This is the new thread. Feel free to express opinions about Authonomy and Klaz, but DO NOT discuss his commentary skill, whether you like him as a commentator, etc. Post or let this die, but don't start a flamewar about whether Klazart fans can understand 12 pool or not. Thanks.
I'll summarize what happened so far:
1. Klazart posted a YouTube video asking his fans to vote for his book on Authonomy, a site where amateur authors post and rate their work.
2. Klazart's book shot to the top of the rankings due to lots of his fans voting.
3. While Authonomy encourages people to get their friends and family to come and read and vote, many users there felt what Klazart did was against the spirit of the rule.
4. There was lots of flaming and commentary-centered discussion in the original thread that should not be included here.
edit: Also, please don't use this thread as a way to get more votes for Klaz (or anyone else's authonomy book). Thanks.
We also acknowledge that Starcraft is a sport that, once the shock and novelty wears off, is legitimate and deserves to be recognized as serious. We hope that one day it will make its way to the Olympics.
I think this topic has honestly been beaten to a gluey pulp after failing to finish first in a horse race. What else could be discussed here? They have made an apology, an announcement, and Klazart's book is still up on the site. I think a fair verdict has been arrived at, and that any further discussion should happen at authonomy, for authonomy.
On March 26 2009 04:00 Frits wrote: I didnt actually see that apology yet LOL, that thing is hilarious. Just to be clear, that's one of us making fun of them right?
Well yes it is: "first registered 23.03.09"
Also with that whole "olympics" thing it's obvious it was someone who read/saw the recent boxer interview where he talks about wanting sc to become an olympic sport ^^
I have just finished registering on authonomy, backed Klazart's book and put it on my watchlist. Now it is on rank 5 and I delude myself that I was the one final vote making this happen. :D Hope this will last until the countdown reaches zero.
On March 26 2009 04:45 number1gog wrote: I can't believe how pretentious some of these "authors" on authonomy are. I registered and backed Klaz's book just to spite them.
I watched you numbers for the last 24 hours Klaz - you've lost steam. That will cost you.
(:from Authonomy)
Like really dude? That'll cost him? If I ever get so doucebaggish I give tl.net full permission to come to my house and steal my computer.
Edit: oh and look at that, he's in the top 5 now.
Totally agreed. I backed the book for this reason as well. I honestly did not read Klaz's book. I'm sure he's capable of writing something worth a read, but I've got enough on my plate in terms of reading from university. The only thing keeping me interested, and what ultimately makes me secretly want to see Klaz reach the Editor's Desk, is simply the fact that these people are being naive and ignorant. Don't expect "honour" from a popularity contest.
Also:
The author of this "apology" has been on site for two days at the time of writing, does not offer a book of his own, has backed only one book (guess which) and has not written a critique of any. Doubtless he means well but for him to make an apology on behalf of many hundreds of persons who were unaware of what was happening and who have nothing to apologise for, is bizarre to say the least or arrogant to say the worst. His thoughts might be well intended but he speaks only for himself. mch
That this guy is able to point out the reg date and still not realize it's a troll is just too much. Please tell me he's like... a counter-troll. We're getting into some serious meta-meta-hyper-super-counter trolling here.
This "official apology" looks like a big fat joke. I hope it won't draw the opposite of what Klazart was looking for.
I don't know where this opposition between gaming and reading/writing comes from. Myself, i enjoy starcraft commentary, reading and writing, and i don't see the problem about it.
In all honesty our communities SHOULD get along very well. However they are so damn snoody to the point of making me angry. Id back Klazart's book a thousand times over just to see them cry when it reaches #1 spot on ED.
In all honesty the authonomy members are as hard core about their thing as us with StarCraft. Over all it's a good crowd. Best of luck to Klaz and their community.
If Klazart doesn't make it to the editor's desk this month, he'll be in the number one spot at the begining of next month, once the other five are taken down. With his constant flow of votes, I don't see any way he can miss next month (if he doesn't make it this month). So, in the long run, he'll get there one way or the other.
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