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On October 08 2011 16:08 Hyaach wrote: no i'm just saying deal with it and stop crying every time SNSD is mentioned.
No one cried a river when the page was spammed with 108 gifs. no one bothered when xxx other artist was posted.
I don't know why you guys like to bait the dumb ass sones into white knighting every single fucking time. you don't bait, they don't bite and we would be spare of these past 10 pages of sht with just one page of tiffany spam.
I think the argument is that the 108x gifs and other artist posts take up much less of a percentage of the thread than the SNSD posts, which as others have pointed out are easily around 40-50% of the thread. Since so much of the discussion is based off of SNSD the question is if that much content merits its own thread, with the precendent set by the anime thread, where Bleach/Naruto are so big that if they were part of the other thread other anime would be buried/discussion would be much less likely to occur. I personally have no problems with it either way but the way I see it splitting the thread hurts no one, the antis are satisfied by being able to ignore it, the SONEs get their own thread, everyone wins.
Do we want our own thread? I personally feel that the antis are what make it interesting. I mean, look at the threads on soshified. No one actually replies to each other, it's just people spazzing out.
Plus, this thread would be sad without taengoo in it. I mean, who here doesn't like them some taeyeon?
That would make sense if that actually happens. What does go down is someone posts a pic spam/gif/news about SNSD, people come out the woodwork, talk about how great SNSD is, other people say that SNSD is overrated/ugly/etc., post other idols, SNSD fans whiteknight, flamewar ensues. I'd love if the thread actually worked like you described but it doesn't. Rather than hoping for something better and getting what we do why don't we split the threads so that the thread isn't derailed by SNSD debates every 5 pages or so? edit- If by antis you mean the people who incite flamewars, then no I disagree with you. Debate/lack of blind fanboyism would be great but again, that isn't what happens here. Also, I don't like Taeyeon. I don't want "dat Taeyeon". The "holy shit errbody loves her rite?" attitude is precisely what I don't like about the SNSD debates on this thread.
On October 08 2011 16:35 DystopiaX wrote: That would make sense if that actually happens. What does go down is someone posts a pic spam/gif/news about SNSD, people come out the woodwork, talk about how great SNSD is, other people say that SNSD is overrated/ugly/etc., post other idols, SNSD fans whiteknight, flamewar ensues. I'd love if the thread actually worked like you described but it doesn't. Rather than hoping for something better and getting what we do why don't we split the threads so that the thread isn't derailed by SNSD debates every 5 pages or so?
This is how it works. people post snsd, people shit on snsd, thread turns into shit.
i don't like jisook either, but i'm not complaining about you shoving it down my throat everytime.
you post your jisook. i see her, and ignore. some stupid sones may raise you a taeyeon.
i post my taeyeon, you see her, you shit on her and my post then complains about us. What gives?
*I like SNSD, followed them since debut, but my music library is literally only Kpop and I listen to a hell of a lot more than just SNSD. I have this very thread to thank for hidden gems I probably would not have discovered otherwise.*
I gotta agree with keeping it to this one thread. I don't really post that much here but I've been reading this thread for the well over the past year or two (since page 50ish) and you have to admit it's always the same group of people who have to bait, poke fun, add stupid irrelevant statements that will invoke angry fan responses, (admittedly also stupid) and then proceed to complain about the fans who respond.
It's silly to even single out SNSD as over certain periods of time the exact same group of people start a 5-6+ page "discussion" about some other random (I say random because there's too many to just pick one) person/group. Remember the "dat yejin" craze a little bit ago? Yeah much more productive.
This thread is hardly turning into soshified (got my 50 posts and stopped posting) and definitely nowhere near the allkpop comments section. By far this is my favorite place to read about Kpop because it's not filled with annoying 13 year old fangirls who exaggerate every little thing. SNSD is relevant right now, their teasers are relevant, talking about their teasers is relevant and being expecting of their new album is 100% relevant. Bringing up someones nose and plastic surgery for what must be the 600th time however, isnt. It's the Korean music thread, not a plastic surgery thread.
My advice? Skip over it, don't respond if you feel the hate creeping up out of your brain and let the discussion pass/talk about something else. I'd much rather be able to follow the same thread for all stuff Kpop rather than split it into two for people to just circle jerk each other around.
