Comments by "Ash Roskell" (@ashroskell) on "The Witcher Show Review - Hated By Journalists Loved By Fans" video.

  1. Upper Echelon Gamers : You’re right about that phrase, “lost in transmission.” It’s usually, “lost in translation.” No big deal, but you asked, so . . . I agree that it’s a great show, that ought to appeal to younger people who haven’t played the games, (though they really should, to get the full joy of it) and that I too was caught off balance by the none-linear story telling. When I figured out what was happening, I rather liked it. I felt it added something. And, I too was disappointed by some of the casting. Henry Cavil NAILED it, though. Without him, it may have been unwatchable for fans? But, what’s this OBSESSION you have with, “woke,” issues? Sure, that’s been an issue with the production of this; over reported and exaggerated in the press and media. But to build your entire review around that ONE, SINGLE point? Really? . . . Aren’t you getting a little FIXATED? Every video you produce, these days, seems to be hand wringing about overblown feminism, to the point that you’re getting predictable. I told my wife what I thought you would say in this video, based on the headline alone. I was 100% right. And, I was disappointed. By all means, make references to the issues that are happening (which I don’t deny, ARE real) but, for the LOVE OF GOD, can you spare us all the whining about feminism? I can’t BELIEVE I’m even SAYING this to YOU of all people!? I was attracted to your channel, because you seem to do top notch gaming journalism, and are always SO GOOD at calling, “Bullshit!” where you see it. But, this “Woke,” obsession, smells like a rat, to me. And, I CAN’T be the only one? It’s like you have an agenda? Like you want to be the SOURCE of the DIVISION, instead of giving us the first rate journalism, entertaining prose, and incisive observations, that made you so appealing in the first place? A good journalist never wants to BE the story, and preserves their integrity by reporting it, without trying to, “influence,” their viewers or readership. PLEASE, just think about what I’m saying? PLEASE DON’T become the figure around which people gather to salve their victimhood, and nurse their grievances? We GET IT! The SJW bullshit is a pain in the ASS, sometimes. But, it’s not the WHOLE WORLD! Reviews like this TAKE AWAY from the art form, and make it into the BATTLE GROUND, upon which people divide according to their political and social beliefs, and make up their minds, BEFORE THEY’VE EVEN SEEN THE MOVIES OR SHOWS BEING REVIEWED! PLEASE, don’t BE the problem? “Report,” on it. And, TRUST ME! You will carry FAR MORE with you, when you hold back your biases, than you ever could, playing to the crowd’s existing prejudices. Sure, you might get higher viewing figures, harping on about their grievances, if THAT’S what you’re about? But, you WERE SO MUCH MORE . . . If you remain predictable, and a victim, you may make more money too. But, then you will have become the thing that you say you loath: like an immoral games company, shitting out another, unoriginal, totally predicted package, which satisfies the unthinking masses, who don’t know any better, but which PISSES OFF the FANS who get it. I can’t believe (don’t WANT TO believe) that that is who YOU are??? . . . I was a fan, because you surprised me with your knowledge, eloquence, research (which always checked out) and the entertaining way you put all that together. I feel sure there must be others who feel the same way as me? I KNOW you can do SO MUCH BETTER, because I’ve SEEN IT. For what it’s worth, that was an appeal from the heart of a fan . . .
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