Why Ridiculous Takes Get Promoted

[Anonymous]

I'm sure you've all read an overtly MyTake on here and wondered "how the hell did this Take get promoted?" So I've decided to make a take about takes, and take this take to explore takes that put the take in take. And if that made no sense to you as it did to me, I'm pretty much just going to list some possible options explaining the befuddling promotion of certain takes on here. That being said, INTRODUCINGGGGG

"Why Ridiculous Takes Get Promoted"

Possible Reason #1: They're Controversial / Encourage Discussion

Likely the most plausible and common reason, I've noticed that many of the takes that are promoted are overtly controversial. The OP can be talking about something against typical societal values (*coughcough* justifying cheating *achoo*), which is bound to grab hits and clicks from active feminists and generally monogamous people alike. The takes present an opinion on an underlying issue that targets individual morals and is a surefire win to elicit a spew of angry goblins (no offense to goblins) in the comments section.

Possible Reason #2: They're Pretty

Takes are like people in a bar. Most of them look nice, but only a few are downright stunning. Good looking enough to buy a drink. There was this one take on here that remains very memorable for me (but funny enough I can't remember the title LOL) and it was very well-made, aesthetic-wise. And people like pretty things, right? No need for rational logic in the paragraphs, that visual eye candy will do. Speaking of eye candy, let me know how long you stare at this picture.

Possible Reason #3: They're about "Nice Guys"

Like the cream and butter to the muffin that is GaG, the whole "nice guy" genre is one of the site's many traditional emblems. Taking advantage of the surplus of sad and horny muggles, much of the promoted takes feed to this target audience. Those poor unfortunate souls.

Possible Reason #4: They're Events/Holiday Oriented

I saw a take about that putrid gold and white dress (yeah I still see gold and white, the rest of you are drunk #YOLO) and the first thing I thought of was, "dammit! I was too slow!" Takes on certain upcoming holidays and/or popular and/or current events increase the likelihood of promotion. (Notice I did not say guarantee. Nothing in life is guaranteed. Except death. Yay morbidity).

Possible Reason #5: They Include Videos

Because apparently videos make takes more take-y. I've seen a few takes floating around with a minimal description, one even had a single sentence (granted, it was a well-written sentence) but the video made it seem pretty straightforward and informative in the shortest way possible. I don't know. It works for some.

Possible Reason #69: The OP is sleeping with the GaG admins

For those completely inexplicable takes.

What do you guys think? What are some reasons you feel certain takes are promoted? What takes do you notice commonly being published? Let's brainstorm together.

[xHoneyxBeex]

Or the admins just have no standards for the quality of their site anymore.

When the take feature was first introduced, they advertised promoted takes as "inspiring, insightful, and informative." However, the vast majority of the promoted takes these days do not provide any meaningful content to the site. It's quite pathetic how low the admins' standards have gotten.

[Watermelonoma]

^this

[myTake Owner]

Profit > quality

[myTake Owner]

Apparently

[Mesonfielde]

Yeah, although I am still wary about that "Stop the Gays!" Take that was promoted for some reason and was legitimate hate speech and purely offensive. I might get the whole "encouraging debate" thing, but essentially that would mean the admins trolled us.

www.troll.me/.../...ous-or-sophisticated-troll.jpg

[Anonymous]

If you're going to abuse the posting system to insult the G@G community at least have the guts to show your PROFILE. If you can't handle the backlash, maybe you shouldn't insult people in the first place. Clearly you don't want anyone to know who you are, which makes you a keyboard warrior. And that isn't better than the other groups of individuals you identified either. Only reason I'm hiding my profile is because you are, and you seem like the kind of person that will use other people's information against them while staying completely secretive about your own. I don't know anything about you, so you have no right to know anything about me.
You know, you didn't have to use the term "sad and horny" muggle to describe single people. You could have just said single people like everyone else. I'm not sure why you felt it necessary to be rude, but you seem like a rude person in general, so I won't dwell on it.
The admins are chosen for a reason. I am sorry you didn't get chosen to be an admin. The admins have certain privileges that other users don't have, and one of those privileges is to pick out something they like so the rest of the community can see it. It isn't up to you to question why they pick certain things and not others. They pick what they pick and you don't get upset.
Really you just come across as a hypocrite and a real whiner. "Things aren't as good as they've used to be." I don't notice that. "They need to do blah blah differently because I said so." The admins know what they are doing.
Also, don't insult certain groups of people if you are part of it. I cannot be sure you are among the 16-17 year old age group you insulted or are among the "sad and horny muggle" single people you insulted, but put it this way; I don't see why else you would stay anonymous. If you didn't belong in those two categories, wouldn't you want to put that fact on display so no one could call you a hypocrite, like I am doing now.
Have a nice day :)

