Author Archives: Ouyang Dan

About Ouyang Dan

otherwise known as Brandann R. Hill-Mann. a Pagan, Native American, (formerly) single mother, social justice activist, invisibly disabled, US Navy Veteran, from Almost Canada, Michigan, currently living in the Republic of Korea on Uncle Sam’s dime.

Pop-Culture and Passing

Posted on Tuesday, 26 April, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

“Passing” has always been a touchy subject for me. As a mixed-race person I have always felt as though I lived in a rather “damned if I do” place with regards to how I identify. My life experiences and upbringing … Continue reading →

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The Spirit Within

Posted on Thursday, 31 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

I have a new post in my series “The Games We Play” up at Bitch: Horrible acts of violence, when linked to mental illness in pop culture, perpetuate the stigmatization of people with mental illness in real life as potentially violent. … Continue reading →

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Hardcore vs. Casual

Posted on Tuesday, 22 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

New post is up at Bitch! There is a certain sect of gamers who want you to believe that they are the only true gamers. They are the self-congratulatory ones who want to take credit for carrying the market all … Continue reading →

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Playing With Anna Collier…

Posted on Saturday, 19 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

During the course so far of my series at Bitch I have had the opportunity to interview Anna Collier, a truly awesome figure in the U.S. pro-gaming circuit:   We gave our daughter her first World of Warcraft account a few … Continue reading →

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When Girls Grow Up in a Title IX World…

Posted on Saturday, 19 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

It’s a busy Saturday as usual in the babble manor, which is not unheard of in homes where children abide. There is the sudden wake up, the realization that someone has to make sure that the humans in the house … Continue reading →

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Pwn Anonymously, With Love

Posted on Thursday, 17 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

My newest post is up at Bitch Media: But many people rely on that anonymity for many reasons. Apparently, we as gamers are still catching a lot of flack for engaging in our favorite hobby. Even though the ESA [pdf.] says … Continue reading →

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What Are You Up To?

Posted on Wednesday, 16 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

see more Lolcats and funny pictures. I’ve been a tad pre-occupied with, um, things. Like my series, The Games We Play, over at Bitch Magazine that’s going on right now. The most recent post,With All Due Respect is up now. … Continue reading →

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Ender’s Game

Posted on Monday, 14 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

Moderatrix’ note: If you have not read Orson Scot Card’s Sci-Fi novel, Ender’s Game, (and why not?), this post is not for you. You man want to consider skipping it, as it will contain spoilers about key characters and plot … Continue reading →

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Late Night/Early Morning Migraine Babbling…

Posted on Sunday, 13 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

I’ve never had a migraine I couldn’t sleep through… but this one is determined to make a liar of me. I am reading. On a bright screen because migraines seem to make me not think clearly either. Wev. I am … Continue reading →

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Earthquake and Tsunami Post

Posted on Saturday, 12 March, 2011 by Ouyang Dan

Our hearts and thoughts go out to everyone who is affected by the 8.9 earthquake that hit Tokyo, and the subsequent tsunamis that hit northern Japan. We’ve been watching the coverage of all the areas under warning and watch, including … Continue reading →

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