The best way to promote pride and awareness of professional geeks? Well there's many debates that can be had, and I myself won't side with one way or another in order to encourage people. But one of the more effective, … Continue reading
I write a lot about using your fannish and hobby skills on the job. It's sort of a big thing, what with this whole "Fan To Pro" title putting pressure on me. But there's more to using the skills from … Continue reading
As I was reading different reactions to the Scott Pilgrim film, I saw the usual exhaustion in comments at io9 (http://io9.com/5600262/scott-pilgrim-is-an-epic-for-the-nintendo-generation). Some people were annoyed, but there was also a sense by some that they were almost obligated to support … Continue reading
Previous: Doing what you like. Are you making something you care about? Does your job or career produce the books you love, the services you care about, the games you like? Does your job make things meaningful to your geeky … Continue reading
Networking is the key to success. I know, we hear it all the time. I say it all the time. We're all a bit sick of hearing it really, especially those of us that feel guilty that we don't network … Continue reading
If you're a geek, a fanboy, fangirl, otaku, sports nut, what have you be proud that you know how to relax. Seriously. You know how to relax. You know what you like, as I've said further, and that's not just … Continue reading
I love technology, video games, and social media. I love animation, anime, the kinetic visual creativity that it allows us. I learn a lot from my obsessions. I learn of new technologies as I follow gaming news – even if … Continue reading
I'm a proud geek, a professional geek – Geek Upgraded, Geek 2.0 if you would. I make money with being a nerd, a fan, it's my life. A lot of us are, or are partially, but sometimes we miss something … Continue reading