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Chaosbloods In reply to RyuKaiser [2016-01-19 06:14:48 +0000 UTC]

Nor do they have angels and a fully bandaged guy that has an awesome ability xD

Just let the details slide lmfao

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RyuKaiser In reply to Chaosbloods [2016-01-19 07:01:18 +0000 UTC]

Haha, okay.

Angels, demons, dragons etc are plausible medieval things for me, it doesn't feel jarring to see them in a medieval story

Just imagine paladins in a cathedral and an angel descends guiding the paladins.

Maybe too much Norse Mythology for me.

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Rabies02 In reply to Dorshiffe [2016-01-16 05:16:54 +0000 UTC]

To a degree I also agree with you, writing as well is in its own way a form of art. It requires practice to master and when making a comic you can't have one without the other. However, I don't think this one picture represents the majority of the comic, and tbh it's really more just like 1 single scene in the grand scheme of things. Lots of great literature have some 'fanservice' every once in a while while still being great. Also, the comment attacking your comment clearly illustrates that the person whom wrote it didn't bother reading your comment properly. They specifically said, " You didn't even read the note below the comic saying it would get more interesting--you just skipped to the ass shot and comment section to complain about Wlop not putting in enough work which is, honestly, a pathetic thing to say, and a reflection on who you are as a person." Clearly they misunderstood what you wrote, you never once implied that you only enjoyed the sex appeal, in fact you rather were putting it down. Honestly I dislike it when someone appears to take the highroad while still displaying ignorance. Your comment wasn't really rude, it's simply honest feedback that I'm sure Wlop might read and will take into consideration. If we don't allow others to criticize our work we can never know where we must improve. Simply saying everything an artist makes is superb isn't helpful to the artist at all. So Wlop I hope that if you read Dorshiffe's comment you don't take it as an attack.  
PS: Please, please, please. Before you see one thing that triggers you in a comment, make sure that you take the time to properly read what some else says before you have some misunderstanding of the intention behind their words. 

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Dorshiffe In reply to Rabies02 [2016-01-16 14:01:47 +0000 UTC]

Yes to that even if I would disagree on some points, but I have no will to debate about this.
Take that llama as a sign of gratitude. *handsoutasuperllama*

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Rabies02 In reply to Dorshiffe [2016-01-17 01:16:03 +0000 UTC]

Haha! Thanks

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UnderWearyStars In reply to Dorshiffe [2016-01-16 04:41:49 +0000 UTC]

I find it repugnant that you would criticize the work this artist has put into this piece. Making a comic requires foresight, planning, effort, and writing! It's obviously more than anything you could do, which you've already stated in your extremely rude comment, I might add. 

This artist has gone above and beyond with this, actually making time to create this comic, and not only that but also post it for free online which is obviously very difficult for a person as busy as Wlop! If every page isn't perfect that's still no reason to tell them their endeavors are "boring and unoriginal" because this artist has better things to do than paint sex scenes and ass shots for your pleasure. Wlop is clearly pandering to the public's perverted eye by adding a fan-service every once in a while which is clearly the only reason you put in the time to read this (and I bet this is the only strip of ghostblade you've read so far), but that is sadly one of the few ways an artist can attract attention to their work nowadays because of people like you. It's nice that you cared enough to say you thought the rendering was good, though it's sad you had to follow that with a "but." You didn't even read the note below the comic saying it would get more interesting--you just skipped to the ass shot and comment section to complain about Wlop not putting in enough work which is, honestly, a pathetic thing to say, and a reflection on who you are as a person.

I'm no mobster, but consider this a written lynching

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BlueFlameFTW In reply to UnderWearyStars [2016-01-16 05:20:55 +0000 UTC]

Dude, lynching? Chill. Every artist has to deal with criticism. Inept white knights such as yourself only stir up the drama.

It is a perfectly justified thing to say that this page isn't exactly the high point of the comic, just as it is safe to assume this one page won't speak for the rest. So debate all you want, but be respectful, for god's sake.

Also, for future reference, you shouldn't describe someone you're trying to defend as "pandering". It has a strong negative connotation. I think there was also some ad hominem in there, which hurts your credibility. And I've already mentioned the lynching, but let me say that it is very "repugnant" that you would consciously choose to liken yourself to people who, out of their own bigotry and self-righteousness, turned to murdering people, many of which were innocent, even upstanding individuals. And in defense of a webcomic no less. Consider approaching differing opinions with more maturity in the future, would you please? I'm so tired of this.

