Hello. This thread was made so that you guys can catch up with the discussion of Knuckles's unfortunate size change.
Here, you can discuss the current state of the discussion, and you are free to suggest ways to attract more voters to the thread on the official site, or criticize the logic behind specific claims.
The discussion on the main site can be found here: http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?514872-Knuckles-s-Steroids-Program
I wasn't able to create this thread until I was allowed to post hyperlinks, so sorry for the wait.
Recap as of 2014-08-02:
-People doubt the ability of SEGA to change Knuckles's design back to his earlier version.
-Characters have changed before in the Sonic universe. Just not always for the better.
-Still a glimmer of hope. We can still affect the outcome of this issue.
CONS:
-Can't glide
-"Size doesn't matter", "Looks can deceive", "Dynamite Aesop"
-There are ways to imply physical strength besides size alone.
-Steroids....
-Extremely stereotypical, makes Knuckles a flat character.
PROS:
-Children can easily associate Knuckles's size with his function in the team.
(Neutralized by CONS #2 and #3.)
-Comedy, parodies and satire.
(See Big the Cat in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpXaAHiLTtU)
Go ahead and start posting!
Here, you can discuss the current state of the discussion, and you are free to suggest ways to attract more voters to the thread on the official site, or criticize the logic behind specific claims.
The discussion on the main site can be found here: http://forums.sega.com/showthread.php?514872-Knuckles-s-Steroids-Program
I wasn't able to create this thread until I was allowed to post hyperlinks, so sorry for the wait.
Recap as of 2014-08-02:
-People doubt the ability of SEGA to change Knuckles's design back to his earlier version.
-Characters have changed before in the Sonic universe. Just not always for the better.
-Still a glimmer of hope. We can still affect the outcome of this issue.
CONS:
-Can't glide
-"Size doesn't matter", "Looks can deceive", "Dynamite Aesop"
-There are ways to imply physical strength besides size alone.
-Steroids....
-Extremely stereotypical, makes Knuckles a flat character.
PROS:
-Children can easily associate Knuckles's size with his function in the team.
(Neutralized by CONS #2 and #3.)
-Comedy, parodies and satire.
(See Big the Cat in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cpXaAHiLTtU)
Go ahead and start posting!