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The new full length trailer is out for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Thu, 16 May 2013 16:01:00 +0000

I am officially insanely excited for Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.

YOU MUST WATCH.

Sooooooooo excited.

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Watch two men being given Simulation Labor Pain. Because Science and hilarity!

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:34:00 +0000

I love when science is both educational and gleefully hilarious (for some).

I also think every man should do this. If, for nothing else, to simulate cramps. ::grin::

Extra kudos to these dudes for doing this and really embracing the experience.

via LiveLeak.com

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Wil Wheaton seems to have lost his wife to Nathan Fillion

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:24:00 +0000

The story behind this is even more adorable than the picture. Between this and the video he did to a newborn at a con, Wil Wheaton has been on a streak of awesome recently.

via WWdN

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Want To Tell Disney Not to Make Merida Over? There's A Petition For That

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 13 May 2013 02:24:00 +0000

You know I'm a Disney fan, but this...this is not cool.

This was revealed as their "makeover" of Merida.

Merida is awesome just as she is. She's inspiring because she's a real girl.

I was peeved. I know other people are peeved, so I did a little research.

There's a petition now. Here's the info if you want to sign it. ;-)

via IGN

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First Look At James McAvoy as a 70's Xavier ::fans self::

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 10 May 2013 16:11:00 +0000

#Serpico twitter.com/BryanSinger/st…
— Bryan Singer (@BryanSinger) May 9, 2013

Pardon me a second... I forgot how to breathe.

My child of the seventies just passed out.

via Blastr

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The New QMx Malcolm Reynolds Dog Tags Product Page Is Up!

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Thu, 09 May 2013 22:38:00 +0000

You can't see it, but I'm running around jumping up and down like a madwoman of happy right now because, during my time at Quantum Mechanix, I helped make these dog tags happen. I worked with artist Ben Mund on details. That just, I can't even, dude, it's so cool to see them made real.

Now, here's the thing...if you want them (and you know you do), being on the waiting list is going to be key. QMx is going to gauge how many to make in the first run based on how many people want them, so if you don't get on the list (and then others don't, cause you know that happens) and then they set an edition, it's very likely that they'll get dog tags and then they'll go out of stock super fast and there you'll be, tagless.

So, if you want them, get on the mailing list. I say this as someone who knows first hand just how fast stuff like this goes flying out the door.

And, I mean, really. They're awesome and shiny.They're also only 25 bucks! So you know they're gonna go fast.

Here's the link to the item page and waiting list.

I'm gonna go flail some more.

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QMx Unveils Their Newest Firefly Little Damn Hero - Zoe

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:20:00 +0000

QMx posted a first look at the newest member of the Little Damn Heroes® line.

Zoe ;-)

There's no item page yet, but if you head over to QMx, you can make sure to get signed up for the QMxInsider and, that way, you'll get a newsletter when there's more info as far as ordering her.

QMx also mentioned that Gina Torres has seen the prototype and loves her. So, this LDH Zoe is Zoe approved ::grin::

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Audi Puts Leonard Nimoy & Zachary Quinto In The Best Commercial Ever On The Planet

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:26:00 +0000

I'd attribute this to someone, but how do you attribute THE ENTIRETY OF YOUR FACEBOOK FEED.

Anyway, if you haven't seen it, watch it. If you have, watch it again, you know you want to. ::grin::

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I could watch this GIF of Jensen Ackles and Jared Padalecki Alllllll Day

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 03 May 2013 23:33:00 +0000

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This Britain's Got Talent Act Will Give You All The Feels. ALL of them ;-)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:29:00 +0000

This is one of the most beautiful things I've ever seen and it will make you cry, so grab a tissue and spare the five minutes to watch it. Trust me ;* So many feels.

(found via my friend Maryanne, who finds me the stuff that's guaranteed to make me cry. ::grin::)

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ThinkGeek is Offering $20 off $100 or More On Star Wars Stuff ;-)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Thu, 02 May 2013 18:13:00 +0000

::grin:: I get this news, I post it.

Then I run and drool over ThinkGeek's stuff.

