Where'd Zaia Go?

Darth Fanboy · Post by **Darth Fanboy** » 2004-02-21 04:05am

You guys, perhaps you should ask about forming said cult. As I recall the kast time the "worship" got out of hand Z wasn't entirely thrilled by it.

Stofsk · Post by **Stofsk** » 2004-02-21 04:36am

Maybe it should be renamed the "Zaia Fanclub" (for good, wholsome simplicity) or "The Zaia Appreciation Society." (if you want to be long-winded and pompous) "Cult" has some negative connotations.

Of course, I don't want to offend Zaia - and if it offends her, then forget about it.

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-02-21 04:45am

Stofsk wrote:Maybe it should be renamed the "Zaia Fanclub" (for good, wholsome simplicity) or "The Zaia Appreciation Society." (if you want to be long-winded and pompous) "Cult" has some negative connotations. Of course, I don't want to offend Zaia - and if it offends her, then forget about it.

I'm probably going to get lynched for this, but I do find it somewhat strange that the females on this board are treated with such fanatical devotion by such a large group of people. I imagine that the girls themselves like it to a certain extent (attention is always good) but I gather that they would get sick of it eventually and just want to be treated like normal members of the board.

Stofsk · Post by **Stofsk** » 2004-02-21 04:57am

You do have a point Kernel, one which I agree on. I meant my "secretary" thing to be fun, not offensive; I certainly don't want to be appear like some obsessive wanker.

The Kernel · Post by **The Kernel** » 2004-02-21 05:04am

Stofsk wrote:You do have a point Kernel, one which I agree on. I meant my "secretary" thing to be fun, not offensive; I certainly don't want to be appear like some obsessive wanker.

I know you aren't like that, and it's cute when one guy makes a comment like that, but when half the board is doing it on a regular basis, it becomes damn annoying for the other half of the board and probably even more for the girls in question.

Like I said, I know no one is doing this purposefully, but I think it needed to be said how bad this can get sometimes.

Drewcifer · Post by **Drewcifer** » 2004-02-21 05:08am

Yup. A little attention is sweet, but obsessive devotion can get be creepy for a lady. Especially when she's not around to defend herself.

IMHO, I'd kill the fanclub talk guys. It's all fun and in jest, but I agree that the ladies of sdnet mostly...

The Kernel wrote:...just want to be treated like normal members of the board.

This message has been brought to you by your friendly neighborhood big brother. Don't make me put your head on a stick

Post by **Ghost Rider** » 2004-02-21 10:05am

There's attention and just weirdness.

And she doesn't have to honestly defend herself given, that whether she comes back or not is really not at the heart of this fanclub(put it this way...if she never comes back sorta makes this fanclub look a little more then some strange homage

).

So better naming would be better for more for you guys then her, and well she'll find out, and probably get a good laugh, not much more.

Post by **RogueIce** » 2004-02-21 12:33pm

Indeed, she will find out. In fact, she has; y'see, I'm a responsible wierdo: I already PMed her about mine, and she said it was ok, and even laughed at our "growing numbers" so to speak (yes, all four of us). So, thus far, no big deal, no harm done, etc.

If any CoZ member does, actually, y'know, something really cult-like or creepy, they shall be thrashed. Only I get to be creepy.

Mitth`raw`nuruodo · Post by **Mitth`raw`nuruodo** » 2004-02-21 04:20pm

Matt Huang wrote:
Darth Yoshi wrote:Bah, you're all ancient! <-- turns 18 in July.

And I hereby declare myself a faceless minion in the Cult of Zaia!
...
Wait, I should have picked a better position.
I turn 18 in December. Hello old man.

I turn 15 in May. Hey there grandpa.

On topic, this Zaia Cult is slightly amusing, but.. my thoughts echo Kernal's and Drewcifer's. Zaia is a member of this board, just like everyone else. I don't see a Mitth`raw`nuruodo fan club, or a Dalton cult, why give one to Zaia?

But then, I can answer that question: Zaia is a female, posting on a sci-fi message board. That is rather rare guys. Look at the figures. 1539 members, 15 of which are in the SoS. That's less than 1%. Females on this board are not very common, so I guess we like to admire those who have chosen to grace us with their presence.

Mayabird · Post by **Mayabird** » 2004-02-21 04:41pm

Well, I'm female, but I'm not a member of the SoS. I guess that improves the apparent ratio a little bit.

Mitth`raw`nuruodo · Post by **Mitth`raw`nuruodo** » 2004-02-21 04:55pm

Mayabird wrote:Well, I'm female, but I'm not a member of the SoS. I guess that improves the apparent ratio a little bit.

yes, it would. But when you think about the ratio of males:females across the world, or even North America/West-ish Europe (where most members come from, IIRC), it's a pretty huge difference. Geeks tend to be male, I guess. *shrugs*

Post by **RogueIce** » 2004-02-21 04:56pm

Mitth`raw`nuruodo wrote:On topic, this Zaia Cult is slightly amusing, but.. my thoughts echo Kernal's and Drewcifer's. Zaia is a member of this board, just like everyone else. I don't see a Mitth`raw`nuruodo fan club, or a Dalton cult, why give one to Zaia?

