*deep breath*
(Author's Note: All my posts tagged as "flash vents" seem to be quite harsh - I mean, after all, they're my opinions about things. If I offend anyone with them, then good - they probably deserve it. While a decent amount of the time my grievances with the offended party have to do with me on some level, the other times it's due to their ignorant and self-righteous actions that just seem... wrong. So as a disclaimer: my "flash vents" are just that - opinions of a tired mind that feels like venting due to the fact that nobody listens at times. Doesn't mean I'll physically act on them to solve problems. Ever. TL;DR: Clean your damn act up, and I'll clean up mine, ya' hear?)
There seems to be no reason why I'm posting today other than the fact that I have to post something today.
To be honest, all that you're reading right how has been given little thought - in other words: I think it, I type it mere moments later. Sometimes blogging like that is good - it lets your emotions flow and lets you write freely. On the other hand, it leaves you exposed if you say the wrong thing or mention something embarrassing. Or something offending.
My main stickler of the day has to do with one of my projects. JOSH BLANCO vs. THE WORLD, the chess game I devised where I take on as many people from Facebook as possible, seems... well... almost dead. Mostly because a decent-sized chunk of the World Team doesn't know a damn thing about chess, aptly refuses to learn, and trolls/aggravates me due to their ignorance. I wanted it to be a somewhat-classy and upscale experiment-slash-chess game, seeing if a wise crowd could be formed on the Internet. Of course, my hopes were dashed before the World Team responded to my second move, so I don't know if it's even feasible anymore.
That's not to say that I'm quitting the project... no, no. Perhaps I need to force more people to... well, let's just say "cooperate" with me. While it's all lighthearted fun (it IS just a chess game), I think I've had enough with the bullshit antics. I'll be issuing an ultimatum demanding that the World Team respond with a second move by Monday at noon. Anyone who detracts from the experience will be swiftly dealt with. Sure, this'll cause a negative aura to arise upon the game, but... sacrifices have to be made for the greater good.
Of course, it'll also help if I mass-add people - for all I know, someone I know has to be a (closet) chess geek, right?
World Team: if you're reading this... good. I expect an actual game. *imposing glare*
*deep breath*
(Author's Note: And people say I'm a nice guy? HAH! I'm sure my "attack" would prove otherwise. ...okay, I really am a nice guy. I just have my moments of evil. *shrugs*)
I know how you feel. After all, my World Warriors idea flopped horribly. Something like this, I wouldn't quit per se, just find a better crowd.
ReplyDeleteMost of us know the basic rules of chess. IE: This piece moves like this. But, hardly any of us know advanced tactics. Personally, you lost me at "Polish" gambits and whatnot. As much fun as me going "Derp, pawn to E4~ LULZ!!" would be for me, I imagine it would still ruin the fun for you. Great idea, but wrong crowd.
I'm sure you can find a site somewhere that offers this kind of thing. Perhaps invite those of your World to join in. Just a thought.