Here's the skinny:

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OMG a Doctor Who K-9 USB Hub

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:41:00 +0000

"OMG a Doctor Who K-9 USB Hub! OMG a Doctor Who K-9 USB Hub!"

That was me, over and over, in response to seeing this.

Spotted at Entertainment Earth for $39 thanks to Dave Styer on FB. Thank you, Dave ;*

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I Need This Retro Star Wars Han Solo T-Shirt RIGHT NAO

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:15:00 +0000

We Love Fine just flashed me back to my childhood.

I love this. I love this. I am having a retro happy moment. I love this.

You can buy it here ;-)

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Tragic Events and the "Business" Of Social Media - What Constitutes Doing Your Job?

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:28:00 +0000

The events in Boston were horrible and sad and the instant it happened, social media platforms like Twitter and Facebook became a stream of comment, concern and assistance for those in the midst of it all.

One minute things were normal and then my entire feed changed into one long scroll of Boston related tweets.

Well, most of my feed. Here and there there were people who I could tell hadn't heard yet, or were tweeting news stories or whatever it is we all talk about as we blather away. However, as the minutes passed, I saw those same people come to the news and the feed evolved.

I wish I could explain how important that scroll was for me yesterday. My heart was breaking, my friends were afraid, people needed help, no one knew how bad it was, and we were all there together reading along -- doing what small part we could do to share the news and share the pain in a way only social media allows.

I also decided, once the news broke, that any and all social media "work" I had planned for the day was going to have to wait. My job as Geek Girl Diva (the brand) was to shut up and get out of the way. My job as a person was to do what I could to be of assistance and do what I could to be part of the information flow to help others.

Others felt as I did. One, very specifically, was Janna O'Shea, who tweeted:

To reiterate an earlier tweet, don't be "that" company today. Cancel your scheduled tweets/posts.
— Janna O'Shea (@dreamyeyed) April 15, 2013

And I, thinking it was totally on target and apropos retweeted and then sent a version of my own.

If you do social media & you're trying to "work" right now, consider this...your tweets say a lot about you on a day like today. #nofeeds
— Geek Girl Diva (@geekgirldiva) April 15, 2013

Note, neither one of those tweets had any judgmental language. They were opinions and, given the NRA tweet that went out the morning after the Aurora shootings, there was thinking behind it.

We both got tweets suggesting we were out of line to suggest such a thing and that there was nothing wrong with scheduled tweets and doing regular social media.

So, allow me to clarify. Nothing about this is "right" or "wrong". It's my opinion based on my experience as a user and broadcaster on social media platforms. There I was in the middle of a tragic event, reading Twitter as a way to cope and support others and the incongruity of some obviously automated tweet (or tweet from a blog post feed - I count those as automated) felt like a shock and stood out like a sore thumb.

I'm also not the only one who thought it might be worth looking into. Social media heavyweights like Chris Pirillo and Chris Brogan did some asking around as well.

Most responding RE: the Boston tragedy are suggesting that we *STILL* do a live Surface Pro review today: facebook.com/chrispirillo/p… - yes? no?
— Chris Pirillo (@ChrisPirillo) April 15, 2013

Why tell companies to stop tweeting because of an American tragedy & not also ask them to stop for every country’s woes?
— Chris Brogan (@chrisbrogan) April 15, 2013

I'm guessing part of what precipitated both questions was the fact that people were suggesting that maybe yesterday wasn't the day to do "business as usual".

And my response, which may be the entire point of this post, was that it may come down to a calculation of "event magnitude vs. message amplitude".

I think you have to ask yourself as a company, as a brand, and as a person, the following question. Is your doing business during something like yesterday is going to yield you more positive than negative results?

If you have, for example, 1.2 million followers and you just keep tweeting away as tragic events happen, that's a lot of people who see you going on as if nothing is happening and, in my opinion, like you don't care.

Loving how people with less than 1,500 followers are telling me how to tweet...
— Guy Kawasaki (@GuyKawasaki) April 15, 2013

Now, here's the thing. I'm not 100% sure, but I'm betting people were suggesting that maybe Guy should tone down the automation and that he may have sounded callous in the wake of what was happening.

