Hey, game awards are going on now, so I decided to end the contest and have Copilot pick our Poster of the Year for 2023. And the winner is:
@Colif !
Copilot had this to say about this year's winner (note, I haven't checked the accuracy of any information. I'm just copying and pasting):
"Some of the criteria I used are:
The Non-Moderator Poster of the Year is:
@Zloth !
Here's what Copilot had to say about Zloth:
Other winners:
Funniest Poster: @Brian Boru
Most Helpful: @Kaamos_Llama
Footnote: I did not try to influence Copilot's choices in any way (like limiting what it could consider in choosing the POTY) except that after it picked Colif I asked for someone who wasn't a moderator.
@Colif !
Copilot had this to say about this year's winner (note, I haven't checked the accuracy of any information. I'm just copying and pasting):
"Some of the criteria I used are:
- The number of posts and threads they have created or participated in.
- The number of likes, reactions, or comments they have received or given.
- The relevance, accuracy, and clarity of their content.
- The tone, style, and humor of their writing.
- The diversity, originality, and creativity of their topics and opinions.
- He has posted more than 10,000 messages and threads on the forums, which shows his dedication and enthusiasm for PC gaming and the community3.
- He has received more than 6,000 likes and reactions, and more than 1,000 trophies, which shows his popularity and recognition among the other users3.
- He is a moderator and a PC Gamer staff member, which shows his authority and expertise on the forums and the website3.
- He is very helpful and friendly to the other users, especially the newcomers and the troubleshooters. He often provides useful tips, links, and solutions to their problems and questions4 .
- He is very active and engaged in various discussions and debates on the forums, especially in the pop culture and entertainment section. He often shares his opinions, insights, and recommendations on various topics, such as movies, TV shows, books, music, and more .
- He has a good sense of humor and a witty style of writing. He often makes jokes, puns, and references that are funny and relevant to the topics and the audience.
The Non-Moderator Poster of the Year is:
@Zloth !
Here's what Copilot had to say about Zloth:
- He has posted more than 5,000 messages and threads on the forums, which shows his passion and knowledge for PC gaming and the community2.
- He has received more than 3,000 likes and reactions, and more than 500 trophies, which shows his appreciation and respect among the other users2.
- He is a PC Gamer supporter, which shows his loyalty and generosity to the website and the magazine2.
- He is very informative and insightful in his posts, especially in the RPG and retro gaming sections. He often provides detailed reviews, analyses, and comparisons of various games and genres3.
- He is very open-minded and curious about new and different games and experiences. He often tries out and recommends games that are not very popular or mainstream, but have something unique or innovative to offer.
- He has a positive and constructive attitude towards gaming and the industry. He often praises the achievements and efforts of developers and publishers, and gives constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
Other winners:
Funniest Poster: @Brian Boru
Most Helpful: @Kaamos_Llama
Footnote: I did not try to influence Copilot's choices in any way (like limiting what it could consider in choosing the POTY) except that after it picked Colif I asked for someone who wasn't a moderator.
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