MT Issue 35: Page 21
Author_Ninja on July 10, 2010
Update: New forum Thread here. http://z11.invisionfree.com/Mob_Ties_Comic/index.php?showtopic=160 Part rant, part explaining, tho I stand by the fact that I haven't done anything wrong with this comic.
Okay guys, stop with the hate mail to the review comic. It isn't helping me and it's only making me look bad. If you're passionate about it, take it up in the forum they have there. I posted something there myself. Besides, flaming them on their page is just causing them to have more views and bringing them closer to the top ten spot. Like I said, you're just hurting me.
If you don't know what I'm talking about, scroll back one page and read the updated news. I won't repost it because I'm tired of giving them free advertising. They're trolling. I'm glad my fans are willing to go up to bat for me, but if they don't get Mob Ties, yelling at them won't help. I've risen above it (To a point) and now all that's left is to move on and improve. My goal for this next arc is more action, hopefully more scenery (seriously tho, living rooms and classrooms, what are you really expecting to see? Mostly walls with the occasional furniture.)
But the people have spoken. No more filler art. If I have to take a day off, I won't be putting in another placeholder. Except for holidays, and if anyone complains about that, they're just looking for stuff to bitch about. The remaining fillers will be removed and placed in my DA gallery.
I'm going to stop whoring myself out for votes to the DD awards, tho the review did make me think that another category I should have applied for was Most Deliciously Offensive comic.
So if you still haven't voted, here's your chance. Let's prove the bastards wrong so I can rub it in their smug critical faces.
Chelleromo at 9:06PM, July 12, 2010
AN, you should take a couple days to rest. Don't think about them, and just relax a bit. I think you need a break, a REAL one, not just one caused by scanner/computer problems. I think it'll do you a world of good. I, personally, don't mind if the comic's late, so long as it means a certain Author Ninja gets his rest. :)
OrionArtStudios at 7:15PM, July 12, 2010
I hope you win this contest! you have my support! still looking forward to the next comic!I am checking every couple of days to see if you have posted anything new! P.S. have you managed to find a solution to your scanner problem?
Yyozz at 7:05PM, July 12, 2010
I said "fact" and "opinion" way too many times in that comment. I am aware of and crestfallen by that fact... DAMMIT!
Yyozz at 7:01PM, July 12, 2010
Critics have the easiest job in the world. They can say that something sucks, but it's nothing more than opinion, making it entirely subjective. Fact is, everything will appeal to somebody and nothing will appeal to everybody, which is why I only ever judge things based on my own opinion, or the overall numerical rating provided by a large number of consumers if I have yet to come in contact with it. One person's opinion can hardly be considered fact. On an unrelated note, this comic is great! And that's a fact! :D
Canuovea at 2:57PM, July 12, 2010
I ended up reading this whole comic due to The Webcomic Review Comic on The Web, after I said I wouldn't waste my time. Apparently I'm easily swayed. Well, this comic isn't exactly my cup of tea, but at the same time I didn't think it was horrible. And I can see the appeal for some people (without those people necessarily being perverts). I see that you are already acting on the filler, which is a good idea. You may consider taking a leaf out of Harkovast's book (ironic) and posting filler art and fan art in the forum. If you wish it could be possible to post filler when it's actually applicable and then move it to the forum once it is no longer needed. Also I suggest reorganization of the archives to make it run smoother, not just removing the filler but also making sure all the stories are cohesive. The problem being sometimes there would be a "sketch comic" page # whatever in the middle of an issue. Just putting those all together somewhere would help. And when I suggest removing filler I mean all of it, including that dragon of life card game thing that the reviews were getting upset about. I'll admit to being creeped out a bit too. Harkovast has a section in the forum for pictures/fan art of the more suggestive variety as well. Essentially, I think cleaning up the archives will do wonders and moving the extra stuff into forums would be a viable solution. I suppose this is a show of support of a kind. Good luck.
Mutation at 2:44PM, July 12, 2010
Yow, sorry you had to get reviewed by them. You keep up the good work, and if you improve, all the better~! *Salute.* I look forward to future pages.
NeoDarklight at 12:14PM, July 12, 2010
Dang. There's no "Most insulting/worthless comic" category, so I can't put those ******** in their place. Great comic, BTW!