If that's what he was tweeting in response to, well...that's a lot of "amplitude" on just what you think of the people following you -- and I'd be really interested to know. A quick search of tweets at him revealed a lot of irritated people.

And, just think would he could have accomplished if he'd used his powers for good? If he'd been tweeting from the beginning and helping spread the word? I mean, even if you're callous about it, think about the RT's and goodwill and general positives you would have gotten out of it.

Instead, because he didn't take a moment to stop and ask himself about the "magnitude to amplitude" ratio. Instead, he pretty much amplified what a douchecanoe he can be.

In the end, maybe the takeaway is this -- social media is social first and media second. Just because it's online doesn't mean it's any less noticeable when you look like the guy walking down the street during a tragic event passing out flyers for 5 bucks off a large pizza down the street.

You have a voice. Use it for good. The trick is knowing which "good" is best at the time.

Avoiding being a douchecanoe? Well, that's just a bonus.

Peace and love.

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On a day like today...

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:13:00 +0000

I just want to remind you. We are all one. No matter our differences.

Love and peace.

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"Official" Firefly Jayne Hat at Ripple Junction Means C & D Notices To Crafters. Shiny! Not.

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 18:29:00 +0000

Y'know, there's something about this that just burns my butt in a way I can't explain.

The basic info is this. According to Blastr and The Mary Sue, fans who have been making and selling their versions of the Jayne hat for, oh I dunno, the last 10 year, are being hit with "cease and desist" notices from Fox.

Yep. Since Ripple Junction now has an official license to make the Jayne hat, any independent Browncoat knitter making and selling them is now making an item that infringes on their license and Fox is sending notices to enforce that license.

"in the last few weeks many of them have received cease-and-desist letters or have simply been banned from Etsy for producing DIY Jayne Hats."

And, yes, I know, they came from Fox, but do you think Fox was trolling Etsy to see if people were making Jayne hats in their spare time to help Ripple Junction out? Yeah, no. Ripple Junction, worrying about market share, likely informed Fox Legal and legal did what it does.

That just...grrrrrr.

And here's why it pisses me off.

As you may know, I worked over at QMx for over a year and a half and QMx has officially licensed Firefly merchandise. QMx has the license for Firefly prop replicas and the Firefly Jayne Hat is, while wearable, a prop replica. Which means QMx could have made it and just didn't.

Now, I don't know why they never did, but I have a theory.

My former boss is a Browncoat to the core. He started QMx because he wanted to make prop replicas and because he was a fan. QMx started with Firefly and Serenity and they've made some really amazing stuff. But they left the hat to the fans.

Because those hats, like the one Ma Cobb made for Jayne, we made with love and with care and with small imperfections -- and every one of them was unique.

Just like Jayne and just like Firefly.

So, somehow Ripple Junction gets the license for the hat and they'll be made in mass quantities for pennies in China. Fine. Hey, whatever floats your boat, RJ.

But you couldn't be happy to take the Browncoat money hand over fist and leave the crafters alone? Because mom and pop shops making Jayne hats was really going to cut into your financial bottom line that much?

Really?

Not cool.

Shame on you, Ripple Junction.

(via The Mary Sue)

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Angels in Supernatural and the Crown of Thorns (A Guest Ponderation)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 21:00:00 +0000

As you may know, I'm a big Supernatural fan and, this season, the GeekBoy's been quietly ~~muttering~~ asking himself why no one's really brought this theory up, so I asked him to write it down so I could feature it as a guest post. I think he's so smart ;-)

First off, if you aren't reasonably up to date on Season Eight of Supernatural there are spoilers below. You have been warned.

To give you a bit of background on myself and point of view, I'm a software developer and was raised a Catholic. Yes, I was also an alter boy. Not currently practicing but just wanted to let you know where I'm coming from.

This season, Supernatural has introduced a new dynamic into their Angels mythos. The most dramatic being that Angels can be "hacked" via a device placed on their head with specific spikes twisted into their skulls. Now, given my background, my first thought was a Crown of Thorns. I will get back to this later but it is what started off this whole thought process.

