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Irregular’s Intel – For Azeroth (and All Geekdoms)!

Blog-IIEarlier this week, we shared a meme on the GWI Facebook page that called on all veteran players of WoW to prepare for the influx of new players to come because of the movie. They also asked that the experienced players take this opportunity to show patience and kindness… to engender an atmosphere of acceptance. I have to admit, reading that made me stop and take a look at myself. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – For Azeroth (and All Geekdoms)!

Miss Dawn’s Musings – Finding Your Tribe

Blog-MDMAs a geek, I have a lot of friends who are also geeks (amazingly, not ALL my friends are geeks). Sure, we have different fandoms and levels of devotion, but the overarching geekiness is what unites us. We understand each other not just because of the fandoms, but because we have dealt with being the fringe, the unpopular, the “nerds”. And we’ve survived without giving up what we love. Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Finding Your Tribe

Miss Dawn’s Musings – Creative Types

Blog-MDMGeeks are a creative bunch. Sure, there are many who are simply readers, watchers and collectors – they don’t actually create anything, they just enjoy their fandoms. But there are many who are more artistic. Whether it’s directly related to fandoms or not, many geeks are visual artists, creating paintings, sculptures, jewelry, toys. Others express themselves through writing with fanfiction, short stories, novels, gaming guides. Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Creative Types