Expo Section In battle - Lets Beef

The Law · #1 07-02-2013, 10:15 PM

I think there should be an optional expo section under your verse. It can be just a small box similar to the verse box. It's a pain in the ass to always read the verse and scroll down through the comments for the expos', then if there is a link there is always spaces in it..

And let's face it, I'd say about 5 or 6 times out of 10 the expo's don't get read and that will cause the reader who doesn't understand to think the punch was weak especially if the expo is on a personal. If it's a personal and you have a link to a post, or a music track, or something that battler did, it's a slim chance that many people even go to that link to see what the personal is about.

@Pugz

The Law · 07-02-2013, 10:15 PM

I think there should be an optional expo section under your verse. It can be just a small box similar to the verse box. It's a pain in the ass to always read the verse and scroll down through the comments for the expos', then if there is a link there is always spaces in it..

And let's face it, I'd say about 5 or 6 times out of 10 the expo's don't get read and that will cause the reader who doesn't understand to think the punch was weak especially if the expo is on a personal. If it's a personal and you have a link to a post, or a music track, or something that battler did, it's a slim chance that many people even go to that link to see what the personal is about.

@Pugz

**Jason** · #2 07-02-2013, 10:26 PM

if you have so many expos that you need a whole box then your verse is gunna suck regardless

keep your shit simple so that the majority of people will understand it and you will do much better

**Jason** · 07-02-2013, 10:26 PM

if you have so many expos that you need a whole box then your verse is gunna suck regardless

keep your shit simple so that the majority of people will understand it and you will do much better

The Law · #3 07-02-2013, 10:33 PM

I am more aiming for personals. Most people who vote, and I know this for a fact from battles on a previous account will not understand personals without an expo.

and even if you keep it simple they don't really get it.
http://www.letsbeef.com/battle_detai...n=tb&id=459805
Illokwents vote.

Is it my fault he didn't know beyonce's daughter is ivy and steve burns is from blue clues.. He shouldn't have voted if he didn't get the lines... This isn't that great of an example because I didn't ahve expo's before he votes, but still an example nonetheless. If there was an expo spot, that would not have happened.

The Law · 07-02-2013, 10:33 PM

I am more aiming for personals. Most people who vote, and I know this for a fact from battles on a previous account will not understand personals without an expo.

and even if you keep it simple they don't really get it.
http://www.letsbeef.com/battle_detai...n=tb&id=459805
Illokwents vote.

Is it my fault he didn't know beyonce's daughter is ivy and steve burns is from blue clues.. He shouldn't have voted if he didn't get the lines... This isn't that great of an example because I didn't ahve expo's before he votes, but still an example nonetheless. If there was an expo spot, that would not have happened.

**Jason** · #4 07-02-2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Law

I am more aiming for personals. Most people who vote, and I know this for a fact from battles on a previous account will not understand personals without an expo.

and even if you keep it simple they don't really get it.
http://www.letsbeef.com/battle_detai...n=tb&id=459805
Illokwents vote.

Is it my fault he didn't know beyonce's daughter is ivy and steve burns is from blue clues.. He shouldn't have voted if he didn't get the lines... This isn't that great of an example because I didn't ahve expo's before he votes, but still an example nonetheless. If there was an expo spot, that would not have happened.

people who read text battles dont want to read a novel of explanation for your lines .. if they dont get it the first time its gunna have 0 impact ... this i can promise you

its weird that he didnt get that basic reference but thats probably an exception .. most people know these things. keep your references simple and obvious .. expo boxes arent needed trust me

**Jason** · 07-02-2013, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Law

I am more aiming for personals. Most people who vote, and I know this for a fact from battles on a previous account will not understand personals without an expo.

and even if you keep it simple they don't really get it.
http://www.letsbeef.com/battle_detai...n=tb&id=459805
Illokwents vote.

Is it my fault he didn't know beyonce's daughter is ivy and steve burns is from blue clues.. He shouldn't have voted if he didn't get the lines... This isn't that great of an example because I didn't ahve expo's before he votes, but still an example nonetheless. If there was an expo spot, that would not have happened.

people who read text battles dont want to read a novel of explanation for your lines .. if they dont get it the first time its gunna have 0 impact ... this i can promise you

its weird that he didnt get that basic reference but thats probably an exception .. most people know these things. keep your references simple and obvious .. expo boxes arent needed trust me

The Law · #5 07-02-2013, 10:58 PM

It wouldn't take a novel explanation for a personal. A simple statement or link would do, but people don't even check that because it's in the comments.

I definitely wouldn't write a novel explanation myself, I didn't even expo the two lines he didn't get until he said he didn't understand them. I just would like to be able to drop a comment or a link or two for personals without it taking up space in the text box.

You know it's true. Unless it's one of the best heads on the site they don't care to check any links in the comments. Hell, it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't even check it for you guys.

Note to reference: I haven't even dropped any links in the comments, so it's not like I am trying to do this for myself because something didn't work out or anything. I just think it'll be a good idea. Even if the expo box is only allowed like 2 lines or so, something small.

@Jason

The Law · 07-02-2013, 10:58 PM

It wouldn't take a novel explanation for a personal. A simple statement or link would do, but people don't even check that because it's in the comments.

I definitely wouldn't write a novel explanation myself, I didn't even expo the two lines he didn't get until he said he didn't understand them. I just would like to be able to drop a comment or a link or two for personals without it taking up space in the text box.

You know it's true. Unless it's one of the best heads on the site they don't care to check any links in the comments. Hell, it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't even check it for you guys.

