Ok, I've have to say about the Quests...and the Author of such...

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So, this last go around, people have gone insane over some of the answers in latest Quest, specifically Arachnaphobia #1 which, as far as I know, is wrong.  Now, I won't give away the answer here, but will post my clue to the character.   
 
Arachnophobia:   
 #1: One of these guys, but not the Green One.  The answer is wrong, but nevertheless, it is the answer.  Boots might have this type of toe.  
 
 
So, having said that, let's put this thing in perspective.  I don't know what SuperCoonce was thinking nor am I going to defend him.  As far as I know, he comes up with the Quests and has never stated, that I have read, who or if he has help.  So far, I've enjoyed the Quests although I scratch my head over some of the answers.  I've repeatedly seen where someone posted "that's not the obvious answer" or something similar.   
 
Have you heard the saying, "If it were easy, everyone would be doing it."  Personally, as an actor, I like that saying.  We can't all be in the NBA, be a pro baseball player or come up with Quests for Comic Vine.   But I find something disturbing...like this comment in the Quest Thread that made me want to smack somebody.   
 
" none of them are bugged I assure you, multiple people have finished it if you check the homepage"    
 
Ok.  Thanks for the hint.  So...what was the hint again?  As far as I know, none of the characters in the movies end up being this guy.  As a matter of fact, I checked this guys movie page and this is what I got back... "  We don't have any info about Xxxxxxxxx's related movies. Help us fill it in!".   
 
That means that he was not represented.  So I have something to say directly to you on that one.  SO WHAT!  It happens.  What happens?  Ask Forrest Gump.  The answer wasn't correct, but it was in the same family of villains.  Maybe the page misdirected, maybe it was intentional, maybe a meteor hit the Earth and there was a bad keystroke event.  Whatever the case... 
 
Thanks for the fun and interesting Quests, much appreciated, I forgive you any "mistakes" you made since they are not "what I would have put in there" and you get to live another day.  By the way, that is what is called a facetious statement.  Click on a tab up top and look that up on dictionary.com.   
 
Thanks for the Quests and the enjoyment I've received from them, getting to know a few people, working in a community of people helping people (even if it is a message board) and even getting a few followers of my own to hear me chat and blather endlessly on about nothing.  It's like Twitter with really cool pictures.   
 
But get over it.  I thought about messaging SuperCoonce and asking, "WTF?"  But I looked, I do follow him, and he has 25,616 followers. I'm a voice in the wilderness on this one though he did give me a direct reply once when he asked what I thought.  I gave him an "actors review" on it.  I posted what I found good about the Quests and what I didn't care for in a reasonable tone.  "This is stupid" is not a review.   
 
As I have found Geeks (not nerds which I've run across a few on who are mean spirited and small minded punks) are typically fun to be around and scary smart, I've had a lot more fun here than on Facebook playing Mafia Wars or Twitter where I'm talking to myself, I think that the Quests have been fine, made me learn and given me an opportunity to interact.  And when one seems to go awry, well, no biggie.  I don't necessarily agree with some of the answers, but then again, I'm here to have fun.   
 
So, I'll leave you with this little saying..."Any fool can criticize, condemn or complain.  Most fools do."  Turn that energy into a useful rebuttal and quit being a whiny little biatch.  Yes?  Screaming like a little girl about one answer only makes you sound like a moon bat.  Don't be a moon bat.  And let's remember, let's have fun out there.   
 
Now, go click my follow button!!!  I have Quests to finish!  

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#2  Edited By tintallin
@aztek the lost: Well, not looking at solving any problems.  More of a "shut up and enjoy the quests" kind of thing.  This was just me being tired of  hearing the whining.  Enjoy it and drive on.  Just some good, semi-clean fun.  
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@aztek the lost: Ah, stuff happens and some folks aren't happy if they aren't complaining.  Even so, you make a great point.  I'm just glad to have Quests to do.  They're fun.  Right or wrong, I intend to enjoy them.  Take care!
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It's not easy to program a quest system, especially for the internet where God knows what one browser will do vs another etc. 
 
The quests are very entertaining and even when you know a LOTTA things, you'll still find yourself learning more to complete them. Some answers are a LOT tougher to deduce and the one you mentioned is just flat out inaccurate based on the hint. Your hint was sufficient, much thanks. 
 
I think when you're finding yourself frustrated on a given task it's important to remind yourself that this is a "linear" based quest system at this point. Which means if you see three slots to fill, well there are three specific things to fill it, regardless of whether you can find 30 more that are just as acceptable an answer. It's not exactly "dynamic" yet, but maybe as the program and players evolve they'll consider building off these smaller quests the dynamic lists to make something bigger and better.

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@tonis: Well said.   
 
It just takes a little understanding.  I have some appreciation as well.  I have a lot of fun because of their work.