tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855802737317865685.post9190865117036476116..comments2024-02-24T15:58:56.712-08:00Comments on The Good Typist: The Nature of Fandom, Content vs. Substance, and A Plea for Moment of SilenceKristen McHenryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03467256747399406710noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855802737317865685.post-90897182472992175002015-01-14T21:03:55.626-08:002015-01-14T21:03:55.626-08:00Hi, Jo-Ann!! *Waves happily* I will e-mail you soo...Hi, Jo-Ann!! *Waves happily* I will e-mail you soon on a more personal note. Yes, the whole "newsgirl" thing is an affectation, one that doesn't bother me that much in the larger context of the show. It's hard to explain, but it didn't feel sexist to me, just sort of like a mocking throwback to sexism. You have to listen to his show for a while to get it. I kind of liked the "newsgirl" conceit, because it was so old-timey and over-the-top ridiculous. <br /><br />Adam just did an extended podcast about the specifics of the firing, and it was pretty heartbreaking. Two good people with conflicting goals, and deeply hurt feelings on both sides. I understand Adam's viewpoint a bit more now. But the whole thing just makes me really sad.Kristen McHenryhttp://thegoodtypist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855802737317865685.post-22586117978840260582015-01-14T09:13:38.869-08:002015-01-14T09:13:38.869-08:00Yes, "words still have weight, impact, and me...Yes, "words still have weight, impact, and meaning" so recently highlighted with the Charlie Hebdo killings. Because of their power, freedom of speech must never be taken lightly. Words (and images) are a responsibility, not necessarily a privilege. <br /><br />But what irked me when I read your blog was his calling his colleague a girl. Or maybe she was fired because she hadn't passed puberty.Jo-Annhttp://www.theinterdependentlife.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855802737317865685.post-77289403821421554902015-01-11T16:25:55.981-08:002015-01-11T16:25:55.981-08:00I agree! It can be an abusive relationship,and wit...I agree! It can be an abusive relationship,and with all of the media out there, it's important to consume consciously, rather than just fill your ear holes or eyeballs with insidious crap that makes you feel disatisfied about yourself and your life constantly. I've tried to make more conscious choices over the last few months about what I allow into my aural space. A lot of it just became depressing, and I had to switch it up a little.Kristen McHenryhttp://thegoodtypist.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-855802737317865685.post-36964968388856413572015-01-11T09:36:15.732-08:002015-01-11T09:36:15.732-08:00You are absolutely correct about our relationship...You are absolutely correct about our relationship with Media being very real. Its why I got rid of any form of network/cable television. I realized that the TV was criticizing every aspect of my person and my life...every 7 to 15 minutes. It was an abusive, one sided relationship and I needed to get out of it. The real-ness of the situation became clear to me one day when I found myself saying 'fuck you asshole' to the television. Those voices are very real and they matter. Artisan Lifestylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07793035377052027512noreply@blogger.com