Comments for free-geek http://free-geek.net because cool kids are boring Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:54:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7 hourly 1 Comment on The Geek Culture Debate by Geek Studies » Point-Blank Games Criticism http://free-geek.net/the-geek-culture-debate/comment-page-1/#comment-387 Geek Studies » Point-Blank Games Criticism Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:57:51 +0000 http://tsuibhne.net/the-geek-culture-debate/#comment-387 [...] you’re interested in reading more on that, “(Why) Should Games Be Art?” here, and The Geek Culture Debate, chronicled by Matt S, and which I think might end in the middle of a discussion because I’m [...] [...] you’re interested in reading more on that, “(Why) Should Games Be Art?” here, and The Geek Culture Debate, chronicled by Matt S, and which I think might end in the middle of a discussion because I’m [...]

]]> Comment on #nerdapaloozameetup by Andrea http://free-geek.net/2009/07/07/nerdapaloozameetup/comment-page-1/#comment-375 Andrea Wed, 08 Jul 2009 17:23:23 +0000 http://free-geek.net/2009/07/07/nerdapaloozameetup/#comment-375 I'll be there! Currently blonde, and I'll probably have my bathing suit on (purple bikini top) and maybe a cover up. Being a girl, I won't know exactly until Saturday morning. I’ll be there! Currently blonde, and I’ll probably have my bathing suit on (purple bikini top) and maybe a cover up. Being a girl, I won’t know exactly until Saturday morning.

]]> Comment on A question of definitions by The Whole, Geek/Nerd thing that’s been happening this week « Bob Jamieson dot Net http://free-geek.net/2009/05/12/a-question-of-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-363 The Whole, Geek/Nerd thing that’s been happening this week « Bob Jamieson dot Net Thu, 14 May 2009 22:50:18 +0000 http://free-geek.net/2009/05/12/a-question-of-definitions/#comment-363 [...] out against it, including Wil Wheaton (who was actually in the video) and Z. from Hipster Please. Here’s another post about what’s going [...] [...] out against it, including Wil Wheaton (who was actually in the video) and Z. from Hipster Please. Here’s another post about what’s going [...]

]]> Comment on A question of definitions by Church http://free-geek.net/2009/05/12/a-question-of-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-311 Church Thu, 14 May 2009 16:48:57 +0000 http://free-geek.net/2009/05/12/a-question-of-definitions/#comment-311 Well put, Matt. I'll build on what you're saying and add that the thing that kills cultures is when they get too insular. Opera is a perfect example of this. It's defined itself almost out of existence, while Broadway (and way-off Broadway, e.g. the Klingon Opera that's debuting on Long Island) are thriving. Of course, the flip side is that it is possible to become too inclusive. "World Music" is a perfect example. Apparently that includes everything that *isn't* a Klingon Opera. (Yeah, I'm still amazed that there is a Klingon Opera. It kind of shows.) Well put, Matt.

I’ll build on what you’re saying and add that the thing that kills cultures is when they get too insular. Opera is a perfect example of this. It’s defined itself almost out of existence, while Broadway (and way-off Broadway, e.g. the Klingon Opera that’s debuting on Long Island) are thriving.

Of course, the flip side is that it is possible to become too inclusive. “World Music” is a perfect example. Apparently that includes everything that *isn’t* a Klingon Opera.

(Yeah, I’m still amazed that there is a Klingon Opera. It kind of shows.)

]]> Comment on A question of definitions by Z. http://free-geek.net/2009/05/12/a-question-of-definitions/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Z. Wed, 13 May 2009 15:22:17 +0000 http://free-geek.net/2009/05/12/a-question-of-definitions/#comment-310 Well said, Matt. I think you and Wil have both echoed much of my sentiment regarding the whole "I Am a Geek" fiasco. That being said, I think this further feeds into my pet peeve du jour, which is this ridiculous line that's been drawn between the words "nerd" and "geek." I've got a post on that coming up myself, so I'll not bore you with the details, but suffice it to say I feel the terms are now being used divisively even by our own people. And that's a damn shame. Well said, Matt. I think you and Wil have both echoed much of my sentiment regarding the whole “I Am a Geek” fiasco. That being said, I think this further feeds into my pet peeve du jour, which is this ridiculous line that’s been drawn between the words “nerd” and “geek.” I’ve got a post on that coming up myself, so I’ll not bore you with the details, but suffice it to say I feel the terms are now being used divisively even by our own people. And that’s a damn shame.

