Video Reviews Rant Enclosed

[Dougiestyle]

I'll try to keep this PC as possible.

I try not to watch e-cig reviews. On occaision, I get sucked in and am convinced that this or that reviewer can sway me or educate me to some degree. Every single time, well almost, I am left wondering where the script and rehearsal were produced/performed.

Reviewers, please script your production. I am sick of seeing your attempt at cohesive thought processes to present your ideas and opinions. Most of the time, a minor detail is presented multiple times and as an afterthought major points of interest are touched-on after ADD has been overcome momentarily enough to throw that little tidbit in.

Your monologue should be rehearsed until such time as your presentation appears fluid and relaxed. Please don't give us a junior high oral report using flash cards and unneccessary haver..

Give us a set! No one wants to hear your toddler screaming for his/her babah or your dogs tail wag past the horizon behind you or your significant other carrying your laundry basket upstairs as you sit on your 15 year old tweed sectional with matching Samurai sword collection from Fingerhut mounted next to the Matchbox 20 poster.

Give us a professional presentation or leave the broadcasts to Brian Williams.

Put a tie on. Your faded Old Navy t-shirt is best worn while barbecuing ribs.

Sincere thanks and dedicated follower to the first e-cig reviewer to accomplish these tasks!

Most every video regarding e-cigs that I've ever seen on Youtube has earned an E- on my report card. There are very few exceptions. If you review, please try to change this perception for the better. Thank you!

/rant

Sent from The Oscar Meyer Weinermobile using dial-up and a rotary phone while rolling my eyes

 

[Dougiestyle]

Couldn't figure out where to post this, so please relocate as necessary, admin. Thank you, too!

 

[RWClark]

And just which of their bills will you be paying this month?

 

[Dougiestyle]

And just which of their bills will you be paying this month?

Absolutely none.

You see, some financial gain is earned by number of "hits" on the video link. In my opinion, most reviewers are undeserving of any compensatin until such time as their shpiel is tolerable.

And quit blowing your VG cloud at the camera! We can all do that, for God's sake.

I didn't post this to make any enemies or offend anyone. Truth is, I'm offended by the elementary attempts at e-cig journalism. That's all.

 

[imsoenthused]

I don't agree at all. Sure I like people not to ramble too much, but I prefer a casual attitude, and they can wear whatever they want. If they were doing reviews in a professional capacity my standards might be higher, but then I'd trust them less, suit or not.

 

[Dougiestyle]

I can respect that perspective, imsoenthused. I don't mind casual attire. Some of my favorite items in my wardrobe are cargo shorts and deck shoes. I wouldn't wear these to present an idea to a wide demogrphic of people, though. At best, I would put on a clean golf shirt.

 

[David1975]

I agree and don't. I do wish some could be more fluent with the device.... always suck when they struggle with an item and you, the viewer, knows the answer before the person showing the item. My biggest problem with reviewers is the fact a badly reviewed item wont get posted, or the maker withheld on liquid, out of fear the supplier wont send anymore items to be reviewed. IMO, any vendor/maker who would do this, and compromise the reviewer honesty in this way, doesn't deserve the money.... and the reviewer who caved, has no credibility as a reviewer anymore. I, as a consumer like to hear about good items, but more importantly, I WANT to know what's a waste of hard earned cash.

 

[FatherTime]

the only thing aggravating me lately has been the over usage of words and phrases like "buttery smooth threads", "sick as ....", "battery sag" etc. and how so many reviews copy rip trippers. and how every review video shows the product, the reviewer says its machined well, i like/dislike the finish though, get great flavor and good vapor production, nice throat hit and whatever the last reviewer talked about. im about to go god bless america on these fools and start up my own reviews

 

[Dougiestyle]

I like you, FatherTime. God Bless America!

 

[David1975]

the only thing aggravating me lately has been the over usage of words and phrases like "buttery smooth threads", "sick as ....", "battery sag" etc. and how so many reviews copy rip trippers. and how every review video shows the product, the reviewer says its machined well, i like/dislike the finish though, get great flavor and good vapor production, nice throat hit and whatever the last reviewer talked about. im about to go god bless america on these fools and start up my own reviews

Kinda brings up another thing I have a problem with....You watch reviewer "A's" review of an item, and towards the end of their half a**** review, they tell you to watch reviewer "B's" review.... WHAT! Why the H*** did I just watch yours? Should have started with that and I could have saved time by skipping yours!

