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Nope! would not write an article on some product I did not like for the exact same reasons you do. When I created my blog I didn't intend it to be a hit at all: instead I am getting about 300 hits a day after a year or two of dedicated blogging. I won't recommend something unless I like it.

(ID #51517) Posted on 2007/07/13 02:06

reply to -XYZPDQ's comment

おめでとう to be more and more popular, even on news paper now. I can see soon DannyChoo stock or Mirai Inc stock ! I'll buy it for sure (^v^)

(ID #51518) Posted on 2007/07/13 02:16

reply to J.L's comment

I have read of the pay-cash-to-review services but had the same though as you. We would have to lie about their product if it sucks.

Seems like you've appeared in a lot of newspapers ^^ Good job Danny!

Will try your tip onf automating work flow ^^;

(ID #51519) Posted on 2007/07/13 02:17

reply to windbell's comment

I once was a member of a three to four (depending on who we liked at the time) member team of computer hardware reviewers for a site called 2fastcpu that is now long since dead. We too had the same issues with companies expecting glowing reviews. In fact, it's such a problem in the tech area that even free stuff is often expected to get glowing reviews when we specifically take the stance that we are going to provide a truthful and non-biased opinion on the product.

In the end, a lot of companies just expect bloggers to be tools for advertisement. They're forgetting what the spirit of blogging: free and personal opinion. 

(ID #51520) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:13

reply to phlyingpenguin's comment

I totally agree that in order to succeed in anything one must be passionate about what him/her are doing.

Man at the rate you are gaining popularity, soon you'd be running for elections ^_^

(ID #51521) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:15

reply to Alafista OTAKU's comment

It's amazing how someone nowadays can make a living doing the thing they really love to do. I guess that's why all those different outlets interviewed you and such.
 But I guess, as a previous person said, congratulations on your success. 
Your passion for everything you blog about comes out in all the stuff you put on your site, so again congrats and Keep up the good work! I know a lot of people look forward to it.
Remember:  
The only way to go is up ;p

(ID #51522) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:17

reply to sulk's comment

otakus can be famous After all..  

(ID #51523) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:19

reply to Tiny Red Man's comment

Good for you Danny, I'm glad to read that you don't accept cash to do reviews that might be s#I* ^-^.  Congrats to your media coverage, watch out for paparazzi though in your storm trooper and vadar suit will ruin that chance lol.

(ID #51524) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:29

reply to syrix's comment

wow! mind sending me a autographed newspaper Danny? preferably not the one used in the bathroom while taking a morning dump. ^^ lol. kidding aside.. 100,000 yen?!? never thought anyone can earn that much from web ads and sponsors. I've always been negligent on blog monetizing I guess its time I get inspired. ^^ thanks for the tips Danny.

(ID #51525) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:41

reply to marvin's comment

100000 yen in a day's work ? Outstanding. :]

(ID #51526) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:42

reply to blauereiter's comment

Congrats, Your work deserve it, and no, if writte is about pasion, there is no need to sold your soul (at least not for that prize)

Keep the good work :D

(ID #51527) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:48

reply to jjjlmx's comment

wow! danny in broadsheets and other print media ^^

there's no way i'm going to sell to corporation just to earn some extra income. you'll only be deceiving your readers and also yourself and making your blog more like a corporate marketing robot and less of a human...

there are other ways to earn income and sharing your traffic with the others is a great contribution to the otaku community not to mention earn even more income from it lol

thanx for the tips danny. your blog is a great inspiration to all ^^

(ID #51528) Posted on 2007/07/13 03:50

reply to Henry's comment

That second bullet point about doing what you enjoy is the most important.

(ID #51529) Posted on 2007/07/13 04:10

reply to super rats's comment

Wow Danny! Your site outgrew Dengeki Online? Pretty impressive! Well done on getting in so many magazines.

(ID #51534) Posted on 2007/07/13 06:19

reply to Perplexus's comment

 Wow awesome. Man...how i envy your life. Its amazing seeing how much and how fast your site has grown over the past year. I remember how i just randomly stumbled across this site a year ago because of gundam. :D

(ID #51535) Posted on 2007/07/13 06:35

reply to Kururu_luva's comment

You look alright man, though I was surprised to see a fellow with Asian blood, ha ha ha! Well, that put a solid image in my mind. Keep up the good work man. Love your site.

