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This is the discussion thread for a recent post on GTPlanet:
This article was published by Jimmy Broadbent (@Jimmy B) on February 15th, 2019 in the iRacing category.
I love how the newswire has basically turned into free advertising for someone’s YouTube channel.
I see where you're coming from, and I can definitely see why folks can find enjoyment in reading his stuff. I personally feel like he should have his own subforum here on GTP dedicated to his channel (maybe call it Jimmy's Corner?), and the same goes for all of the other non-news stuff on the Newswire.Hot take: Jimmy's articles are far better than a majority of the car culture articles spammed nearly every day. It's nice to every once in a while read that glorious sim racing article because it always gives a feeling of what they had to go through in their own race, whereas it might be completely different from someone else's point of view in the very same race.
It’s not really news though is it? At least with the car culture articles you might learn about something you didn’t know about previously.Hot take: Jimmy's articles are far better than a majority of the car culture articles spammed nearly every day. It's nice to every once in a while read that glorious sim racing article because it always gives a feeling of what they had to go through in their own race, whereas it might be completely different from someone else's point of view in the very same race.
As I said, it's absolutely nothing against you my friend. If it came off as a personal attack then I wholeheartedly apologize. I feel like you should have your own subforum dedicated to your Channel (Jimmy's Corner?), but it's just my opinion at the end of the day. Obviously if putting your stuff on the newswire is what the majority here likes, then who am I to stop it? 👍Thanks for the feedback.
The purpose of these articles isn't to promote my channel (I like to think I was doing more than fine before GTPlanet) but to add a bit of insight into races and videos.
The articles take a lot of time to write and are meant to be used as supplement to videos on my channel whilst adding something extra for those who are interested. Usually I only include the video I'm referring to as reference.
I enjoy doing the race reports because it's a chance to relive the race whilst adding what was going through my brain during the more heated moments. However, if it's something that you don't enjoy watching/reading then by all means let me know.
If it came off as a personal attack then I wholeheartedly apologize. I feel like you should have your own subforum dedicated to your Channel (Jimmy's Corner?),
Oooh I like that one. 👍The Jimmer Shed is a better name
No one was suggesting you are promoting your channel because it needs it. It has to do with the fact that most of the articles you write are about your experience in a particular game or car. Why not write a regular article about any other motorsport related news like the other writers? I think that's what he was getting at.The purpose of these articles isn't to promote my channel (I like to think I was doing more than fine before GTPlanet) but to add a bit of insight into races and videos.
No one is arguing that. We're saying that he could do more than that.Loads of people promote their channels on gtp.
No one is arguing that. We're saying that he could do more than that.
Keyword: his.He is, he's giving us a insight into his experience of racing.
Keyword: his.
It's subjective. Let's see him write a generic article on a GTSport update or something. Im not saying hes bad at what he does but lets see him do other stuff too
It was just an example Jimmy. Are there things you can write about iRacing that are objectively fact/news based or are you just here to talk about your own experience? I'm not knocking what you do or speaking anything of the quality of which is above average to be honest. I just wish you might branch out a little bit. Thanks for replying at leastI'm not interested in writing about updates tbh. My goal is to try and bring more PC sim racing to GTP given that a lot of people use games like GTS and FM7 as a stepping stone to the more hardcore simulators. I think there are plenty of other writers doing what you've suggested
A beginners guide would be quite nice.How about an article about iracing that let's people know the in's and out's. Kinda of a beginner's guide or low down on what's available. And have it pinned
How about an article about iracing that let's people know the in's and out's. Kinda of a beginner's guide or low down on what's available. And have it pinned