Analysis of postings about the design of the male body and the design of male equipment in the MMORPG Age of Conan. A full recording of my 30-minute presentation (Oct. 2016) can be found here:
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Resisting the claims of coded messages in slave songsJames Kelley
Visuals to accompany the essay published as:
Kelley, James. Song, Story, or History: Resisting Claims of a Coded Message in the African American Spiritual "Follow the Drinking Gourd". The Journal of Popular Culture 41.2 (April 2008): 262-80.
The essay traces and challenges the popular claim that African American slaves used specific songs to facilitate their escape to the North and to freedom. It also challenges the widespread use of such songs in K-12 education.
Klöckner & Co SE is a leading steel and metals distributor presenting at the Goldman Sachs Global Steel Conference. In 3 sentences: The presentation discusses Klöckner & Co's Q3 2010 financial results, which showed year-over-year sales growth and an increase in EBITDA. It then outlines the company's new 2020 strategy to become the first global multi-metal distributor through international expansion, M&A, and organic growth, especially in emerging markets like Brazil and China. The strategy also aims to improve processes, management, and optimize the business to achieve over 6% EBITDA margins and 15% returns on capital employed.
Apache Spark is an open source Big Data analytical framework. It introduces the concept of RDDs (Resilient Distributed Datasets) which allow parallel operations on large datasets. The document discusses starting Spark, Spark applications, transformations and actions on RDDs, RDD creation in Scala and Python, and examples including word count. It also covers flatMap vs map, custom methods, and assignments involving transformations on lists.
Un joven estudiante pobre que vendía mercancías de puerta en puerta para pagar sus estudios solo le quedaba 10 centavos y tenía hambre. Una mujer amable le dio un vaso de leche. Años después, el joven ahora el Dr. Howard Kelly reconoció a la mujer como una paciente gravemente enferma en el hospital y se aseguró de cuidarla y pagar sus gastos médicos como agradecimiento por su acto de caridad.
Este documento presenta varios factores de riesgo para el suicidio como vivir en una comunidad con recientes suicidios juveniles, tener antecedentes familiares de suicidio, y experimentar rupturas sentimentales o maltrato. También describe señales de advertencia como dificultad para concentrarse, regalar pertenencias, hablar de dejarlo todo en orden o cambios de comportamiento.
Este documento trata sobre la enseñanza de las ciencias. Explica que los niños desde pequeños construyen sus propias ideas sobre el mundo y que la educación científica es posible a partir de ciertas edades. También destaca que aprender ciencias implica desarrollar habilidades como formular ideas, contrastarlas y justificar argumentos basados en evidencia. El objetivo es enseñar a los estudiantes a ver los fenómenos naturales de una manera cada vez más cercana a como lo hace la ciencia.
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Resisting the claims of coded messages in slave songsJames Kelley
Visuals to accompany the essay published as:
Kelley, James. Song, Story, or History: Resisting Claims of a Coded Message in the African American Spiritual "Follow the Drinking Gourd". The Journal of Popular Culture 41.2 (April 2008): 262-80.
The essay traces and challenges the popular claim that African American slaves used specific songs to facilitate their escape to the North and to freedom. It also challenges the widespread use of such songs in K-12 education.
Klöckner & Co SE is a leading steel and metals distributor presenting at the Goldman Sachs Global Steel Conference. In 3 sentences: The presentation discusses Klöckner & Co's Q3 2010 financial results, which showed year-over-year sales growth and an increase in EBITDA. It then outlines the company's new 2020 strategy to become the first global multi-metal distributor through international expansion, M&A, and organic growth, especially in emerging markets like Brazil and China. The strategy also aims to improve processes, management, and optimize the business to achieve over 6% EBITDA margins and 15% returns on capital employed.
Apache Spark is an open source Big Data analytical framework. It introduces the concept of RDDs (Resilient Distributed Datasets) which allow parallel operations on large datasets. The document discusses starting Spark, Spark applications, transformations and actions on RDDs, RDD creation in Scala and Python, and examples including word count. It also covers flatMap vs map, custom methods, and assignments involving transformations on lists.
