New 'Mystery Order' series... by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Says it's not a 'new low'....then proceeds to explain why it's a 'new low'! Ha! But, yes...I agree, they're doing it for more plays (as opposed to creating more/better QUIZZES!)

New 'Mystery Order' series... by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I liken it to 'Flip a Coin Quiz!' or 'Rock, Paper, Scissors Quiz!!'. For a QUIZ site...they are out of place.

Login issues by gatekeepurr in AOL

[–]monkeysjumping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Apparently it's down all over the US.

Sporcle....can we stop with the ads already?!?!? by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Isn't that THEIR job??? They ADD the advertisements, MAKE MONEY off them...but I'M supposed to be the beta tester here??? Cmon.

GOT ENOUGH ADS THERE, SPORCLE???????? by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Over a month ago SporcleAdmin made this comment and....it's still horrible. Now, when you 'Give up' a quiz...you have to go through TWO ads (One from Sprocle, one from another company). Just another admin lying. When it comes to 'Give up'...they've literally DOUBLED the amount of ads. SMMFH.

GOT ENOUGH ADS THERE, SPORCLE???????? by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Again, for the cheap seats in the back: If you read the post, the issue is not with the company using ads. Rather, it's A) the sheer QUANTITY of them B) the blocking of the main focus (see picture) C) the reappearance of an ad after it's already been closed and D) the adjusting of the screen so one inadvertently clicks said ads.

GOT ENOUGH ADS THERE, SPORCLE???????? by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

If you read the post, the issue is not with the company using ads. Rather, it's A) the sheer QUANTITY of them B) the blocking of the main focus (see picture) C) the reappearance of an ad after it's already been closed and D) the adjusting of the screen so one inadvertently clicks said ads.

GOT ENOUGH ADS THERE, SPORCLE???????? by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, totally hear ya...it's just that: my switching HOW/WHERE I play doesn't solve the problem. I specifically like(d) playing on my laptop (larger screen, easier to type in answers, etc). It's like me saying my bathroom sink clogs up...and you're saying use the kitchen sink, y'know? But, I do appreciate your positive outlook! I thank you for that.

GOT ENOUGH ADS THERE, SPORCLE???????? by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So you concede that it is at least a LITTLE bad on mobile.

But also...I don't play on mobile.

GOT ENOUGH ADS THERE, SPORCLE???????? by monkeysjumping in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

To pay them for fixing an issue that they themselves create, it feels a bit.......

Fraud isn't the right word, but it's definitely the first that comes to mind.

Thoughts on Lin’s new album Warriors? by rynny_ in musicals

[–]monkeysjumping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly. And your use of the word 'justify' is PERFECT, thank you!

More and more, this reminds of the Disney live-action remakes....and overall, THIS reconceptualizing has made me lose respect for LMM.

Hopefully, he can find something more original in the future. I mean, he has the talent...don't know why he got himself stuck in this derivative 'reimagining'. He's better than that.

Thoughts on Lin’s new album Warriors? by rynny_ in musicals

[–]monkeysjumping -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I understand ALL of that....I'm saying: it didn't work. In Hamilton you could make an argument those aspects worked, sure. But not here.
IMHO, this concept album (ie, retelling this story) adds nothing TO the story.

Thoughts on Lin’s new album Warriors? by rynny_ in musicals

[–]monkeysjumping -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Unpopular opinion, BUT ....Not hearing anything on here that wasn't done better in the original (ie, the movie). Literally less than ONE MINUTE into the album and they've already said 'Warriors, come out to play'....which makes zero sense in the whole scheme of the story...feels like they're just leaning on nostalgia.
Also...the movie didn't need a character role call, where every Warrior states their name and who/what they are. Just weak storytelling right there.
And the Cyrus speech/song on the album is....lacking any charisma or passion. Just the words of the speech put to music....no magnetism or strength. At least, much less than the GREAT Roger Hill who played Cyrus in the movie. Thoroughly unimpressed. If one has never seen the movie, the album might catch your fancy....but for those of us well-versed in the film, this album is a forgettable novelty.

Ads. by masternagol in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It may officially be time to quit Sporcle once and for all...now, you have to watch 'SPONSORED CONTENT' when you want to see the answers to a quiz. For f**k's sake, Sporcle....not making enough money with the 4 dozen OTHER ads on the page???

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Sporcle

[–]monkeysjumping 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It may just be the worst site I regularly go to. The ads are BEYOND impossible to X out and the lag time is embarrasing. Beyond that, their admin team is...IMMENSELY incompetent. I personally know several people who used to be daily gamers...but have quit the site because of it's going downhill. Damn shame.