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UnderWearyStars In reply to BlueFlameFTW [2016-01-16 18:17:41 +0000 UTC]

You're so tired of this? That's hilarious. You didn't have to leave a comment on the comic but you choose to, which is of course, your right but I still take issue with what you said which was far more disrespectful than anything I said to you. And as for the lynching part, that may have been a tad excessive but I won't retract what I said. Lynching has been used in horrible ways, and I acknowledge that, but go get a dictionary. I don't think you know what it actually means. And you know what? I'm tired too and that's why I responded to your disparaging comment. I'm not defending a webcomic, I'm defending the artist community of which you are obviously not part of due to your comment. But I'm not bigoted, I'm not self-righteous, and I'm not a murderer, but I am calling you out for this affront. It's a blatant lie for you to say I likened myself to this word because likening yourself to something and using it in a sentence are not the same thing. The thing you don't seem to understand is that lynching and the people who did it are two different things. I'm not those people and I already said I'm not part of a mob! It's  hypocritical of you to say I used ad hominem when you are doing the exact same. Just because every artist will have to cope with self-righteous idiot critics doesn't mean you have to become one of those people. I mean you said you were tired of this so why would do the exact same thing you're tired of other people doing? It makes no sense, I tell you!

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BlueFlameFTW In reply to UnderWearyStars [2016-01-17 05:50:59 +0000 UTC]

I'm not the original poster. Though I do agree with them. But at the same time, I've seen how much potential this comic has in some of the other pages, and will continue to read avidly.

But frankly, I couldn't care less about what this particular argument is about. It's a little petty, to be honest. And I'm petty for perpetuating this comment section's pettiness. Oh well. I'm having fun, so there.

Yes, I chose to leave a comment because I adore debating, and seeing such an art form desecrated by so many is a sad thing for me, and is a situation I seek to feebly remedy by giving random strangers tips on how to improve their arguments. A good argument should leave both parties more knowledgable and openminded than before; it isn't about strong-arming your opponent into submission, nor browbeating them into silence, but synthesizing your mind with theirs to end up with something more complete than before.

I am very aware that lynching is a form of murder frequently employed by insensate mobs turned hysterical vigilantes who placed their own biased rationale above the law, resulting in the hanging of many innocents, and that in one case, for a shamefully long span of time in American history, these murders went largely unanswered for due to the overall lethargy and racism of an antebellum south. But that's neither here nor there. The point is it doesn't do you any good to align yourself with such a hateful practice, and it was indeed very excessive given the once again petty nature of the argument.

There you go again with the ad hominem... It's never a good idea to assume things about the person you are arguing with. This can easily lead you to a compromising position if you happen to be wrong, for your opponent can make you look foolish very quickly. In addition, it distracts from the actual point you are trying to make. Focus instead on building your argument.

I'll also point out that I never described you as bigoted or self-righteous, but merely was referring to those who advocate or participate in lynching. To describe your comment as "a written lynching" was to draw an association between your argument and the practice. Regardless of whether or not you were being figurative, you have to be aware when making an argument that for every association you make, you must be willing to shoulder the burdens of all the connotations that come with it, positive and negative. And lynching has quite a lot of negative connotations. I won't even pursue your remark on the division of the crime and the criminal, because that is a convoluted and extensive psychological journey for another time. I'd be willing to tackle it if you would, though.

Just because someone has something less than complimentary to say about another's artwork does not make that person a "self-righteous idiot". In fact, constructive criticism is a crucial part of an artist's development. My brother has always had the most critical eye towards my own work, and while it could be disheartening to hear at times, I found that I improved very rapidly by listening to his feedback and improving upon what he perceived to be my weak points. Often times the fresh perspective does more good than harm.

I appreciate the time you took to read this, if indeed you did so. I admit to being long-winded at times, but as I said, I do enjoy a good talk.

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UnderWearyStars In reply to BlueFlameFTW [2016-01-18 18:32:12 +0000 UTC]

I thank you sincerely for trying to help me out here, even though you have possibly come off as pretentious. I still strongly disagree with some things that you've said but I am truly exhausted of this so this will be my last comment, though I have yet so much more to say. Thank you again for trying to be a good person and have a nice day Also, sorry if I came off as rude, I'm only a high school sophomore and my tongue has a habit running off on me

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BlueFlameFTW In reply to UnderWearyStars [2016-01-18 20:16:31 +0000 UTC]

Oh, no worries there. I'm totally aware of how pretentious I act. It's not intentional, but I still need to fix it. xD Please don't let my nonsense deter you from sharing your opinion; it's a very important thing in life to consider other people's viewpoints, but it is just as important to not let your own perspective get lost in the noise. The trick is in balancing the two, and admittedly it can be a struggle.

You have a good day, too. Thanks for taking the time to talk with me. ^^

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