Un joven estudiante pobre que vendía mercancías de puerta en puerta para pagar sus estudios solo le quedaba 10 centavos y tenía hambre. Una mujer amable le dio un vaso de leche. Años después, el joven ahora el Dr. Howard Kelly reconoció a la mujer como una paciente gravemente enferma en el hospital y se aseguró de cuidarla y pagar sus gastos médicos como agradecimiento por su acto de caridad.
Este documento presenta varios factores de riesgo para el suicidio como vivir en una comunidad con recientes suicidios juveniles, tener antecedentes familiares de suicidio, y experimentar rupturas sentimentales o maltrato. También describe señales de advertencia como dificultad para concentrarse, regalar pertenencias, hablar de dejarlo todo en orden o cambios de comportamiento.
Este documento trata sobre la enseñanza de las ciencias. Explica que los niños desde pequeños construyen sus propias ideas sobre el mundo y que la educación científica es posible a partir de ciertas edades. También destaca que aprender ciencias implica desarrollar habilidades como formular ideas, contrastarlas y justificar argumentos basados en evidencia. El objetivo es enseñar a los estudiantes a ver los fenómenos naturales de una manera cada vez más cercana a como lo hace la ciencia.
La arquitectura romana representaba el poder de Roma a través de sus grandes construcciones. Roma introdujo innovaciones en la arquitectura griega como nuevos órdenes arquitectónicos y una mayor énfasis en la arquitectura civil y militar frente a la religiosa de Grecia. La ciudad romana se organizaba en manzanas cuadradas articuladas en torno a calles principales, lo que ayudaba a ordenar la ciudad.
El Churre encontró el cadáver de Palomino Molero y avisó a Lituma. Lituma y otros investigaron y determinaron que la víctima era Palomino Molero, un cantante local. Lituma interrogó a la madre de Palomino y a otros en el pueblo para obtener más información. Se enteró que Palomino tenía un amor prohibido con la esposa de un aviador. Más tarde, Lituma y el Teniente Silva interrogaron a Doña Lupe, quien reveló que Palomino y su novia habían sido llevados en un Jeep por
Este documento presenta una lista de títulos que describen diferentes lugares y escenas naturales, incluyendo la isla Isabela en las Galápagos, las pirámides de Egipto y una vista del león dormido.
Los pollos se reproducen mediante apareamiento y construcción de nidos donde las hembras ponen huevos fertilizados que incuban durante 80 días hasta que nacen los pollos. Se alimentan de cereales, oleaginosas, minerales, vitaminas y aminoácidos. Las granjas pequeñas no usan hormonas para acelerar el crecimiento de los pollos y gallinas.
Las redes sociales en internet están evolucionando rápidamente y ganando más usuarios. Una red social permite que los usuarios interactúen y amplíen su círculo de contactos compartiendo intereses. Si bien las redes sociales permiten conectarse con otros, también plantean riesgos como la pérdida de control sobre los datos personales y el exceso de tiempo que se puede pasar usándolas.
Internet permite que los niños y adolescentes realicen múltiples tareas al mismo tiempo pero también reduce su capacidad de concentración, atención y lectura/escritura de textos largos.
El documento describe los principales componentes del sistema solar. Explica que los planetas, satélites y asteroides giran alrededor del sol debido a la ley de gravitación universal de Newton. Detalla las características de los planetas como cuerpos celestes que orbitan el sol y brillan por la luz reflejada, y sus movimientos de rotación y traslación. También resume los satélites naturales, como objetos que orbitan planetas, los cometas como cuerpos irregulares de hielo y polvo, y los asteroides como objetos
La ingeniería es una profesión basada en el uso de conocimientos científicos para resolver problemas reales de manera creativa. Requiere aptitudes en ciencias, matemáticas y pensamiento analítico, así como creatividad y sentido común. La enseñanza de ingeniería busca desarrollar estas habilidades para que los estudiantes puedan aplicar teoría a proyectos factibles que los preparen para el mundo laboral.
Communicating effectively and consistently with students can help them feel at ease during their learning experience and provide the instructor with a communication trail to track the course's progress. This workshop will take you through constructing an engaging course container to facilitate effective communication.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
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La arquitectura romana representaba el poder de Roma a través de sus grandes construcciones. Roma introdujo innovaciones en la arquitectura griega como nuevos órdenes arquitectónicos y una mayor énfasis en la arquitectura civil y militar frente a la religiosa de Grecia. La ciudad romana se organizaba en manzanas cuadradas articuladas en torno a calles principales, lo que ayudaba a ordenar la ciudad.
