What I learned about journalism in San Francisco
Daily Dot launch party. Polaroid by Fernando. In graduate school, I interned at the Newseum and learned about “The Future of News” as a lofty concept. This week, I lived…
Gundam Modeling 101
Like Gunpla? Click the image below to visit my new blog, Gunpla 101. My Gundam hobby has been getting out of hand. I spent Hurricane Irene putting together my salmon…
Why SEO is important for geek bloggers
Source. I’ve always been a little wary of SEO, or search engine optimization. I even turned down a recent writing opportunity because the company asked me to use “an SEO…
Launch day at the Daily Dot
As I’ve been exclaiming on Twitter since 12:01 AM this morning, the Daily Dot launched publicly today. I’ve already been with the Dot for nearly a month now, but this…
Has anime gone too mainstream?
Last night, John and I finished rewatching the Gundam Zeta compilation movies. While the 50-episode show originally aired in 1985, at least half of that original footage was digitally reanimated…
What to do when you think your fandom is misunderstood
On the Saturday of Otakon, an old man stopped John and I. He asked us for cash. He had just had dental surgery, you see, and needed cab fare. We…
On being a fan and a journalist, part II
(Continued from part I) There’s something infectious about being a nerd at a convention. Being around all these other nerds with their bold costumes and boisterous personalities, I just can’t…
On being a fan and a journalist, part I
If you’re reading this post, one of two things has happened: the Washington Post has scrapped a story about American anime fans and stigma or that story was published today.…
How a civil war reenactment is like an anime convention
1. Costumes I admired the women the most. Whether from discipline or dedication to their historical characters, they didn’t seem to mind the heat. Though it was 100 degrees with…
Should anime conventions screen for sex offenders?
Last week, a 34-year-old man pleaded guilty to coercing a 13-year-old girl he met at a 2010 anime convention. It’s a sad story, and to some fans, a shocking one.…