[Opinion Owner]

I am 18 by the way

[Opinion Owner]

OK. Either the thumbs down is from whoever posted this, which i could understand, or a person in the community that doesn't realize that whoever posted this is INSULTING YOU. They are insulting the G@G community. Why are you thumbsing me down? Doesn't matter but I am curious

[myTake Owner]

LMAOOOOOO what the hell are you whining about? This take was obviously made for fun. Dear lordie, someone's on his period. There, there. It's okay little baby, don't cry. Mommy will make things better. *huggies*

[Opinion Owner]

Great, really mature of whoever wrote that response

[Opinion Owner]

OH, it's the take owner. Didn't notice that before. Why am I not surprised that the owner of this take would come back with some rude, immature response... doesn't help your case if you are trying to show you AREN'T rude or immature, that's for sure

[Opinion Owner]

I change my previous assertion. i do not believe you are 17, i believe you are 7

[myTake Owner]

Look who's talking, you idiot. Your post is singlehandedly the most stupidest thing I've read on here so far, so congrats on being one of the most idiotic people on GaG. "You seem like the kind of person that will use other people's information against them" LMAO WTF? "Things aren't as good as they've used to be... They need to do blah blah differently" WHEN DID I SAY THAT? LMAO. WHEN DID I INSULT 16-17 YEAR OLDS? DID YOU EVEN READ THE TAKE? Man, I'm just going to go ahead and presume you're a drunk little troll. Being genuinely insulted by a joke Take is ridiculous. And hey! I'm a sad and horny muggle too you know :( you might want to get your diapers checked. Also, purchase a sense of humour if you can afford it. Boohoohoo

[Opinion Owner]

I don't think that's possible because YOUR post is singlehandedly the most stupidest (awful grammar) thing I've read on here so far. I think you meant to say "second most stupidest." Or "Second most stupid" which would make more sense.
As for the rest of that commentary... XD lol

[Opinion Owner]

Oh, and purchase a filter if you can afford it. Which makes more sense, as that's something you can actually buy.
Haha so butthurt it's amazing
www.xdtalk.com/.../
XD

[Opinion Owner]

Anyways just keep doing your little commentary things (they are really entertaining). Alright. *mwah*

[myTake Owner]

Oh look, the only thing you can comment on is my grammar. You completely ignored all the logic there huh, kiddo? But hey, what do other people know! You're a smaaaart 18 year old! Such a big adult! Grammar is more important than logic! You must've realized how stupid you sound so thanks for finally coming to your senses. Please continue bumping up my take with your idiocy so that more people can downvote your comment.

[Opinion Owner]

Are you still on about this XD... Here I am enjoying my show and here you are... you know what, do whatever you want. ball's in your court. Do whatever you want. Throw it at me, at the wall, in a trash can, whatever.
There was no logic there for me to ignore, believe me

[myTake Owner]

3 downvotes & counting!

[Opinion Owner]

And I care... why? Is this going to stop me from getting in college, getting a job, or succeeding... no, so why do I care. People don't even know who they are downvoting :)
Your need to comment about a couple dislikes shows how desperate you are to make me feel bad. Sorry not happening, so I guess you could say
I WIN

[myTake Owner]

Darn, still 3! Keep commenting, dumb person!

[Opinion Owner]

I actually do respect people. I respect people who follow their own advice and who can accept their flaws :)

[Opinion Owner]

Oh and Ms. Take Owner be sure to tell all your friends (assuming you have any) that you got 3 people to downvote a 17 year old's post today... I'm sure they will be REALLY impressed XD

[Opinion Owner]

And before you comment that I got another downvote (even though i don't care) how are you so sure that the people don't think they are thumbing YOUR comment down and only disliking mine by accident? Hmm?
*mwah*

[Opinion Owner]

You finally left? Good job, you actually did something right. Don't let the door hit your butt on the way out, because that will just make it hurt more XD
*mwah*

[myTake Owner]

AHA YOUR AGE JUST CHANGED TROLL CONFIRMED

YES 4 DISLIKES SUCK MY DICK YOU FUGLY ANON

[Opinion Owner]

lol XD

[Opinion Owner]

I really hope the older than 18 thing is just a joke... for your sake XD
*mwah*

[myTake Owner]

EWWWW

STOP KISSING ME OR I'LL REPORT YOU FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

[Opinion Owner]

lol XD
*mwah*

[Opinion Owner]

Glad you found your sense of humor by the way
*mwah*

[martyfellow]

Mainly, it's because the take appeals to people around 16 or 17, the probable average age here. What seems boring or ridiculous to us 'old' folks is fascinating to people at that age.

