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[CrispinB]

Well, anonymously, anyway. I'm working on a story about folks hired by game companies to shill their products surreptitiously on gaming message boards. You know, create hype, bash the competition, lie--all that fun stuff. I know a lot of you have seen these phony posts (and if you still have active links to any, please send 'em my way), but if you've ever been hired to create them, I'd like to talk to you. I won't give attribution in the story if you don't want it. Please email me at crispin_boyer@ziffdavis.com.

Funny aside: I've already talked to a couple of these guys, and they say they avoid posting on GAF because you're too hard to fool.

Thanks!
Crispin

 

[bishoptl]

Wait, are you viral marketing for EGM right now?

TIME PARADOX

 

[Smiles and Cries]

I need money where can I get a job like that? I'm willing to pimp PSP? I'm willing to travel and sell 360s in Tokyo.


Oh please post a link to this story here sounds interesting

 

[CrispinB]

You mean Electronic Gaming Monthly? That magazine sucks. Er, suxxors.

 

[Cold-Steel]

Funny aside: I've already talked to a couple of these guys, and they say they avoid posting on GAF because you're too hard to fool.

That's because we catch them, gut them, and cook them.

 

[teruterubozu]

Talk to demi about his Advent Rising campaign.

 

[Razoric]

What if someone is paid to pretend to be a viral marketer?

 

[Smiles and Cries]

GAF is good at it
http://puppytimes.blogspot.com/

Ah Goodtimes :lol

 

[Temujin]

Funny aside: I've already talked to a couple of these guys, and they say they avoid posting on GAF because you're too hard to fool.

Nah, in general, GAF shoots down anyone who's even slightly positive about a game.

 

[snatches]

Wait, are you viral marketing for EGM right now?

TIME PARADOX

MY HEAD JUST EXPLIMPLODED

 

[SolidSnakex]

Funny aside: I've already talked to a couple of these guys, and they say they avoid posting on GAF because you're too hard to fool.

IGN seems pretty easy to fool. Project Assassin = GoTY

 

[ghostmind]

Yeah, the viral marketers are all over IGN, but I wouldn't be suprised if some folks here were on the take...

 

[mr jones]

GAF is far, far too difficult to try to advertise the sheer awesomeness of the Microsoft Xbox 360®. Because of its cutting edge, next generation graphics, comfortable, wireless controllers, and exciting Xbox Live capabilities, anyone trying to give lip service to the Microsoft Xbox 360® would come off as a marketer. Everyone knows that the incredible power of the Xbox 360 doesn't need any spin; its coolness speaks for itself.

 

[snatches]

GAF is far, far too difficult to try to advertise the sheer awesomeness of the Microsoft Xbox 360®. Because of its cutting edge, next generation graphics, comfortable, wireless controllers, and exciting Xbox Live capabilities, anyone trying to give lip service to the Microsoft Xbox 360® would come off as a marketer. Everyone knows that the incredible power of the Xbox 360 doesn't need any spin; its coolness speaks for itself.

Goddammit ALLARD! I've told you a thousand times that GAF doesn't like your bald, formulaic, jacket over a hoody, fake snowboardin street cred emo music lovin' ass.

Hop in your Ferrari, drive to a street corner, and fuck yourself /jaffe

 

[Goreomedy]

"Mr. Jones, you're fired!"

"Thank you."

 

[CrispinB]

I hear fans of the genre will like it.

 

[White Man]

Paging Izzy. . .

 

[fallout]

Funny aside: I've already talked to a couple of these guys, and they say they avoid posting on GAF because you're too hard to fool.

Psst, guys, I think he's fooling us.

 

[Acrylamid]

I'm a viral marketer for Arrested Development, Nintendo and Tool (among others).

Wait, if "they" don't pay you and don't even know you exist, you're not a viral marketer, you're a fanboy right?
Well, wrong thread then, I guess.

 

[AniHawk]

Paging Izzy. . .

What happened to him?

 

[snatches]

Paging Izzy. . .

Man I haven't seen that guy in a while. He redefined obvious. Probably taking a well timed break after all that PSP propaganda.

edit: Sony must give two weeks vacation

 

[arne]

GAF is far, far too difficult to try to advertise the sheer awesomeness of the Microsoft Xbox 360®. Because of its cutting edge, next generation graphics, comfortable, wireless controllers, and exciting Xbox Live capabilities, anyone trying to give lip service to the Microsoft Xbox 360® would come off as a marketer. Everyone knows that the incredible power of the Xbox 360 doesn't need any spin; its coolness speaks for itself.

You missed a registered trademark. You're fired. Them's the breaks kid.

 

[Shaheed79]

What you did is the equivalent of turning on the light in the kitchen and watching the roaches scurry out of site. You're not gonna catch em by saying "come clean fellas you know you wanna". No they don't.

 

[BocoDragon]

What you did is the equivalent of turning on the light in the kitchen and watching the roaches scurry out of site. You're not gonna catch em by saying "come clean fellas you know you wanna". No they don't.

