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Re: Throne of Games

#11

Post by yakattak »

mcv wrote: post #6

I recently got my son a chair from DXRacer. When homework due to Corona first started, one of the first things I did was to buy a proper Herman-Miller office chair for myself. He immediately wanted one too, but splurging $1000 on a fancy chair for my son was a bit much, so instead he got a much cheaper gaming chair, and he now considers it a better chair than mine. I'm totally aware it lacks the range of motion my ch…

I went from a DXRacer to an Aeron. The DXRacers are actually pretty comfortable for long term sitting and the lumbar support pillow was helpful for my back. However, since the switch my back has been much more comfortable sitting for longer periods of time now. I do miss the ability to lie my head back though.

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by unnouinceput »

Danieru wrote: post #5

I was trying to think why mid way the article links to an online casino. Then I remembered how many years ago I took a couple hundred dollars to drop a similar link. Yes that's right, I think this entire article was written and financed by that one link. Online casinos need seo juice. They will pay for semi relevant links in blog posts written for such a purpose. As you can see, none of this is related to gambling it…

Ha ha and more ha! Joke's on the website then. My uBlock Origin made sure that link is invisible for me.

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by Danieru »

throwanem wrote: post #10
Danieru wrote: post #5

I was trying to think why mid way the article links to an online casino. Then I remembered how many years ago I took a couple hundred dollars to drop a similar link. Yes that's right, I think this entire article was written and financed by that one link. Online casinos need seo juice. They will pay for semi relevant links in blog posts written for such a purpose. As you can see, none of this is related to gambling it…

I think you're giving the author too much credit, both for the quality of the work and for the rate of pay. But I'm glad you talked about the grift; I hadn't spotted it.

I think you'd be surprised.

Full disclosure: maybe 10 years or so ago I took 250CAD to write a buff article and link to an online casino. I removed the link the instant the 1 year I promised expired. Still, even for a low rank site they paid what to a university student was good money.

For a proper writer their budgets are no doubt higher. For an article capable of going viral (as it is now on HN), no doubt they have budgets in the thousands.

It seems silly, and no doubt it is, but I would be willing to bet that the author of this article even wrote the article he linked to.

Perhaps the most fun aspect to contemplate: this is an example of a journalist with something to say financing said writing as a byproduct SEO warfare between an entirely not-news industry.

The casino is not even advertising for the purposes of getting customers. The only reader the casino cares about is GoogleBot.

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by Danieru »

unnouinceput wrote: post #12
Danieru wrote: post #5

I was trying to think why mid way the article links to an online casino. Then I remembered how many years ago I took a couple hundred dollars to drop a similar link. Yes that's right, I think this entire article was written and financed by that one link. Online casinos need seo juice. They will pay for semi relevant links in blog posts written for such a purpose. As you can see, none of this is related to gambling it…

Ha ha and more ha! Joke's on the website then. My uBlock Origin made sure that link is invisible for me.

That's the fun part! Only the GoogleBot's view matters. Its an AD; for robots!

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by auto »

After going back and forth on a chair replacement, wanting a Herman Miller like I had at the office, but not wanting to actually pay for a Herman Miller, I ended up picking up an "AKRacing" model on mass drop after watching a ton of reviews.

Coming from a automotive background, here's the thing no one seems to point out about these racing "inspired" gaming chairs (presumably because the people reviewing them have never been in a proper racing seat); the chairs have a similar silhouette to racing seats, complete with the totally unnecessary channels for a chassis mounted five point harness, but they have literally none of the actual supports of a racing seat.

I bought this expecting a pretty aggressive built-in lumbar support, along with tight lateral support berms on seat sides. Instead, they try to makeup for the lack of actual lumbar support with a crappy pillow attachment, and despite being 6ft and ~200lbs at the time of purchase, the seat wouldn't be snug for a person 50lbs heavier than me.

A proper racing seat is meant to keep you in place, and while you obviously don't need to overcome the same forces at your computer that you do while racing around a track, I've got lingering back issues from a lifting injury and spend a ton of time in front of screens; I was expecting something that would keep me snug and in place, and this thing is not it.

These days I'm on the prowl for a cheap Aeron, because now being stuck at home without my office adjustable standing desk, the gaming chair's deficiencies are becoming glaring.

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by Netcob »

auto wrote: post #15

After going back and forth on a chair replacement, wanting a Herman Miller like I had at the office, but not wanting to actually pay for a Herman Miller, I ended up picking up an "AKRacing" model on mass drop after watching a ton of reviews. Coming from a automotive background, here's the thing no one seems to point out about these racing "inspired" gaming chairs (presumably because the people reviewing them have nev…

I can't imagine being comfortable in a chair that presses your shoulders forward. Now I'm considering just buying one of those cheap IKEA chairs that I know from work.