(ID #51536) Posted on 2007/07/13 06:44

reply to R-1's comment

Omedetou Danny!
Onestly it's quite easy for me belive that dannychoo.com is becoming so popular. You are doing a grate job. You please us all, with amazing contents, dedication and passion. Everyday.

Now don't get too exalted ok? ^^

.:G:. 
 

(ID #51538) Posted on 2007/07/13 07:31

reply to Gorgo's comment

Cheers danny. 
you becoming more of an iconic otaku everyday or what?
thanks for keeping the spirit of blogging and not taking bribes for reviews.
Keep up the great work!!

(ID #51540) Posted on 2007/07/13 08:56

reply to Setsuna-san's comment

Do some people recognize you now when you walk around in Akihabara without the armor like some otaku celebrity?

(ID #51541) Posted on 2007/07/13 08:59

reply to bobo's comment

Congratulations Danny. I've been reading and lurking since you got your less-than-stellar storm trooper outfit before you modded it. And good to know now you've probably became an icon not just to Japanese otaku but to the gaijin otaku as well. ;)

Keep up the good work. And nice to know you're not selling your soul to the corporate types too. ;)

(ID #51543) Posted on 2007/07/13 09:35

reply to WoLF-[x]'s comment

You are a good exemple of what i think about the whole blogospere craps:

- You got some arrogants folks who are just spending their time to blog about how to attract visitors, playing the SEO teacher, and got just 1000 visitors/day. Most of them don' t even know how to write a correct line of php

- and you got others folks who do attract hundred of thousand visitors without playing the teachers, by just blogging about what they like.

Gongratulations Danny, but i do note that you know fews php trics ^o^

(ID #51545) Posted on 2007/07/13 10:46

reply to kca's comment

Why don't you buy a Censor Glasses instead of using the Mirai Censor. You
can write a review, too if you like... xD

Joke aside, Congratulations for the big success!!

(ID #51546) Posted on 2007/07/13 10:57

reply to Shin222's comment

Whoa, you outranked Degenki Online and GA Graphic. That's quite an accomplishment. ^^

(ID #51547) Posted on 2007/07/13 11:30

reply to Zeroblade's comment

OK Danny, don't try to fool us with you japanese magazines that we can't read :D ...

Man, I have A LOT of newspaper to photoshop to outstand that LMAO.

anyway, you're successful and you're looking good, so don't be ashamed of you face mate...

congratulations Danny !!!

(ID #51548) Posted on 2007/07/13 11:45

reply to Angelo Visconti's comment

Wow, number 1 on the magazine rank o_O

The community aspect of blogs seem like the fastest way to get "in tune" like said, plus a good way to meet other people XD

(ID #51549) Posted on 2007/07/13 11:46

reply to Aya Kyunik's comment

Congrats Danny for your well-deserved  
popularity through media coverage. And I salute your integrity as well as passionate outlook for the future.  

(ID #51550) Posted on 2007/07/13 13:11

reply to lanie-emon's comment

congrats Danny!!!
it is certainly a great achievement.

(ID #51553) Posted on 2007/07/13 13:29

reply to Kirakun's comment

Danny, congratz!! your site really took my attention when i first saw it. you are really a GREAT otaku!! perhaps during our futures generation will see you as a legend!! Keep up the good work!!

(ID #51555) Posted on 2007/07/13 15:10

reply to yasser anas's comment

Congrats danny.  You seem to be getting more and more popular everyday. heheh!

I agree with you that it just isn't right to blog about a product and getting paid for it for writing good stuff about it even if you think otherwise.  Donations on the otherhand are very much welcome. hahah! ^^

I'm still amazed though that you're making so much from your blog.  Must be worth a lot. heheh!

(ID #51556) Posted on 2007/07/13 15:52

reply to BeLe's comment

Keep it up bro, i am a fan of yours plastic modelling and stuff..the preview of anime was greater than great.

