Geldonyetich finishes on Slashdot with a fortunetelling piece about World of Warcraft’s short-lived success. And gets linked everywhere.

If you are a reader of Grimwell’s board this is nothing new since Geldon already expressed extensively his point of view (which I share in some points). The news is that those thoughts are now “public”. They are linked everywhere, they become mainstream. Arguments for the masses. A recurring topic in the official boards of the game. Under the eyes of Blizzard and their competitors.

Pulling a Lum.

This is indeed pulling a Lum. We were all expecting some sort of return. Not a return of Lum, but the return of interesting and valuable criticism. Thought provoking commentary to shake things at the high level, “forcing game companies to engage the player base in a real dialog”. A challenge for ideas, for experience, for talent. For passion and dedication. Something going from the players to the developers and vice versa. To strengthen a relationship and create synergy.

Instead we have a rather superficial glance, perfect for demagogy and situational rumoring and gossip.

Did you think a new Lum was needed? No. You just need a “Zonk” lurking around your corner of the internet with sympathy. That’s the power of mainstream information and of those who ride that horse.

(And also a responsibility for Geldon)