Actually, there is a Dalton cult. It's called... *drum roll* Dunkin Daltons!

Yep, that was amazingly stupid. I'll admit it. But hey, I needed to do that, since Dalton has declared himself Lord High Priest without so much as the courtesy of a PM.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-02-21 05:05pm

Bah, I don't need to be in any childish appreciation club. I'm already her friend.

But I honestly agree with Kernel about this. An occasional flirt once and a while isn't so bad, but when it's nearly a dozen people spaming several threads just for the chance to see who can masturbate over her the most, it frankly is just plain and simply annoying as fuck.

Mayabird · Post by **Mayabird** » 2004-02-21 05:09pm

Mitth`raw`nuruodo wrote:
Mayabird wrote:Well, I'm female, but I'm not a member of the SoS. I guess that improves the apparent ratio a little bit.
yes, it would. But when you think about the ratio of males:females across the world, or even North America/West-ish Europe (where most members come from, IIRC), it's a pretty huge difference. Geeks tend to be male, I guess. *shrugs*

The spread here at GaTech is about 70% male and 30% female, and it's even bigger in the college of engineering. The aerospace department has one of the highest percentages, around 20% female. The college of computing has a ratio of about 7.3:1. It's not sexism; I haven't experienced a bit of it.

Maybe there is just a tendency for geeks to be male. Not that it discourages me in the least.

DPDarkPrimus · Post by **DPDarkPrimus** » 2004-02-21 05:21pm

But... you're not a geek, Maya. You're a NERD.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2004-02-21 07:32pm

Correct your not a geek unless your dietary habits are like "Ozzy Osbourn".

sharon, <mumbles in corhairently> where the **** is something to eat
*looks down*
oh a ******** chocklate easter bunny
*bitres head off bunny from the holy grail, blood spews everywhere*
**** that's not choclate...

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-02-21 07:39pm

Correct your not a geek unless your dietary habits are like "Ozzy Osbourn".

I beg to differ.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2004-02-21 07:41pm

don't make me break the dictionary out on you....

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2004-02-21 07:43pm

He's right.

In the modern cultural useage, geeks are basically nerds that get into things without really knowing what they're about, and make a spectical out of it.

Nerds don't, and I'm glad that I am a nerd rather than a geek.

Post by **The Yosemite Bear** » 2004-02-21 07:52pm

I told you not to make me break out the dictionary....

online dictionary wrote:here
Geek

de: Geek fr:Geek pl:Geek The definition of geek has changed considerably over the years. Below are some definitions of the word "geek", in order from oldest (and most archaic) to newest. All but the first are still in use.

A person who swallows live animals, bugs, etc., as a form of entertainment at fairs etc. This often included biting the heads off of chickens. The Geek would usually perform in a "geek pit."

A derogatory term for one with low social skills, often with high intelligence. It is theorised that many of these people have Asperger's syndrome.

A person who is into technology, especially computing and new media. Comparable with the classic definition of hacker.

A person with a devotion to something in a way that places him or her outside the mainstream. This could be due to the intensity, depth, or subject of their interest.

note the first definition in a dictionary is the most used definition, as per standard dictionary protocols.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2004-02-21 08:10pm

The Yosemite Bear wrote:I told you not to make me break out the dictionary....

online dictionary wrote:here
Geek

de: Geek fr:Geek pl:Geek The definition of geek has changed considerably over the years. Below are some definitions of the word "geek", in order from oldest (and most archaic) to newest. All but the first are still in use.

A person who swallows live animals, bugs, etc., as a form of entertainment at fairs etc. This often included biting the heads off of chickens. The Geek would usually perform in a "geek pit."

A derogatory term for one with low social skills, often with high intelligence. It is theorised that many of these people have Asperger's syndrome.

A person who is into technology, especially computing and new media. Comparable with the classic definition of hacker.

A person with a devotion to something in a way that places him or her outside the mainstream. This could be due to the intensity, depth, or subject of their interest.
note the first definition in a dictionary is the most used definition, as per standard dictionary protocols.

Erm... No. Actually, it says "All but the first are still in use."

*Bonk* I fit two and four, and three to a lesser extent.

Mayabird · Post by **Mayabird** » 2004-02-21 09:06pm

Alright, already, I'm a nerd.

Might as well be, since "NERD!" has been my warcry for over a year.

YT300000 · Post by **YT300000** » 2004-02-21 10:27pm

Mitth`raw`nuruodo wrote:
Matt Huang wrote:
Darth Yoshi wrote:Bah, you're all ancient! <-- turns 18 in July.

And I hereby declare myself a faceless minion in the Cult of Zaia!
...
Wait, I should have picked a better position.
I turn 18 in December. Hello old man.
I turn 15 in May.

As do I. Which day were you born on?

Post by **Dalton** » 2004-02-21 10:47pm

RogueIce wrote:Yep, that was amazingly stupid. I'll admit it. But hey, I needed to do that, since Dalton has declared himself Lord High Priest without so much as the courtesy of a PM.

Divine intervention. The goddess herself declared that I was to be the Lord High Priest.

Post by **Darth Wong** » 2004-02-21 10:49pm

*sniff sniff*

Is that spam I smell? Several pages worth?