Hal Halpin has written an editorial about the need for gamers to stand up and fight the negative stereotypes attached to the our hobby. Our advice? Simply be the person you already are, and stick up for gaming when needed. The best way to fight stereotypes is to not be one.

"Negative stereotypes are perpetuated by inaction to counter them," he writes. "And oftentimes, the folks that propagate those defamatory impressions don’t realize that they’re doing as much harm as they do. That doesn’t mean however, that those on the receiving end are off the hook or doomed to martyrdom. They have a voice. And they can choose to take a stand. By doing nothing they have also made a choice; they have chosen to permit it, and as such are at least as guilty as the offenders."

The complete story can be found here: [url]http://arstechnica.com/gaming/news/2009/07/be-an-ambassador-tell-people-you-play-games.ars[/url]