Dragon Age: Origins QOTW and the Community

[I edited the title to be less broad, even though a lot of my thoughts apply to more than this past weeks QOTW.] 
 
The initial reason I came to Giant Bomb and took part in the beta for the site was because of Jeff. Sense then, the site has become my favorite game related website on the net. The quick looks, reviews, and the podcasts are great. It was not until recently, however, that I really started to take an interest in the Giant Bomb community as a whole. I started doing a few edits in databases and commenting in forums and on posts more. There are a lot of great people on this site. 
 
 With my new interest in the community, I began taking closer looks at the QOTW, which I used to just pass on. While I do not like some of the featured videos in the QOTWs, I have always respected the fact that a person or persons took the time to make the videos. I never planned on doing my own video, but this past weeks QOTW of making a scene inspired by Dragon Age to win a GB hoodie tipped me into the creative arena.  I contacted my friend and community member, McRibs, and-with very little effort-convinced him to make a Dragon Age video with me. 
 
I first watched the I Love Monday video on Tuesday, and that is the same day we decided we would make a video. However, the only free night we had to make it was that very same night. That left us with very little time to plan everything out and for me to get "permission" from my wife. The wife part was no problem; it gave her a night off from me and a chance to wrap up Bioshock without me backseat driving her through it. Then McRibs and I set about writing and planning the video. It all came together pretty well and we worked through until early morning. McRibs then masterfully added all of our special effects and balanced colors and sound. The video took us from Tuesday night to Thursday morning. We put a lot of time and effort into that video, as I am sure the other entrants did. Ultimately, our work paid off because we were featured. Here is our video: 
 
  

[I edited the title to be less broad, even though a lot of my thoughts apply to more than this past weeks QOTW.] 
 
The initial reason I came to Giant Bomb and took part in the beta for the site was because of Jeff. Sense then, the site has become my favorite game related website on the net. The quick looks, reviews, and the podcasts are great. It was not until recently, however, that I really started to take an interest in the Giant Bomb community as a whole. I started doing a few edits in databases and commenting in forums and on posts more. There are a lot of great people on this site. 
 
 With my new interest in the community, I began taking closer looks at the QOTW, which I used to just pass on. While I do not like some of the featured videos in the QOTWs, I have always respected the fact that a person or persons took the time to make the videos. I never planned on doing my own video, but this past weeks QOTW of making a scene inspired by Dragon Age to win a GB hoodie tipped me into the creative arena.  I contacted my friend and community member, McRibs, and-with very little effort-convinced him to make a Dragon Age video with me. 
 
I first watched the I Love Monday video on Tuesday, and that is the same day we decided we would make a video. However, the only free night we had to make it was that very same night. That left us with very little time to plan everything out and for me to get "permission" from my wife. The wife part was no problem; it gave her a night off from me and a chance to wrap up Bioshock without me backseat driving her through it. Then McRibs and I set about writing and planning the video. It all came together pretty well and we worked through until early morning. McRibs then masterfully added all of our special effects and balanced colors and sound. The video took us from Tuesday night to Thursday morning. We put a lot of time and effort into that video, as I am sure the other entrants did. Ultimately, our work paid off because we were featured. Here is our video: 
 
  

I fucking loved your vid man, It was funny as hell, You should win that hoodie,

More power to ya,

I too made a QOTW bit, for october, It was 7 seconds long and the responses were funny, Check my page to see it.

Don't be disheartnd duder, There are some pricks on the site but most of us are alright, Some are just plain scary though, Also have you met a certain cheese?

Well said!
 
Thanks for the positive remarks gentlemen!

I guess I'll be the devil's advocate here, since my comment may have been one of the ones you are referring to. For my part, I'm sick of seeing these QOTW videos that only ask that users embarrass themselves on camera for a cheap gag and some free shit. There's no real rhyme or reason to them, and the only thought that went into this week was "hey, make yourself look like a jackass and you could win this sweet hoodie!".
 
I guess I wish the fellas would go back (start?) to asking questions that actually made us think. I mean... They're not even questions anymore. They just tell you to do something dumb.

I liked your video man.

Thanks to everyone for the comments and encouragement. 

It's the internet, people hide behind anonymity and just start being assholes.