Comments on: One Punch Reviews #23: Fatawesome

By: El Santo

El Santo — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:50:25 +0000

Thank you!

I guess it is true that gals fall for the “bad boys,” as long as they have a heart of gold.

By: Whisp

Whisp — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:10:37 +0000

I’ve got to agree with the poster on the mean thing. Critics like you used to make the emo me of 15 years old cry, but I kinda had a crush on one who fell for the “nice girl” and he enlightened me with his wiley ways. Guess after that I became the one who couldn’t get enough of criticism and making snide remarks and he became more “fluffy” and caring. Sounds like an awful plotline for some webcomic out there already doesn’t it?

But we need critics because we can’t LIVE in a world that’s filled with happy, flowery, sunny, positive crap. (or at least I don’t want to life in one) We need drama. We need angst, and we need someone to yell and scream at when we find out they write something that is absolutely 100% honest and true but it’s BAD. We need the antihero and that is why we cannot live without webcomic critics. Without you stupid people would grow enough confidence to rule the world with their legion of fans.

….wow. That last thought is actually kind of scary.

Ok that comment aside the truth is, you say what we chicken poops can’t say because we aren’t brave enough or in the position to tell others what we feel without risking our image. You face the loons out there who will never, and I mean never be able to take anything short of a glowing review.

For that I hope you keep up with your writing. It sucks when people do feel hurt and I’m sure you do introvert on that note. But at the end of the day when you tell it like it is people learn. If they don’t I do because writing a good story takes a lot of time.

By: El Santo

El Santo — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:01:09 +0000

Awww, thanks ya big lug! That’s the sweetest thing anyone’s said to me all day.

By: RedPowerRanger

RedPowerRanger — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:11:10 +0000

Don’t listen to the filthy moderates. This here internet is no place for being nice. Anyways, if it helps, I don’t think your 1- and 2-star reviews are particularly “nice” anyways; you’re mean, just not quite mean enough for my tastes.

Anyways, keep on truckin’

By: dungeonmaster11

dungeonmaster11 — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:09:21 +0000

As I’ve stated before, you employ a method of criticism that is stunning in its politeness and passiveness, yet retains complete professional honesty and expertise, even when giving a one-star review. And to be honest, overly-negative reviews have a tendency to be scattershot, hurting some in the process who weren’t even direct or deserving targets, even though many types of more negative than positive reviews/reviewers are still enjoyable to read/watch. Consider yourself a breath of fresh air to the webcomic reviewer community, El Santo, and let me assure you that you’ve got my support just the way you are.

By: John

John — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 12:17:57 +0000

I don’t mean that all of your recent reviews have been poorly-rated, but if I’m not mistaken it’s been a higher percentage recently. In the current “cluster” on the review index, you have two five-stars, one four-star, one three-star, and the rest are one- and two-stars. Compare that to the previous cluster, with three five-stars, three four-stars, and nothing lower than a two. This isn’t really a complaint, mind you, more of an observation.

One thing I like about your site is that you have such a good mix of positive and negative reviews. Your Webcomic is Bad is entertaining, in a way, but I much prefer a site which says good things about comics as well. Similarly I have no patience for a site which constantly heaps praise on people whether they deserve it or not.

You, sir, seem to have hit the happy medium.

By: El Santo

El Santo — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:46:44 +0000

But… I just gave Daisy Owl a 5! What more do you want?!?!?!

*breaks down, babbling*

There’s actually a decently-rated comic review coming up, hopefully by next week. I’m sure most of the readers on this site are familiar with the title … but heck, I decided to review it anyways.

By: John

John — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:41:56 +0000

I don’t think you need to be meaner, for whatever it’s worth. Frankly, I’ve been concerned about the number of 1 or 2 star reviews you’ve had recently (although it is probably just a coincidence).

By: El Santo

El Santo — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 20:17:26 +0000

Thanks for catching my errors. I’m going to have to hire me an editor some day.

Interestingly, Ramon Perez told me pretty much the same thing when I did a review of “Raven’s Dojo”: I’m not being mean enough. I totally agree with you that in the case of webcomics, more people read the savagings. (The phrase should really be modified to read: “You attract more flies with death-dealing bug zappers than with honey.”)

Unfortunately, I’m just not that good at it. My disposition is just too cheerful. I wish I could call the Fatawesome guys a total drain on society and clue number one of humanity’s devolution into booger-eating primates, but part of me still respects the guys for their hard work… even if all their hard work ended up being crap.

By: RedPowerRanger

RedPowerRanger — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 19:22:27 +0000

“Cracked IS actually pretty good from time to time, like it WAS the internet equivalent of junk food.”

“I won’t like to you”

Nice article, here is some spellins to fix. You know, if you’re going to do 1-star reviews and mock the creators, you may as well make it as mean as possible. If you want my expert advice, webcomic reviews are one place where you get more flies with vinegar than with honey. You’re going to attract a lot more attention once you start really savaging these shits.