hey it's not our fault men make all of the good female characters sexy & dress them in revealing clothing.
On Thu, Jan 17, 2013 at 7:51 AM, Luke Jaconetti <[email protected]> wrote: > 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]> 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]> 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 <theuni...@googlegroups.**com> >>>> 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]: >>>>> >>>>> 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/**co**mic/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/ >>>>>> **ms**g/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]**. >>>> 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]**. >>> 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 view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msg/theuniquegeek/-/flFC7GyGxCQJ. > > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > 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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