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Don't look past puxtu's intentions and take him out of context. He's not trying to make ad hominems, and you shouldn't too.
Case in point: Your allegation of him implicitly attacking some BNs.
Halogen- wrote:
there is still a formal process that needs to be done to get to being a beatmap nominator. That's not to say that I agree with it, but the fact of the matter is that there is a formalized process to become a beatmap nominator and getting through it is something that I don't see myself doing anytime soon.
OK, so there's no dispute here. BN qualifications are extremely tight, and you and I and everybody else is clear on this. However, there's something I don't understand by deducing what you said on the next paragraph.
Halogen- wrote:
but others that have the beatmap nominator have taken the time to go through the process and were cleared by other staff, and leaving them out in an effort to say that they don't belong/shouldn't be there is not something that you, or anyone else should ever be doing.
You said it yourself; the position of a BN is extremely reverend, and it takes a lot of effort and work to actually obtain the title. But suddenly, you mention that pux's post is implicitly insulting their work
even though you say that they put in a lot of effort in all that they do. Shouldn't the BNs themselves already have a level of self-respect and confidence, especially when they go through so much to obtain the title that they now carry? Why would pux's opinion affect their confidence/offend them when everybody can agree that they deserve a huge load of respect?
I understand your point; you feel as if pux's post is a little insensitive, and I do agree with you that the way pux placed forth his opinion is a little offensive.
When it comes to skill and opinions about skill, it's an extremely touchy subject. Opinions about other player's skill are extremely hard to voice out without having to look like a complete douche to everybody else. Maybe that's why pux mentioned that "he wouldnt care what you think", because he was trying to avoid the storm it would cause.
I know how pux's post can and may make some people feel as if their achievements aren't enough/recognized. To these people, I say this: We have made stone the fact that you are working extremely hard, yeah? So rather than getting angry at either yourself, pux or similar people voicing their opinions, or even both of these options, why don't you start to improve on yourself? Don't take this the wrong way, I'm pretty sure everybody is hellbent on improving on themselves, but maybe there's something you are missing? Turning the negative into a motivation that drives you to the positive is a very, very good practice, and it also helps with dealing with criticisms, whether the criticism is constructive or not, or whether it is harsh or indirect.
TL;DR:
pux's intention wasn't to hurt, it was to provide feedback. And those whom are offended by the posts shouldn't take it to heart nor should they let it affect them negatively too much.
On closing, I have to reiterate one thing: BNs, or anyone who works their ass off to improve this game, seriously. Thank you for working your ass off to improve our experience playing this game. You have my respect, for sure, whomever you are.
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