Female Gamers

[Fabio]

No, definitely, but there's a certain stereotype that I don't want to be part of. The one that makes people think that we're not normal people. That kinda irritates, and embarrass me at the same time. It's kinda like a secret club sometimes.

I know exactly what you mean.

But luckily I had the best of both worlds at school.
Played games with all my "nerdy" friends and the next day got onto the rugby field with the same "nerdy" friends! LOL

But you're right there is definitely a stereotype about gamers!

But the only way to get rid of it, is by proving your not an "alien" or some shit! ROFL

[matt]

No, definitely, but there's a certain stereotype that I don't want to be part of. The one that makes people think that we're not normal people. That kinda irritates, and embarrass me at the same time. It's kinda like a secret club sometimes.

I don't think anyone's shown To0ken the secret handshake yet

But in all seriousness gamers are all sorts of normal people with normal lives and I think people in general are starting to realise that. It's just a hobby, not a definition of who you are. Add to that the fact that more and more people are getting into gaming, even if it's just cell phone games or farmville or something, gamers are not really seen as some strange subculture anymore. Of course there are some over the top hard-core types as well.

[to0kenZA]

I know exactly what you mean.

But luckily I had the best of both worlds at school.
Played games with all my "nerdy" friends and the next day got onto the rugby field with the same "nerdy" friends! LOL

But you're right there is definitely a stereotype about gamers!

But the only way to get rid of it, is by proving your not an "alien" or some shit! ROFL

Ha ha. Here, smell this poo, it's human :P

[bizzaro]

I did not realize anyone differentiated between the sexes when gaming. I always presume its mostly guys but that is simply a matter of perception when on line I guess

[to0kenZA]

I don't think anyone's shown To0ken the secret handshake yet

But in all seriousness gamers are all sorts of normal people with normal lives and I think people in general are starting to realise that. It's just a hobby, not a definition of who you are. Add to that the fact that more and more people are getting into gaming, even if it's just cell phone games or farmville or something, gamers are not really seen as some strange subculture anymore. Of course there are some over the top hard-core types as well.

True, as there is for all kinds of people in any group.

I did not realize anyone differentiated between the sexes when gaming. I always presume its mostly guys but that is simply a matter of perception when on line I guess

I don't really know dude.. I don't think there are that many chicks that play games online. Or not that many that go sit down casually after work to jam dik sessions with their clan mates etc. Or at least, I've never seen them. Unless they choose to remain hidden. I wouldn't blame them though! LOL

[Fabio]

Ha ha. Here, smell this poo, it's human :P

Bwahahahaah!

Dude I'm pissing myself! LOL

[Dragonic]

No, definitely, but there's a certain stereotype that I don't want to be part of. The one that makes people think that we're not normal people. That kinda irritates, and embarrass me at the same time. It's kinda like a secret club sometimes.

Yep, so true hey. One of the biggest one's is that we're all guys.

[Fabio]

I don't think anyone's shown To0ken the secret handshake yet

But in all seriousness gamers are all sorts of normal people with normal lives and I think people in general are starting to realise that. It's just a hobby, not a definition of who you are. Add to that the fact that more and more people are getting into gaming, even if it's just cell phone games or farmville or something, gamers are not really seen as some strange subculture anymore. Of course there are some over the top hard-core types as well.

Agreed! Couldn't have said it any beter!

[to0kenZA]

Bwahahahaah!

Dude I'm pissing myself! LOL

Hahahaha Happy to oblige.

Yep, so true hey. One of the biggest one's is that we're all guys.

Definitely, and it's kinda sad! I really think we need to get some chicks into this game just so it can start looking "normal". Rofl. Imagine only guys went to go watch a movie or eat at restaurants. Hardly ideal.

This song comes to mind.

[anon815]

All this talk about sexless gaming by the ladies... bet you'd take that back if we were physically able to participate in the movie 300. :P