life matters journal - Fall 2012
Current events and consistent life
Operation Sharecraft by Anthony Bedoy
Lazy, obnoxious, and immature are just a few of the words people often use to describe gamers and those involved in the Internet community. These so-called “nerds” have been referred to as the “lazy American gold rush”. It is the “new age” way to earn a small fortune with nothing but a computer and a gaming console. YouTube has helped promote a community on the Internet that is surrounded by gaming commentaries, Major League Gaming competitions, and prize giveaways. This might seem like a bad thing for our society, considering the disconnect that technology can create. However, one group shines as an example of the redeeming qualities of the internet gaming community. What could the gaming nerds of this world do for the greater good of our global community? Consider Athene, a YouTube sensation with a raunchy sense of humor who sets himself apart from most gaming commentators. His videos are PG-13 at the least and are consistently about him “pwning noobs” in World of Warcraft or other popular online games. His
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