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Gooberman is a fine speaker though  . He isn't some guy who just wants to get a R18+ for a gore fix. Plus, isn't a gamer stereotype is one that stays all day at home just gaming all day and is unaware of the affairs in the outside world? .
For me I couldn't care less if a speaker is of a particular background, sex or looks on this cause, what I do care though is whoever is organising for it knows what he/she is doing and is intelligent, dedicate and is serious, which Gooberman does possess. He is also perfect as he was working in the gaming industry and the classification affects his work.
I saying this as a person who is still just a fencesitter in this matter but I am proud of what Gooberman is doing.
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| Island_Wolf wrote: | Gooberman is a fine speaker though . He isn't some guy who just wants to get a R18+ for a gore fix. Plus, isn't a gamer stereotype is one that stays all day at home just gaming all day and is unaware of the affairs in the outside world? .
For me I couldn't care less if a speaker is of a particular background, sex or looks on this cause, what I do care though is whoever is organising for it knows what he/she is doing and is intelligent, dedicate and is serious, which Gooberman does possess. He is also perfect as he was working in the gaming industry and the classification affects his work. |
No slight to Mr. Gooberman, whom I share a common vision with (although vastly differing opinions on the possibility of achieving it, and which methods would be most suitable toward it). My concern is media impression. Remember, the media does not handle zeitgeist well. It handles very short, swift and easily manipulated moments. Don't give them one.
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| Posted: Tue Nov 24, 2009 11:27 am Post subject: |
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| JackSlack wrote: | | My concern is media impression. Remember, the media does not handle zeitgeist well. It handles very short, swift and easily manipulated moments. Don't give them one. |
I know you're all arguing against JackSlack here and defending me, which I appreciate, but the man has a point here. It's not a point that I've ignored. I've been well aware of this since I first had the thought of running a rally.
To that end, I am trying to arrange a guest speaker to represent both ends of the age spectrum. You'll all hear if I'm successful or not.
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| GooberMan wrote: | I know you're all arguing against JackSlack here and defending me, which I appreciate, but the man has a point here. It's not a point that I've ignored. I've been well aware of this since I first had the thought of running a rally.
To that end, I am trying to arrange a guest speaker to represent both ends of the age spectrum. You'll all hear if I'm successful or not. |
I'd just like to note I don't feel at all attacked. I know I'm playing the Cassandra here, and it's an unpopular role. I was ready for a lot worse. Instead, I've gotten gentle rebuffs at most. It's refreshing. 
I'm also very glad to hear you've been considering these issues, Gooberman. Good luck.
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| Fetidchimp wrote: | Well with any luck Mike Rann just blew the South Aus labor party back to the dark ages, love your work Mike.
Hopefully that brings Atkinson's glorious reign of stupidity to a climax. oink |
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Aye. An ex workmate is a native South Australian, and is very up to date with State politics down there. There are a lot of people there that don't like Atkinson and aren't happy with the way he's doing things. However, the opposition is such a joke that there's virtually no challenge.
I doubt this latest Rann "scandal" will result in a change of government down there.
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So who's going from PALGN? Would be nice to see some familiar faces there.
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 1:49 pm Post subject: |
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I'm not a very expressed person on this forum, but I will certainly be there! I've also managed to talk a few more people into the idea, so hopefully they will support this as well!
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I'll way go if there is some kind of beer drinking contest afterwards!
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| Posted: Tue Dec 01, 2009 4:29 pm Post subject: |
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I'll make an effort lads. It'll be good to see some old and new faces! Beers shall be had afterwards.
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| Qbert wrote: | | So who's going from PALGN? Would be nice to see some familiar faces there. |
Sadly Brisbane is too far away for me or I would gladly go.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 02, 2009 7:28 pm Post subject: |
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I will be there!
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Hopefully I'll see a few of you tomorrow. I have to get a bus back to work at around 4, so won't be able to join in on drinking unless someone is keen to start early.
Left 4 Dead 2 (unedited) arrived for me yesterday as well. Seems like good timing.
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It appears to have gone well.
I'll youtube some vids later. SLEEP.
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Any news on how this went and if it happened at all?
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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About how many turned up?
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| Posted: Wed Dec 09, 2009 7:08 pm Post subject: |
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Well done Goober, and sorry I couldn't make it. Looked like a good turn out.
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I'd say maybe 100 people turned up? It's hard to estimate though. I was there...didn't say hello to anyone though as everyone else seemed to know each other and I was sunburnt and hungover and didn't recognise anyone (besides goober who was always busy). I was wearing black shorts, white tee and black backback standing right behind the cameraman if anyone saw me. Had to walk off and find a seat during the 2nd speaker as I felt like I was going to faint. :/
But really good day, I'm glad I went.
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Jeez, you shoulda come up and said hi. Everyone else did
Probably had about 60 to 70 people show up. Fairly decent.
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