El Churre encontró el cadáver de Palomino Molero y avisó a Lituma. Lituma y otros investigaron y determinaron que la víctima era Palomino Molero, un cantante local. Lituma interrogó a la madre de Palomino y a otros en el pueblo para obtener más información. Se enteró que Palomino tenía un amor prohibido con la esposa de un aviador. Más tarde, Lituma y el Teniente Silva interrogaron a Doña Lupe, quien reveló que Palomino y su novia habían sido llevados en un Jeep por
Este documento presenta una lista de títulos que describen diferentes lugares y escenas naturales, incluyendo la isla Isabela en las Galápagos, las pirámides de Egipto y una vista del león dormido.
Los pollos se reproducen mediante apareamiento y construcción de nidos donde las hembras ponen huevos fertilizados que incuban durante 80 días hasta que nacen los pollos. Se alimentan de cereales, oleaginosas, minerales, vitaminas y aminoácidos. Las granjas pequeñas no usan hormonas para acelerar el crecimiento de los pollos y gallinas.
Las redes sociales en internet están evolucionando rápidamente y ganando más usuarios. Una red social permite que los usuarios interactúen y amplíen su círculo de contactos compartiendo intereses. Si bien las redes sociales permiten conectarse con otros, también plantean riesgos como la pérdida de control sobre los datos personales y el exceso de tiempo que se puede pasar usándolas.
Internet permite que los niños y adolescentes realicen múltiples tareas al mismo tiempo pero también reduce su capacidad de concentración, atención y lectura/escritura de textos largos.
El documento describe los principales componentes del sistema solar. Explica que los planetas, satélites y asteroides giran alrededor del sol debido a la ley de gravitación universal de Newton. Detalla las características de los planetas como cuerpos celestes que orbitan el sol y brillan por la luz reflejada, y sus movimientos de rotación y traslación. También resume los satélites naturales, como objetos que orbitan planetas, los cometas como cuerpos irregulares de hielo y polvo, y los asteroides como objetos
La ingeniería es una profesión basada en el uso de conocimientos científicos para resolver problemas reales de manera creativa. Requiere aptitudes en ciencias, matemáticas y pensamiento analítico, así como creatividad y sentido común. La enseñanza de ingeniería busca desarrollar estas habilidades para que los estudiantes puedan aplicar teoría a proyectos factibles que los preparen para el mundo laboral.
Communicating effectively and consistently with students can help them feel at ease during their learning experience and provide the instructor with a communication trail to track the course's progress. This workshop will take you through constructing an engaging course container to facilitate effective communication.
LAND USE LAND COVER AND NDVI OF MIRZAPUR DISTRICT, UPRAHUL
This Dissertation explores the particular circumstances of Mirzapur, a region located in the
core of India. Mirzapur, with its varied terrains and abundant biodiversity, offers an optimal
environment for investigating the changes in vegetation cover dynamics. Our study utilizes
advanced technologies such as GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and Remote sensing to
analyze the transformations that have taken place over the course of a decade.
The complex relationship between human activities and the environment has been the focus
of extensive research and worry. As the global community grapples with swift urbanization,
population expansion, and economic progress, the effects on natural ecosystems are becoming
more evident. A crucial element of this impact is the alteration of vegetation cover, which plays a
significant role in maintaining the ecological equilibrium of our planet.Land serves as the foundation for all human activities and provides the necessary materials for
these activities. As the most crucial natural resource, its utilization by humans results in different
'Land uses,' which are determined by both human activities and the physical characteristics of the
land.
The utilization of land is impacted by human needs and environmental factors. In countries
like India, rapid population growth and the emphasis on extensive resource exploitation can lead
to significant land degradation, adversely affecting the region's land cover.
Therefore, human intervention has significantly influenced land use patterns over many
centuries, evolving its structure over time and space. In the present era, these changes have
accelerated due to factors such as agriculture and urbanization. Information regarding land use and
cover is essential for various planning and management tasks related to the Earth's surface,
providing crucial environmental data for scientific, resource management, policy purposes, and
diverse human activities.
Accurate understanding of land use and cover is imperative for the development planning
of any area. Consequently, a wide range of professionals, including earth system scientists, land
and water managers, and urban planners, are interested in obtaining data on land use and cover
changes, conversion trends, and other related patterns. The spatial dimensions of land use and
cover support policymakers and scientists in making well-informed decisions, as alterations in
these patterns indicate shifts in economic and social conditions. Monitoring such changes with the
help of Advanced technologies like Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems is
crucial for coordinated efforts across different administrative levels. Advanced technologies like
Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems
9
Changes in vegetation cover refer to variations in the distribution, composition, and overall
structure of plant communities across different temporal and spatial scales. These changes can
occur natural.
Philippine Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) CurriculumMJDuyan
(𝐓𝐋𝐄 𝟏𝟎𝟎) (𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟏)-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐬
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐏𝐏 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐮𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:
- Understand the goals and objectives of the Edukasyong Pantahanan at Pangkabuhayan (EPP) curriculum, recognizing its importance in fostering practical life skills and values among students. Students will also be able to identify the key components and subjects covered, such as agriculture, home economics, industrial arts, and information and communication technology.
𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫:
-Define entrepreneurship, distinguishing it from general business activities by emphasizing its focus on innovation, risk-taking, and value creation. Students will describe the characteristics and traits of successful entrepreneurs, including their roles and responsibilities, and discuss the broader economic and social impacts of entrepreneurial activities on both local and global scales.
How to Setup Warehouse & Location in Odoo 17 InventoryCeline George
In this slide, we'll explore how to set up warehouses and locations in Odoo 17 Inventory. This will help us manage our stock effectively, track inventory levels, and streamline warehouse operations.
ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 42001, and GDPR: Best Practices for Implementation and...PECB
Denis is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Information Officer (CIO) with a distinguished career spanning information systems analysis and technical project management. With a proven track record of spearheading the design and delivery of cutting-edge Information Management solutions, he has consistently elevated business operations, streamlined reporting functions, and maximized process efficiency.
Certified as an ISO/IEC 27001: Information Security Management Systems (ISMS) Lead Implementer, Data Protection Officer, and Cyber Risks Analyst, Denis brings a heightened focus on data security, privacy, and cyber resilience to every endeavor.
His expertise extends across a diverse spectrum of reporting, database, and web development applications, underpinned by an exceptional grasp of data storage and virtualization technologies. His proficiency in application testing, database administration, and data cleansing ensures seamless execution of complex projects.
What sets Denis apart is his comprehensive understanding of Business and Systems Analysis technologies, honed through involvement in all phases of the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). From meticulous requirements gathering to precise analysis, innovative design, rigorous development, thorough testing, and successful implementation, he has consistently delivered exceptional results.
Throughout his career, he has taken on multifaceted roles, from leading technical project management teams to owning solutions that drive operational excellence. His conscientious and proactive approach is unwavering, whether he is working independently or collaboratively within a team. His ability to connect with colleagues on a personal level underscores his commitment to fostering a harmonious and productive workplace environment.
Date: May 29, 2024
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Walmart Business+ and Spark Good for Nonprofits.pdfTechSoup
"Learn about all the ways Walmart supports nonprofit organizations.
You will hear from Liz Willett, the Head of Nonprofits, and hear about what Walmart is doing to help nonprofits, including Walmart Business and Spark Good. Walmart Business+ is a new offer for nonprofits that offers discounts and also streamlines nonprofits order and expense tracking, saving time and money.
The webinar may also give some examples on how nonprofits can best leverage Walmart Business+.
The event will cover the following::
Walmart Business + (https://business.walmart.com/plus) is a new shopping experience for nonprofits, schools, and local business customers that connects an exclusive online shopping experience to stores. Benefits include free delivery and shipping, a 'Spend Analytics” feature, special discounts, deals and tax-exempt shopping.
Special TechSoup offer for a free 180 days membership, and up to $150 in discounts on eligible orders.
Spark Good (walmart.com/sparkgood) is a charitable platform that enables nonprofits to receive donations directly from customers and associates.
Answers about how you can do more with Walmart!"