How do you know his email isn't being flooded with confession stories?

 

[Raw64life]

Paging Izzy. . .

He hasn't posted here in weeks. My guess is that his contract expired and he decided not to renew.

 

[Archie]

What happened to him?

You tell us!

 

[btutterrow]

+1 vote to have this thread archived whether or not Crispin gets his source. Stuff like this should be time-capsuled for the ages!!

 

[CrispinB]

How do you know his email isn't being flooded with confession stories?

If you could see that I see in my inbox. Russian sluts are involved. Sadly, however, a mole has yet to step forward.

 

[Juice]

I think the fact viral marketers don't even bother with GAF is a true testament to our amazingness.

Go us.

 

[CrispinB]

I think the fact viral marketers don't even bother with GAF is a true testament to our amazingness.

Go us.

One former viral marketer's exact words: "They won’t touch GAF. Those guys are crazy. They’ll trace your IP. They’re the most jaded and hardcore to pull over.”

 

[BocoDragon]

One former viral marketer's exact words: "They won’t touch GAF. Those guys are crazy. They’ll trace your IP. They’re the most jaded and hardcore to pull over.”

Not surprising.

 

[WasabiKing]

Well, anonymously, anyway. I'm working on a story about folks hired by game companies to shill their products surreptitiously on gaming message boards. You know, create hype, bash the competition, lie--all that fun stuff. I know a lot of you have seen these phony posts (and if you still have active links to any, please send 'em my way), but if you've ever been hired to create them, I'd like to talk to you. I won't give attribution in the story if you don't want it. Please email me at crispin_boyer@ziffdavis.com.

Funny aside: I've already talked to a couple of these guys, and they say they avoid posting on GAF because you're too hard to fool.

Thanks!
Crispin

Definitely let us know where the story appears, EGM, 1UP, or otherwise.

In addition to tracing, we have no problem exposing you all to slashdot and other avenues. Enjoy, PR suckers!

 

[BMAN]

One former viral marketer's exact words: "They won’t touch GAF. Those guys are crazy. They’ll trace your IP. They’re the most jaded and hardcore to pull over.”

Incredibly true and we're not ashamed of it.

 

[Akia]

One former viral marketer's exact words: "They won’t touch GAF. Those guys are crazy. They’ll trace your IP. They’re the most jaded and hardcore to pull over.”

Lies.

Spoiler

j/k

 

[BocoDragon]

Definitely let us know where the story appears, EGM, 1UP, or otherwise.

In addition to tracing, we have no problem exposing you all to slashdot and other avenues. Enjoy, PR suckers!

Good call. When we're through with you, no one will have the guts to say anything positive about a videogame again!

 

[Firest0rm]

Hey Crispin, check your PM. I sent some info that might interest you.

 

[Wario64]

Funny aside: I've already talked to a couple of these guys, and they say they avoid posting on GAF because you're too hard to fool.

Haha, weaksauce viral marketers

 

[ballhog]

Tell me more about these russian sluts. What are they wearing?

 

[BudokaiMR2]

What if Reggie kicks my ass and makes me market for the DS?

Someone please help me! He's crazy!

 

[Miguel]

I wish EA/Sony/Mitch Hurwitz would pay me for my viral marketing

 

[DenogginizerOS]

Crispin Boyer's video game journalism not only surpasses my expectations, it surpasses the Gold standard that Shoe has set. Crispin is an asset to the internet and print journalism. Believe whatever he writes!

 

[elostyle]

Received any word from heian-kyo, speevy or SSX yet? I kid guys I kid, don't be hating.

Spoiler

or am I?

Besides, the really really really hardcore people are on boards dedicated to specific genres or ancient pltforms, like fighting game, shump and neo geo boards.

 

[CharlieDigital]

Crispin Boyer's video game journalism not only surpasses my expectations, it surpasses the Gold standard that Shoe has set. Crispin is an asset to the internet and print journalism. Believe whatever he writes!

:lol

Is this thread for real? Would Crispy really give out his company email on a public forum like this?

 

[jetjevons]

I'm totally a viral marketer for things I like.

 

[arne]

Hey Crispin, check your PM. I sent some info that might interest you.

Hey Firest0rm, check your PM. I sent some info about how to be more subtle next time.

 

[Beezy]

GAF is good at it
http://puppytimes.blogspot.com/

Ah Goodtimes :lol

I never heard about that. :lol

 

[Firest0rm]

Hey Firest0rm, check your PM. I sent some info about how to be more subtle next time.

I can't find it, can you please resend.

 

[BocoDragon]

I can't find it, can you please resend.

LOL LOL LOL

 

[BudokaiMR2]

I never heard about that. :lol

Wow that is awesome, first I have heard about it too.

 

[Archaix]

:lol

Is this thread for real? Would Crispy really give out his company email on a public forum like this?

It isn't as though there aren't plenty of other writers who have made no secret of who they are and for whom they work on this forum before.