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geek philosophy

in 2010 I asked you: ‘What would you like to see in a Toy Story 4?’ (let’s revisit the replies)

Sun, Jun 23, 2019
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What do you think about what we thought, almost a decade ago, might be a good way to expand the story, versus what we actually just got?

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what Sunday means

Sun, Apr 14, 2013
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Gotta keep yer priorities straight…

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question of the day: Is fandom a good model for teaching kids how to be good Netizens?

Mon, Jan 28, 2013
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What aspects of fandom would you want kids to understand and appreciate?

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question of the day: What geek thing are you totally fed up with?

Thu, Sep 20, 2012
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Hobbit trailers? Zombies everywhere? What geek trope is driving you crazy?

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The Simpsons versus The Hangover (and other adventures in social networking)

Wed, Sep 12, 2012
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Links my followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ saw today…

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bonus Twenty Twelve goodness (and other adventures in social networking)

Sat, Jul 28, 2012
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Links my followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ saw today…

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Blake’s 7 reboot coming to US television? (and other adventures in social networking)

Fri, Jul 27, 2012
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Links my followers on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ saw today…

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a brief history of 221B Baker Street (and other adventures in social networking)

Thu, Jul 26, 2012
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question of the day: Is Comic-Con these days anything other than a PR blitz for Hollywood?

Fri, Jul 13, 2012
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If you’ve been to Comic-Con — or if you’re there now! — I’d love to hear your feedback. If you haven’t been, I’d love to hear your perception of Comic-Con, and how it compares with other conventions you’ve been to, and whether attending Comic-Con is a prospect that appeals to you.

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question of the day: Why does geek fandom hold grudges for so long?

Wed, Jun 20, 2012
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Does it serve any purpose beyond tribal bonding? Has the Net era encouraged and amplified geek grudge-holding? Will fandom ever learn how to forgive and forget?

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