Poll of the Day > Which form of media do you think is the most subjective

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Like which one is truly hardest to say "this is the best ever" because the opinions vary so much?

I feel like it has to be music. its why I think the Grammys are the most bullshit of awards

Tough question. Part of the problem, though, is cultural expectations on some forms of media vs others -- for instance, we view drama as being a higher form of entertainment than others when it comes to movies, tv, and books. There's no strong parallel with music because we, as a society, can't seem to reach a collective agreement.

However, as an art form, video games are still in their infancy. The idea of whether it can be considered art at all is naturally subjective with many people saying "no." As such, I would say that video games are inherently the most subjective because there's very little to go on right now whereas every other media we've reached a consensus that it can be considered art.
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Zeus posted...

Tough question. Part of the problem, though, is cultural expectations on some forms of media vs others -- for instance, we view drama as being a higher form of entertainment than others when it comes to movies, tv, and books. There's no strong parallel with music because we, as a society, can't seem to reach a collective agreement.

However, as an art form, video games are still in their infancy. The idea of whether it can be considered art at all is naturally subjective with many people saying "no." As such, I would say that video games are inherently the most subjective because there's very little to go on right now whereas every other media we've reached a consensus that it can be considered art.

You're trippin. Video games are the easiest one because they have the smallest criteria of being good. "Is it fun?"

I should have put actual art on the list. Like paintings. That would have made it tougher.

MICHALCOLE posted...

Video games are the easiest one because they have the smallest criteria of being good. "Is it fun?"

Which is like saying that music has the smallest criteria of being good because it's a matter of, "Is it pleasing to the ear?" In the same way, "fun" is entirely subjective and gaming goes well beyond just the idea of "fun"
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Food
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Definitely music.
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Tv/Movies
Many of those get facts right. Unlike some musicians.
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