Oh, so much this. The arrogance involved in thinking that because you're a sci-fi writer you automatically understand the complex nature of game development — especially for the kind of game described — is breathtaking.

Oh, yeah, and how about Neuromancer? Sheesh.

You know nothing of cyberpunk if you think Snowcrash is what started it off. Try looking up The Artificial Kid which came out 12 years before. Or how about The Mirrorshades anthology. Jesus fuck.

It's utter bullshit that VS is good at fitting. They put me into a 36C. My actual size is 32DD (Or was before menopause. Now it's a 32D.)

The problem with this howearlycanwestartXmasshoppingseason is that it really devalues all the winter holidays including Christmas. Halloween requires no familial obligations and Thanksgiving involves no gift-giving. Those are (relatively) low-pressure holidays that are now swept aside in the rush to get Xmas bargains…

All I could think was, "No, just no." Also, the really crap pieces detracted so much from the handful of good ones it just made me sad.

Thank you, cheerful. Perfect response to a predictable troll.

Oh, the suck on this movie. I could start with a list, but I have a life...

My apologies — I didn't follow the threading on that.

So the fuck what? Writing a non-scientific (and anecdotal) book about her son's alleged autism (which she claims has been cured), doing speaking engagements, and running a non-profit in no way shape or form qualifies her as an expert on vaccination.

You mean like Bush and Johnson?

For some reason my reply to your comment didn't post.

He has since won every election he's run in, that's not exactly chopped liver. And we have a weak executive in Texas. Lt. Gove has a lot of power. Look up Bob Bullock.

He's also stupid and mean as a snake. So, of course, we elected him. /ohmygod Jesus, I really hope he's not the next Texas governor elected president, because that never ends well.

It's part of a terrific book. After they leave the school, kinda goes to shit.

Yes, what a novel idea — that writers can do whatever the hell they want to do with the world they've created. It's not her obligation to open her world up to anyone if she doesn't feel like it.

Sweet baby Jesus! I can't imagine living there knowing that horror was going on in the next room.

Oh, go fuck yourself. There's nothing wrong with me that requires a doctor. And I actually understand clothing construction, but not all of us have a cast-iron twat.

That would be Gaga — unfortunate typo.

If I'm remembering correctly, when asked if she was a feminist, Gag said, "No." If I'm wrong, my apologies.