noname2200 said:
Unfortunately for me, I've seen hundreds of you in my lifetime. Folks who stick stubbornly to their viewpoint, rather than taking the few seconds of thinking required to arrive at a better understanding of whatever situation they encounter, who prefer to brush off any opinion that doesn't match their own, rather than try to learn from others. The good news for you is that you might someday become President of the United States! Outcast said:
I have nothing to learn from this Malstrom. I imagine he has a few things to learn from me, however; I'd point him in the direction of a dictionary for a start. Maelstrom. Witty! Well done on using a tired, ill-aimed joke that no one's ever heard before. But the real bonus points come from attempting an ad-hominem attack, rather than addressing the issue. You can copy-paste the above section here, if you wish. Outcast said:
Perhaps you think that a nobody who starts a blog on the internet holds more sway and influence over Nintendo's strategy than a high ranking employee from the company. I hope there are other options... Outcast said:
Perhaps you think I'm wrong about taking the quote from the Nintendo employee, that they aren't competing with Sony and Microsoft, and daring to believe that that's what he actually meant. Oh good, it IS multiple choice! Outcast said:
Perhaps you think some of the comments in this thread, that he meant something completely different to what he said are more valid than just quoting what he said. Excellent. I choose this option. And why wouldn't I? After all, the head of Nintendo said this exact same thing before the Wii even launched, back in '05 or so. (You'd know this if you checked those links) This option makes the most sense, seeing as how it actually fits in neatly with the things Nintendo's been saying and doing since before the DS was launched (again, check those links). So who to believe? An internet poster who's taking something literally when it obviously wasn't meant that way? (I'd say "putting words in Nintendo's mouth," but that's not what's happening here. "Only hearing what he wants to hear"? That sounds more accurate) Or do I go with Malstrom's explanation, when the latter's explanation makes a consistent sense? Decisions decisions... Outcast said:
Perhaps you are the one that needs to do some thinking? Always, my friend! After all, a man who stops thinking is just a waste of time. So I choose options C and D. But please try to join me for the thinking part. If you're feeling too rusty (which is understandable), feel free to take a moment and warm up. I'm willing to wait. Outcast said:
Who knows. Demonstrably, not you. But again, we can work on this.
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Spoken like a true philosophy student. Overthinking trivial things which are ultimately irrelevant. I can certainly see why you praise Malstrom. Let's not get into that though, pointless degree or not you seem like an intelligent enough guy.
Thinly veiled attacks and fluff aside, the one point you seem to make is an incorrect one. Oh dear, not a very good start is it? Putting words in Nintendo's mouth does not mean taking a quote from a Nintendo spokesman's mouth and writing it down word for word. You see, I see things in black and white. There is no obvious different meaning at all because it doesn't exist.
Hearing what I want to hear? Well he didn't say anything else on the subject so it seems I've heard everything there is to be heard. It seems I have a few things to learn about being stubborn. When your beloved company says something that doesn't agree with your (Malstrom's) opinion, then everyone has to look for a completely different (but obvious!) meaning. Ho hum.