On October 08 2011 16:35 DystopiaX wrote: That would make sense if that actually happens. What does go down is someone posts a pic spam/gif/news about SNSD, people come out the woodwork, talk about how great SNSD is, other people say that SNSD is overrated/ugly/etc., post other idols, SNSD fans whiteknight, flamewar ensues. I'd love if the thread actually worked like you described but it doesn't. Rather than hoping for something better and getting what we do why don't we split the threads so that the thread isn't derailed by SNSD debates every 5 pages or so?
This is how it works. people post snsd, people shit on snsd, thread turns into shit.
i don't like jisook either, but i'm not complaining about you shoving it down my throat everytime.
I feel like the blame can definitely be shared by both parties though. People hate on other idols too but that usually doesn't develop into a flamewar. But yea, SNSD and sones get so much crap in this thread..
Debate/lack of blind fanboyism would be great but again, that isn't what happens here. Also, I don't like Taeyeon. I don't want "dat Taeyeon". The "holy shit errbody loves her rite?" attitude is precisely what I don't like about the SNSD debates on this thread.
Everyone deserves a place in this thread though. I personally am not a fan of a lot of idol pic spam (yejin, KMK) but it's not necessary to voice my opinion. Obviously it sometimes seems that SNSD pic spam is more prevalent but SNSD is definitely holding a larger fanbase. I don't think we should be afraid of other groups getting burried, this isn't a "Hidden gems of kpop" thread, it's representative of the kpop community as a whole. Hence, loads of SONEs
On October 08 2011 16:35 DystopiaX wrote: That would make sense if that actually happens. What does go down is someone posts a pic spam/gif/news about SNSD, people come out the woodwork, talk about how great SNSD is, other people say that SNSD is overrated/ugly/etc., post other idols, SNSD fans whiteknight, flamewar ensues. I'd love if the thread actually worked like you described but it doesn't. Rather than hoping for something better and getting what we do why don't we split the threads so that the thread isn't derailed by SNSD debates every 5 pages or so?
This is how it works. people post snsd, people shit on snsd, thread turns into shit.
i don't like jisook either, but i'm not complaining about you shoving it down my throat everytime.
you post your jisook. i see her, and ignore. some stupid sones may raise you a taeyeon.
i post my taeyeon, you see her, you shit on her and my post then complains about us. What gives?
I think that's a matter of size of fanbase though. When I post Jisook for example, there's alot of "she's ugly/horseface", but I can ignore it as a difference of opinion. However if someone says "I don't like Taeyeon" there's enough SONEs out there that someone will feel a need to jump in and whiteknight and argue why the dude's opinion of Taeyeon is wrong. I have no issue with the posting of SNSD here, it's the reactions and flamewars that I have a problem with, and as I have pointed out before there certainly is a large enough SNSD fanbase to support its own thread, so why continue to have so many flamewars when there's such an obvious alternative?
There is no need for a split. What happens with SNSD is not all that different from what happens with all the other groups/singers that are brought up in this thread, the only difference is quantity. This is inevitable because of their popularity and the fact that people love to love/hate them. It happens all the time with various topics, popularity simply breeds it.
Personally, I don't understand why certain people seem to have this deep-seated need to attack idols they don't like or believe to be overrated. This extends beyond SNSD, and, frankly, it's completely unnecessary and stupid. Let's be clear, I'm not saying that people shouldn't be able to express their opinions about a particular group/singer, but I don't see the need for posts like "____ = troll", "omg, you saying ____ is attractive is an obvious troll", etc. It's sad to see how much difficulty people have in posting in a respectable and intelligent manner in this thread, and it's ridiculous how often people complain of conduct that they themselves are guilty of.
On October 08 2011 17:03 DystopiaX wrote: I think that's a matter of size of fanbase though. When I post Jisook for example, there's alot of "she's ugly/horseface", but I can ignore it as a difference of opinion. However if someone says "I don't like Taeyeon" there's enough SONEs out there that someone will feel a need to jump in and whiteknight and argue why the dude's opinion of Taeyeon is wrong. I have no issue with the posting of SNSD here, it's the reactions and flamewars that I have a problem with, and as I have pointed out before there certainly is a large enough SNSD fanbase to support its own thread, so why continue to have so many flamewars when there's such an obvious alternative?
Let's be honest here. Many of the attacks on/criticisms fo SNSD members is made knowing the reaction they're going to get, and are often worded in such a way to specifically goad a response. Again, this extends beyond just SNSD, but it is definitely more prevalent when it comes to them. I haven't seen many reasonable and respectable posts about groups/idols, good or bad, result in flamewars. It's always flaming begetting flaming, and most of it starts with attacks, not support/fandom.
