For those not in the know, a gaming convention recently invited as Author Guest of Honor a science fiction writer. Said writer had, as a result of his actions (see: Sad Puppies) developed a reputation for being a jerk on-line. When some sponsors and exhibitors at said convention heard about this author's invite, they contacted the organizer, who ( Read more... )

There's an old Latin saying, "in vino veritas." Literally, "in wine, truth," and it suggests that things people say when they are drunk are more in line with their real opinions ( Read more... )