I'd like to try a Herman Miller too and see if it's worth the money, but I hear they are not made for tall people (I'm 195cm).

A standing desk would be nice, but I doubt that my desk-mounted bunch of monitors would not be swinging around like crazy while typing, considering those desks usually only stand on two legs.

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by zrail »

Netcob wrote: post #16
auto wrote: post #15

After going back and forth on a chair replacement, wanting a Herman Miller like I had at the office, but not wanting to actually pay for a Herman Miller, I ended up picking up an "AKRacing" model on mass drop after watching a ton of reviews. Coming from a automotive background, here's the thing no one seems to point out about these racing "inspired" gaming chairs (presumably because the people reviewing them have nev…

I can't imagine being comfortable in a chair that presses your shoulders forward. Now I'm considering just buying one of those cheap IKEA chairs that I know from work. I'd like to try a Herman Miller too and see if it's worth the money, but I hear they are not made for tall people (I'm 195cm). A standing desk would be nice, but I doubt that my desk-mounted bunch of monitors would not be swinging around like crazy whi…

I set up my standing desk with my monitor (a 33lb 43” monster from LG) on a separate rolling tv stand. My desk is a small hand cranked standing desk from Amazon.

It’s far from perfect but it works for now. My next setup will have motor legs for both desks and built-in storage and attachment points on the desk part.

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by khalilravanna »

I’m always flabbergasted by the prevalence of the “gaming chair”. For one they are almost without exception breathtakingly ugly. A bucket seat in a sports car is a beautiful thing but without that context and purpose it just turns into this garish ulcer in your living room. That’s without adding the “gaming aesthetic” with neon colors and sharp angles that already plagues the gaming peripheral market. The second and more important thing is they’re not even comfortable. I question whether anyone has sat in these before ordering them because you used to be able to (pre-covid) get a used Herman Miller, an actually elegant looking and functional and comfortable chair, for around the same price. I had a guy drop one off in my driveway in Austin 5 years ago for a couple hundred bucks. That “gaming chair” has lasted me many marathon gaming sessions and I haven’t had any back problems or pain afterwards.

Any chance I get I try to steer friends and acquaintances away from these abominations.

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by heliophobicdude »

yakattak wrote: post #11
mcv wrote: post #6

I recently got my son a chair from DXRacer. When homework due to Corona first started, one of the first things I did was to buy a proper Herman-Miller office chair for myself. He immediately wanted one too, but splurging $1000 on a fancy chair for my son was a bit much, so instead he got a much cheaper gaming chair, and he now considers it a better chair than mine. I'm totally aware it lacks the range of motion my ch…

I went from a DXRacer to an Aeron. The DXRacers are actually pretty comfortable for long term sitting and the lumbar support pillow was helpful for my back. However, since the switch my back has been much more comfortable sitting for longer periods of time now. I do miss the ability to lie my head back though.

There are those expensive head rest attachments. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005L9ATK6

Re: Throne of Games

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Post by purchasedwinrar »

auto wrote: post #15

After going back and forth on a chair replacement, wanting a Herman Miller like I had at the office, but not wanting to actually pay for a Herman Miller, I ended up picking up an "AKRacing" model on mass drop after watching a ton of reviews. Coming from a automotive background, here's the thing no one seems to point out about these racing "inspired" gaming chairs (presumably because the people reviewing them have nev…

From someone who has now owned these in this order. 1. New DXRacer 2. New Ergochair2 3. Used Aeron Classic

I currently use the Ergochair2.

The DXRacer had all the problems you stated, I could never feel like I was comfortable. Sold to a friend.

The Ergochair2 was my 'I want a Herman Miller but I don't want to buy a Herman Miller' purchase. It's comfortable for me, and is the perfect height for my setup. My complaints though are the creakiness, O.K. build quality (all plastic), arm rest are very meh, and no warranty. The flat and somewhat firm cushion is just right for how I sit.

I got lucky on an Aeron Classic, as my Dad's office was throwing it away... I took it home and tried it for 1 month. It was used, but I couldn't seem to get comfortable in it. My thighs felt like they were getting pinched at the base of the chair. I often sit with 1 leg crossed underneath me (weird I know) but this chair is NOT built for this. I feel like this chair was used quite a bit, so I can't speak on a new model. I will say the build quality blows the Ergochair2 out of the water. The warranty is a huge bonus as well. Luckily I gave this to my Dad as his office chair and he loves it vs his 20 year old Office Depot chair.

Sit in what you can, I'm happy didn't buy an Aeron.

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