Speaking Out

Yeah, I was one of those kids.

Those kids with the dice and the books. I spent my family reunion in the mountains building a character with my cousin instead of playing baseball. I was the one who read books instead of using them as a paperweight. I was the one who was criticized by my stepfather because he couldn't understand how I could dream up entire worlds and civilizations within my head.

Yeah... I was one of those kids and I've found my brethren.

It started with an article that blew through the internet like a wildfire on steroids. It hit to the heart of every geek, goon, squib, chump, bookworm, gamer, and any other person on the outside of what is commonly "in" with these unthinking bastardization of a chimpanzee. The gentleman was into Magic: The Gathering, she was into different things. Not only was the guy into the game, he was the world champion at one point.

She is still inconsequential, IMNSHO.

In response to this malevolent attack and stereotypical response, many of us are coming together for Operation: SOWYGO. The week-long event will be taking place during the week of Monday, September 12 through Friday, September 16 out in the digital world (and probably around some tables as well).

SPEAK OUT WITH YOUR GEEK OUT
Don't be afraid to join. Leave the fears behind and band together with your geeky brethren. This is the time! Be done with the Edition Wars and Theatre Squabbles! Let's hit those ugly sons-of-mothers with some kindness and show them what fun it is to be a geek!

Bring in the others who do not understand. Show them what it's like to share interests and thoughts about geekdom. Show them that our tolerance will outlast the stereotype that they've put on us.

Let's show 'em how to geek out! Keep track of the movement here:

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=190025581068159

Twitter: #speakgeek

Flames Rising Website: http://www.flamesrising.com/speak-out-with-your-geek-out/

or at

Monica Valentinelli's (the founder of the movement) Website: http://www.mlvwrites.com/2011/08/calling-all-girl-geeks-post-about-your-hobbies-september-12th-to-the-16th.html

Hereby I challenge each and EVERY one of you to speak out with your geek out!