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    Jane McGonigal‏Verified account @avantgame 24 Aug 2013

    I think I should start a blog of all the emails I get from strangers explaining to me how evil games are.

    8:28 AM - 24 Aug 2013
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      1. hightec96‏ @hightec96 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame they mock what they havent tryed or understand..I thunk they are awsome ..love ur book!

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      1. Anthony Hurst‏ @soniex4827 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame it's so sad how many people don't understand the real potential of games

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      1. Carl Dan Killian III‏ @KillianGames 24 Aug 2013
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        Haters gonna hate. Keep proving them wrong with the power of your facts. You're an inspiration @avantgame , thank you for all you do.

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      1. Andy Phelps‏ @RITIGM1 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame only if you title it "Today's Ragtime Music" ?

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      1. Anna Geeks‏ @AnnaGeeks 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame Yes. Yes, you should. ;-D

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      1. PlayFair‏ @PlayFairIre 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame @farman please do!

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      1. Lars Olufsen‏ @olufsphere 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame Stramge that they bother??!! Why don't they make their vast knowledge public and write some books for all to read? #Facepalm

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      1. Leila Melendez‏ @leilamelendez 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame make a game out of it. Take all that negative energy and convert it to good energy.

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      1. Ryan Macklin, gritty reboot pollyanna‏ @RyanMacklin 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame That would be an interesting read. @lilyorit's been talking for years about starting a tumblr for similar stuff she encounters.

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      1. Chaos‏ @chaosprime 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame Oh, pretty please?

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      1. Mr Pokealot‏ @MrPokealot 24 Aug 2013
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        @avantgame Do it! Please :D

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