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Gamer Stereotypes in the Media (Movies)

Started by jeff37923, April 16, 2008, 10:09:45 AM

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jeff37923

April 16, 2008, 10:09:45 AM
We're having an arguement about gamer stereotypes in the media on the Knoxgamers.org forum and I'm stuck on opposing the negative to the point that I'm wondering if I'm just completely out to lunch here. Take a look at the thread and let me know if I've just lost my mind on this one.

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April 16, 2008, 10:21:07 AM
Well I think you may have a general point.  The problem is this guy has a project and it's clearly quite a ways in.  He comes in asking for some help and you attack the very core of his project.  It's perhaps not the most productive time to have that argument.  If the thread had been, "I'm thinking about making a geek film" maybe then such an argument would get a better reception.

The other problem is that this kind of film has been done succesfully several times already, so it's no longer that funny or original.
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April 16, 2008, 10:28:28 AM
Quote from: walkerpWell I think you may have a general point.  The problem is this guy has a project and it's clearly quite a ways in.  He comes in asking for some help and you attack the very core of his project.  It's perhaps not the most productive time to have that argument.  If the thread had been, "I'm thinking about making a geek film" maybe then such an argument would get a better reception.

The other problem is that this kind of film has been done succesfully several times already, so it's no longer that funny or original.

I actually have a complete script for one myself, and held off on doing it for the very same reason. Instead we'll be doing a sci/fi action short.
You are posting in a troll thread.

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