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Secondly, on that need for artistic flair: John, mate, are you saying that this guy has none of that, or this guy, or this guy? I could go on. Basically, get a grip—or, rather, get educated. Gaming doesn't need put-downs from the very people who should be throwing parties for the amazing work these so-called "spotty nerds" do, day in, day out, usually until well beyond you're tucked up in bed, John.The #notaspottynerd hashtag's been criticized, one of VICE Gaming's own contributors Jake Tucker replying to Twist's tweet: "It's polarizing. Words are important. Careful which ones you use." I see where he's coming from, certainly, and others have echoed the sentiments. What the hell's wrong with being spotty, anyway? But whatever the hashtag that is or isn't "right" to use in response, Twitter's in complete agreement here regarding Cridland's ineptitude: "Another out of touch moron put his foot to mouth today."Follow Mike Diver on Twitter.New on Noisey: Shirley Manson and Butch Vig on 20 Years of 'Garbage' Queering Up the Mainstream