Sarnoga, your file sucks.

[sarnoga]

[ARGearCub]

As I start to write this, I'm first! WOO HOO, maybe I'll get it all down before someone else beats me to hitting Submit.

I've listened to the file once, haven't rated or commented on it yet. So I'll take the opportunity to do so now. I don't feel like the file sucks, I actually found it quite interesting. I normally enjoy the detail and length of your files, however, this one did seem more repetitive and longer to me. Although I admit that when I listened to it, I wasn't fully committed to it and did get interrupted because of that toward the end of the file. I plan to go back and listen again with the appropriate level of commitment.

The good? Well I don't know if it was intended or not, but the next day I really felt more like 'things just happen sometimes', I found myself thinking that several times during stressful situations at work and it seemed to help me stay calm. I didn't masturbate in the rest room, but I did think about it every time that I went in or near one.

Maybe not the level of trash talking you wanted, but hey at least I was first and I'm happy to give you feedback.

[sfhole2stretch]

I haven't downloaded or listened to this particular file because the subject matter isn't my thing. That said, I have listed to several other Sarnoga files and have found them all to be well thought, well executed and creative. All those I've listened I have enjoyed. My guess is Adby accounts for one of the low votes so you should completely discount the rating.

I find the rating system herein useless anyway. It's arbitrary and too easy to skew for who knows what reason. I rely on the author's reputation in my own book, comments and descriptions to make my listening decisions. In order for a rating system here to be competent it would need to allow for ratings on content, quality of recording, effectiveness, etc. within separate categories which it does not. It's therefore of very little account.

So, Sarnoga I wouldn't read too much into a low rating or lack of commentary on your latest file. Given your past work I'm sure it's just fine. I would only offer that the subject matter is rather specialized and will require persons interested in said subject to be effective. My guess is many folks here download all your new files based on experience with your earlier work. They may or may not find the new file interesting or their bag and simply just move on without commenting or rating.

Keep up the good work please. You are indeed appreciated here.

[xavious]

Make a polar opposite file to Masturbation Castration and I'll give you all the 5's you want. ;)

OK that sounds mean. I love your files and style in general; I don't tend to rate because I find it hard to rate. I don't like putting a value on how good a file is, I mean do I judge it on subject matter, on audio quality, how much I like the tists voice or how much I like the intention of the file?

[sleepyjosh]

Yes, this file definitely sucks. In fact, it sucked so hard, I came in like 30 seconds.

[sarnoga]

[sarnoga]

A special thanks to all who participated in my scientific poll.

Sarnoga

[xavious]

If I had realised that our responses would be rated on how critical they were, I wouldn't have posted. I was actually being serious, but trying to be pleasant and friendly about it.

[sarnoga]

[xavious]

I don't know how badly you are taking peoples views and reactions to your files, but I felt that if it was enough to cause you to make a thread like this then I was concerned and wanted to offer to pleasant support. I feel that you are almost seeing it as an attack on you.

I can understand if you are upset because of how much work you obviously put into them, but all I can really say is just be comfortable in the knowledge that you are a good tist regardless of what a few unimportant people do on an internet site.

[JensDRK]

[sarnoga]

[JensDRK]

Oh wow, there are a few things I'd like to say if that's alright.

First, to my coach, for believing in me even when I didn't, and teaching me that brute force, and repetition, makes up for any lack of technique. Next to my numerous adoring fans, you know who you are, for always cheering me on. And lastly to Sarnoga for sucking so horribly and giving me the chance to prove myself.

Thank you all. :wink: