Comments on: What really happened at Flashbelt ‘09 http://blog.deconcept.com/2009/06/15/what-really-happened-at-flashbelt-09/ You've got your good thing, and I've got mine Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:49:07 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Arnold Guerrero http://blog.deconcept.com/2009/06/15/what-really-happened-at-flashbelt-09/comment-page-1/#comment-24341 Arnold Guerrero Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:13:42 +0000 http://blog.deconcept.com/?p=231#comment-24341 Great point about flashbelt being a blend of art and technology. Great point about flashbelt being a blend of art and technology.

]]> By: Geoff http://blog.deconcept.com/2009/06/15/what-really-happened-at-flashbelt-09/comment-page-1/#comment-24340 Geoff Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:41:39 +0000 http://blog.deconcept.com/?p=231#comment-24340 Interesting post about the whole issue on Pete Barr Watson's blog: http://petebarrwatson.com/2009/06/16/flashbelt/ Interesting post about the whole issue on Pete Barr Watson’s blog:

http://petebarrwatson.com/2009/06/16/flashbelt/

]]> By: jacob http://blog.deconcept.com/2009/06/15/what-really-happened-at-flashbelt-09/comment-page-1/#comment-24334 jacob Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:47:28 +0000 http://blog.deconcept.com/?p=231#comment-24334 Great post on what actually went down. It is amazing how overblown this has gotten but has been a great test to weed people I shouldn't listen to. I personally love the fake outrage some of the responses the Orgasmatron were to people that weren't there. Great post on what actually went down. It is amazing how overblown this has gotten but has been a great test to weed people I shouldn’t listen to.

I personally love the fake outrage some of the responses the Orgasmatron were to people that weren’t there.

]]> By: Stephanie http://blog.deconcept.com/2009/06/15/what-really-happened-at-flashbelt-09/comment-page-1/#comment-24333 Stephanie Mon, 15 Jun 2009 21:52:54 +0000 http://blog.deconcept.com/?p=231#comment-24333 "he just said, people draw cocks when you give them a drawing tool." "He was then nearly out of time, so he opened up his “Orgasmorator.” "He then went on to explain that in order to perhaps one-up the penis makers at their own game, he embedded a penis in the app itself as an Easter egg." "he noticed that one of the doodles she drew very closely resembled a penis" Sounds like someone has a fixation. Just from these statements if someone was offended it demonstrates that a certain level of sensitivity is required when presenting to the public. You can't "assume" that if you're ok with it that everyone else would be. Wasn't attending but it didn't sound like any "professional" presentation I've attended especially with a mixed gender audience. Buncha guys drinking beer...maybe. Learn from it and move on. “he just said, people draw cocks when you give them a drawing tool.”

“He was then nearly out of time, so he opened up his “Orgasmorator.”

“He then went on to explain that in order to perhaps one-up the penis makers at their own game, he embedded a penis in the app itself as an Easter egg.”

“he noticed that one of the doodles she drew very closely resembled a penis”

Sounds like someone has a fixation.

Just from these statements if someone was offended it demonstrates that a certain level of sensitivity is required when presenting to the public. You can’t “assume” that if you’re ok with it that everyone else would be. Wasn’t attending but it didn’t sound like any “professional” presentation I’ve attended especially with a mixed gender audience. Buncha guys drinking beer…maybe. Learn from it and move on.

]]> By: Erik Natzke http://blog.deconcept.com/2009/06/15/what-really-happened-at-flashbelt-09/comment-page-1/#comment-24330 Erik Natzke Mon, 15 Jun 2009 19:31:39 +0000 http://blog.deconcept.com/?p=231#comment-24330 Well said. The most difficult thing for me is that I know Hoss. I've met his wife, kids, and even parents. He's an excellent friend with a wonderful heart and a large part of the reason I came to Flashbelt. I like the conversation/debate that has emerged, but I have a difficult time thinking that what he said was meant to offend or demean in any way. Would I feel comfortable bringing my grandparents to see it? Absolutely not! But I wouldn't feel comfortable watching Seinfeld with them either. At the end of the day I've been most proud of the people who have been willing to speak up(on all sides). AND I thank Dave for another great year at Flashbelt. For the midwest to have something like this is truly special. I can't wait for next year. (as an aside, NSFW would make for an interesting follow up presentation) Well said.

The most difficult thing for me is that I know Hoss. I’ve met his wife, kids, and even parents. He’s an excellent friend with a wonderful heart and a large part of the reason I came to Flashbelt.

I like the conversation/debate that has emerged, but I have a difficult time thinking that what he said was meant to offend or demean in any way.

Would I feel comfortable bringing my grandparents to see it? Absolutely not!
But I wouldn’t feel comfortable watching Seinfeld with them either.

At the end of the day I’ve been most proud of the people who have been willing to speak up(on all sides). AND I thank Dave for another great year at Flashbelt. For the midwest to have something like this is truly special.

I can’t wait for next year.
(as an aside, NSFW would make for an interesting follow up presentation)

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