A New Point of View ( My bitching, instead of theirs.)
    by XHyperTrunks00
    XHyperTrunks00@aol.com

Yo, everyone. I'm here with yet another editorial for all those who are bored, like me. Basically, I'm here to regale everyone with yet another boring, mind numbing editorial, basically showing you that I can bitch constantly about every webmaster, and every thing wrong with the dub, with finesse. (dripping sarcasm) Oh, excuse me. I'm sure you dont want to hear more about that kind of junk, so I'm here to bitch about the people who write that. I wrote a previous editorial, but I didn't go very into it, it was rather short compared to what I'm capable of, (You got lucky, last time, punk. ^_^ ). It also wasn't anywhere near as comprehensive as this one is, and well, to be truthful, I am really really bored as of the moment. So, I'm here to bitch-I mean write an editorial.

Author's Note: The word "bitch" will stop being used so often. Maybe. If you ask nicely. ^_^

Anyway, lemme tell you basically what you already know about all the people who bitch constantly. I'm gonna deal with two subjects here, the subject of the complaining about the FUNimation dub, and the subject of complaining of DBZ big time site webmasters. I guess I'll start with the webmaster thing, might as well.

Recently and not so recently, all over the web, there have been constant complaining about the debt and horrible wrongs people that own big time sites, such as Planet Namek and Daizenshuu EX. According to this group of people, they think that Mr.E and VegettoEX are basically running sites who don't care about the fans, that they tell everyone what to do, and basically think that they are better than everyone. These people think that people should rise up, and demand that these sites listen to them, though some go to further and lesser extremes.

Now, before I start, don't get me wrong, I'm not just another Eliter ass-kissing guy complaining that the Elites should rule the world, or something. But I do think that some people take it too far.

Now, to all you people who think VegettoEX and Mr.E and cohorts are simply doing it for themselves, that they think they run the show, I got something to tell ya.

You are absolutely right.

Now hold a second, I ain't agreeing with you guys, but I'm just saying that they do in fact run the show, and they are doing it for themselves. Planet Namek and Daizenshuu EX are fan sites, created by DB fans, to express their love for DB, and share it with others. They are totally free of charge. I stressed that, because as they are fan sites and are free of charge, I have some more news for you, kiddies: you think that just because they are big time sites, you have a right to a say with what goes on? Well, you're wrong.

You have no right to tell these webmasters what they can and can't do. They do this completely free of charge, only for the pleasure it gives them, because they want to. They are dedicated, working hard and long on their sites with their staff as much as they can, to please you guys. But it is their site, as such they have every right to decide what they do on it. Don't get me wrong, sometimes VegettoEX's attitude pisses me off as much as the next guy, but I still do understand him, and respect all his hard work. These webmasters ow you people nothing. They provide you with a lot of stuff, and for that, you should be grateful. And how do you show your thanks?

You call them "eliters," and just basically annoy the crap out of them.

I would remind you, they do this for free, because they want to. Nowhere does it state in any of their sites that you have a say in what goes on. Oh, sure, they listen to you, and do what you guys want sometimes, which is generous of them, but in the end, they have the final say, and I totally agree with them. They made the site, they worked on it, they get my respect and best wishes. Simple.

Now, to all of you people who believe that their sites have ruined the DB community, that they believe they are the best:

I agree with you, to an extent. To an extent. Some of the big time webmasters do in fact act like children, but that gives you no right to degrade their hard work. And I find that many of these people that bitch about Planet Namek's debt to society, and such, are disgruntled ex-webmasters themselves, whose sites were not so well received, or were refused to be linked, in some way or another. They are, simply to put it, jealous of the sucess of these other sites. And dont even waste my time and yours talking about how these sites think they own the web, and don't give a chance to other sites like your own. There are new up and coming sites all the time, they get linked. It is a matter of quality, content, and personality that makes a site sucessful, not some huge stroke of luck by the big time webmasters. So please, if your site didn't quite make the cut, don't bitch at other sites who did. It's childish.

And to those of you who feel like flaming me for the last paragraph, go ahead, flame away. But only as long as it's done in style, with a well presented argument, I enjoy a debate from time to time. Don't bother personalizing the argument, either, I hate that.

Now that I finished all my bitching about my first topic, on to my second! (sigh)

FUNimation's dub. It has been the center point of countless debates, editorials, and heated argument in the Dragon Ball internet community. And frankly, I for one am sick and tired of it. All these people complaining constantly, bitching at each other with the same old tired arguments, why, it's enough to drive a normal DB otaku like me mad! >=)

Okay, I understand where all of you people are coming from, I really do. The voice actors are nowhere near as close in quality as the Japanese originals, same for the music, and the consant filling of every staredown with noise does in fact get annoying from time to time.

But you see, I try no to let that ruin it. Really, just stop, everyone. Sit there and watch the dub, not as a poorly made translation, but as a whole different interpretation of the story of Dragon Ball. When I do that, it is a lot more enjoyable. But then I come online, and once again I see the two sides of this war bickering like small children. Good to all of you who are working to change it, and don't constantly bitch about the dub. I'm happy for you, you aren't five year olds.

Here would be an example: Chris Psaros of DBZ Uncesored! DBZ DVD editorial. Now, dont get me wrong, I like Chris. It's fun to listen to him, and he presents all his arguments in a nice and well organized way. Plus, I was really rooting for him on the surgery, and if you're reading this man, glad you came through. Now, this editorial was nice and well presented, and brought up many valid points on the quality of the Dragon Ball Z DVDs. But, some of the things he was arguing about were pretty petty, I mean, this is what everyone wanted, right? Subbed DB, subbed right, great quality, and original tracks. Heaven, right? Unfortunately, for some of us, no. Instead, in this editorial, all we get is whining about the box art, title screen caption, and missing preview and review. While it was a great editorial, and they were all valid points, they were just so small, being transformed into something so big. So I have come to one conclusion:

We'll never be happy, no matter what. Maybe it's human nature, or something, but I'm now sure that no matter how much FUNi improves, or even if they were great to start with, there would still be constant bitching about really meaningless little things. Take the Gundam Wing dub, for instance. All of us casual Gundam fans thought it was great, but hardcore GW-otaku once again bitched about Zech's voice sounding like a snake, etc. It's a sad though that no matter what FUNi does, we're going to be stuck with all this useless complaining and childlike bickering.

Anyway, I'm tired, and it seems I have bitched way too long for my own good. Sorry for putting you guys through that. Later.

Sayonara and until next time,
            XHyperTrunks00