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Maybe this is just me, but I hate speed-based games. Like you post "First person to post an image of XXXX wins!". I cannot even begin to describe how much I absoluetly loathe those games! Why? I think they're unfair.

People who have fast computers instantly get an edge. You could be the first one to see the post, but if you computer is slow no way you're going to get something posted in time if it's an image game. You might stand a shot if it's a fill-in-the-blank, but only if you see the post first and know the answer off the top of your head.

Second some people read slow. I'm not suggesting mental impairment, I mean some people can't just take everything in at a glance. I know I can't. I have to look at something, thoroughly read it, otherwise I could misinterpret it or not understand and have to keep rereading to be sure.

Next is typing. Not everyone can type. And we all type at different speeds. I can do fairly good when I'm going for speed, but in games like these accuracy counts. You screw up a name or a code for an image and you've pretty much screwed up your chances cause you know there's someone just a second behind you who probably got it correct cause they're a better typer.

So yea, I really hate these games. More than you can guess. I don't like being mean or ugly about things, and I don't wanna whine and being the light-smasher that kills the moment. Heck, I know I can't win all the time, it's a fact of life. Just be fair about it! Judge for the funniest or the prettiest image. Ask someone to describe something and go with the best description! But please, do anything except image searches and trivia based on speed! They aren't enjoyable, they aren't fun.