Comments on: I realize that I’m overreacting …

By: Veliaf

Veliaf — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 15:10:34 +0000

I noticed this and thought of you too, so no, you’re not overreacting.

It looks like a blog unworthy of the name, if you ask me…

Vel.
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By: Elleiras

Elleiras — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 22:11:08 +0000

The guy who registered the domain didn’t do so by proxy: his full name, address and telephone number are available in the Whois database. So, naturally, I Googled him. ^.^ He seems to be a down on his luck graphic designer. I assume the “art” is his own and the blog is intended to provide advertising revenue. From what I’ve read so far (I pick at scabs, too >.< ), content certainly isn’t king.

He emailed me to apologize for stealing the name, claiming that he registered the domain before he stumbled across my Fel Fire. He admits that he found out about my blog before going public with his, but decided to keep the name because he “didn’t think it would be a problem.”

I offered to buy the domain from him, giving him the benefit of the doubt — surely, now that he knows about me, he’ll want to establish an identity that is uniquely him? — but he’s ignoring me.

By: latusthegoat

latusthegoat — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:47:29 +0000

jebus I actually went to have a proper look this time unlike from Wow.com’s link… wtf. Videos, ads, mouseover graphics, custom graphics. I’m impressed but do not like, it reeks of commercialism instead of love of the game. (Also makes my MS Paint graphics will sad and lonely on my blog. Boo.)

There’s a comment on the first post in that blog that makes me even more sad: “i like the name”. Well, duh.

L2community.

By: dorgol

dorgol — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:43:00 +0000

Is it strange that I don’t like that blog because it looks TOO professional? I mean… custom logo on the site, custom logo on the video, advertisements everywhere.

I like my blogs to feel more “homegrown”.

I doubt I’ll go back.

By: Elleiras

Elleiras — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:19:38 +0000

I did edit… a little, tiny bit. (You should see what I do to Jef’s blog! He doesn’t even recognize his posts when I finish with them — although I deliberately did not edit his last one because I want to encourage him to start writing again, not give it up in frustration over my grammar nazi-ish tendencies. >.>)

My sister and best friend are currently having a Facebook discussion about how I am vicious with a red pen /and/ abuse adjectives. I’m not sure if I should be amused or offended.
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By: Elleiras

Elleiras — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:17:14 +0000

My question is, if they’re so new, how’d they already land on WoW.com? I can only get on there by airing my dirty laundry to the world!

I know! If I write a personal or controversial blogpost that I’m terrified to publish because I just know it will incite drama if the wrong person reads it … it goes up on WoW Insider.

I love WoW.com for the link love, but I think this should be Murphy’s New Law.
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By: tahas

tahas — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:12:31 +0000

Gold ads on the sides, too How low can you go?
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By: tahas

tahas — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:11:57 +0000

It’s pretty bad…
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By: Asara

Asara — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:46:53 +0000

*giggle* Look at me, I’m a hot blood elf chick and me and my hot girlfriend are doing bad things to each ot… I mean Ironforge! And click on my giant sidebar ad while you’re watching my awesome video, mkay?

No thank you.
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By: Kiertel

Kiertel — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 04:41:33 +0000

Just echoing not adding, but I thought it was a shady move to use that name as well.