinion different from yours. It's fine not to agree and it's fine not to want to trust his reviews, but I don't think he's being dishonest.
Companies are generally interested in those links to drive up their search ranking. It's not always about the product. Don't have such a narrow outlook on the scope of the campaign. Exactly how much do you think Crazy Devy's wings actually make them? It's not always about the product int he review.
Tsutsukakushi wrote:Rated X wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Gauntlet101010 wrote: On the subject of reviews he's an unenthusiastic one from Peaugh with a sample product - Crazy Devy's Predaking Wings. - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6e1ZYKPcGsU So even if he's pretty enthusiastic to the annoyance of many here, I guess it's tough to get excited about this sorta thing.
Think this video is the smoking gun. That proves Peaugh a sponsored guy. Does thrash and give negative reviews on toys in his video reviews.
I disagree. His choice of words to describe a crappy product mirror those of someone talking to an audience of 5 year old children. TF Source neutered him. I prefer a reviewers with balls who arent afraid to piss off the retailers.
I no longer care nor have the time to reply to you.
Your being ignored, Please show me the same courtesy and ignore me here. If not, Then enjoy wasting minutes of your time on these one sided replies of yours to me.
Rated X wrote:Tsutsukakushi wrote:Just watched the video.
Think this can be considered a KO with added chrome and not a 3rd party product.
Peaugh seemed to not like these wings and gave a rather negative review on them. Pointing out the breakage in chrome on some areas. Saying the Chrome does not match the rest of the toy. Then stating the price is too high for what you get.
While the review suggested he was not a fan of the wings, he didn't bash them. Missing were words like "crappy" or "worthless" or "don't waste your money". It just isn't in him, is it ? It's like someone's got a gun to his head and telling him "you better be nice".
On a side note, I remember when you said you wanted to see MMC get KOed. I asked why when the originals are still available at retail prices? But you never did respond. So I would think you might like the idea of Feral Rex parts being KOed ?
I might pick these up down the line. It all depends if Crazy Devy decides to replace the other flat gold pieces of feral Rex. It also depends on if I decide to buy the reprolabels sets.
Rated X wrote:megatronus wrote:Rated X wrote:While the review suggested he was not a fan of the wings, he didn't bash them. Missing were words like "crappy" or "worthless" or "don't waste your money". It just isn't in him, is it ? It's like someone's got a gun to his head and telling him "you better be nice".
Dude, that was not a "nice" review. It was pretty dour. Just because he didn't use the same words you would use, doesn't mean it was a ringing endorsement. Peaugh's review of this had plenty of insults, they were just more subtle than... well... you.
I guess. But I get that "didnt like the sweater grandma knitted me" type of vibe from his bland insults. When one dislikes something that much, they usually unleash more definitative insults. That is unless grandma is in front of you and you have to wear the sweater.
Rated X wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Or, you know, he doesn't want to become yet another "angry reviewer" like the types that have taken over the game scene.
I don't watch video game reviews, but I do believe being yourself should play a key role in "reviewing" anything. If I were to feed Peaugh some fried nutria rat, what words would he use to review the cuisine on camera ? Would he be "nice" and speak all politically correct ? Or would he say this is disgusting before he puked right on the plate ?![]()
I wouldn't be afraid to puke on a toy on video, even if I knew it would be the last one Id be getting for free. It's called being real.
Rated X wrote:Delta Magnus wrote:Because a slightly subpar set of chromed wings is TOTALLY as disgusting as deep fried rat.
Seriously, why the hell would you puke on a toy unless it had been dunked in sewage? I mean, I bought an SH Figuarts Sailor Mars that turned out to be a bootleg, and the quality was awful, but I sure as hell didn't feel the need to puke on it.
And you say being yourself should be a part of any review, which is true. Peaugh seems to be a pretty chill, laid-back guy. He IS being himself, because he's mature enough not to get angry and up in arms over a toy. You keep moving the goalposts with this issue. You say he always gives ringing positive reviews. Not true. Then you say "Ah, but he never gives a negative review of a 3rd party figure!" which isn't true. Then you say "Ah, but he never gives outright completely negative reviews!" and oh look, that isn't true either. So now you're grasping at straws and going for "Ah, b-but he doesn't get angry with the toys and call them pieces of crap and throw them across the room!" to which I can reply "No, he doesn't, because he isn't a petulant child who gets butthurt over a toy.
Not everyone has your extreme ideas about how you should react to something you don't like.
And honestly? If you think you could do better or you know what makes a good reviewer? Become one yourself. Do toy reviews on YouTube yourself. Until then, either put up or shut up.
When I said “puke on a toy” I meant to verbally puke on it. In other words describe your disgust vividly instead of being politically correct and “nice” about it. I didn’t think you would take the term literally.
Cost of fried Nutria rat: $18.99
Cost of having a sense of humor: Priceless
Now that we got that out the way, I’ll say this...Maybe Peaugh is just plain nice. Or maybe he is purposely being politically correct on purpose. Either way, none of us no for sure. Only Peaugh himself knows.
But here’s what we do know for sure: Every reviewer with a sponsor conveniently takes the politically correct approach to describing products they don’t like. Not one reviewer with a sponsor goes against the grain and uses extreme insults or swearing in a review. Find me one. I bet you can’t.
But if you start watching amateur unsponsored reviews, out comes the insults, cursing, etc. So is it really that all sponsored reviewers just happen to be nice guys or are there some expectations when accepting a sponsorship and the perks that come with it?
Go figure…
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