There have been countless people from monks to modern scholars debating why humans have free will and Angels don't. Hell, there are multiple Sci-Fi and Fantasy books about the same concept. Which raises the question how could Lucifer defy God and attempt to raise himself above his father?

First we need to understand the orders or choirs of angels. They are listed below from closest to God to furthest from God. Their powers scale accordingly but conversely their ability to interact with humans grows the further from God they are.

Seraphim

Cherubim

Thrones

Dominions

Virtues

Powers

Principalities

Archangels

Angels

Yes, you read that right. Archangels and Angels are the lowest orders of the heavenly host.

A couple things to get out of the way. Metatron is commonly thought of as a Seraphim. Cherubims are not flying babies with arrows but four headed, four winged, lion bodied things that would make you crap your pants. Satan/Lucifer is sometimes thought of as a Cherubim which didn't make much sense to me since his main opponent was an Archangel called Michael. But, it might in this telling.

So, imagine you are God. What do you do? You create beings that will serve you. Basically Roombas that praise you. Need someone to take out the garbage? Create another group of Roombas. Being an all powerful being, you are smart enough to give them some self awareness but not ultimate control. Sort of like Azimov's Three Laws of Robotics but far more powerful.

As time goes on, you keep finding new needs and you keep creating new heavenly bodies. The problem is, each one needs more leeway. You can't have the Virtue mowing your lawn just blender a lolcat can you? (Hey, this is Heaven, God has read all the memes before you even thought of them.)

Then God, being God, takes the progression to its logical conclusion and realizes that it might be possible to create something that doesn't have built in safeties but doesn't have much power either. Is this something that should be done? Maybe not, but it would be interesting. Really how much trouble could they cause?

The question is, how does he let these newbies know they can learn? Oh right, he controls the operating system for every single being in existence at the time.

So, he pops into Lucifer's head and flips a jealously switch that causes him to envy God. Bada bing bada bang Lucifer is on Earth and ready and waiting for Adam and Eve, who are basically children really. "Getting Cast Out of Eden" is pretty much growing up. God uses Lucifer to offer the Apple to Eve who gives it to Adam and free will is born. We humans don't have a hackable operating system because God decided to let us do whatever the fuck we wanted. Maybe not the smartest choice but, hey, who am I to argue with it.

Now we get to the Crown of Thorns bit. Jesus became a bit of a pain in the ass for the Romans (that they embraced Christianity later is ironic) and, before he carried the cross, Jesus was scourged and had a crown of thorns placed on his head.

What if, just what if, down through the ages either through word of mouth or lore or whatever, placing something on a supernatural beings head that pierced their skull would either allow you to control them or remove their powers? Sure you can say that it was simple torture but what if it was torture and something else?

The first time I think we saw the Crown of Spikes used was with Alfie/Samandriel and Crowley henchman using it to torture him to reveal secrets -- then accidentally reset him to the "factory default". It's important to note that in this episode. depending on which spike was twisted, he would do or say different things. With Castiel, it's never shown explicitly but does Naomi approaching with the spike imply that he is being manipulated by the Crown of Spikes? Add to this, Naomi's desire for the Angel tablet. True, she doesn't want Crowley to get it, but she is going for full on Heaven control -- and if it lets her take control of all the Heavenly host, so much the better.

Here's my question for the writers of the show. Did they base the Crown of Spikes on the Crown of Thorns? I have no idea. But, I think they did and Angels being a kind of AI with an operating system makes sense to me.

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BPAL made an Ambergris single note with "Sperm whale intestinal glop" in the description

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 17:42:00 +0000

Actually, this is a perfect example of why I love Beth over at BPAL (aka Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab).

I mean, who else would do this and this? And with such flair.

AMBERGRIS

Sperm whale intestinal glop, oh how the fragrance world adores you. Ambergris is born from a sticky, black bile secretion that gloops forth from the intestines of sperm whales. When fresh, it possesses a rank, seaweedy fecal odor, but once it has been embraced by sea and sun, it transforms into a uniquely intoxicating perfume fixative. This precious substance has been used in cosmetics for ages untold, and is said to be a potent aphrodisiac with the power to increase psychic sensitivity and induce prophetic dreams.

