Special review - is the humor good or it can hurt?

Discussion in 'Websites' started by Jim_Westergren, Oct 7, 2005.

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  1. #1
    Allright. This is not an ordinary review :)

    I have been laughing a lot on DP today and testerday so when I made my latest site it got a touch of humor on it.

    My question is if it is good or bad.

    http://www.axeq.com

    Intro text and the submission guidelines.

    Thanks.
     
    Jim_Westergren, Oct 7, 2005 IP
  2. dct

    dct Finder of cool gadgets

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    #2
    The humour reads fine but I think the biggest joke is a $10 submission fee for a directory with no listings yet.
     
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  3. izahan

    izahan Peon

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    #3
    The intro text is quite funny I must say. :)

    It might give the wrong impression to people who want to add a link there though. But then again, it might be a diamond in the rough. :)

    ...but quite funny...
     
    izahan, Oct 7, 2005 IP
  4. izahan

    izahan Peon

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    #4
    I just noticed the fee and I think dct is right on that one.
     
    izahan, Oct 7, 2005 IP
  5. Jim_Westergren

    Jim_Westergren Notable Member

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    #5
    I know I know. It is not released yet. When it goes to PR 5-6 I will release it.

    I wanted it to be a bit special from all the other couple of hundred dirs out there.

    I only asked about the humor on the guidelines and the intro text. Also the 10$ is per lifetime which is a bit funny.
     
    Jim_Westergren, Oct 7, 2005 IP
  6. marketjunction

    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    #6
    I would correct some of the grammar issues--if that matters to you.

    When used properly, humor is perfectly fine. Asking others is the right step too.
     
    marketjunction, Oct 7, 2005 IP
  7. Jim_Westergren

    Jim_Westergren Notable Member

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    Ok have changed some things on the intro text. If still grammar errors I would be happy to get a PM. English is my secondary language.

    So did you think it was used properly in this case?
     
    Jim_Westergren, Oct 7, 2005 IP
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    Dio Well-Known Member

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    #8
    I love spoofy sites, but to be honest, I read that and it made me go "ah, ok, onto the next site then..." - so maybe its not doing the job you hoped. I think you need to rethink your unique selling point ;)
     
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  9. izahan

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    #9
    I think breaking up the first paragraph will make it easier to read. Maybe something like this:

    AXEQ.com is a unique directory. Unlike many others, this one has very few listings and is almost completely useless to the average visitor. It does look very nice though...

    I find myself having to re-read the intro just to make sure I understand it right.
     
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    marketjunction Well-Known Member

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    #10
    Ah ok. Well, it is still important to use proper English--unless you want to tell each visitor that it is your second language :D

    Here is one example:

    Blue Pens, Red Pens and Bouncing Balls IS ALLOWED. (Wrong)

    It should say ARE ALLOWED.

    Good Luck
     
    marketjunction, Oct 7, 2005 IP
  11. Jim_Westergren

    Jim_Westergren Notable Member

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    Ok, I have changed the grammar.

    I am still in doubt wether or not I should keep this. If I take away the humor and make it more professional it would look stupid with zero listings - even though it has PR 5 or 6.
     
    Jim_Westergren, Oct 7, 2005 IP