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[bGanci]

Would Neogaf Admins going to E3 as Microsoft guests really imply any non-neutrality?
Personally I don't believe it would but what are some other thoughts?

Major Nelson "Ok, let’s fix this. I’ll get you invited to the Microsoft Press Briefing and I’ll set you up to attend the E3 Expo as a guest of Microsoft. There will be no strings attached and no expectations of coverage…just to be fair : )"

EvilLore "Appreciate the offer, Larry. Feels like it would run contrary to our neutrality principles to fly in under the Microsoft banner, though."

Major Nelson "No problem. If you change your mind, you know how to find me"

In no way do I mind that he declined the invitation. I'm just curious if he accepted what would be the public opinion of neogaf on this?

http://www.dualshockers.com/2014/05...guests-offer-gets-declined-due-to-neutrality/

 

[Ryaaan14]

People think way too much about this shit.

 

[PLASTICA-MAN]

Well doen Neogaf! That is why this is the best video games forum!

 

[Riki]

Eww. Keep your hands off my GAF, Microsoft.

 

[Laieon]

People think way too much about this shit.

Lol, yeah. That's how I see it as well.

 

[plasmawave]

Meh, it's sonyGAF after all.

 

[djplaeskool]

People think way too much about this shit.

Yep

 

[solarus]

People think way too much about this shit.

.

 

[JordanN]

Evilore is smart.

Say one day he had to criticize Microsoft. Microsoft could easily respond with "but you accepted our e3 invitation".

 

[Chobel]

Personally I don't care, however I think Major Nelson did it only to win some PR points.

 

[sjagolinzer]

I think they just wanna stay impartial and dont want MS thinking they owe them.

 

[nelchaar]

They made the right call, as much as it sucks to miss out on E3.

 

[macewank]

it's an internet forum people. there is no bias. there, by the definition of internet forum, cannot be bias.

 

[Aquamarine]

A complete non-issue if EviLore accepted. It's a really nice gesture by Major Nelson and in my opinion it wouldn't reflect at all on mod policy.

 

[Tripon]

Wait. Why is dual shockers reporting this. This is not a story.

 

[klodeckel]

Hm. Dunno. We are not in a war here (well, I know some people don't understand that - but this is a different story) ... To tell you the truth, it doesn't matter for me.

It was a very nice gesture by Larry - which EvilLore kindly declined. End of story.

 

[Man God]

I was looking forward to the NeoGAF:The Story of Us documentary.

 

[PhatSaqs]

It could/would certainly change the notion of "SonyGAF" if nothing else lol.

 

[crooked spin]

This is a forum. The people who run it are awesome but don't belong at a trade event. Trade events aren't for fans.

 

[Revson]

Seems pretty straightforward to me.

 

[Dirk Benedict]

I knew someone would reach.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?p=112801927&highlight=#post112801927

This is a forum. The people who run it are awesome but don't belong at a trade event. Trade events aren't for fans.

Wasn't always that way. However, that was then and this is now, and all that colorful jazz.

 

[Outtrigger888]

He should go, who cares if it's under microsofts wing. Pretty awesome of Larry to invite you.

 

[SovanJedi]

Yeeeeaaaahhhh I think the right decision was made. No matter how good Nelson's intentions might have been there would be serious amounts of suspicion raised due to it.

 

[Mugatu]

Wouldn't have bothered me but I can see his point and it's his decision after all.

Either way, it was nice of MS and Major Nelson to offer.

 

[TMNT]

People think way too much about this shit.

Hard to believe right?

 

[Miles Quaritch]

Jesus, dualshockers really will try to turn anything into a story.

It's the Daily Mail of games 'journalism'.

 

[enzo_gt]

OP did you miss the gigantic thread on this?

I clicked this thinking they invited more than just EviLore.

Jesus, dualshockers really will try to turn anything into a story.

It's the Daily Mail of games 'journalism'.

It really is. Only N4G is more annoying.

 

[bGanci]

This is a forum. The people who run it are awesome but don't belong at a trade event. Trade events aren't for fans.

But Evilord tried to go to this trade event and got declined. What do you mean by don't belong?

 

[Raonak]

Wish they accepted so they could ask petello's technical fellows about that 30% gap.

but yeah, I as a neogaf user would feel a bit weird if they accepted.

 

[McDougles]

Forum "drama" is article-worthy now?

 

[Sentenza]

While I appreciate the effort to stick to neutrality, I'm also guessing that if they really want to be there they will find plenty of other ways.

 

[TeRey09]

This is a forum. The people who run it are awesome but don't belong at a trade event. Trade events aren't for fans.

.

 

[PixyJunket]

It could/would certainly change the notion of "SonyGAF" if nothing else lol.

Nothing could ever change that.

 

[theWB27]

That turned into an article....whoa

 

[Vinc]

While it would not have bothered me, it really makes me think the site is in the best possible hands. I love how seriously they take this website and the industry. I know some people find it ridiculous, but I love it. That's why I'm here every day.

 

[ProfessorMoran]

I like that they declined, very smart of them not to even allow a chance to appear being friendly to Microsoft. The neutrality is important.

 

[d0nnie]

Favors always have ties. It's not good to have ties, specially to corporations and politicians. Independence is priceless.

 

[Miles X]

Evilore is smart.

Say one day he had to criticize Microsoft. Microsoft could easily respond with "but you accepted our e3 invitation".

Yeah except they wouldn't, and this whole thing is just ridiculous. It was nice of MS to offer, and Evillore politely declined, end of story. Some people here really do love to create drama.

 

[Papercuts]

Dualshockers made that an article? Hahah, what the fuck.

I don't think it would have been a big deal overall but atleast in context of what the issue was regarding the E3 rejection, getting in another way doesn't change or fix anything on that end.

 

[Snaku]

Well it's not as if neogaf admins write editorials or anything, so I'm not sure what difference it makes who invites them.

 

[Mr.Green]

People think way too much about this shit.

Amen etc...

 

[Wyndstryker]

Wait if Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo each gave passes to NeoGAF admins...

 

[MoeB]

E3 is more fun from behind the computer screen.

 

[orochi91]

What would happen if they did accept? Like, how would that impact the reporting
quality?

I think it was swell of Major Nelson to offer those invites, if there are truly are no
strings attached.

 

[d9b]

It's a trap!

 

[ElDuderino]

If gaf was outraged about press passes being denied then if they accept micrsoft's invite it would give E3 validation to their denial. It would paint gaf admins in a bad light.

Just my two cents

 

[boeso]

Jesus, dualshockers really will try to turn anything into a story.

It's the Daily Mail of games 'journalism'.

heh what can you say, they give the people what they want.

 

[jhmtehgamr20xx]

That's a hell of a spot to be put in. If he could post the contract and we see there's no catch, it would be cool then right?

 

[GameE]

Not surprised this came from dualshockers -_-

 

[condompickle]

give one of us the opportunity? major nelson pm me. i'd love to goto your conference and e3.