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Slappy Pants's avatar

Seriously only nerds will disagree with this article. It is spot on. I’ve always had my opinions on why nerds like games and figured similarities to what is outlined in this article. I also happen to hold a doctorate in psychology so I naturally wonder and configure personalities frequently.. always asking why. A trend that I’ve seen with heavy gamers in fact relates to selfishness. They tend to not get validation from social aspects of their life, therefore seek it in the fiction they create. What I have an issue with, is that nerds tend to be automatically resistant and even rude to those who hold the capacity to converse and behave socially. What they point at as being a “tool” or a “jerk” are in fact the same reason they are seen as a nerd or a “nice guy” because real men don’t point at others to make themselves feel better nor do they seek validation from others. Validation. This is why you’re a nerd.

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Tristan Haze's avatar

'This "article" is so badly written it does not deserve the kind of attention required to be appalled. I finished reading it (and it's attendant comments)'

It's spelled 'its'.

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