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[Men_in_Boxes]

“Madden 24 sucks”

That statement has wildly different meaning depending on if a sports gamers says it or if a JRPG fan says it.

NeoGAF is filled with similar comments about all types of games from all types of gamers. Wouldn’t it be more useful if we saw the genre preferences of people after reading their impressions of a given game?

 

[64gigabyteram]

Why not add signatures instead? would accomplish a similar thing but with more freedom

 

[adamsapple]

Why not add signatures instead? would accomplish a similar thing but with more freedom

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

Why not add signatures instead? would accomplish a similar thing but with more freedom

The genre attachment would be useful for other members to get a read on what type of games you enjoy. A signature is frequently useless to other members.

 

[64gigabyteram]

The genre attachment would be useful for other members to get a read on what type of games you enjoy. A signature is frequently useless to other members.

signatures would let you list the genres you prefer.

 

[tommib]

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

signatures would let you list the genres you prefer.

But if only .03 percent of members are listing genre preferences in their signatures then the positive effect would be minimal

 

[MarV0]

Did you just assume my genre?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Posted on iPhone.

 

[Humdinger]

I hate signatures. They just clutter up the place. I imagine tags would be the same - just noise. Unless you mean something that is only shown on a person's profile, not on the forum page itself.

 

[Silver Wattle]

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

I hate signatures. They just clutter up the place. I imagine tags would be the same - just noise.

Snake oil salesman, Gold Member, Member, Reverse Groomer…

 

[Kacho]

I mean, you don’t need labels for someone with an anime avatar shitting on Madden. You know they think Persona is the best game ever and likely shouldn’t be listened to when it comes to Farming Simulator.

 

[Fahdis]

Snake oil salesman, Gold Member, Member, Reverse Groomer…

Haggmaxxer, Whore, Slut, Gamer (least preferred on this forum), Yapper, Skibidy Toilet, Pronoun Lover, Gold Digger etc. It's better when others give you your genre.

 

[clarky]

The genre attachment would be useful for other members to get a read on what type of games you enjoy. A signature is frequently useless to other members.

We all could do with some clues about what you are into for sure.

 

[Nankatsu]

Genre tags. Right...

 

[Bartski]

I'd prefer the ability to label users and give them tags only I can see, like a reminder someone is retarded. Ideally with the ability to hyperlink posts

 

[killatopak]

 

[BlackTron]

This is just wishing for more ways to discredit anything anyone says.

"This game sucks"

"I bet you think those stuck in the past, single-player, platform type games are great. There ought to be a law!"

 

[nowhat]

We all could do with some clues about what you are into for sure.

Imma go with horses.

 

[proandrad]

It’s a bad idea because no one cares what your genre preferences are. It’s just needlessly adding clutter because you want to prove your gamer cred.

 

[JohnnyTropics]

“Madden 24 sucks”

That statement has wildly different meaning depending on if a sports gamers says it or if a JRPG fan says it.

NeoGAF is filled with similar comments about all types of games from all types of gamers. Wouldn’t it be more useful if we saw the genre preferences of people after reading their impressions of a given game?

organic discourse with individualized avatars, fostering a sense of community and self-improvement through actualization of an engaging hobby?

bruh, did you hear your modem dial up before you posted this? are you communicating to us from 1997?
Are you not aware that the internet is the exclusive domain of paid indian astroturfers, driving engagement and farming likes, to both create and sustain individual consumer preference bias across all economic metrics that can be atomized and sold back to you?

 

[Pedro Motta]

“Madden 24 sucks”

That statement has wildly different meaning depending on if a sports gamers says it or if a JRPG fan says it.

NeoGAF is filled with similar comments about all types of games from all types of gamers. Wouldn’t it be more useful if we saw the genre preferences of people after reading their impressions of a given game?

 

[TintoConCasera]

Bad idea. I love some JRPGs but don't even like many others. And the same goes for any genre.

 

[Geometric-Crusher]

I support

 

[ReyBrujo]

I support adding genre tags like "He/Him", "She/Her", "It/They", etc.

 

[T4keD0wN]

Interesting, i can tell exactly who will be in favour just based on the text under their profile pic.

 

[bundylove]

Leta also not forget abiut pronounce.