(ID #51557) Posted on 2007/07/13 16:28

reply to Collector's comment

In an world where a single sentence can spread like wildfire, I think spoiling your integrity for a few bucks is virtual suicide.

(ID #51559) Posted on 2007/07/13 17:11

reply to Daveyboy's comment

It must be awesome to have so many people (all of us as well!) value your opinion so highly. Integrity cannot be bought, right?

(ID #51560) Posted on 2007/07/13 17:54

reply to Wehan's comment

Sorry, I see Daveyboy shared the same thought!

(ID #51561) Posted on 2007/07/13 17:56

reply to Wehan's comment

Haha i swear each time i check your site you get more and more famous, but you deserve it all, you have worked hard to get where you are today! :D

(ID #51562) Posted on 2007/07/13 19:04

reply to Arekusu's comment

Danny your any honest man X) I cant believe your #1 otaku. lolol, the stromtropper suit most have paid off. Keep going to the top danny.

(ID #51565) Posted on 2007/07/13 21:27

reply to Gibson's comment

Never would I write a review for money.  My personal integrity is too important.  I have always believed strongly that people who have the most traffic are those who people feel are honest and general all around decent individuals.

I very happy to see you getting so much positive recognition, congratulations Danny.  Your site is very much Otaku, but you get such a broad spectrum of readers and attention outside the Otaku community.  I think that is really great and want that for my own blog.

So true, always do something you are passionate about.  In the end it is the only thing that keeps one involved with it from day to day and when times get stressful.  It pays off for us Otaku to be so dedicated, many of us translate it into our work.

I want very much to have an Anime Otaku blog, but think right now is the wrong time.  Who want to read another American Otaku blog, so many are doing a great job at it already.  I will start out with photography and include more Gundam and such when I move to Japan.  For now, I'm studying up on WordPress until I can start coding my own site.  I write post for two private blogs and try to comment a lot to other blogs, need to improve my writing skills.

Sorry, I get so pumped when I start planning and work on a goal.  I tend to run on too long... ^^; 

(ID #51567) Posted on 2007/07/13 23:06

reply to Edward's comment

I would write reviews gladly even if they payed which means my words would perhaps have some impact. Reviewing stuff for companies is a good thing which can tell what them what some people think of that product and helps them improve future ones

(ID #51568) Posted on 2007/07/13 23:25

reply to CrazyAnimeTuga's comment

Dude, way to go Danny!  When I visit Japan I seriously have to meet up with you and talk business (I'm trying to go for the manga artist bit but barely know how to start ^^;;).

Plus when I start living in Japan, I want to be your neighbor. XD

(ID #51570) Posted on 2007/07/14 00:18

reply to Demacrez's comment

AMEN TO THAT!!!!!!!

(ID #230366) Posted on 2008/07/05 11:58

reply to Syugo's comment

by the way danny, how much were they intending to pay you for writing reviews??

(ID #51571) Posted on 2007/07/14 00:51

reply to Setsuna-san's comment

All,
Thanks for the comps ^^;

Setsuna-san,
A few hundred USD.

bobo,
Sometimes ^^;

sonnyF,
Unfortunately no. It will initially be launched in Japan.

(ID #51589) Posted on 2007/07/14 01:58

reply to Danny Choo's comment

Congrats danny!! You're the man! XD 
I wont be surprised if you get you're own TV show someday! XD 

(ID #51596) Posted on 2007/07/14 02:24

reply to Zyg's comment

Congrats, Danny !

(ID #51605) Posted on 2007/07/14 03:53

reply to mastercane's comment

Congratulations Danny, you truly deserve it.
You're the most famous Stormtrooper and Vader otaku around! How does it feel? *laughs*

About the poll, I simply couldn't promote something I would find awful. It would be like lying to myself, and I hate that.
Yes, I think you do well in reviewing items like they really should be. If there is a failure in goods, better not sell it to the public before testing!

Keep going on, we shall follow you in your adventures without fail...
...And again, kudos to you!!