Bottom line. If you don't like SNSD or their fans, then just ignore it. Prior to this recent debate, there had not been so much SNSD-related content to drown out stuff about other artists, so there's no excuse for fighting.
lol I got no idea if my reply caused this shitstorm about some in here thinking Tiffany looks plastic because she clearly doesn't. And who cares about if she had surgery done or not? Surely some 70% of idols do so why even care as long as it looks good and you can't tell outright.
Lets just stop arguing about so stupid shit and splitting the thread is really a bad choice imo. I come here only and don't wanna go on specific idolboards. That way I know I will get the most important news from every group. It's not really that hard to just scroll past the shit you don't wanna see/read. I know I just did like 4 pages..
Also I'm back on the soyeon boat, I don't know what I was thinking not adding her to my godtier list.
Not to be completly shitpost I think Seditary missed the MC cut:
DystopiaX, you have gone unchecked for long enuff.... calm down, and let sones enjoy themselves. I enjoy ur Jisook spam a lot but u r very biased in terms of wats right and wats wrong for the thread. Also.... Wat Hyaach said is very true.
And Kentor as usual: a troll second only to Rekrul! GG please bring on some more. Ima goin to listen to sum nyaancat!!
hi guys, i have 2 invites for jpopsuki.eu a private tracker for jpop/kpop/cpop etc. if anyone wants 1 just pm me. first 2 will get it. and no, i get nothing for inviting people.
Not long ago there was one HUNDRED gifs of some girl from somewhere that looked really average to me, plus it broke people's browsers, it lagged etc. But thing is most people here have learned to just let it go, ignore it and avoid the ten page long bullshit discussion. But of course, post a couple soshi pics and there you go, doesn't take long for the usual crew to start frothing at the mouth. Kentor Craton etc been shitting on SNSD for so long but now that the sones showed up in numbers they want a new thread? Can't troll anymore because there's 20 pages of insecure sones (which is a fact) and it breaks the thread - ok but don't come crying after it happens because you started it.
And lol at people believing any girl idol had no work done. Yeah sure, Tiffany is the only all natural girl left with no work done in all of Seoul, oh wait actually there's nine of them! Right...
So haven't watched the SSF Running Man yet, gonna watch tonight but super excited. The file is like 2.2GB which is a lot more than any regular episode so I think the bitrate is crazy high, clean image? I like that, HD whoring.
I don't know when that new SNSD song comes out, but it's not out yet and it's already going pretty crazy. I'm not that hyped for the new song. That posh retro ish style, I can't enjoy. Will have to see what will actually happen. And what I've been wondering is Bad Girl, The Great Escape and some other song where like in Japanese right because that whole album was released there? I don't think there has been Korean versions or performances etc so does that mean this new The Boys song will be on a new album. And then the album will have the Korean versions of Bad Girl and the Great Escape etc. That would be cool.
Also agree with what someone said earlier. For Soshified I literally had to put my pride aside and make comments that make me cringe in order to get up to the 50 posts to see if the subs are even good. They are excellent and plentiful btw, for sure one of the better subbing teams. A lot of shows, series from the past. Many in 720p, I think if it was aired in HD it's subbed in HD.
So naturally for the forums I don't enjoy it a lot there, only for browsing some content, and regardless of what happens here I think it will be ok. Things like "the girls are so x" or "omg she looks so skinny, is she eating enough? im so scared" "jjang jjang jjang I don't know any other words it's daebak jjang". I'm probably missing a whole lexicon of this type of speech but I'm assuming that is the exact same thing for you guys that can be off putting about the "sone" right.
From Startale_Rainbows stream there was this awesome song but I wasn't able to find it. I first thought it was something from Mighty Mouth but a few days ago I found which one it was. From Epik High someone mentioned them earlier. I've been playing the crap out of it, "bonjok". Put it in a spoiler since it's probably a bit cluttery even though it's old.
And thanks for answering my question a while ago. I got the Girl K but haven't been able to watch it yet. Happy it's good though, that kind of renegade killer can be interesting to say the least.
And thanks to seditary, the compilations are always excellent and definitely one of the reasons I frequent more. They give a great overview, make you don't miss out on things or in other cases save time. I would've never known Hororo was promoting a song. Those backup dancers are like, that afroworm guy. Maybe netizens thought the worm guy was funny too and they sort of integrated something goofy like that into the song, I don't know. Too much ramble.
I feel like i need to contribute something to this thread. I start by sharing this beautiful picture to calm down the SNSD fanboys, or as u guys call, SONES.