Author Topic: We were in the paper! REWRITE THE ARTICLE! (Read 25701 times)

EcchiSpice · « **Reply #50 on:** September 11, 2006, 08:26:44 pm »

Okay, since this Oregonian article seemed to set the standard , I'll see what I can do to dig it up. The Oregonian charges $2.95 for archived articles. I'll see if I can get it up on Friday after I get paid. OR we'll do this old school - library microfiche. Gus volunteered to go purusing.

Vondan · « **Reply #51 on:** September 11, 2006, 08:31:18 pm »

Quote from: "EcchiSpice"

OR we'll do this old school - library microfiche.

microfiche rocks I used to make microfiche. Mmmmmmm I miss working with an Amonia Based Film Duplicator.

Amonia Arggggghhhh (that homer sound)

Kotoumi · « **Reply #52 on:** September 11, 2006, 08:37:06 pm »

Quote from: "EcchiSpice"

[...]As much as we hate to admit it, most people in the big world don't know anything about anime. I learned that just talking to her.

Let's just say I learned that because I'm half of the anime fans in my family.
My entire family.
=B
And the other half of that is twice my age.
>>
...Let's just say my parents were really weirded out while at the Con as my guardians. xD

Anyway...>>;

Keenon Williams · « **Reply #53 on:** September 11, 2006, 09:07:07 pm »

I find that article's title offensive.

superjaz · « **Reply #54 on:** September 11, 2006, 09:08:46 pm »

evil monky have a copy ??

superjaz · « **Reply #55 on:** September 11, 2006, 09:13:07 pm »

i was talking to kendo boyfriend about this and he brought up a good point
"why should we care what others think as long as did you have fun at the con yes no yes? then why should we care if people think were geeks because of it"
para frazen he talks fast, and he reminds me of my not caring wht other peeps thinks rule
well not rule more of a guildelines

Faery · « **Reply #56 on:** September 11, 2006, 09:14:40 pm »

Quote from: "pieisexactlythree"

Quote from: "Faery"
I resent some of that, I mean, I'm not in high school, while a lot may have been, there were a lot that are not... Stupid press generalizing...

I hope you can at least understand why that generalization was made. My initial reaction upon arrival at the con was OMG! Everyone here's ten years younger than me! WTF?

I know why it was made... It just bothers me that the press thought that... Dunno how to explain it. That people that wern't young were being chaperoned by the older people (other wise known as the people not aged under age)... :watches golden boy:

MistressLegato · « **Reply #57 on:** September 12, 2006, 11:33:55 am »

Quote from: "EcchiSpice"

Okay, since this Oregonian article seemed to set the standard , I'll see what I can do to dig it up. The Oregonian charges $2.95 for archived articles. I'll see if I can get it up on Friday after I get paid. OR we'll do this old school - library microfiche. Gus volunteered to go purusing.

XD You don't gotta go and dig that up! It's kinda silly none of us saved that, huh? *sweatdrop*

Negima · « **Reply #58 on:** September 12, 2006, 06:24:18 pm »

@EcchiSpice
I know I have the article. I know I do. I have an "idea" where it is but it's more of an educated guess. I just need to go back to my parent's home and check my old room.

But if guspasho does decide to go check it out, I'm pretty sure it was the day before the convention in the Living Section if that helps out.

superjaz · « **Reply #59 on:** September 12, 2006, 11:08:51 pm »

it was, i remember because it was my birthday it was the third of september

NarutoNoJutsu · « **Reply #60 on:** September 14, 2006, 02:04:43 am »

Seriously.

I am Mandie Bond ;3

xDD
I am so excited I've veen looking for this since I got back to Washington.

Thanks for posting it ;3

MikeJ1592 · « **Reply #61 on:** September 14, 2006, 10:33:54 am »

I thought the aritcle was a bit insulting myself.

