How does one constitute validity in their achievements?
Does a picture suffice? Or a video? Perhaps an eye witness testimony is enough.
It appears that no matter what mode of proof someone chooses, there is always some form of doubt in the minds of others.
This could be both a blessing and a curse. Harry Hong once made a comment that talked about how it is considered to be a compliment for someone to doubt your achievements as they view it as something that is impossible. This may true, but those who deserve recognitions may be stripped of their accomplishments simply based on doubts.
Countless arguments have taken place amongst those in the Tetris community about how one can offer up significant proof in order to gain that much wanted pat on the back for their newest score.
Jonas has made claims of being the first to max-out the game, but Harry Hong is the first to have a max-out on video. Is this fair?
There are numerous examples that have been presented of this happening. A new high transition score, a new individual max-out, etc. but no video = no validity.
Personally, I am a strong believer that without video, there is no need to congratulate a particular individual on such an accomplishment when it comes to the world of Tetris. It would be so simple for me to go online and make claims about a max-out (no one would believe me since I am terrible at the game) but why should someone who is ‘good’ at this game be given an online party if they could very well be lying as well.
Does a picture suffice? Or a video? Perhaps an eye witness testimony is enough.
It appears that no matter what mode of proof someone chooses, there is always some form of doubt in the minds of others.
This could be both a blessing and a curse. Harry Hong once made a comment that talked about how it is considered to be a compliment for someone to doubt your achievements as they view it as something that is impossible. This may true, but those who deserve recognitions may be stripped of their accomplishments simply based on doubts.
Countless arguments have taken place amongst those in the Tetris community about how one can offer up significant proof in order to gain that much wanted pat on the back for their newest score.
Jonas has made claims of being the first to max-out the game, but Harry Hong is the first to have a max-out on video. Is this fair?
There are numerous examples that have been presented of this happening. A new high transition score, a new individual max-out, etc. but no video = no validity.
Personally, I am a strong believer that without video, there is no need to congratulate a particular individual on such an accomplishment when it comes to the world of Tetris. It would be so simple for me to go online and make claims about a max-out (no one would believe me since I am terrible at the game) but why should someone who is ‘good’ at this game be given an online party if they could very well be lying as well.
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