 

[Dacvak]

I like platformers.

There, I expect everyone here to remember that.

 

[Imtjnotu]

This is an XBOX.

 

[RagnarokIV]

We want signatures

 

[Rush2112]

Nah Madden objectively sucks.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

This is just wishing for more ways to discredit anything anyone says.

I don’t think so. If someone shows an appreciation and knowledge about a genre you’re interested in, their opinion carries more weight.

If someone doesn’t play a genre you’re interested in, their opinion carries less weight.

This tagging system would show all users who is and who isn’t worth engaging in.

 

[STARSBarry]

“Madden 24 sucks”

That statement has wildly different meaning depending on if a sports gamers says it or if a JRPG fan says it.

NeoGAF is filled with similar comments about all types of games from all types of gamers. Wouldn’t it be more useful if we saw the genre preferences of people after reading their impressions of a given game?

Only if my Genre tag can be Hentai Historian.

 

[Robb]

We recently had a separate thread with the realization that people are fans of game series instead of genres in many cases.

Me having a FPS tag and mainly playing stuff like Metroid Prime doesn’t give more or less credibility to my opinion on COD.

 

[Husky]

Genre tags could be like little badges below our username, either above or below the "Member" tag or any custom tags. Hover over a badge to see what it represents. I'd probably have PC/FPS/RPG.
I don't think GAF would be a better place if we had genre tags though, it'd get tiring to see people dismiss other people's opinions as a result of their tags.

This is just wishing for more ways to discredit anything anyone says.

What this guy said.

This tagging system would show all users who is and who isn’t worth engaging in.

This would get obnoxious quickly.

I definitely don't want to see signatures under our posts, those are just annoying

 

[keefged4]

Nah, lets not divide folk up like that. Discourse where all are welcome is how it is and how it should be

 

[cormack12]

Sorry bro, I'm genre neutral

 

[Kacho]

Bad idea. I love some JRPGs but don't even like many others. And the same goes for any genre.

No. Your avatar lore dictates that you love every JRPG unquestionably and hate all western AAAs. Like Danjin44 .

 

[omegasc]

GAF users actually play games?

 

[Darkmakaimura]

Sorry bro, I'm genre neutral

I'm transgenre.

 

[nowhat]

I don’t think so. If someone shows an appreciation and knowledge about a genre you’re interested in, their opinion carries more weight.

Nice try, your opinion still doesn't carry any weight.

 

[Cakeboxer]

Why stop at genres? Add what system they are on and if the are a fan, a fanboy or a warrior.
Or add how many bans and warnings users have with the reasons.


But to be serious, that stuff only leads to toxic conversations.

 

[LordCBH]

“Madden 24 sucks”

That statement has wildly different meaning depending on if a sports gamers says it or if a JRPG fan says it.

I don’t know about that one, chief. Even the sports gamers think modern Madden sucks donkey dick.

 

[Men_in_Boxes]

But to be serious, that stuff only leads to toxic conversations.

I think it would actually lead to fewer toxic conversations because it more effectively displays a users area of preference.

For example, I think Astro Bot sucks, but I’m not a fan of any 3D platformers post Mario 64. If someone is a fan of modern 3D playgoers they would more quickly understand my stance and only engage with me if they saw a value in it.

Humans are crazy good at distinguishing between different faces because reputation was vital in our survival. It lead to less toxic interactions over thousands of years.

 

[Portugeezer]

It wasn't a signature unless it was obnoxiously animated.

 

[Ar¢tos]

Haggmaxxer, Whore, Slut, Gamer (least preferred on this forum), Yapper, Skibidy Toilet, Pronoun Lover, Gold Digger etc. It's better when others give you your genre.

What's the difference between whore and slut to justify separate tags?

 

[Calverz]

Anytime I sign up to a forum, the first thing I do is switch off signatures. IDGAF

 

[deriks]

I was there too, pal

But...

"Mustard eater"?!

 

[HerjansEagleFeeder]

Sounds like an idea straight from the other forum. Let's just slap stupid stickers on our foreheads so that we can verify our collective stereotypes and prejudices for all kinds of things. Why stop at genres? We can do nationality, skin color, favourite dish, sexual preferences...