hamburgled Wrote:i like how certain people are complaining that they didn't get in and are already bashing the people who did get in and the entire selection process. It's attitude like that which lets me know that they probably never deserved to get accepted in the first place.
Just because one spent a bunch of money and time doesn't guarantee them anything or prove that they're better than anyone. I've played for almost 5 years since November 2004, but I consider myself equal to someone who's played for 5 months.
Coming back to MWLB, none of you know their selection process. None of you know who got accepted. What gives any of you the right to judge? Instead, lets just congratulate those who got in and wish them good luck, as they'll be needing it.
That's not the attitude I'm taking at all. As I said on SW to people like you before my thread there was closed:
FrozNlite Wrote:Sorry if I came off as extremely bitter and spoiled; that wasn't the point at all. Here's what I was trying to accomplish with this thread, since I guess I was unclear earlier:
(1) Announce that these emails were sent out to those who applied.
(2) Highlight deciding factors seen in application processes for anything around the world that may have applied here, but perhaps didn't. These include:
- Money - Yes, sorry to say, but you can buy your way into things a lot in life. I wasn't trying to in this case, but I figured that my continued business would be a plus in Nexon's eyes.
- Dedication - I'm been an active player for 3 years, both on and off-game, which is something many companies reward workers for. Ever hear of "bonuses" or "promotions" given to those who work the hardest?
- Competence - I'm not saying that by any means my acceptance to UW Madison's honors college says I'm smart or competent, but it's some proof that I'm an adept member of modern society.
- Speed - I didn't note it on the OP, and I apologize for that, but I submitted my application the day they opened their account for such emails. Similarly, college applications reward early applicants with increased consideration - they call it "Early Decision."
(3) Attempt to initiate a positive discussion over how the process may have been carried out, in an attempt to understand what qualifications Nexon is looking for to better my chances (or anyone's who may be reading the thread) at acceptance the next time they openly accept applications.
Again, I apologize if this was all unclear earlier, but I hope this helps people understand where I'm coming from. I genuinely support many of those who were accepted, as I find several are accomplished and provocative contributors both offline and on. I wish them the very best through the next few rounds!
I've gotten tons of flaming about talking about spending money, time, etc., but have you never applied for anything in life? People can literally buy their way into college - even the Ivy League. As I said earlier, promotions and bonuses are awarded to those who have been with the company the longest, work the hardest, and/or show the best dedication. My comments with this thread were by no means meant to be arrogant, selfish, or spoiled and angry, but rather commenting on what qualifications Nexon seemed to be looking for by providing the example of my personal qualifications which are typical, by-the-book attributes most look for in a candidate.
Sorry again if that was all unclear. I believe most people understood where I was coming from here, though you and all of SW took the approach to flame me, which I understand. I guess I should have made it more obvious what my intentions were with the thread from the get-go.