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Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Shawn Driscoll on August 30, 2020, 11:05:07 PM
Might be because Matt Mercer and Matt Colville are in it, for one.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Spinachcat on August 30, 2020, 11:48:49 PM
Did I miss something?

Why wouldn't Luke Gygax want comments from the fans of the 5e "luminaries"?
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Mistwell on August 31, 2020, 12:06:27 AM
Is the sin that he would play with them, that he would play with them on livestream, that he would turn off comments, some or all of the above, or something else?
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Bren on August 31, 2020, 12:27:36 AM
It's difficult to imagine why anyone would not want to see all the comments of a bunch of randos on the Internet.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: mAcular Chaotic on August 31, 2020, 12:59:56 AM
Yeah it's just more professional nowadays to turn off comments because it turns into a cesspool quickly.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Arkansan on August 31, 2020, 01:36:33 AM
I know who Luke Gygax is, who the hell are the other two and why are they relevant?
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Marchand on August 31, 2020, 01:49:56 AM
Quote from: Arkansan;1147036
I know who Luke Gygax is, who the hell are the other two and why are they relevant?

Or I would say, I know who Luke Gygax is the son of.

Apart from that, I never know who any of these people are either. Colour me not very "with it".
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: trechriron on August 31, 2020, 04:09:41 AM
Deborah Ann Woll was in True Blood, Marvel Dare Devil series as an actor. She has her own live stream show --> https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7atuZxmT954B-AtfJsw_YbULHL_L7J8z&app=desktop

Mercer is famous voice actor DM on Critical Roll. Coleville is a D&D designer...
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: hedgehobbit on August 31, 2020, 09:38:12 AM
Was this originally a Facebook video or something? It has less then 50 views on YouTube.

I admire Luke in some respects. I don't think I'd be willing to DM for a guy that called my dad a racist.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: hedgehobbit on August 31, 2020, 09:39:38 AM
Quote from: Bren;1147028
It's difficult to imagine why anyone would not want to see all the comments of a bunch of randos on the Internet.
If people didn't want to see comments from randos, there wouldn't be things like reddit (or therpgsite). Comments are usually the best part of any video.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Kyle Aaron on August 31, 2020, 09:46:30 AM
What's your point, Driscoll?
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Omega on August 31, 2020, 09:54:21 AM
Quote from: Mistwell;1147023
Is the sin that he would play with them, that he would play with them on livestream, that he would turn off comments, some or all of the above, or something else?


I am rather wondering that as well?

It is  increasingly common now to turn off comments on vids. And Mercer & co have garnered some ire with their antics in recent years so if he was aware of that then turning off comments would be a wise move.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: kythri on August 31, 2020, 10:07:46 AM
Referring to Mercer as either a founder or a legend is false advertising.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Omega on August 31, 2020, 10:17:35 AM
Quote from: kythri;1147072
Referring to Mercer as either a founder or a legend is false advertising.

They used to call that "cult of personality". And to be fair. Before he was brainwashed into the woke cult, he was fairly entertaining. IF those sorts of entertainments actually entertain. Totally YMMV. Same with Collville. He orates really well and recounts adventures well. But also very YMMV.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Bren on August 31, 2020, 01:03:54 PM
Quote from: hedgehobbit;1147067
If people didn't want to see comments from randos, there wouldn't be things like reddit (or therpgsite). Comments are usually the best part of any video.
Clearly some people want to see comments from some randos on the net. You'd be a case in point. Others...not so much. Someone turning off comments isn't unusual and should hardly be controversial.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: mAcular Chaotic on August 31, 2020, 01:08:26 PM
>comments
>best part

lmao

They're usually full of illiterate spam. Every now and then you get the rare community where the YTer has cultivated a sensible comment section, but almost all the time it's just white noise instead. I'm there for the video, not for the commenters.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: hedgehobbit on August 31, 2020, 02:29:58 PM
Quote from: Bren;1147088
Someone turning off comments isn't unusual and should hardly be controversial.
It's not uncommon when talking about corporate YouTube channels. Not sure what Luke Gygax is trying to sell though (or is he doing this for WotC).

But turning comments off isn't controversial as much as it's a bitch move. Only done when you know that your content is going to get you roasted. It's like pre-admitting defeat and, as such, deserves to be mocked.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: RandyB on August 31, 2020, 02:47:35 PM
Quote from: hedgehobbit;1147100
It's not uncommon when talking about corporate YouTube channels. Not sure what Luke Gygax is trying to sell though (or is he doing this for WotC).

