So the user Mortu was 4kids writer Lloyd Goldfine back in 2003 - Page 2

*Prowler* · 07-21-2014, 02:08 PM

I think it's pretty cool that some people involved with TMNT are members of this website. I doubt that happens in most other fandoms.

If I was involved in something big like TMNT, I'd feel tempted to google opinions about my work, but I'd also fear reading them and let some harsh criticism shake my confidence.

Metropoliskid41 · 07-21-2014, 03:26 PM

I think the professionals know how to take criticism and praise objectively. The internet in general has made it possible for every person with an opinion and a keyboard to spew their viewpoint on everything, no matter how ill informed it may be. These boards are no exception to that rule. For ever rational person on here who can look at things objectively and disect the good and bad out of things, and list why something either worked or didn't, there is another irrational person operating on knee-jerk reactions and screaming loudest about some trivial thing that they can validate in clear concise reasoning. I'm sure we've all seen those posts. I would suspect that any of the professionals who frequent here have that in mind and are used to it. I'm sure Twitter has revolutionized the way to receive hate mail, just ask Rick Remender.

thebrownranger · 07-21-2014, 03:34 PM

That is a very neat and interesting find. Thanks for the share Cubed.

*Refractive Reflections* · 07-21-2014, 07:03 PM

Meh, I'm not too surprised if there are "undercover" official TMNT staff registered on the site as regular users, or if they even casually look over the forums without registering. It's natural human curiosity to want to know the reception of any work, but it all has to be put in the right perspective as a few users before me have stated.

People all have a different criteria, taste, and background for something as subjective as entertainment. With a fandom, you'll get all types of reactions from thought-out to immediate emotional reactions, from overanalyzing details to the vague general comments. It all depends on a creator's individuality on how they react to criticism, plus figuring out how much of that criticism should influence one's work if they start reading the comments. It's the balance of trying to improve one's skill, but at the same time not compromising your artistic vision to an unfamiliar degree.

Hmmm, so I wonder why Mortu only posted or stuck around for 16 posts if he wasn't chased out then... It's probably due to a busy schedule, but the speculation as to why is interesting though, especially considering some our Technodrome members here.

*CyberCubed* · 07-21-2014, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Refractive Reflections

Hmmm, so I wonder why Mortu only posted or stuck around for 16 posts if he wasn't chased out then... It's probably due to a busy schedule, but the speculation as to why is interesting though, especially considering some our Technodrome members here.

His last login date was in 2005, so he was here at least up until Season 3 was airing of the 4kids cartoon.

*THGhost* · 07-21-2014, 07:39 PM

Good find, Cubed. Someone here from the Nick series should make themselves known.

*Powder* · 07-21-2014, 07:49 PM

They have, tons of them. & their usernames are their real names (for the most part), & displayed in green, confirming that they are official staff. Ciro, Brandon, Kenny, Alex, a bunch of 'em.

*THGhost* · 07-21-2014, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Powder

They have, tons of them. & their usernames are their real names (for the most part), & displayed in green, confirming that they are official staff. Ciro, Brandon, Kenny, Alex, a bunch of 'em.

Aaronardo · 07-21-2014, 08:16 PM

Yep, Powder's right. And you d!ckheads chased nearly half of them off the forums.

*Powder* · 07-21-2014, 08:51 PM

The only one who left was Ciro, & that was due to his not wanting to see all the comparisons being made between the Nick series & 'toons of past, which I can understand. But people are going to do it, it's a part of fandoms. I don't think fans were in the wrong to draw comparisons as it's natural to do & I also don't think Ciro was in the wrong for being bothered by it, as a creator always wants their work to stand alone & be judged on its own merit.

*THGhost* · 07-22-2014, 06:31 AM

They were wrong for not expecting/respecting it though.

07-21-2014, 03:26 PM	#22
Metropoliskid41 Stone Warrior Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Tundra Posts: 886	I think the professionals know how to take criticism and praise objectively. The internet in general has made it possible for every person with an opinion and a keyboard to spew their viewpoint on everything, no matter how ill informed it may be. These boards are no exception to that rule. For ever rational person on here who can look at things objectively and disect the good and bad out of things, and list why something either worked or didn't, there is another irrational person operating on knee-jerk reactions and screaming loudest about some trivial thing that they can validate in clear concise reasoning. I'm sure we've all seen those posts. I would suspect that any of the professionals who frequent here have that in mind and are used to it. I'm sure Twitter has revolutionized the way to receive hate mail, just ask Rick Remender. __________________ -------------------

07-21-2014, 03:34 PM	#23
thebrownranger Stone Warrior Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 782	That is a very neat and interesting find. Thanks for the share Cubed. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/allenjac0b/ WANTED: A.C. Farley Leonardo Bust (bronze & unpainted) Playmates TMNT statues- Donatello, Michelangelo

07-21-2014, 07:03 PM	#24
Refractive Reflections Mad Scientist $Refractive Reflections's Avatar$ Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 2,371	Meh, I'm not too surprised if there are "undercover" official TMNT staff registered on the site as regular users, or if they even casually look over the forums without registering. It's natural human curiosity to want to know the reception of any work, but it all has to be put in the right perspective as a few users before me have stated. People all have a different criteria, taste, and background for something as subjective as entertainment. With a fandom, you'll get all types of reactions from thought-out to immediate emotional reactions, from overanalyzing details to the vague general comments. It all depends on a creator's individuality on how they react to criticism, plus figuring out how much of that criticism should influence one's work if they start reading the comments. It's the balance of trying to improve one's skill, but at the same time not compromising your artistic vision to an unfamiliar degree. Hmmm, so I wonder why Mortu only posted or stuck around for 16 posts if he wasn't chased out then... It's probably due to a busy schedule, but the speculation as to why is interesting though, especially considering some our Technodrome members here.
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07-21-2014, 08:16 PM	#29
Aaronardo Mad Scientist Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: :noitacoL Posts: 1,043	Yep, Powder's right. And you d!ckheads chased nearly half of them off the forums. __________________ "Shredder, you gotta listen to reason!" - Leonardo "Oh Turtles! Oh Turtles! Chew your gum properly." "If I miss this week's Kirby, heads are gonna roll." - Raphael "The Biosites have almost finished healing my flesh." - Shredder "Because we're takin' the heart and you're goin' to jail!" - Donatello

07-21-2014, 02:08 PM	#21
Prowler Emperor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,999	I think it's pretty cool that some people involved with TMNT are members of this website. I doubt that happens in most other fandoms. If I was involved in something big like TMNT, I'd feel tempted to google opinions about my work, but I'd also fear reading them and let some harsh criticism shake my confidence.

07-21-2014, 07:39 PM	#26
THGhost Puppet Master Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: UK Posts: 2,825	Good find, Cubed. Someone here from the Nick series should make themselves known.

07-21-2014, 07:49 PM	#27
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	They have, tons of them. & their usernames are their real names (for the most part), & displayed in green, confirming that they are official staff. Ciro, Brandon, Kenny, Alex, a bunch of 'em.

07-21-2014, 08:51 PM	#30
Powder 40 Years of TMNT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Shell-Ri-La Posts: 26,955	The only one who left was Ciro, & that was due to his not wanting to see all the comparisons being made between the Nick series & 'toons of past, which I can understand. But people are going to do it, it's a part of fandoms. I don't think fans were in the wrong to draw comparisons as it's natural to do & I also don't think Ciro was in the wrong for being bothered by it, as a creator always wants their work to stand alone & be judged on its own merit.

07-22-2014, 06:31 AM	#31
THGhost Puppet Master Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: UK Posts: 2,825	They were wrong for not expecting/respecting it though.