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Not something I was expecting to see on the BBC. You tell them ladies.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36345666
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Thanks! :-)
We were in the Washington Post, too!
Awesome! I'm all for everyone getting a seat at the table! Anything that shows that is Ok in my book. You go girls, guys, and otherwise inclined! Thanks Paizo for being a leader for inclusion of everyone!
I did a double-take when I saw Crystal's face on the front page of the BBC News site!
It was on the front page? 0_0
Now I am expecting a "nobody expects the Spanish inquisition" type joke.
So this was on the BBC news site not on TV correct?
Wow grats!
This is so AWESOME! Squeeeeeeeeee!
Thanks! :-)
We were in the Washington Post, too!
Linkified
Edit: Don't read the WP article comments. >:(
That is so great! Congrats!
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Thanks! :-)
We were in the Washington Post, too!
Linkified
Edit: Don't read the WP article comments. >:(
That's a pretty troll-baiting slant to take on the story.
The BBC reports: "GenCon more diverse"
WP reports: GenCon diversity controversy!"
No wonder the comments are a mess; the article invites conflict.
Not that I agree with the trolls, just... c'mon, report the story.
Really awesome BBC story! Congrats! :D
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Thanks! :-)
We were in the Washington Post, too!
Linkified
Edit: Don't read the WP article comments. >:(
That's a pretty troll-baiting slant to take on the story.
The BBC reports: "GenCon more diverse"
WP reports: GenCon diversity controversy!"No wonder the comments are a mess; the article invites conflict.
Not that I agree with the trolls, just... c'mon, report the story.
No, the comments are a mess because a loud segment of gamers can't stand being called on their misogyny, and take even merely pointing out that Gen Con's past GoH/II slates have been exclusionary as an insult. If the BBC had allowed comments, they'd be a mess, too. If you don't believe that, feel free to look at the Pathfinder RPG group where someone posted a link to the BBC video. It was vitriolic enough that the OP had to turn off commenting.
And yes, I'd say that the fact that gamers respond to an announcement that a slate of speakers is gender-balanced with threats, talk of boycotts, and other temper tantrums is actually part of the story.
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Thanks! :-)
We were in the Washington Post, too!
Linkified
Edit: Don't read the WP article comments. >:(
That's a pretty troll-baiting slant to take on the story.
The BBC reports: "GenCon more diverse"
WP reports: GenCon diversity controversy!"No wonder the comments are a mess; the article invites conflict.
Not that I agree with the trolls, just... c'mon, report the story.
No, the comments are a mess because a loud segment of gamers can't stand being called on their misogyny, and take even merely pointing out that Gen Con's past GoH/II slates have been exclusionary as an insult. If the BBC had allowed comments, they'd be a mess, too. If you don't believe that, feel free to look at the Pathfinder RPG group where someone posted a link to the BBC video. It was vitriolic enough that the OP had to turn off commenting.
And yes, I'd say that the fact that gamers respond to an announcement that a slate of speakers is gender-balanced with threats, talk of boycotts, and other temper tantrums is actually part of the story.
Fair enough, I still think that knowing the trolls will come anyway is no excuse for inviting them in with a tip of the hat.
So, I guess... I would, if I could, redact the words 'No wonder the comments are a mess' from the above.
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Somehow, I was expecting them to have British accents in the clip.Not something I was expecting to see on the BBC. You tell them ladies.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36345666
Jessica has worked so hard to hide her Russian accent, it would probably be really hard for her to pick up a British one on top of all the rest.
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Jessica has worked so hard to hide her Russian accent, it would probably be really hard for her to pick up a British one on top of all the rest.Somehow, I was expecting them to have British accents in the clip.Not something I was expecting to see on the BBC. You tell them ladies.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36345666
I AM NOT RUSSIAN
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I AM NOT RUSSIANJessica has worked so hard to hide her Russian accent, it would probably be really hard for her to pick up a British one on top of all the rest.Somehow, I was expecting them to have British accents in the clip.Not something I was expecting to see on the BBC. You tell them ladies.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36345666
... that's not what he said.
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Somehow, I was expecting them to have British accents in the clip.Jessica has worked so hard to hide her Russian accent, it would probably be really hard for her to pick up a British one on top of all the rest.
Headcanon accepted.
I AM NOT RUSSIAN
I'm sorry, but headcanon cannot be further updated at this time.
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*Picard face-palm*
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Somehow, I was expecting them to have British accents in the clip.Jessica has worked so hard to hide her Russian accent, it would probably be really hard for her to pick up a British one on top of all the rest.Headcanon accepted.
I AM NOT RUSSIANI'm sorry, but headcanon cannot be further updated at this time.
Headcannon errata:
Change the wording in the first sentence of quote 2 from Russian to Ukranian.
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...and finally, Jessica Price of Paizo, Inc, was heard declaring that she hasn't got enough work, when she said "I'm not rushing!"
Fellow Paizo employee, Mark Moreland, noted this apparent lack of work, saying "Jessica has worked so hard to hide".
This has been Not The Nine O'Clock News, from the BBC.
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...OR UKRAINIAN.
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Good on both of you! It was a very informative piece.
Great interviews. Well done, ladies.
Jessica's russian accent was barely noticeable.
Can we having a working link to the article?
Thank you Chemlak.
Congrats!
I AM NOT RUSSIANJessica has worked so hard to hide her Russian accent, it would probably be really hard for her to pick up a British one on top of all the rest.Somehow, I was expecting them to have British accents in the clip.Not something I was expecting to see on the BBC. You tell them ladies.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/video_and_audio/headlines/36345666
Even when you need to get somewhere really fast?
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Thanks! :-)
We were in the Washington Post, too!
Jessica & Crystal - a big thank you. My 11 year old daughter has started playing RPGs with me, and will soon GM her first session with school friends. Shows like My Little Pony, and strong characters like Hermione, Astrid and Rey in popular culture have created a generation of girls who dig fantasy and want to participate in creating their own adventures.
Thanks for your courage in facing all the troll vitriol. I want gaming and game events to be a safe place for my daughter, her friends - and everyone really. This is the kind of thing that helps change the conversation.
And kudos to GenCon for making a stand. After all, it's 2016.
Cool to hear that Jessica and Crystal are getting recognition / panel time at GenCon. Sad that it's so controversial / extraordinary for some people based on their gender... people can be so... annoying at times.
Anyway, Congratulations ladies. And have fun. GenCon is supposed to be fun :)