Hey everyone, I'm from the Skull Kid thread mainly, and I just wanted to apologize for the vitriol we saw last night. Personally I'm indifferent to Geno, but I don't think there's any call for that kind of negativity. Everyone has their wants and the characters they really don't want, but we don't have to get mad about it.
I was a big Ridley supporter during Smash 4 speculation, so I understand the kind of opposition you can face when people think your character doesn't deserve to be in. Luckily we avoided that situation for him this time around, but there's still plenty of characters whose fans have been, and still will be, left out in the cold, and it definitely hurts.
For what it's worth, I believe Geno is getting in this time, and I'll be really happy for you guys if he does. I don't want a double reveal because I think it means neither character gets the spotlight they deserve, but that doesn't mean I hate Geno, and frankly I think most of the people there are open to his inclusion. There's just always opposition to any character.
Happy speculation, and may it pay off for you all!