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Some random facts:
When I'm not overloading consoles playing vids, I'm writing short stories or applying critical theories to all kinds of random subjects, games included.
I have a scar from a right-temporal lobectomy that looks like a question-mark. I'm also an Epileptic and I advocate for awareness against stereotyping of those with biological disorders that affect the brain.
I'm Boricua (Taino, Spanish, Italian, African) and Amekikian/Native American.
I'm also Two-Spirit; which essentially means that I don't like to be limited to a gender. Of course though, feel free to refer to me as a male, since that is what I am biologically. I am pansexual- in the sense that I recognize the beauty in all people and genders- although I am just a little predisposed to being heterosexual, for those curious.
On my favorite pastime:
I love videogames, especially the potential of the Mass Effect franchise.
I also love writing, if you couldn't guess from some of the blogs that span several pages.
Don't allow my linguistic acrobatics to paint me a pseudo-intellectual elitist, though. I simply am a guy from the hood with a big vocabulary and a college degree. I spent some time at my alma mater on the lit staff of our wondrously eclectic Coraddi magazine, and have also been fortunate enough to be published thrice there. I continually contribute to them, because it holds a special place in my memories, and because appreciation of the experience of storytelling - especially from my Native and African cultural perspective- is lacking.
I volunteer IRL by editing and tutoring would-be future writers and scholars in the fundamentals, and I try my best to hold no favorites. The craft of writing is, after all, something we all have access to. The art of writing, on the other hand, is another story. It is a particular craft that must be taught and given much practice, revision, and patience, along with identity formation. As a result of this, I receive more joy than any number of views a nubile blogger could hope for when I receive a well-thought or considerate response, even a dissenting one. Writing, for myself, and by extension, my people, is not only an exchange of knowledge and narratives, it is a ceremony.
On my hopes here at GIO:
See above. Otherwise, I'm more interested in seeing the blogging community here at GIO flourish collectively than aspiring for my own personal fame. I could care less about having tons of views - though I was surprised by a few I have- or being herded so much as sharing an important particular experience and improving my writing. Of course if I ever do produce such a piece, I would be honored. That aside, I am a Cognitivist in many ways, which is really just an Expressionist in drag.
On WGWC:
I'm feeling what BlackHeartedWolf's come up with here on GIO, and am a regular participant. I'd recommend that as many members participate as well to really set up a nice atmosphere here; it won't hurt to stimulate some stimuli and improve your writing either! So, I'll update this section and post each challenge whenever possible.
WGWC Challenge 1
WGWC Challenge 2
WGWC Challenge 3
WGWC Challenge 4
WGWC Challenge 5
On Reviews:
Since my user reviews have a habit of disappearing on me, I've decided to post links to them here for people to access at their own leisure. As you'll notice, some of these are blogs, as they are either DLC or legacy games.
Naruto Shippuden RE: The Darkside Chronicles
Modern Warfare 3, NFL Tour
Street Fighter 4, Assassin's Creed II
Mass Effect 2 Halo ODST
Halo Reach, Fear 2
Marvel vs Capcom 3, Fate of Worlds, Spiderman, Edge of Time
Dynasty Warriors Empires, God of War Collection
Legend of Zelda: TWW Mass Effect 2: Lair of the Shadow Broker
Mass Effect 2: Arrival Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3
Minecraft The Darkness II
Look out for more!
On Blogging Etiquette:
As a follower of the Middle Way, it's important for me not to veer too far into certain extremes. As a result, there'll be times I or you might disagree on an issue, but nomatter how strongly it contradicts my beliefs or standpoint, I'll respect your opinion. I'm a nice guy on average, but I'm also not a gullible one, so here's a warning for wouldbe trolls and "unwashed masses" -as a wise blogger once said- to heed when visiting my articles.
1) Try to pass off opinio as scientia and I'll demolish you quicker than a Tactical Nuke explosion. Superimpose your preferences on others and I'll refrain from sparing the use of my profile's editing features.
2) When I delete you, I *delete* you. You know, like those Facebook junkies who delete friends like they're deleting people from existence. The same however, is said for past grudges and misunderstandings. I'm always willing to commune with others and amend any conflicts in the name of Zelda- so long as you aren't a uruk-hai.
3) Remind yourself that gamers aren't monolithic. We all have different tastes and standards, and as a result, some which will inevitably clash. Thus, try to step out of your comfort zone and understand things from their perspective. You don't have to agree with a person to be respectful toward them.
4) By all means, when visiting my blogs, please respect the GIO Blogging Community and read first before you offer input. It tires me to no end when individuals have a) grossly ignored information that contradicts their critique b) overlooked answers for questions they might have c) deliberately exaggerated another's argument or made baseless claims d) broken the general rules set forth by this site. I don't particularly care how in-depth your comment is, so long as it is coherent.
5) No grammar Nazis- unless you're critiquing my posts! Then, I'll just brag about my shiny little useless English degree and how I can use neologisms and you can't, herp-derp.
That's all for now. I've got some trolls to hunt down now.