I hear ya on the 'blogging fuel running on empty' *sigh*...
As to your question- I think that video games get a lot more flak because they're not as 'mainstream'. I mean, those on the 'inner circle' tend to criticize them much more (along with anime/manga/tabletop RPG's/cosplay and the like), even if they touch on the same themes that TV/movies do.
I guess this unfair treatment stems from the fact that said inner circle is relatively ignorant... but I think part of the problem is we, as gaming/anime geeks, are unwilling to stand up for our hobby, something that is inherently important and precious to us, yet we make a mockery of in any case. And sometimes... I'm not sure if I'm ok with it anymore. Before, when one of those from the 'inner circle' said something negative or disrespectful about games/etc, I would just ignore it, roll my eyes, and turn away in disgust.... but by saying nothing, am I perpetuating the attitude of said inner circle? By doing nothing, am I essentially allowing this disrespect to perpetuate?
... alright. Introspection for today = complete. Thanks for the thought provoking blog Broken (heh)...
