Serv's thoughts and Cary's analogy are ultimately the point. I always thought that the point of conventions (well, besides the OBVIOUS capitalism which I love so, so much) was a coming together of disparate members of the community who were fans of something. And that at the con, it didn't matter your gender, race, religion, or anything else because we were all there to celebrate something we enjoyed (and spend money).
On Thursday, January 17, 2013 8:30:54 AM UTC-5, Edward Crosby wrote: > Well put, Cary. > > via Asus Eee Pad Transformer tablet > On Jan 17, 2013 8:19 AM, "Cary Preston" <[email protected] <javascript:>> > wrote: > >> There's more than one flavor at Baskin Robbins,but it's all ice cream... >> >> On Jan 17, 2013, at 8:07 AM, Jason Service <[email protected]<javascript:>> >> 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] <javascript:>> wrote: >> >>> I think "beige alert" is about to become a motto around here. >>> >>> Well quoted, sir. >>> >>> Caw! >>> >>> >>> -----Original Message----- >>> From: Luke Jaconetti <[email protected] <javascript:>> >>> To: theuniquegeek <[email protected] <javascript:>> >>> Cc: ravenface <[email protected] <javascript:>> >>> 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 <theuni...@googlegroups.**com> >>>> 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<http://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2013/01/16> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>> Groups "The Unique Geek" group. >>>>> To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/* >>>>> *msg/theuniquegeek/-/**gPsBJyYbDlwJ<https://groups.google.com/d/msg/theuniquegeek/-/gPsBJyYbDlwJ> >>>>> . >>>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]**. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to theuniquegee...@** >>>>> googlegroups.com. >>>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>>> group/theuniquegeek?hl=en<http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en> >>>>> . >>>>> >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>> Groups "The Unique Geek" group. >>>> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]**. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to theuniquegee...@** >>>> googlegroups.com. >>>> For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/** >>>> group/theuniquegeek?hl=en<http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en> >>>> . >>>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>> Groups "The Unique Geek" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to >>> [email protected]<javascript:> >>> . >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> [email protected] <javascript:>. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Unique Geek" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]<javascript:> >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <javascript:>. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "The Unique Geek" group. >> To post to this group, send email to [email protected]<javascript:> >> . >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> [email protected] <javascript:>. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. 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