Archive for March, 2009
So apparently Joss Whedon would like you to ignore what he says about himself being a feminist, in the context of his showsetc., because the author’s intention shouldn’t be relevant in deciding if a work is feminist.
Sounds sensical, but I’d buy that a LOT quicker if he weren’t already milking the auteur role for everything it’s [...]
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Tags: girls on film, grinding my axe, oh no you didn't
and Bene shows her hand
03Mar09
I don’t usually say things like this. Mostly because I don’t find it productive. But wow, hearing about what just happened to Micole as part of Racefail? That sort of broke me.
The ‘progressive’ SF establishment? You can all kindly go fuck off and die. Right now. You fucking elitist self-aggrandizing asswipes.
How dare you claim to [...]
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Tags: oh no you didn't, race is a four letter word, second class fan citizens
pithy remarks- benetwits: @hellonhairylegs Congrats!
- benetwits: Very concerned about the #peterwatts situation.
- benetwits: Private to @bilerico: What should the ed team have done? Not what you did & new post makes it worse. Way to alienate entire trans community.
- benetwits: I should celebrate Festivus this year. I'm rather keen on the idea of the Airing of Grievances.
- benetwits: Reading: Ginmar on 'thank you for your service'. Much to chew on. (via @knitmeapony) http://ginmar.livejournal.com/1825637.html
- benetwits: Been hit by the Glee apologia. Do not want.
- benetwits: @meloukhia God, I saw some on Twitter already last night. Show makes me so tired.
- benetwits: I feel so bad about not going to things, but I just don't think I have the spoons today. Guilt.
- benetwits: @hellonhairylegs Yeah, I don't know what the best course of action is either, though.
- benetwits: That and he always either leaves VMs or texts that are too long and then has to send another one. *facepalm* I don't want to hear from him.