Note to reference: I haven't even dropped any links in the comments, so it's not like I am trying to do this for myself because something didn't work out or anything. I just think it'll be a good idea. Even if the expo box is only allowed like 2 lines or so, something small.

@Jason

**Jason** · #6 07-02-2013, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Law

It wouldn't take a novel explanation for a personal. A simple statement or link would do, but people don't even check that because it's in the comments.

I definitely wouldn't write a novel explanation myself, I didn't even expo the two lines he didn't get until he said he didn't understand them. I just would like to be able to drop a comment or a link or two for personals without it taking up space in the text box.

You know it's true. Unless it's one of the best heads on the site they don't care to check any links in the comments. Hell, it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't even check it for you guys.

Note to reference: I haven't even dropped any links in the comments, so it's not like I am trying to do this for myself because something didn't work out or anything. I just think it'll be a good idea. Even if the expo box is only allowed like 2 lines or so, something small.

@Jason

the best heads on the site will never have links in the comments

which is precisely the point

goodluck with your campaign though

**Jason** · 07-02-2013, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Law

It wouldn't take a novel explanation for a personal. A simple statement or link would do, but people don't even check that because it's in the comments.

I definitely wouldn't write a novel explanation myself, I didn't even expo the two lines he didn't get until he said he didn't understand them. I just would like to be able to drop a comment or a link or two for personals without it taking up space in the text box.

You know it's true. Unless it's one of the best heads on the site they don't care to check any links in the comments. Hell, it wouldn't surprise me if they didn't even check it for you guys.

Note to reference: I haven't even dropped any links in the comments, so it's not like I am trying to do this for myself because something didn't work out or anything. I just think it'll be a good idea. Even if the expo box is only allowed like 2 lines or so, something small.

@Jason

the best heads on the site will never have links in the comments

which is precisely the point

goodluck with your campaign though

The Law · #7 07-02-2013, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

the best heads on the site will never have links in the comments

which is precisely the point

goodluck with your campaign though

I've seen it both in comments and in their own verse from the better heads. I do believe I've seen real talk do it more than once. But I'd have to go searching.

Aside from that, your own opinion..
Lets say you do have a really good personal, but it required a link to something he wrote elsewhere, or a track or something he did... you just write it anyways with no expo and hope they understand it?

The Law · 07-02-2013, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

the best heads on the site will never have links in the comments

which is precisely the point

goodluck with your campaign though

I've seen it both in comments and in their own verse from the better heads. I do believe I've seen real talk do it more than once. But I'd have to go searching.

Aside from that, your own opinion..
Lets say you do have a really good personal, but it required a link to something he wrote elsewhere, or a track or something he did... you just write it anyways with no expo and hope they understand it?

**Jason** · #8 07-02-2013, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Law

I've seen it both in comments and in their own verse from the better heads. I do believe I've seen real talk do it more than once. But I'd have to go searching.

meh im sure in the 1000's of battles its happened a few times

but trust me this expo thing is a crutch you dont need .. its in your best interest to get this idea out of your head it wont do you any good
the odd time you need an expo doesnt warrant having a box for it
and once its there youll use it more than you would

**Jason** · 07-02-2013, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Law

I've seen it both in comments and in their own verse from the better heads. I do believe I've seen real talk do it more than once. But I'd have to go searching.

meh im sure in the 1000's of battles its happened a few times

but trust me this expo thing is a crutch you dont need .. its in your best interest to get this idea out of your head it wont do you any good
the odd time you need an expo doesnt warrant having a box for it
and once its there youll use it more than you would

The Law · #9 07-02-2013, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

meh im sure in the 1000's of battles its happened a few times

but trust me this expo thing is a crutch you dont need .. its in your best interest to get this idea out of your head it wont do you any good
the odd time you need an expo doesnt warrant having a box for it
and once its there youll use it more than you would

I was battling on the forums on another site, and I just liked the idea of being able to put the link right there in the expo and everyone just click on it to see where the personal came from. But yes, I definitely understand where your coming from.

It's crazy the different styles of writing on every site though. People on the forum battle sites are expo happy as shit. Especially the better writers lmao.

The Law · 07-02-2013, 11:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason

meh im sure in the 1000's of battles its happened a few times

but trust me this expo thing is a crutch you dont need .. its in your best interest to get this idea out of your head it wont do you any good
the odd time you need an expo doesnt warrant having a box for it
and once its there youll use it more than you would

I was battling on the forums on another site, and I just liked the idea of being able to put the link right there in the expo and everyone just click on it to see where the personal came from. But yes, I definitely understand where your coming from.

It's crazy the different styles of writing on every site though. People on the forum battle sites are expo happy as shit. Especially the better writers lmao.

**V3numb** · #10 07-02-2013, 11:10 PM

honestly tho keep it to the general population and simple.. i have references to US ethics,media,etc and UK cats just dont get it at all.. i think ppl didnt even understand Mass was an abbreviation for Massachusetts.. and vice versa its hard for them as well.. plus in Audio they sometimes throw out fake american accents in order to avoid the Handicap on the mic

**V3numb** · 07-02-2013, 11:10 PM

honestly tho keep it to the general population and simple.. i have references to US ethics,media,etc and UK cats just dont get it at all.. i think ppl didnt even understand Mass was an abbreviation for Massachusetts.. and vice versa its hard for them as well.. plus in Audio they sometimes throw out fake american accents in order to avoid the Handicap on the mic

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