 

[smgrundy]

Honestly, if it wasn't for some of those "bad reviewers" out there, I might still be smoking. They were a great support system for me, before finding ECF. Nothing cures the urge to smoke like the urge to buy new vape gear .

Seriously, though, they were a HUGE help to me in the beginning. I still watch a few of them to this day. pbusardo and grimmgreen were the main two that got me through some rough times, and honestly I owe them as much gratitude for helping me as I do the people here on ECF...

I honestly believe your opinion of them is drastically misdirected. It's not the backdrop, or the background noise, or what they're wearing that's important...it's the content, and if the content of the videos help people in need or help answer questions (even in the slightest way) then what's the problem? Could some of them be better? Sure. Everything can stand improvement on some level.

Perhaps things are changing more now, as information is certainly more available and with local vape shops popping up on every corner, there are a lot more resources than there were when I first quit, but for a long period, these guys were all some of us had, and thankfully we did.

 

[PapaSloth]

As a relative newbie, I have benefited greatly by the variety of reviewers, both good and bad, available on youtube. Getting a little personality thrown in also helps break the monotony. For example, in this video, twisted420 completely botches a Kayfun build, which I found hilarious, and also eye-opening for someone who is learning to rebuild and wants to see the pitfalls:
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[scratchtheweasel]

I find them all pretty helpful. Listening to different folks talk about the same product gives you a good range of perspective. +1 on smgrundy's comment about them helping get new vapers over the hump. I would rather see 100 bad videos than no videos at all.

 

[Ryedan]

Dougiestyle, you need to find better reviewers. They are out there, at least for me. I'm selective though.

 

[super_X_drifter]

Here's one where the build is nailed, there are no samurai swords, no kids running around (they were asleep) and no wife in the background (although if my wife was in the background or foreground it would be a better video

Please note that I did not rehearse because I know this build inside and out and did not wear a tie but I was rocking a Scuderia Ferrari hat - does that count




Dual OG Micro Coil & KGD Odin Atomizer Build Tutorial - YouTube

 

[PapaSloth]

Here's one where the build is nailed, there are no samurai swords, no kids running around (they were asleep) and no wife in the background (although if my wife was in the background or foreground it would be a better video ...

By the way, I watched your video on the artistic wire gizmo just last night and found it very helpful. Thanks!

 

[Dougiestyle]

Sorry, Russ. It was hard for me to be patient through it. I dig the hat and would love to drink a beer with ya when we head down next month. I may have a 2nd REO by then lol! You have an infectious personality, and that's what makes your vids more bearable to me. Please don't be insulted by my wording. You express yourself very well. You carry on with a pleasant tone and with very little pause or stammer in a mature manner. I think we'd carry on a good conversation on any topic and share alotta laughs. Something tells me I ain't gonna see ya in a tie, either.

My grandfather, and alot of y'alls', used to say, "If your going to do a job, be the best. Even if you dig a ditch, make it the best ditch."

I think some reviewers' opinions are presented in a juvenile manner without good dialect, rhythm or direction. They bought a webcam and it gives them recognition. It didn't come with presentable atmosphere or wardrobe selections tho*.

*This part doesn't apply to super_X_drifter, either.

 

[jensy]

I think you were being a little harsh. First off you can get a vibe of a review very quickly so if you don't like it just click off . I think all sorts of people are doing reviews because they want to help, they are not pro's so...... Also you sure have a lot of complaints but if you can do a video better then go for it. P Bursardo always has great video's so go there.

 

[Dougiestyle]

Wife just told me you're head and shoulders above the videos she's come across from some recent submissions on our regional group page.

She likes your coil "thingamajig", too, and she's not a vaper!

 

[k702]

Just saying "some reviewers" seems... if you're gonna say stuff like this you should tell us who you're talking about I think.

Pbusardo does immaculately put together reviews. Igetcha69 is very professional. So are plenty of others.

To each their own though, if you want production and scripting go to a channel that does that. If you want beer and metal go to grimm. If you want a Scottish accent and a lovable dog in the background there's Todd. Don't hate on the others because they aren't what you want, find what you want.


If they were all what you think they should be the world would be a boring place.