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On Jan 17, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Jason Service <[email protected]> wrote:

> I sometimes feel that I myself may be a sham-geek...
>  
> I used to read comics.  I still own comics, but it's only because they are 
> somewhat valuable. I only play sports (specifically football) video games. I 
> am not particularly interested in technology and the next tablet or 
> smartphone or computer or apple bauble. I find Big Bang fantastic. dr who 
> sucks. I can't understand the appeal of anime.
>  
> That being said, I currently participate in a tabletop (dice and pencil) RPG, 
> I am a regular on a weekly (now every-other-week??) podcast, I read fantasy 
> and sci-fi books, and met my favorite author R.A. Salvatore at D*C last year. 
> I go to Dragon*Con and participate as a panel member on more than one panel 
> every year. I met my best friend because of a RPG, in a comic shop.
>  
> So...who's job/right is it to tell me i am a geek or i need to turn in my D*C 
> badge?
> On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 11:54 PM, <[email protected]> wrote:
>> I think "beige alert" is about to become a motto around here.
>> 
>> Well quoted, sir.
>> 
>> Caw!
>> 
>> 
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Luke Jaconetti <[email protected]>
>> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]>
>> Cc: ravenface <[email protected]>
>> Sent: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 6:06 pm
>> Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Regarding Fake Geek Girls
>> 
>> LOL.  That's awesome, Ravenface.  You sound like Zapp Brannigan dealing with 
>> The Neutral Planet!
>> 
>> "What makes a man go neutral?  At least with your enemies, you know where 
>> you stand!" 
>> 
>> "Go to Beige Alert.  If we don't make it, tell my wife I said 'hello.'" 
>> 
>> Heee!
>> 
>> 
>> On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 8:54:13 PM UTC-5, [email protected] wrote:
>>> 
>>> Neutral on every issue. So annoying. You can't possibly be neutral.
>>> 
>>> The Iredeemable "either afraid to say what he really thinks or hasn't 
>>> thought about it" Shag
>>> 
>>> Hate this ivory tower bullshit. "My goodness, those people down there do 
>>> seem to be emotional about this issue. How unusual to think and feel 
>>> things. I must continue to observe them purely as a matter of scientific 
>>> interest.
>>> 
>>> Don't bother chiming in with "I don't have an opinion" when you either A) 
>>> must actually have one or B) are unwilling to spark a discussion to help 
>>> yourself form an opinion 
>>> 
>>> Caw!
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: Shag <[email protected]>
>>> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected]>
>>> Sent: Wed, Jan 16, 2013 3:29 pm
>>> Subject: Re: [The Unique Geek] Regarding Fake Geek Girls
>>> 
>>> Let me tell you ... the whole "fake geek girl" issue is crazy huge and 
>>> inflammatory.  I got caught up in a discussion on this and was shocked by 
>>> the strong emotions on both sides.
>>> 
>>> The Irredeemable "yet neutral on this issue" Shag
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> On Wed, Jan 16, 2013 at 9:37 AM, Luke Jaconetti <[email protected]> wrote:
>>>> Mind where you put your emphasis when you use such a term:
>>>>  
>>>> http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2013/01/16
>>>>  
>>>>  
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