I can explain it like this in two phrases:

1 Im such an idiot.

2 Your such an idiot

Which one is an insult and which is self inflicted abuse. Thats what I think of when you say we can call ourselves geeks but when the newspaper says it, its insulting.

I didnt like the title, felt a bit insulted, only read a few lines and gave up. I have better things to do than to read an article that I dont enjoy reading.

I also agree with some of you, I would rather have no press than bad press, its harder to recover from bad than to build on nothing.

Mike J

RemSaverem · « **Reply #62 on:** September 14, 2006, 11:07:11 am »

Thank you, Meg, for bringing the reporter into the Creation Station and kvelling (Yiddish for lovingly bragging about accomplishments by family members) about us

To my knowledge, this may be the first time KC fanfic (or maybe any fanfic?) was highlighted as a popular part of a con, in commercial, non-otaku media!

Trumby · « **Reply #63 on:** September 14, 2006, 12:44:28 pm »

Maybe it's just me, but am I the only one who wasn't insulted by the article? o.o

Sure it doesn't show us in an awesome light..but how many articles about cons in general do? I think it's just cool that the exposure is out there, regardless of how we see it.

EcchiSpice · « **Reply #64 on:** September 14, 2006, 12:49:48 pm »

@ Mistress
It's no deal. I never got to see it. 2004 was my first year with Kumoricon, and just as an attendee. I'd really like to read it, and would like to share.

kylite · « **Reply #65 on:** September 14, 2006, 12:56:49 pm »

LOL yeah u were an attendee that EVERYONE remembers.

*walks around chanting "Pantas pantas"*

NarutoNoJutsu · « **Reply #66 on:** September 14, 2006, 02:06:05 pm »

I'm not offended by it.

After all it's just an aritcul.

It really doesnt matter what anyone else says about 'us'.

Specially since my name is pointed out directly.

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #67 on:** September 14, 2006, 02:09:18 pm »

I'm surprised we're still talking about this. The situation seems pretty straight-forward to me: group of people has geeky obsession. Surprise! Everyone else thinks it's odd, and vaguely funny.

I have a geeky hobby and (gasp) I'm really not all that interested in what most people think about that. I'm free to consume whatever entertainment media I feel like, and I'm also entitled to laugh at others, such as, for example, those into pro-wrestling. You'll never get most people's approval. Move on.

kylite · « **Reply #68 on:** September 14, 2006, 02:45:04 pm »

I just wanted to post my appology to the journalist of this article. Although I still feel the same way about the context of the article I know that I cannot hold it against the journalist as she really did not know what she was walking into. I do wish we had perhaps had another journalist that was more familiar with this "crowd" but I can see some good of this as those who do not know about this world can be introduced to it and perhaps enjoy it

Negima · « **Reply #69 on:** September 14, 2006, 06:03:07 pm »

Quote from: "kylite"

LOL yeah u were an attendee that EVERYONE remembers.

*walks around chanting "Pantas pantas"*

Oooooooooooh yeaaaaaah.
I forgot that was you.

Relating to the article:
Well, okay, I suppose I could give her a little bit more slack....

Washougal_Otaku · « **Reply #70 on:** September 16, 2006, 09:30:14 pm »

I think it's reat that there was some attention like this, but the title, and pieces of the article, I think were meant to slam anime fans, and not in a way that we would laugh about. To me, it felt like the writer was saying, "Dear God, why was I given this assignment?" or "And I thought Trekkies were pathetic."

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #71 on:** September 16, 2006, 10:17:41 pm »

Quote from: "Washougal_Otaku"

"And I thought Trekkies were pathetic."

On this, at least, we can all agree, no?

Brack · « **Reply #72 on:** September 19, 2006, 03:21:48 am »

Quote from: "MikeJ1592"

I thought the aritcle was a bit insulting myself.

I can explain it like this in two phrases:

1 Im such an idiot.

2 Your such an idiot

Which one is an insult and which is self inflicted abuse. Thats what I think of when you say we can call ourselves geeks but when the newspaper says it, its insulting.

