Comments on: An award thought… [updated] http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/ ...making my own great leap forward... Tue, 09 Mar 2010 00:51:32 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Gwenda http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-136500 Gwenda Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:49:01 +0000 http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/#comment-136500 I think you just need to come to Wiscon. One of the things I love best about the Tiptree is that there's a huge sense of fun attached to it -- tiaras, singing, etc. etc. Far less ponderous than many Traditional Awards. I think you just need to come to Wiscon. One of the things I love best about the Tiptree is that there’s a huge sense of fun attached to it — tiaras, singing, etc. etc. Far less ponderous than many Traditional Awards.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-136145 Jonathan Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:53:34 +0000 http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/#comment-136145 I know. But, it's kinda like bran. I know. But, it’s kinda like bran.

]]> By: Ellen Klages http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-136134 Ellen Klages Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:46:41 +0000 http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/#comment-136134 Jonathan -- The Tiptree Award is NOT a feminist award. NOT. It is an award for works that explore and expand our ideas about gender. If you think that "gender-bending" is synonymous with "good-for-you" then maybe the Tiptree is doing its job. :) Ellen Jonathan –

The Tiptree Award is NOT a feminist award. NOT.
It is an award for works that explore and expand our ideas about gender.

If you think that “gender-bending” is synonymous with “good-for-you” then maybe the Tiptree is doing its job.

:)

Ellen

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-135933 Jonathan Tue, 15 Apr 2008 21:52:46 +0000 http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/#comment-135933 I've been pondering this a bit more, clarifying my thoughts, if you will. The Tiptree Award is a good thing. It recognises some great work, and it's basic purpose is commendable (recognising work that addresses gender etc). So, what's my problem with it? Well, first I'd make clear it's my problem, not a problem with the award. It's how I feel about it. When I think about the Tiptree I think about something the exuded a faint air of virtuousness, that is good for you, and that you should have (like fibre in your diet). That feeling makes me take a second look at it, and that's where the discomfort comes. I’ve been pondering this a bit more, clarifying my thoughts, if you will. The Tiptree Award is a good thing. It recognises some great work, and it’s basic purpose is commendable (recognising work that addresses gender etc).

So, what’s my problem with it? Well, first I’d make clear it’s my problem, not a problem with the award. It’s how I feel about it. When I think about the Tiptree I think about something the exuded a faint air of virtuousness, that is good for you, and that you should have (like fibre in your diet). That feeling makes me take a second look at it, and that’s where the discomfort comes.

]]> By: Jonathan http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/comment-page-1/#comment-135913 Jonathan Tue, 15 Apr 2008 20:06:02 +0000 http://www.jonathanstrahan.com.au/wp/2008/04/15/an-award-thought/#comment-135913 Peter - You should check out the anthologies. Some great stuff has won, or been shortlisted for - the Award. Peter – You should check out the anthologies. Some great stuff has won, or been shortlisted for – the Award.

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