Our ambergris accord is lightly balsamic, slightly woody, almost tobacco-like marine musk, and possesses a distinct salty animalic note that borders on sweet. The scent is extraordinarily versatile, and adds depth and complexity to a wide swath of fragrance families.

No whales were harmed, fondled, scraped, prodded, or offended during the creation and production of this accord. It is 100% vegan, and has never seen the inside of a whale's tummy.

(via Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab)

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This Game Of Thrones pic of Tyrion, Cersei & Jaime really makes me wonder about that family...

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 18:21:00 +0000

Love.

via Nerd Approved

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Star Wars: Return of the Jedi on screen at EW's CapeTown Festival (& hints at more)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 19:49:00 +0000

Once upon a time, a 13 year old girl ditched school with her mom's permission and stood in a long line in front of the Egyptian Theater in Hollywood to see Return of the Jedi at the very first midnight show. That girl, I'm sure you've guessed, was me and that day was one I'll never forget.

Thanks to Geoff Boucher and the new Entertainment Weekly CapeTown Film Festival, I'm going to get to be 13 again because they'll be will be doing a special one-day event 30th anniversary revival of Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi back at the site of that May 1983 world premiere.

They've scheduled four showings (10 a.m., 2 p.m., 6 p.m., 10p.m.) on May the Fourth and promise "special appearances by some famous faces and beloved characters from the Jedi universe."

You'll definitely want to head over to EW and read the article to get more info on the ROTJ showing and the EW CapeTown Film Festival. If it's anything like the LA Times Hero Complex Film Fest (Boucher's previous brainchild), then there's likely to be lots of surprises.

Also, a few hints from my inside sources: The CapeTown FF is shaping up to be twice as long as the Hero Complex festival, twice as big, and 1/2 the price. I love this math.

They also say a Star Trek surprise may be the big finale of the festival. ::grin:: You heard it here first.

May the Force be with you and Live Long And Proper. ;-)

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Adorbz Baby Sloth Gives Prezzies and Gets Shy. (omg so cute)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 15:34:00 +0000

Monday just got adorable. Swoon.

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Inspired by Whitney at @popcandy (that should be a new blog series)

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:22:00 +0000

Whitney over at Pop Candy did a list of top 10 females rockers, and I was reminded of this amazing clip of Beth Hart at the Kennedy Center Honors.

Take the 3 and a half minutes and just let her wash over you.

You'll thank me.

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A sudden and unexpected rant on sex shaming, the internet and idiocy gone wild.

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:20:00 +0000

Can we have a short talk about how good the Internet is at allowing people to make grandiose and idiotic statements of morality and supposed "intellectual" superiority with as little information as possible?

And if it's about anything relaxing to sex or gender, oh look out.

Single man shares sexual tweets with a stripper, she tries to blackmail him, he doesn't pay (because he did nothing illegal). She goes to his boss and they fire him for indecency?

Geek Girl icon (no not me ::grin::) says she's taking a Women's Studies class and an entire debate on feminism being another type of misandry ensues.

Steubenville rape trial gets brought up in my WoW trade chat last night, and when I try and just shut that shit down before it even starts, I'm accused of being overly sensitive and unable to have a rational discussion. Cause, y'know, asking a question in trade chat is always the best place to get a rational discussion.

But it all comes down to the same thing. If it's about sex, and it's online, everyone has an opinion and they're damn well going to share it and you're an idiot if you don't agree. And, while they're at it, they'll say shit that they would NEVER say to your face because they know it's inappropriate.

And the thing that makes me crazy is that, no matter how zen you are. No matter how empowered. There's a part of you that feels the shaming. Because you're human. And then you want to defend and then, the next thing you know, you're engaging with these trolls and all you want to do is kick someone's head in.

::deep breath::

Somewhere, people seem to have lost sight of a few things. Sexuality is human. What is done between consenting adults, no matter how deviant or depraved in your eyes (as long as it's consenting adults only) is none of your business. And who are you to shame anyone?