I didnt like the title, felt a bit insulted, only read a few lines and gave up. I have better things to do than to read an article that I dont enjoy reading.

I also agree with some of you, I would rather have no press than bad press, its harder to recover from bad than to build on nothing.

Mike J

If you think this article is insulting, you should get out more.

pieisexactlythree · « **Reply #73 on:** September 19, 2006, 05:12:54 pm »

Quote from: "Brack"

If you think this article is insulting, you should get out more.

word.

Briar · « **Reply #74 on:** September 24, 2006, 01:55:30 pm »

HAHAH!!! I think that's hillarius. I love it when people who arn't "anime geeks" try and explian stuff like kumoricon! They always end up making a fool of themselves (in our eyes anyways).

And as far as it being insulting, mabye a little, but at the same time it is truly amusing.

EvilMonkey · « **Reply #75 on:** September 24, 2006, 10:52:18 pm »

Quote from: "MistressLegato"

XD You don't gotta go and dig that up! It's kinda silly none of us saved that, huh? *sweatdrop*

Actually, I still have a few hard copies of it floating around. It's not too often that you get your picture on the frontpage of the newspaper (granted, the living section) without saving a life, killing someone, or becoming insanely rich.

superjaz · « **Reply #76 on:** September 25, 2006, 11:49:03 am »

i was just looking for my calculator and i found my copy of it!
i didnt findd my calic tho :X

EcchiSpice · « **Reply #77 on:** September 27, 2006, 01:23:24 pm »

Can you bring it to the meeting? I haven't had a chance to go digging yet.

I REALLY wanted to have my picture on the cover....I wore leather pants for nothing....

The reporter didn't come across as mean or seem like she wanted to poke fun at all. She really came across as...timid. I'm sure she has her own geeky obsession. (Maybe she's a Trekkie.

)

Vondan · « **Reply #78 on:** September 27, 2006, 01:25:11 pm »

Quote from: "EcchiSpice"

Can you bring it to the meeting? I haven't had a chance to go digging yet.

I REALLY wanted to have my picture on the cover....I wore leather pants for nothing....

The reporter didn't come across as mean or seem like she wanted to poke fun at all. She really came across as...timid. I'm sure she has her own geeky obsession. (Maybe she's a Trekkie. :D)

is that why you rushed her out as soon as I started talking. Cause I have the pattern for Lt Ohura's costumes

EcchiSpice · « **Reply #79 on:** September 28, 2006, 12:47:05 pm »

Sorry if you thought I rushed her out. It had nothing to do with anyone in the room, I just only had so long to show her all the cool stuff at the con before the photographer showed.

superjaz · « **Reply #80 on:** September 28, 2006, 08:50:49 pm »

consider it bought.....i really hope i can find my calc tho i got to tear my room apart again
i dont thing my room will ever be clean....
some things aren't meant to be

EcchiSpice · « **Reply #81 on:** October 03, 2006, 12:45:22 pm »

I'd like to invite all of you who disliked (or even liked!) the article to try it out for yourself. Really!

In response to the remarks made about the Portland Tribune article, Kumoricon Execs have opened a contest to write your own article. This article will be the info page and possibly the press release for Kumoricon 2007. Who can better tell what cons are really like than the fans themselves?

I know we've got a lot of talent out there. Check out the announcement in the Contest area of the forums for more info, and get writing! :O)

superjaz · « **Reply #82 on:** October 04, 2006, 10:55:31 pm »

ooo this sonds like fun.. i might give it a try..

Eternal Yamcha · « **Reply #83 on:** October 20, 2006, 03:53:28 am »

I know this is a tad bit late but...

...Was that Eternal Yamcha playing Tetris Attack? Man... I'm shameless. I think it was, because in "Versus" mode I was playing Bowser out of fear that if I played Ralph, the Raven that I'd get beaten and well... Ralph is a dominating force when used by me. Plus, I think I was player 1.