But turning comments off isn't controversial as much as it's a bitch move. Only done when you know that your content is going to get you roasted. It's like pre-admitting defeat and, as such, deserves to be mocked.

Or if you don't want to give a platform to the idiots that inevitably infest such comments.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Shasarak on August 31, 2020, 05:11:49 PM
Quote from: RandyB;1147102
Or if you don't want to give a platform to the idiots that inevitably infest such comments.

Is Twitter broken or something?
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: RandyB on August 31, 2020, 05:20:10 PM
Quote from: Shasarak;1147111
Is Twitter broken or something?

Of course not.

However, the comments on videos in particular are notorious for being cesspools of humanity. Why enable them? Let them vent their filth elsewhere.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Bedrockbrendan on August 31, 2020, 05:31:21 PM
Some channels have comments up, some don't. I think some are better suited to ongoing discussions than others. Shows like this do tend to invite more of the negative drive by variety. I can understand not wanting to have to even think about comment. I will say though, youtube comments are easier to ignore than blog, facebook or twitter comments. My podcast goes up automatically on youtube, and I used to do youtube videos. I still occasionally get comments. But I am not even aware of them till months or years later. They can be strange sometimes for sure (to this day my most hostile and angry comments were for a video I did on DVD region codes----which still kind of makes me laugh).
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Spinachcat on September 01, 2020, 12:11:17 AM
Comments are often the best part of a video. If the video suxxors, then the much deserved smackdown comments might provide some LOLZ. If its a good video, its fun to see people bounce off their thoughts and appreciation for the good work.


Quote from: hedgehobbit;1147100
But turning comments off isn't controversial as much as it's a bitch move. Only done when you know that your content is going to get you roasted. It's like pre-admitting defeat and, as such, deserves to be mocked.


Agreed.

Whenever I see comments off, I suspect its out of fear and inflated egos who can't handle even the thought of anything but worship so I drop an auto-thumbs down.

Which confuses me here. Don't these "D&D luminaries" have huge followings of sychophants? Allegedly these clowns have a gazillion fans so I'm confused why they wouldn't shower the video with fee-fees and hugs.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Omega on September 01, 2020, 05:16:32 AM
Quote from: RandyB;1147112
Of course not.

However, the comments on videos in particular are notorious for being cesspools of humanity. Why enable them? Let them vent their filth elsewhere.


I agree. YT comments have become a playground for every sociopath out there.
Title: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Spinachcat on September 01, 2020, 05:18:42 AM
Quote from: Omega;1147140
YT comments have become a playground for every sociopath out there.

YT comments are the queen's court compared to Twatter.
Title: Re: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: LiferGamer on September 01, 2020, 11:10:57 PM
YT comments are the queen's court compared to Twatter.


QFT.  Give me Youtube comments over Twits Twittering or Reddit.
Title: Re: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: hedgehobbit on September 02, 2020, 11:13:12 AM
However, the comments on videos in particular are notorious for being cesspools of humanity. Why enable them?
Why? Because of engagement. Not only will comments trigger YouTube's algorithms and cause it to recommend your video more but it's also a way to create a community by interacting with your subs.


This video has been up for a few days already and, even with names like Gygax, Mercer and Coleville, only has 75 views. At that point there's really nothing to lose since you can just delete any nasty comments easily enough.
Title: Re: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: DocJones on September 02, 2020, 05:29:57 PM
The real question is... "Is it diverse enough!?!"
Title: Re: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Mistwell on September 02, 2020, 05:55:54 PM
However, the comments on videos in particular are notorious for being cesspools of humanity. Why enable them?
Why? Because of engagement. Not only will comments trigger YouTube's algorithms and cause it to recommend your video more but it's also a way to create a community by interacting with your subs.


This video has been up for a few days already and, even with names like Gygax, Mercer and Coleville, only has 75 views. At that point there's really nothing to lose since you can just delete any nasty comments easily enough.


I believe they turned that part of the algorithm off last year.
Title: Re: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: Bren on September 02, 2020, 08:13:26 PM
But turning comments off isn't controversial as much as it's a bitch move.
And whining about it is more macho.  ::)
Title: Re: Luke Gygax Turned Off Comments to His Video (wonder why)
Post by: RPGPundit on September 10, 2020, 07:12:07 PM
The only reason to do a show like this with people who hate your father, your family, and the game he created is to try to convince some of their fans that what old-school D&D has to offer is better than what they know so far.  If he did it for any other reason, like to try to placate these cunts who all but declared his father a Nazi, then he's lost his way.