(ID #51607) Posted on 2007/07/14 04:00

reply to D_Blade's comment

Yeah I'd do that too, and write manga, and make otaku films, and write doujinshi

(ID #230368) Posted on 2008/07/05 12:00

reply to Syugo's comment

Wow Danny, I didn't know you were voted number one... And ZOMG 100,000 yen in a day?! That's like a few months of my allowance...

(ID #230312) Posted on 2008/07/05 10:19

reply to lostandfound's comment

Go Danny Go !
I have recommended your website to entire hosts of Australian clueless anime lovers haha >< 
Good fortunes come to those who are sincere : _) 

(ID #230319) Posted on 2008/07/05 10:28

reply to Maryweather's comment

Well done you are great ; )

Keep going, and thanks for the tips

(ID #230363) Posted on 2008/07/05 11:53

reply to sukoi's comment

Danny you sir are a great man, I think I may have came up with an idea for a manga!!!!

(ID #230371) Posted on 2008/07/05 12:04

reply to Syugo's comment

Dear Danny,

With the hard work in maintaining the site, you deserve the credit.

Thanks to figure sites like yours, my credit card bill hits over 85,000 yen this month again (most of it going to HobbySearch). Some online retailers pay a small commission to sites that refer shoppers to them. I know Play-Asia has their Affiliate Program and Amazon Japan have something similar as well. I wouldn't mind supporting Dannychoo.com through such programs.

(ID #230411) Posted on 2008/07/05 12:48

reply to Eva's comment

Hi Eva,
I would prefer you buy through your own affiliate link.
My mission is to encourage you to monetize online ^^

(ID #230563) Posted on 2008/07/05 16:12

reply to Danny Choo's comment

This reminds me...you told me you activated my feed but I can't find it. :(

(ID #230429) Posted on 2008/07/05 13:02

reply to tammie86's comment

The little "f" means your feed is activated - you need to check your feed settings etc yourself.
Check here for tips.
http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/4605/Featured+Feeds+Request+Thread+and+QA.html

(ID #230436) Posted on 2008/07/05 13:09

reply to Danny Choo's comment

Thanks Danny, set it up :D

(ID #232635) Posted on 2008/07/08 05:48

reply to tammie86's comment

ah~ omedetou danny-san ^_^ I was a writer before and once dreamt of being a journalist. But the perception here is that writing won't support you here. Did you ever had any troubles like that before? I guess so :P but we all know here how wonderful your job is and it's fun that you share it to us :D

(ID #230448) Posted on 2008/07/05 13:20

reply to xanthe's comment

u r like the most famous asian in Japan now! wait nvm Japan is an asian country... 

(ID #230532) Posted on 2008/07/05 15:22

reply to jinjinweiwei's comment

i can't read it 0.0"
i give up~
but congratz ^^
guess i need to take japanese course @ post-secondary lvl -.-"

(ID #230545) Posted on 2008/07/05 15:37

reply to シャキー's comment

I don't like writing a scripted review. Heck why would it be called a review of only positive stuffs were stated or being forced to be positive>? :)

Anyways i think you should also find a Tie Fighter Pilot Sir Danny so that your Legion would be complete XD 

(ID #230636) Posted on 2008/07/05 18:55

reply to aviadreams87's comment

I'd Make someone else do it for less and then make a profit

(ID #230703) Posted on 2008/07/05 20:58

reply to Shoot201 is's comment

well done danny ! Your work really make a brighter day for us so keep on !

(ID #230747) Posted on 2008/07/05 22:56

reply to johnlaw's comment

Even though my site's in English, I was in Windows 100% once! June 2006, page 85, lower right corner. http://www.vicfieger.com/junk/win100-a.jpg
They also had some of my fonts on one of the CD-ROMs.

(ID #230976) Posted on 2008/07/06 06:44

reply to Vic Fieger's comment

impressive i must say.

(ID #231064) Posted on 2008/07/06 09:41

reply to jonske's comment

NICE! CONGRATULATIONS DANNY CHOO! ONE OF THE TINY STEPS TOWARD A SUCCESSFUL LIFE!

(ID #231072) Posted on 2008/07/06 09:52

reply to noob's comment