A couple of weeks ago, we introduced some new features in our commenting system, one of which was the ability for those without a traditional commenter invitation to leave comments in a queue for editorial approval, with those we found sufficiently amusing or enlightening earning their authors entry into our dysfunctional, abusive commenter family. Unfortunately, now that we've let even more people into the fold, ones who aren't pulling their weight have to go to make room for those with a fresher, unhealthier desire to contribute. Just to make this ugly business a little more topically whimsical, let's think of each deleted commenter as a show being cancelled for failing to live up to our vague, often irrational expectations. This week's cancellations:
Cancelled: FrankGiovinazzi
Reason: Generally underwhelming performance (i.e., "didn't feel commenter-y enough"); unironically wearing sunglasses atop head in avatar photo.
Cancelled: orangejuice
Reason: Ruining a perfectly good strap-on post with a stupid clich .
Cancelled: the gamerboi
Reason: Truly terrifying us with his knowledge of homoerotic horror movies.
Please note that the cancelled can return to the commenter network either by petitioning us for a new invite or by having a future comment approved, so there's still hope that the booted can make a comeback. And those spared today's purge should feel free to suggest future cancellations, realizing that doing so may call unwanted attention to their own low-rated efforts.
