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Old 04-22-2010, 03:34 AM
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It matters because VMK doesn't deserve to be on the list. The list is of the top 10 games that you should play, as in the future. Of course, VMK has been closed for 2 years so that's impossible. I'm sure fans of the #11 game care because their online game didn't make the cut due to the mistake. It's nice to see VMK mentioned in a publication, but don't you think it should be mentioned because of its merit and not because of a mistake? It's like if Carrie Underwood won an award for Best Rap Artist. If you're a big fan of Carrie's, you may be happy that she received the award, but you know she doesn't deserve it because she's not a rap artist. She was in the wrong category.

So you can be happy for the fluke, but there is no significance to the ranking.
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But Ryan, think about it. The chances of Carrie being in the Rap category are very slim if you ask me.
Sure, it was a mistake. But at least it makes a nice memory. Maybe it was a mistake of what category it was. Maybe it was supposed to be in the 'BEST SOCIAL GAMES OF ALL TIME' meaning like, even if it closed. The thing is, that it's there.
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It matters because VMK doesn't deserve to be on the list. The list is of the top 10 games that you should play, as in the future. Of course, VMK has been closed for 2 years so that's impossible. I'm sure fans of the #11 game care because their online game didn't make the cut due to the mistake. It's nice to see VMK mentioned in a publication, but don't you think it should be mentioned because of its merit and not because of a mistake? It's like if Carrie Underwood won an award for Best Rap Artist. If you're a big fan of Carrie's, you may be happy that she received the award, but you know she doesn't deserve it because she's not a rap artist. She was in the wrong category.

So you can be happy for the fluke, but there is no significance to the ranking.
Aw, go on, don't spoil it..
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Old 04-22-2010, 09:11 PM
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But Ryan, think about it. The chances of Carrie being in the Rap category are very slim if you ask me.
Sure, it was a mistake. But at least it makes a nice memory. Maybe it was a mistake of what category it was. Maybe it was supposed to be in the 'BEST SOCIAL GAMES OF ALL TIME' meaning like, even if it closed. The thing is, that it's there.
It's similarly unlikely for VMK to be mentioned as a game for people to play in the future as it is already closed. That's the point I was trying to make.

I agree that it makes a nice memory. But my point was that it's kind of a letdown that VMK didn't receive proper recognition. We got in the publication based on a mistake rather than actual merit.

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Aw, go on, don't spoil it..
I can't see how I'm spoiling anything; I'm just pointing out that it was a mistake.
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Again, does it matter?
If VMK were open, this would be a completely different story.
And maybe VMK was supposed to be on a different list.
There are plenty of typos in books.
Who says this isn't one?
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Old 04-23-2010, 12:02 AM
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Exactly, Buzz. Maybe it was a mess-up in the category. But hey, it's cool that VMK is getting recognition for something. Yeah.
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My point exactly.
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Again, does it matter?
If VMK were open, this would be a completely different story.
And maybe VMK was supposed to be on a different list.
There are plenty of typos in books.
Who says this isn't one?
You don't have to think it matters whether VMK wins "The Best MMORPG of All-Time" or is accidentally mentioned on a random cereal box, but personally I see a difference between recognition by mistake and by merit. If VMK were open, then yes, this would be a grand accomplishment. But it's closed, so the mention is a mistake.

Perhaps VMK was supposed to be on a different list, perhaps it's a typo. We don't know. But we do know that it's a mistake and that's the point that I'm trying to make. It matters because VMK only made it into the book based on a mistake and not based on its merit. VMK deserves more than a single accidental inclusion. That right there is my take on it. You can respond again by saying "Again, does it really matter?" and I'll respond just the same. To me, it matters because VMK was a magical game that truly deserves more.

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Exactly, Buzz. Maybe it was a mess-up in the category. But hey, it's cool that VMK is getting recognition for something. Yeah.
I think it's cool to see VMK published somewhere besides in our posts on VMKF, but I don't see how VMK is truly earning any recognition from a misinformed ranking.

I'm happy we're in the record book, but we're in it for the wrong reason.
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Old 04-23-2010, 03:14 AM
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Maybe it was in the right place, but the typo was the title.
There's a chance it could happen.
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Alright Ryan. I get your point. It was a mistake.
Now can I guess that it was a mistake in the category? Yes, it's a mistake. But it's still recognition for something, which is always nice.
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Old 04-23-2010, 03:56 AM
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Maybe it was in the right place, but the typo was the title.
There's a chance it could happen.
That very well could be.

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Alright Ryan. I get your point. It was a mistake.
Now can I guess that it was a mistake in the category? Yes, it's a mistake. But it's still recognition for something, which is always nice.
I think I finally get your point now too . The Guinness editors thought that VMK was still open, and in thinking that it was still open wanted to encourage readers to play it. So while it's ultimately a mistake, the editors had good intentions of honoring VMK assuming that it was still open.

Does this come anywhere near what you were thinking? Because I think this theory is a definite possibility. If not, then I'm sorry for trying to type while I'm half-asleep.
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I really don't care if it's a mistake or not. The main Guiness World Records book is the best-selling book in the world (other than the Bible) and VMK got a mention in it's sister-book.

I'd rather celebrate the thought that it got a mention rather than dwell on the fact it didn't get enough!

I might go buy the book for the sole reason of this. Then I'd just love to get my hands on a ceral box and I'll be done, haha.
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Yeah, I just might go out and buy the book. This is pretty good considering how long VMK has been closed and its #9 on the list.
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Awesome! Disney should consider opening it because this can bring them a lot more popularity.
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