Will someone tell me why this is such a big deal and why it pisses off so many people?
Posted by Zoso at August 14, 2007 07:18 PMIn some cases, it distracts from the game or movie and pulls you out of the "world". When it compromises the artistic integrity of the work in question, it's a problem.
It insults the audience's intelligence when used too blatantly. You honestly didn't think we'd notice your perfectly position can of Foo Cola?!
It's also annoying to pay $X.00 for a game or movie and realize that the creator is getting kick-back. If they dropped the price of the product by 20% or so, maybe people would see it in a better light.
Subtle placement in a way that doesn't detract from the work is fine. Unfortunately, it usually doesn't work that way.
- Jeff
Posted by: Jeff at August 14, 2007 09:03 PMHuh. I guess I just don't pay attention well enough. I never notice it.
Posted by: Zoso at August 14, 2007 09:11 PM