User blog comment:2epicworlds/my Top 10 reasons why smg4 is getting worse/@comment-2A00:23C6:740C:1701:5932:E035:1F84:4EC3-20190601150536

My opinions on your points (I'm not trying to hate on you, I'm just giving my opinions)

10) SMG4 is trying to give her some development, and in all honesty, it worked for me. I loved Meggy's Bootcamp because it focused in on her flaws as a character. And I do think you're right, people want to see her more. The creators listen to their fans.

9) I can understand where you're coming from.

8) While yes, the arcs are serious, there is still humour to be found. Case in point: the WOTFI 2018 is a very comedic yet fitting end, and the following arcs still have some funny moments. Also, since when was Mario smarter than Luigi? I can only remember that back in Stupid Mario World before any of the seriousness took over.

7) I feel like some older characters don't appear so that the cast doesn't get bloated and making fun of IRL people (aka the recoloured Marios) could be taken the wrong way. Several characters do appear here and there. I just feel like SMG4 has nailed down his main and supporting cast.

6) Ah yes, the arcs. Personally, I love them but I also know several people don't. Also, how you're phrasing it, it sounds like you are only staying around for something you hate. Maybe you should move on...

5) Yeah, Saiko. No idea why she stayed, but she's here. She has her moments of awesome and OHMYGODDKILLHER, but hey, every character does.

4) Yeah, SMG4 is putting his effort into something he loves. I don't mind the animation, and I think the models look awesome. I know it caused a split in the fanbase, so I don't think you're totally wrong here. To each their own.

3) SMG4 literally started off 2015 with an episode all about running out of ideas. Also, see the comment below mine.

2) Alright, I get this. I hate merch unless it's plugged in well and doesn't distract from the purpose of the video. While it is right at the start of the videos, it's easily skippable and the video showcasing all the season 2 merch had me laughing. But I do agree, seasons do seem kinda scummy. As for tours, SMG4 has only done two, and so far, a third tour hasn't been announced for over 4 months.

1) Tari hasn't exactly been used as "clickbait", I'd argue Meggy has more clickbait value to her. As for her voice, I like Notley-Smith's performance as Tari. While "oh no" can get a little annoying, it can be argued that many soundbites can get annoying if repeated too much, like Mario and Luigi's gibberish. Also, I do personally find Axol to have much more of an annoying voice than Tari.

Overall, I do heavily disagree, yet you make well-structured points and I found your arguments convincing. Also, I find Axol to be quite annoying at times, and while I do understand why, the family-friendly stuff is a bummer as well.

-Ariole195