While looking for stones in a glass house, Shenny said:
> If you read any Johnathan Clements article in Newtype or Neo,
...you would be able to spell his name correctly?
> its full of his dirivitive "Nothing can be better than Evangelion."
It isn't, actually, but you would need to read his articles instead of making stuff up. How many times does he mention Evangelion in Neo this month? Or in Newtype?
> I simply don't like the guy
That much is clear, although you appear to have had to invent reasons for yourself.
> because the 'anime scene' still regards him as the spokes person for the
> western world
The western world's a big place, but why not make a sweeping generalisation?
> then there are far better candidates out there.
To speak for the whole western world? I'm sure there are. You should mention that to this "anime scene" creature next time you communicate with its hive-mind.
> Yes I admit he does have a point, but it doesn't change the fact that he's
> stuck up.
I'm sure there's a reason coming right up.
> During a showing of Akira at the Watershed cinema in Bristol, where He
> and Helen McCarthy where present he blamed Manga Ent for its lack of
> profit making and producing faulty DVDs, which lead to the company going
> under. He seemed to miss out the part where He was asking for a pay rise
> during a time where people were getting laid off.
He "missed it out" because it wasn't true? Putting words in his mouth is a rather pathetic way of building a case against him.
> He got his pay rise at the expence of others.
For a job that he didn't actually have? My word, how clever!
> Its not only that but has Johnathan Clements been part of anything that has
> proved succesful in the long run?
> Manga Mania (dead), Manga Max (dead),
Their combined publication lifespan was seven years. I guess if Neo lasts for seven years, you'll call that a failure too.
> Saiko Exciting and Sci-Fi anime (dead),
A TV series that didn't last forever, and an anime timeslot that not enough people watched? Sure, let's blame him for that.
> Newtype USA
Newtype USA is a failure?
> and now Neo Mag.
That's right people, it's a failure! Shenny has spoken. And if you want to see how to contribute meaningfully to the world, pop over and read his exciting blog.
> I realise that my opinion my not be what everyone feels,
Since it's based on stuff you've made up, I'm glad you've realised that.
> as some do still believe that he's a contributing member to the anime scene
> in the Uk.
Last week on Anime on DVD, he did a pretty good job of putting UK anime on the map again.
> It just seems to me that he's very critical
Er... he's a critic. Or did you not notice the two giant encyclopaedias? I guess they don't count either.
> and isn't very supportive of anime in the UK.
Seems very supportive to me in the Anime on DVD interview, although Christ knows, why considering that "anime in the UK" produces people like you.
