[ExI] Xenophobic Memes

[efc at disroot.org]

On Sat, 18 Jan 2025, Stuart LaForge wrote:

>> Maybe there's not much growth to be had for the franchinse among the male 
>> nerd communities, so a logical step would be and try to sell it to the 
>> women? You could grow your market with 100% if you succeded!
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> Yes, there are definitely market feedback forces in play, but the ratio of 
> licensed material out there versus the amount of fan art is surprisingly 
> small. And a lot of the fan art is of professional quality. Take this video 
> "Astartes" for example.
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> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7hgjuFfn3A
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> This animation is legendary because it is the work of a single fan who did 
> this unlicensed and unpaid for YouTube views. Notice that despite the 
> complete absence of all dialogue, you get a distinct impression of the 
> violent xenophobic doctrine of the imperial religion.

Amazing stuff! Would be nice with some voice actors as well. =)

> But my larger question is what does it mean in terms of evolutionary 
> psychology when women are beating the war drum and spreading xenophobic 
> memes?

I don't think anyone thinks of it as spreading xenophobic memes. Thinking back
at many decades of sci fi and aliens, humans vs aliens is not a new plot.
Internally to the story, it makes sense, and you cheer for the humans, but that
doesn't mean that you go on to hate anyone not from your neighbourhood, city,
country etc.

So my take on it, is probably doesn't mean much. But it would be fun to hear
what a female fan has to say on the topic, so bring them on! =)

> Stuart LaForge
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