Comments for Overly Positive http://overlypositive.com The Bright Side of Geek Media Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:09:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on The Faceless Reality Of Geek Heroism by Shadow War http://overlypositive.com/2011/08/05/the-faceless-reality-of-geek-heroism/comment-page-1/#comment-3560 Shadow War Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:09:08 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2491#comment-3560 I don't think the act of heroism immediately disjoins the person from the deed either. To talk more specificlly about comics, the characters background can and does often affect the core of their character, especially in the more social-conscious pages of Marvel. Orroro's (Storm) childhood in Africa as a worshipped goddess to a thieving urchin. Jonathan Starsmoore's (Chamber) is from England, and his attitude and speech is all a product of that. When you change the ethnicity of a character, you potentially change more than just the color if their skin. Outlook, perceptions, motivations, and so on could be radically shifted. I remember reading am Amazing Spiderman comic, and Spidey was talking to a "super" tailor. The tailor called out Spider Man on his accent, and the area he grew up in. It was a very subtle reminder to me of the importance and depth of character background. Consequently, I don't think the ethnicity or culture of a character in any fiction should be diminished into being considered minor. It trivializes the importance of character background and of embracing the wonderful differences in people everywhere. Is it possible for Peter Parker to be the same character no matter his background? Anything is possible. I don’t think the act of heroism immediately disjoins the person from the deed either. To talk more specificlly about comics, the characters background can and does often affect the core of their character, especially in the more social-conscious pages of Marvel. Orroro’s (Storm) childhood in Africa as a worshipped goddess to a thieving urchin. Jonathan Starsmoore’s (Chamber) is from England, and his attitude and speech is all a product of that. When you change the ethnicity of a character, you potentially change more than just the color if their skin. Outlook, perceptions, motivations, and so on could be radically shifted.
I remember reading am Amazing Spiderman comic, and Spidey was talking to a “super” tailor. The tailor called out Spider Man on his accent, and the area he grew up in. It was a very subtle reminder to me of the importance and depth of character background. Consequently, I don’t think the ethnicity or culture of a character in any fiction should be diminished into being considered minor. It trivializes the importance of character background and of embracing the wonderful differences in people everywhere. Is it possible for Peter Parker to be the same character no matter his background? Anything is possible.

]]> Comment on The Faceless Reality Of Geek Heroism by Bronte http://overlypositive.com/2011/08/05/the-faceless-reality-of-geek-heroism/comment-page-1/#comment-3555 Bronte Sat, 06 Aug 2011 13:49:03 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2491#comment-3555 Frank. You are my hero! Frank. You are my hero!

]]> Comment on A Winner Is E3 by Mike http://overlypositive.com/2011/06/08/a-winner-is-e3/comment-page-1/#comment-3524 Mike Wed, 06 Jul 2011 16:13:13 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2471#comment-3524 Hello, Today we are announcing the launch of MMORaid.com, a new MMO social gaming news site, and we would like to invite you to join us. MMORaid is dedicated to bringing MMO fans the latest up-to-date information on all news and happenings in the MMO industry and communities from around the web. We also know how hard it can be for smaller blogs and MMO news sites to get exposure for their articles. With this in mind our goal with MMORaid is to give smaller sites a chance at greater exposure by allowing our readers the opportunity to vote for what they believe are the most interesting articles. Signing up is free and only takes a min to complete. Regards, Mike MMORaid.com p.s. If you are interested in a link exchange, please contact me back for more info. Hello,

Today we are announcing the launch of MMORaid.com, a new MMO social gaming news site, and we would like to invite you to join us. MMORaid is dedicated to bringing MMO fans the latest up-to-date information on all news and happenings in the MMO industry and communities from around the web.

We also know how hard it can be for smaller blogs and MMO news sites to get exposure for their articles. With this in mind our goal with MMORaid is to give smaller sites a chance at greater exposure by allowing our readers the opportunity to vote for what they believe are the most interesting articles.

Signing up is free and only takes a min to complete.

Regards,

Mike

MMORaid.com

p.s. If you are interested in a link exchange, please contact me back for more info.