Author_Ninja at 10:05AM, July 12, 2010
@Devil3383: Thank you. I agree. After I thought it over...it's like a Furry trying to explain they appeal of his lifestyle to a Trekkie. You could huff and puff and explain till the cows come home, but the Trekkie just won't get it. A non-manga fan won't get a lot of this. It's like me reading political cartoons. Most of the time I find myself asking; Who is this? What is happening? Why should I care? And...is this supposed to be funny, satirical or sad? WHAT AM I LOOKING AT?!? As an example, anyway...
Happy Guy at 9:54AM, July 12, 2010
their just hating cuz they have nothing better to do( but in the end they'll pay when people diside their jerks and their reviews suck)
Devil3383 at 9:32AM, July 12, 2010
Long time reader first time poster :P lol always wanted to say that. But really i have read your entire archives. I enjoy your story, it has grown, While you can tell if you read the entire archive that things have changed from Day 1 to now. Thats a good thing. And your art style which they ripped on, i personally think you do a excellent job with your art. I read alot of manga and watch alot of anime. your story and art fall into this genre without doubt. The reviewers i guess don't understand the genre or where just being jerks :| personally i feel the latter
DetailsShmetails at 1:23AM, July 12, 2010
Listen i read their review and it's bull! I have to say along with Dominic Deegan your on of my favorite comics. I always come back everyday to see if there's a new post and only recently signed up so i could vote for you i read a lot of internet comics and have gone through a lot of the ones here on Drunk Duck and you deserve to hold the top spot. If some NO NAME jerks want to try and bring you down then maybe they need to learn how to draw and write for their comic since they CLEARLY only have skill at bitching about other comics. they didn't read all of it and that's why it makes no sense to them. SO screw them, you rock, and i want to see more of this in the years to come.
dark_prince_razor at 12:36AM, July 12, 2010
So many conflicting emotions. I am totally digging this arc and each page is Yay. Then a downer review makes me sad for you and all of us. But something about this one is an amazing page. Haven't figured out what yet.
Jekyll at 12:04AM, July 12, 2010
Hm...excellent forum post. I suggest everyone check it out, it really sums up his thoughts on this situation. However, I still gotta disagree with you on the "not putting vote link up". Pretty much every comic I read on here is putting up a link. I don't consider it "whoring for attention". It's just a commonly accepted tactic of getting more people to the polls. I didn't see President Obama doing a single ad then sitting back in a chair as he didn't want to come off as over eager. It's not right or wrong...it's just how things work. Honestly, however, if you don't want to put it up, I'm more then happy do so. http://www.drunkduck.com/Drunk_Duck_Awards_2010/ Vote for Mob-Ties!
FlawArtist at 11:44PM, July 11, 2010
Don't listen to those dudes dude, I have a feeling they just scanned a few pages without really reading them and just assumed everything else. You put effort into your comic and any flaws are mostly outshined by what you bring to this comic. Doubt is the destroyer, trust your gut.
Author_Ninja at 11:34PM, July 11, 2010
@ Jekyll: I decided that pimping out the review for a week was enough. Those who would bother to vote probably already have. I left the vote sign up on the last one for those a few days behind, but I'm going to let nature take its course. It's not because the Review is making me lose confidence. Far from it. Just check out the forum link I'm about to post. When it comes right down to it, there becomes a point where it just starts to annoy and then just becomes a cry for attention. If I deserve the award, I'll get it. If not, well... always next year.
Jekyll at 10:48PM, July 11, 2010
Let's just ignore the review guys. I, perhaps foolishly, checked out their site. I've actually done movie reviews for my college newspaper and these guys give us reviewers a bad name. The role of reviewers, that I've had drummed into me, is to give a fair and balanced review. I've had to review some really crappy movies out there and while I may have torn them a new orofice I did give credit where credit was due, like they had good graphics, or good characters. These guys just find every single possible flaw they can imagine and dig in without bringing up a single good point. I read their other reviews...not a single one was positive. These guys would probably tear the Mona Lisa apart for the weird smile. Honestly... Anyway, I say just ignore them AN, and yes, encourage your readers to avoid them. Just keep their page views down. Also, I think that winning the DD awards would help to shut them up. Speaking of, I notice you don't have the DD awards link up above. Might do that if could to get more votes. I know I voted.
Author_Ninja at 10:19PM, July 11, 2010
If it's enough that it's driving readers away it's probably too much.
Itzal at 10:02PM, July 11, 2010
I don't mind the filler it's kinda fun but it is cluttering up the story so I suppose that works
Mr Kaos at 9:50PM, July 11, 2010
That is fine. and i did vote for you. :) no more filler arts expect to holidays. fair enough. i hope you win. :)