Hot Avatars in Gay Gear: The Virtual Male Body as Discussed by Players of Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures
1. “Hot avatars” in “gay gear”:
The Virtual Male Body as
Discussed by Players of
Age of Conan: Hyborian
Adventures
James B. Kelley
Mississippi State University–Meridian
10/28/2016
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6. London Science Museum
“London Science Museum slammed over gender
test.” The Guardian. Sept. 2016.
Gina Rippon, Prof. of Cognitive Neuroimaging at
the University of Aston: “There are, of course,
differences between the brains of men and the
brains of women related to reproductive
processes. But with respect to the structures and
functions of the brain which are related to
cognitive processes there really are none.”
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7. The costs of simplicity
“It is time to consider the costs of
overinflated claims of gender differences.
Arguably, they cause harm in numerous
realms, including women’s opportunities in
the workplace, couple conflict and
communication, and analyses of self-
esteem problems among adolescents.” --
Janet Shibley Hyde. “The Gender
Similarities Hypothesis.” American
Psychologist 60.6 (Sept. 2005): 581–592.
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10. Variations within genders
“variations within genders are greater
than variations between genders.”
– Janet Shibley Hyde, in Alina Tugend.
“Engendering Sons.” California (Winter
2014): 50.
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11. Various, simultaneous reading positions
“a variety of simultaneous ‘reading
positions’ are open (or closed) to
different players. As yet these offers
and the manner in which they might
mesh with different aspects of player
subjectivity (in particular contexts)
remain underinvestigated” – Diane
Carr, “Games and Gender” (2006, p.
165).
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16. Comments in online forums
Two online forums for MMORPGs:
• The GayGamer.net Forums
• Age of Conan Forums
Look for recurring ideas, disagreements, etc.
Also look for treatments of Age of Conan in
popular culture, such as in Big Bang
Theory’s “The Barbarian Sublimation”
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22. “Creating your own Character.” Age of
Conan community portal (2006)
When tweaking the body, you can choose to
have an abstract slider going from thin to
obese and muscular, and you’re able to
select anything in between. You can also go
into an advanced mode, scaling different
body parts like the chest/breasts, the thighs,
the legs, the arms, the stomach and even
your “arse”. …
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23. “Creating your own Character.” Age of
Conan community portal (2006)
… You’ll be able to add body hair, different
kinds of tattoos, scars and many other
elements that will make your character
unique. And remember: Making someone
look picture-perfect is not always the goal. In
Age of Conan you can create a character that
wouldn’t necessarily win a beauty contest!
Ultimately, you decide what sort of character
you want to role-play.
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24. “Creating your own Character.” Age of
Conan community portal (2006)
When tweaking the body, you can choose to
have an abstract slider going from thin to
obese and muscular, and you’re able to
select anything in between. You can also go
into an advanced mode, scaling different
body parts like the chest/breasts, the thighs,
the legs, the arms, the stomach and even
your “arse”. You’ll be able to add body hair,
different kinds of tattoos, scars …
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25. “Creating your own Character.” Age of
Conan community portal (2006)
When tweaking the body, you can choose to
have an abstract slider going from thin to
obese and muscular, and you’re able to
select anything in between. You can also go
into an advanced mode, scaling different
body parts like the chest/breasts, the
thighs, the legs, the arms, the stomach and
even your “arse”. You’ll be able to add body
hair, different kinds of tattoos, scars …
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26. “Creating your own Character.” Age of
Conan community portal (2006), cont.
Appearance: “the chest/breasts, the
thighs, the legs, … body hair, … tattoos,
scars…”
Customization and individualization:
“Ultimately, you decide…”
Identification and ownership: “your
own character,” heavy use of the
pronouns “you” and “your,” etc.
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27. At the GayGamer.net forums
Theme 1: The male avatars are “hot”
“Men in loincloth, visceral combat, snakes /
what more do people want???”
“AoC is a very gay-friendly game. A well-
made male AoC alt is a thing of beauty.”