I think this is reason #1. All your suggestions are what I would think would be the top secondary reasons.

[myTake Owner]

I don't know man, possible reason #69 seems pretty possible.

Funny, I always thought the average age was like 18-25.

[martyfellow]

No one knows the average age because the teens commonly say they're 20 when they're 12..

[myTake Owner]

True say, bro.

[Starfishlover]

I... am... dead.
i454.photobucket.com/.../baby-laughing.gif

[myTake Owner]

Now I'm dead! Holy cow that baby is so cute!

[Starfishlover]

Not as cute as you

[meatballs21]

We never got to the bottom of that 'homosexuality is wrong' hate speech take that got promoted, did we?

[xHoneyxBeex]

That take was removed from the site.

[myTake Owner]

^ And thank bejesus for that! Homophobic bigots should be dipped in hot gravy.

[meatballs21]

@xHoneyxBeex It did, but how did it get promoted in the first place? Don't expect people to just forget something like that.

[xHoneyxBeex]

Because an admin promoted it and another admin took it down. I didn't say anything about expecting people to "forget." But people act like it stayed up for days. After the users were so upset about it, a different admin removed it.

[meatballs21]

@xHoneyxBeex Okay. I guess it was dealt with internally.

[Hephaestus]

lol and this got promoted :p

i don't really look at the mytakes too much, but i must say when ones get promoted that are just drivel (not this one, just speaking in general) it is sad as some really good and thoughtful ones go unseen

[myTake Owner]

Hahahaha yeah I was wondering if this would get promoted. Kind of hilarious that it did!

Agreed.

[MaskedSanity]

It all boils down to traffic.

Controversial topics cause a lot of activity. So while other reasons may factor in, the main one is to accumulate traffic to promote the website.

[myTake Owner]

For sure. Clicks are integral to profit generation.

[Anonymous]

I think they all get promoted, honestly. Within 15 minutes of writing mine, I got a message saying it was promoted.

[myTake Owner]

One of mine didn't! Perhaps your take was actually decent?

[LauraMarx]

lmao this got promoted thats awesome. I thought people paid xper to get em promoted?

[myTake Owner]

Yeah hahaha it's pretty funny. Hmm I don't know, I didn't. Or at least not that I know of! *clings onto Xper*

[LauraMarx]

huh... huh... gosh!

[Aroura]

that dress is actually blue and black, #actualdressirl

[myTake Owner]

Guess I'm not drunk enough to see blue and black yet

[Aroura]

i'm not talking about the picture hun, the real actual dress you can wear is blue and black...

[myTake Owner]

Yeah I know hahaha

[myTake Owner]

I was making a joke.

[Aroura]

lol, okay

[Krushhbrownies]

Haha I was laughing while reading this cause it's true but some are really interesting to read... That morbidly obese cat is disturbing.

[myTake Owner]

Hey! Don't make fun of my pet!

[TadCurious]

I like the idea that you did a meta-analysis Take about Takes. And it was really funny when you wondered whether some of the promoted Take writers were sleeping with the Admins. lol

[YourFutureEx]

I doubt you are an admin who is hiding behind the mask of anon and telling us your policy. (As a regular GAGer)

GAG #Conspiracy !

[Account]

This Take is just amazing.

[myTake Owner]

You're amazing! Mwah.

[Margo7]

But this take got promoted...

[myTake Owner]

LOL yep, now try to guess which category it falls under ;)

[Margo7]

It's probably reason #69 ;)

[myTake Owner]

Caught!

*blushblushblush*

[Margo7]

*Gasp* How scandalous!

[inamorata]

... and taxes. Death and taxes.

[JohnBhoy94]

I'm sure it's #1. I've always felt it was that.

[xXiTacoXx]

So true it hurts.

[myTake Owner]

Need a bandaid?

[xXiTacoXx]

Yes please.

[myTake Owner]

here, put this bacon on your cut
incrediblethings.com/.../Bacon-Bandages-12.jpg

[xXiTacoXx]

Yasss -Put's it on my wound.-

[tenofthepeaks]

OK... so the world doesn't conform to your opinion of what is right? got it..

[myTake Owner]

What?

[tenofthepeaks]

Lol... sorry just my view on your take.

[myTake Owner]

Oh, okay, it made no sense to me haha. But to each, his own.

[tenofthepeaks]

But then people will air their views no matter what. your objection means little.

[myTake Owner]

I'm not objecting to it at all? Go for it.