Here are some posts our staff have made earlier on our Facebook page:
Operation Rainfall is looking to head in a new direction regarding how we post on Nintendo's Facebook. We at Operation Rainfall feel that seeing any of these games in 2011 is not as likely as seeing them in 2012. That is not to say we won't receive good news this year, because we could. Nintendo has a busy schedule through the end of the year on the Wii with Zelda and Kirby releasing as well as a busy holiday lineup on the 3DS.Thanks to everyone for all of your hard work, and have a great week!
As such, we would suggest that those who comment thank Nintendo for their great Holiday lineup on both the Wii and 3DS and ask Nintendo to release these games for Spring 2012.
Also, Operation Rainfall's official stance is to post a productive and courtesy response to Nintendo, and then leave. Those who stick around and talk with other members are not representing Operation Rainfall. We have been seeing a lot of arguing on both sides regarding these games and it needs to stop. Remember, we are talking to Nintendo and not trying to convince Nintendo fans of anything.
We also suggest you comment ONE time per Nintendo post. Remember that we need to be considerate of those who are there who have no interest in these games.
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The staff at Operation Rainfall would like to remind everyone to keep this campaign clean and positive. First off, we have noticed many comments made on other pages (specifically those run by Nintendo) that may come off as rude, argumentative, or offensive. While we encourage everyone to use their voices to get in touch with Nintendo of America, the Nintendo Facebook page is meant for Nintendo fans to voice their appreciation for all things Nintendo, not for starting flame wars. If you have a relevant comment to make, make your comment and leave. Do not linger and take the bait.
Second, please try to keep negativity to a minimum, we like some constructive criticism but there is a limit and it is best to always remain positive and not destructive to our campaign.
Don't forget what this campaign is all about!
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Facebook and Twitter present a unique opportunity to make comments directly with PR staff, and for that reason they are wonderful tools.
At the same time, they are a double-edged sword, because people will inevitable abuse those tools. As long as they are used properly for their intended purpose, social media sites are great for getting in touch with large corporations, as an example, Nintendo of America's reply to the enthusiasm of Operation Rainfall fans back in June.
But what has been going on over the past few weeks is simply unacceptable.
Operation Rainfall has set missions and objectives for those who would like to help us out. Submitting art for our package to NCL is a great creative outlet that is part of our current campaign. Pre-ordering a copy of Monado from Amazon is another great way to help the campaign. Spreading word through other means is also great.
Spamming the Nintendo Facebook page... not only is it NOT part of our campaign, but it is also ineffective, and frankly, annoying. We would just like to request that everyone stop spamming the Nintendo Facebook page. Polite requests are one thing, spamming and flaming are just plain unacceptable.
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If you do want to hang around the comments section on Nintendo's Facebook you're obviously free to do so but you're not representing Operation Rainfall if you respond to other people's comments. Our stance is to post a relevant post without spamming and get out.
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Sometimes it's better to just ignore the trolls. It seems like in our quest to defend these games, some have taken things into their own hands, which is great that they are that passionate about the games, but it really does nothing but aggravate others and smear our reputation. Don't feed the trolls and don't take their bait. Instead we have several other things you can do to channel your passion.
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-The Operation Rainfall Staff
Thanks for encouraging everyone to be courteous. Hate messages don't help at all. I'm willing to wait for these games.
ReplyDeleteI have contacted Nintendo multiple times (I have several e-mail addresses), and I refuse to give up hope!
ReplyDeleteI just posted a blog entry about your amazing efforts to try and bring these games to North American Wii-owners.
http://jcmac3.blogspot.com/2011/10/operation-rainfall.html
Thank you stimulating everybody to generally be polite. Loathe information will not help at all. I'm happy to watch for these kinds of video game titles.
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