As I tweeted: It's interesting to see how prevalent sex shaming is. Heaven forbid you should be a sexual creature & express yourself at all.

Oh and, can we please stop throwing the terms misandry and misogyny around like it's existential conversation night at the coffee house? You don't get extra points for using terms that don't actually apply to a situation -- because you're using them incorrectly.

Feminism is not a misandric movement. Being masculine is not inherently misogynistic.

They're also not shaming or threatening in nature.

But coming into a thread on FB or tossing loaded comments on a website using those words and comments like "well, you're asking for it"?

That definitely is.

How about you get your own houses in order and get that glass all nice and shiny before you go throwing stones.

I'll bet you have a few porn stashes and old high school notes in your closet that you wouldn't want people peeking at.

While you're at it, if sex offends you just by it's existence. Maybe the sex isn't the problem.

Just sayin'.

/end rant

p.s. This one comment on this Mattel story about mommy bloggers and Mattel trying to teach them "how to play Hot Wheels" made me laugh. I admit. "Maybe the moms could just stand by and ask for directions at the little Mattel gas station that their sons refuse to pull into whenever their Hot Wheel cars go off course and get lost."

I never said I was perfect.

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My Modern Mixtape, For The High Fidelity Nerd In Us All.

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 18:49:00 +0000

Someone finally understands part of my love of mix tapes and gave me back the cassette part without the dangers of a cassette!

This is My Modern Mixtape.

It's a killer idea. This would be pretty easy to DIY as far as lists go. You could just insert them and use the case and drive over and over to share music.

Me? I want one but have to wait a bit. But, you can buy one for $16.99 here.

And then you can make me a mix tape ;-)

via Wired

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Team Unicorn is Totally Pandering. Of COURSE. Duh.*

noreply@blogger.com (Geek Girl Diva) — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:18:00 +0000

*(Sarcasm in titles is really not easy. Like, at all. But if you hear it with the eyeroll in the right place, then you'll get it ::grin::)

Y'know how Team Unicorn put out a video and a wave of people came out to unleash anger and vitriol and talk about how they're not real geek girls and pandering and all that?

(If not, just go check the comments on their latest video for "For The Win" over on You Tube.)

I've seen a lot of commenting about the reaction, and the whole geek girls/pandering/hot chicks faking it thing came up again. (le sigh).

And I know it bugs people every time it happens. I know people come out and defend and feel angry and geek women want to Hulk smash and geek men want to come out and say "I'm not like those neanderthals" and all of that...

Well, I had a thought last night and I won't leave my brain, so I want to share it and maybe that'll put it to rest.

The people who go to the trouble to spew anger and/or hate and/or OMG HOT FAKE GEEK GIRLS SPEWING GEEK REFERENCES HAWWWWWWTTT NOT are trolls.

Trolls.

Those same people would be just as mean and angry and OMG about a video that was made by "regular looking" geek girls. But then they'd be laughing at how their ass didn't fit in the costume, or how skinny they were or how their glasses looked or how girls don't actually play video games and OMG FAKE GEEK GIRLS.

Trolls.

That's all they are. They're not looking for reasoned debate. They're not looking to have a conversation. And they're just as prevalent on geek sites as they are You Tube. They may be a bit less mean, but they happen.

And I think it comes down to one of two mindsets on the part of the poster:

1) That girl totally wouldn't fuck me. Not ever. Screw her. FAKE!

2) I wouldn't touch that with someone else's dick. No way. FAKE.

I'm not saying everyone who questions the nature of women and their geekdom is a troll and I'm not saying that conversation isn't good, but identifying trolls helps up better decide where we want to use the energy to fight and where we can just call a troll a troll and choose a more effective tactic.

That's what Team Unicorn did. They called out the Unicorn Geek Corps to down vote the negative and leave positive comments. They used the system trolls love to use against them.

I think there's a lesson in that.

Thought complete. I'm off to find caffeine.

Mwah.

p.s. Um, can I be in the next video? ;-)

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