]]> Comment on WRock or GRock? by Squib Girl http://free-geek.net/2008/06/08/wrock-or-grock/comment-page-1/#comment-238 Squib Girl Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:37:54 +0000 http://tsuibhne.net/2008/06/08/wrock-or-grock/#comment-238 This album is addicting! Sitting at my desk at work, attempting to actually WORK and I keep singing along to Lauren's music - Lucky for my office-mates, I'm singing inside my head! Lauren's music is lovable, honest and approachable - not to mention catchy and fun! Keep up the good work! This album is addicting! Sitting at my desk at work, attempting to actually WORK and I keep singing along to Lauren’s music - Lucky for my office-mates, I’m singing inside my head!

Lauren’s music is lovable, honest and approachable - not to mention catchy and fun!

Keep up the good work!

]]> Comment on Thoughts from Portus by Lizz http://free-geek.net/2008/07/13/thoughts-from-portus/comment-page-1/#comment-280 Lizz Thu, 17 Jul 2008 16:38:41 +0000 http://tsuibhne.net/?p=140#comment-280 They're also something that could be added to symposium programming. It's up to the attendees and presenters. If it's something someone wants to do, then they can talk to the people in charge and possibly organize something. They’re also something that could be added to symposium programming. It’s up to the attendees and presenters. If it’s something someone wants to do, then they can talk to the people in charge and possibly organize something.

]]> Comment on Thoughts from Portus by Lizz http://free-geek.net/2008/07/13/thoughts-from-portus/comment-page-1/#comment-279 Lizz Wed, 16 Jul 2008 01:13:53 +0000 http://tsuibhne.net/?p=140#comment-279 I think music presentations and the like are something that COULD be added to Wrockstock programming, but I'm not sure it's something Abby has any interest in. I think music presentations and the like are something that COULD be added to Wrockstock programming, but I’m not sure it’s something Abby has any interest in.

]]> Comment on Thoughts from Portus by Jason T http://free-geek.net/2008/07/13/thoughts-from-portus/comment-page-1/#comment-278 Jason T Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:07:44 +0000 http://tsuibhne.net/?p=140#comment-278 I think that the con setup you're describing sounds like a good model; I'd just wonder how much it would cost to put on and what kind of numbers it'd draw, never having arranged something like this myself. Then again, the music festivals that give money to charity don't expect to be making money anyway, so as long as it were set up as a non-profit thing, that might work out. I think that the con setup you’re describing sounds like a good model; I’d just wonder how much it would cost to put on and what kind of numbers it’d draw, never having arranged something like this myself. Then again, the music festivals that give money to charity don’t expect to be making money anyway, so as long as it were set up as a non-profit thing, that might work out.

]]> Comment on Portus - Not A Review by Matt http://free-geek.net/2008/07/13/portus-not-a-review/comment-page-1/#comment-275 Matt Mon, 14 Jul 2008 04:16:28 +0000 http://tsuibhne.net/?p=139#comment-275 I was surprised to see you and your mom in the doc. It reminded me that we need to talk CDs at some point. :) I think your experience will be very different from mine. You're apart of this scene. Outside of Liz (who was very cool) I don't know anyone. I'm paranoid about not being a third wheel so I tried not to hover around Lizz much, which meant I ended up doing the whole thing on my own. One day I might learn how to socially interact with people, but this was not that day. :) I was surprised to see you and your mom in the doc. It reminded me that we need to talk CDs at some point. :)

I think your experience will be very different from mine. You’re apart of this scene. Outside of Liz (who was very cool) I don’t know anyone. I’m paranoid about not being a third wheel so I tried not to hover around Lizz much, which meant I ended up doing the whole thing on my own.

One day I might learn how to socially interact with people, but this was not that day. :)

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