And yeah, that article made me shiver, but hey, any non-negative publicity is good... I especially like the part about the hotel clerks not being happy.

Antares · « **Reply #84 on:** October 27, 2006, 10:01:26 am »

Thank you for extending the deadline. I am lame and haven't put it all together yet, but I will submit...

spindrift · « **Reply #85 on:** October 27, 2006, 07:38:07 pm »

I have been working on one this week as well and I hope to get it in on time if I don't choke at work here.

guspasho · « **Reply #86 on:** November 04, 2006, 05:52:52 pm »

What IS the deadline for this? I can't find any mention of the contest anywhere in this topic.

JeffT · « **Reply #87 on:** November 04, 2006, 06:31:02 pm »

Quote from: "guspasho"

What IS the deadline for this? I can't find any mention of the contest anywhere in this topic.

It's in the Contests forum, and on the front page.

(The deadline was extended to Saturday, November 11.)

JeffT · « **Reply #88 on:** November 09, 2006, 11:06:42 pm »

Quote from: "JeffT"

Quote from: "guspasho"
What IS the deadline for this? I can't find any mention of the contest anywhere in this topic.

It's in the Contests forum, and on the front page.

(The deadline was extended to Saturday, November 11.)

Well, since this thread does obliquely reference the contest, I'll post this reminder in here, also:

The article contest deadline is in less than 48 hours!

See this thread for full details!

Yatta Cloud · « **Reply #89 on:** November 10, 2006, 12:16:17 am »

I'm still amused that our skit was in the article. Haha, I also still laugh when I read "a women in black samurai armor", its SEPHIROTH!!! Or as i call her, chibiroth.

Antares · « **Reply #90 on:** November 10, 2006, 03:30:31 pm »

Quote from: "Yatta Cloud"

I'm still amused that our skit was in the article. Haha, I also still laugh when I read "a women in black samurai armor", its SEPHIROTH!!! Or as i call her, chibiroth.

Rock out. I didn't realize that. That is really funny!

Yatta Cloud · « **Reply #91 on:** November 10, 2006, 11:45:33 pm »

Quote from: "Antares"

Quote from: "Yatta Cloud"
I'm still amused that our skit was in the article. Haha, I also still laugh when I read "a women in black samurai armor", its SEPHIROTH!!! Or as i call her, chibiroth.
Rock out. I didn't realize that. That is really funny!

Lol, ain't it though? Awesome indeed.

Lit_of_Fey · « **Reply #92 on:** November 14, 2006, 07:31:44 pm »

Hmm...I don't know whether I should be infuriated or amused...I guess I'll settle for vaguely displeased.

As far as newspaper articles go....you are DEFINITELY NOT supposed to call the people you're writing about "geeks" or "nerds" It's just not a good plan. I mean...if we have an army and all we could crush them X3
It probably would've been better if the person had done just a TAD more research or had watched a little anime before....or was just not completely ignorant.

The gothic Lolitas part was confusing.

I think I'll show the article to my newspaper class and see what then think >_<;

Daidouji · « **Reply #93 on:** January 11, 2007, 08:42:47 pm »

Haha! At parts i was annoyed, but when they mentuned the skit with chibiroth and the "2,000 person-strong army of self-admitted geeks" I fell out of my chair laughing. Ok i'll admit i didn't really fall out of my chair i was leaning back and the chair went down with me. XD

Antares · « **Reply #94 on:** March 05, 2007, 09:49:14 pm »

New version is up on Kumoricon.com!

Writer · « **Reply #95 on:** March 06, 2007, 08:46:14 pm »

yeah, I read that. She didn't know what was going on, but wrote down everything that she saw.[/size]

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Author Topic: We were in the paper! *REWRITE THE ARTICLE!* (Read 25701 times)

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