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mk  ·  4986 days ago  ·  link  ·    ·  parent  ·  post: Rocketboom: Dungeons & Dragons
>Honestly I've found that the stigma is diminishing. Through personal experience? -I'm a gamer myself.

I'd like to think that the stigma is lifting; but I have friends that are still very uncomfortable talking about rpgs in mixed company where they'd easily talk about a game of monopoly. Maybe talking about Settlers of Catan would be different?

I have friends that won't play Magic the Gathering in public.

I wonder if 'geek' or 'nerd' is best defined by someone that is willing to pursue their interests regardless of social norms. It's a pity that a certain number of people need to approve of even a mundane pastime before many will partake.