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Answering the question in the introduction: No, I do not remember how chaotic Twitch Plays Pokemon was. I do not even know what you are talking about. And since you do not even give me a link, I am not sure I should care.

I finally figured out what this is, but the site was not very helpful.

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"Finally" figured it out? Did Google not give you this result? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twitch_Plays_Pok%C3%A9mon

Yes, but isn't it expected to find that information in the "About" section of the main site instead of needing to search for it? I am just asking for an introductory paragraph like the first paragraph in that Wikipedia article.

I apologize for my tone, but I still think it was a fair complaint.

> Yes, but isn't it expected to find that information in the "About" section of the main site instead of needing to search for it?

No, not really.

If I launched a new language based on objective-C I wouldn't bother putting in an explanation of what objective-C is. Target audience already knows.

I guess if I were writing it, I might have made [how chaotic Twitch Plays Pokemon was](a link), but it's not exactly something to go complaining about..

At difference of complaining about people complaining, which I see is worth your time...

Take it easy people. The web site was not clear for me, the author was asking for input so I raised my point. I already apologized for using the wrong words.

Protip: apologies added as an introductory clause to you talking about your rightness do not come across as very good apologies. It looks like a way to deflect negative response, not honest sorrow for trouble caused.

Huh, I'm surprised it was notable enough to have a Wikipedia page. I would have Googled, but figured the answer was in some walled garden or cryptic forum posts.

May the Helix forgive your ignorance.

Otherwise he will send his greatest warrior, Venomoth, to defeat you.

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