]]> Comment on A Winner Is E3 by Link Luve – E3 Wednesday | TORWars http://overlypositive.com/2011/06/08/a-winner-is-e3/comment-page-1/#comment-3506 Link Luve – E3 Wednesday | TORWars Thu, 09 Jun 2011 01:05:44 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2471#comment-3506 [...] Positive – A Winner Is E3 (Community manager Frank Sanchez’ own [...] [...] Positive – A Winner Is E3 (Community manager Frank Sanchez’ own [...]

]]> Comment on A Winner Is E3 by spinks http://overlypositive.com/2011/06/08/a-winner-is-e3/comment-page-1/#comment-3507 spinks Wed, 08 Jun 2011 23:31:28 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2471#comment-3507 I like to play a game with myself when watching E3 press conferences. It's called "Guess how long before someone shows a demo with a female protagonist?" This year, I dunno who won E3 but I lost my game ;/ I like to play a game with myself when watching E3 press conferences. It's called "Guess how long before someone shows a demo with a female protagonist?"

This year, I dunno who won E3 but I lost my game ;/

]]> Comment on The Geek’s Version of “The Dog Ate It” by Frank http://overlypositive.com/2011/06/02/the-geeks-version-of-the-dog-ate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3503 Frank Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:13:11 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2455#comment-3503 Someone figured out I eat bacon. All the time. Someone figured out I eat bacon. All the time.

]]> Comment on The Geek’s Version of “The Dog Ate It” by Slurms http://overlypositive.com/2011/06/02/the-geeks-version-of-the-dog-ate-it/comment-page-1/#comment-3502 Slurms Fri, 03 Jun 2011 08:05:56 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2455#comment-3502 We forgive you Frank. but another excuse could have been: "I had a mild heart attack due to my eating habits" ;D We forgive you Frank.

but another excuse could have been: "I had a mild heart attack due to my eating habits"

;D

]]> Comment on Today’s MMO Noob Is Tomorrow’s Hero by You don't under http://overlypositive.com/2011/01/24/todays-mmo-noob-is-tomorrows-hero/comment-page-1/#comment-3500 You don't under Wed, 18 May 2011 09:48:53 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2300#comment-3500 A noob is someone who fails at something and is extremely annoying and will not make up for his mistakes. A newb (spelled differently) is someone who fails at a game, but wants to get better at it and is not annoying, if link was a noob he'd be running around sayin stfu noob go2hrll cuz I'm r0xx0rz lollololololllooollpplpplol 1337, and I don't remember him satin any thing like that did you? A noob is someone who fails at something and is extremely annoying and will not make up for his mistakes. A newb (spelled differently) is someone who fails at a game, but wants to get better at it and is not annoying, if link was a noob he'd be running around sayin stfu noob go2hrll cuz I'm r0xx0rz lollololololllooollpplpplol 1337, and I don't remember him satin any thing like that did you?

]]> Comment on The Facebook Time Machine by ASP.Net Halifax http://overlypositive.com/2009/07/08/the-facebook-time-machine/comment-page-1/#comment-3499 ASP.Net Halifax Sat, 14 May 2011 15:33:28 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=650#comment-3499 Very true - it will be interesting to look back as time goes on an see how we've progressed...good or bad. Very true – it will be interesting to look back as time goes on an see how we've progressed…good or bad.

]]> Comment on Anticipating The Geek Con Right by Catherine Meyers http://overlypositive.com/2011/03/10/anticipating-the-geek-con-right/comment-page-1/#comment-3498 Catherine Meyers Tue, 03 May 2011 08:03:18 +0000 http://overlypositive.com/?p=2451#comment-3498 Hello Frank My name is Catherine Meyers; I work as the admin of a web and blog directory with page rank 5. I have to say, I really like Overly Positive, it is a great change from all the blogs out there, Good job! That is why, I would love to have your blog in my directory, that way my visitors will also visit your web. If you are interested in this link exchange, please let me know. Good luck with Overly Positive! Catherine Meyers Hello Frank

My name is Catherine Meyers; I work as the admin of a web and blog directory with page rank 5. I have to say, I really like Overly Positive, it is a great change from all the blogs out there, Good job! That is why, I would love to have your blog in my directory, that way my visitors will also visit your web.

If you are interested in this link exchange, please let me know.

Good luck with Overly Positive!

Catherine Meyers

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