(Age of Conan – Just FYI – GLBT guild resurrected, 2009)
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28. At the GayGamer.net forums
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Butchmor:
“I love the
avatars. I
suppose it’s
one of the
attractions to
me…” (2009)
29. At the GayGamer.net forums
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Butchmor: “one of the
reasons I switched over
[from World of Warcraft]
to AoC as my primary
game is because it is
more based on skill than
gear (well, that and the
hot avatars, the luscious
graphics, and the more
adult atmosphere.”
(2009)
30. At the GayGamer.net forums
Theme 2: The armor on the male avatars
unfortunately conceals their hotness
“Maybe if the game came with the option
to have the avatar wear the armor but give
the player the choice not to show it
(thereby keeping the armor buff)… The
armor really detracted from the game.”
(Age of Conan – Just FYI – GLBT guild
resurrected, 2009)
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31. At the GayGamer.net forums
Theme 3: Gay visibility in the game may be
good
Across a number of discussion threads, the
posters weigh their options for naming LGBT
guilds: e.g. Hyborian Rights Campaign (a play
on the Human Rights Campaign)
Visibility vs. protective concealment
(See James Kelley. “Gay Naming in Online Gaming.” Names: A
Journal of Onomastics 60.4 (December 2012): 193-200.)
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32. At the GayGamer.net forums
Theme 4: Little antagonism / respectful
disagreement
Even when disagreeing, the posters
maintain a friendly, supportive, and often
playful tone. The posts feature frequent
comments about the diverse LGBT
community and the need to respect
differences.
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33. At the Age of Conan forums
Theme 1: Male avatars need customization: hair
on chest, legs, armpits; bulges; etc.
“I would like to add hair to my legs and armpits.
My male toon looks gay all smooth shaved.”
(Veterans Rewards…, 2009)
“If you’re going to make me wear a kilt/skirt, I
want some hair on my legs dammit” (*PETITION*
Full Body Armor, June 19, 2008)
“Guys should definitely have a bulge. It's funny
how men in video games are flatter in the groin
than a Ken doll.” (Male Nudity, 2008)
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34. At the Age of Conan forums
Theme 2: The male equipment (the “gear”) often
looks “gay”
“Why you guys got a skirt for t1 and 2 was
already a mystery.” [t1 = tier 1 = a gear level]
“I like it tbh.” [tbh = to be honest]
“Really? I gotten question your masculinity in
this case. I have nothing against yellow as a color,
but not for a sword wielding male barbarian. It
just looks plain gay. As gay as the current T1
armor.” (Barbarian T2 PvP Set..., 2010)
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35. At the Age of Conan forums
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“Empyreal looks straight
gay on males. You should
see the chestpiece.”
“Ive seen full Empyreal
on a female Tempest.
Looked pretty hot.”
“The ToS gear looks
really cool on female
toons”
(Level 80 Tempest Screen shots, 2008)
36. At the Age of Conan forums
Theme 3: The game needs less gay visibility
The popular but short-lived thread “Quests
with Homosexual Content” received 241
posts within a one-week period (July 22-28,
2008) before selected posts were deleted
and the thread was closed by forum
moderators.
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37. At the Age of Conan forums
In “Quests with Homosexual Content”:
“I want more pedophile quests. Maybe
some other paraphilias too”
“Why does sexuality have to come up
in video games too. Do I go around
heterosexual questing and posting
about it? No.”
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38. At the Age of Conan forums
In “Quests …,” cont.:
“That **** belongs in the bedroom, or in a
location people have to choose to visit.
Down mainstreet where I do my shopping is
not the venue for such things.”
“Don’t bring your gay antics to this game,
you won’t like the results”
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39. At the Age of Conan forums
Theme 4: Antagonism, little respectful disagreement
“Delete This Thread!!! Mod[erator]s, Please get rid of
this thread or move it to the off topic area. This
thread has nothing do with the game. I didn’t come
to the forums to debate on the nuances of
homosexuality. We get enough of this crap shoved
down our throats as it is, and I’m sure as hell not
paying a monthly fee to hear it.” (July 26, 2008)
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40. Variations within groups
Not a simple division into two groups:
• gay male players vs. straight male players
• GayGamer.net vs. Age of Conan Forums
Regardless of where they post and what
they say, they still play the same game,
participate in discussion boards, and talk
about many of the same things: appearance
of the male avatars, appearance of the gear
for those avatars, and range of sexualities
visible in the game.
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