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Borgstrom Wars

Started by Spike, November 17, 2006, 03:08:12 PM

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Balbinus

#75
November 20, 2006, 09:00:19 AM
Quote from: SettembriniSo I still think it´s discussable subject.

To be clear, I agree it's discussable, my contribution to that discussion is to say that I think it's irrelevant.  That's still me discussing it though.

There may be some unintended irony in there that I shall have to reflect on admittedly...

Hastur T. Fannon

#76
November 20, 2006, 09:25:51 AM
Quote from: GrimGentFor the longest time, I assumed that Tracy Hickman was a woman...

I've only (as in this moment) realised that he isn't :o
 

flyingmice

#77
November 20, 2006, 09:42:34 AM
Hastur:

If you and Balbinus met, would you annihilate each other in an enormous explosion?

Just wondering... :O

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Mystery Man

#78
November 20, 2006, 09:47:01 AM
This is what happens when you allow women to vote. They get these fancy ideas like writing fantasy or something. Get back into the kitchen and stay pregnant!
 

Ned the Lonely Donkey

#79
November 20, 2006, 09:51:47 AM
It's possible she did it to avoid undue attention from A Certain Type of fanboy.

Ned
Do not offer sympathy to the mentally ill. Tell them firmly, "I am not paid to listen to this drivel. You are a terminal fool." - William S Burroughs, Words of Advice For Young People.

Balbinus

#80
November 20, 2006, 09:58:36 AM
Quote from: Hastur T. FannonI've only (as in this moment) realised that he isn't :o

Likewise, but if he will have a woman's name it's an understandable confusion.

Hastur T. Fannon

#81
November 20, 2006, 10:13:37 AM
Quote from: BalbinusLikewise, but if he will have a woman's name it's an understandable confusion.

Bloody colonials.  Can't even get their own names right

:D
 

The Yann Waters

#82
November 20, 2006, 10:32:21 AM
Quote from: BalbinusLikewise, but if he will have a woman's name it's an understandable confusion.
Hey, my own name could be seen as either masculine or feminine, depending on which country you are from: 'tis "Janne".
Previously known by the name of "GrimGent".

flyingmice

#83
November 20, 2006, 11:05:07 AM
Quote from: GrimGentHey, my own name could be seen as either masculine or feminine, depending on which country you are from: 'tis "Janne".

You braggin' or complainin'? :D

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The Yann Waters

#84
November 20, 2006, 11:12:54 AM
Quote from: flyingmiceYou braggin' or complainin'? :D
Just an idle thought... I went by that name for some time after discovering the Usenet for the first time, and nearly all of the folks there mistook me for a girl. Of course, in (for instance) Norway it is feminine. In Finland, it's the local equivalent of "John".
Previously known by the name of "GrimGent".

flyingmice

#85
November 20, 2006, 11:21:30 AM
Quote from: GrimGentJust an idle thought... I went by that name for some time after discovering the Usenet for the first time, and nearly all of the folks there mistook me for a girl. Of course, in (for instance) Norway it is feminine. In Finland, it's the local equivalent of "John".

You should talk to Jocelyn Robitaille over on Big Purple. He's continually mistaken for a woman on-line because his name is masculine in French, but feminine in English.  :D

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Bagpuss

#86
November 20, 2006, 11:33:20 AM
Quote from: GrimGentFor the longest time, I assumed that Tracy Hickman was a woman...

I wonder if he got bullied at school? If he didn't he should have.
 

James McMurray

#87
November 20, 2006, 11:39:28 AM
Quote from: flyingmiceYou should talk to Jocelyn Robitaille over on Big Purple. He's continually mistaken for a woman on-line because his name is masculine in French, but feminine in English.  :D

-clash

Aren't most things that are masculine in French feminine in English? ;)

Blackleaf

#88
November 20, 2006, 12:09:07 PM
Somewhat related...

What's the deal with THIS book:



I'd be embarrassed to have that sitting out in my living room.  As a woman, I would have thought Ms. Borgstrom would have dug in her heels a bit over the cover art.  It certainly isn't very women-friendly as far as RPG cover art goes.

(Karen Healey's blog Girls Read Comics (And They're Pissed) is on my reading list.  She makes some great comments about how unfriendly comics, and comic art are to female fans.  RPG art is, of course, often very similar to comic art.  The cover of that book would make her go ballistic.)

James McMurray

#89
November 20, 2006, 12:13:18 PM
Authors don't generally have a lot of pull over the cover art. Since it was a compilation book by several authors it's likely that Borgstrom sent in her parts, got her money, and that was the end of her influence.
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