Otaku Links: These are your Otaku Links

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  • From SteveHow to Write About Japan. Just in time for NaNoWriMo, a scathing critique of the way writers sometimes fall into tropes that exoticize and stereotype Japan while underserving their readers.
  • From Bill: Come to your terms. This is a little about programming and a lot about cognitive behavioral therapy—a great read for anyone who struggles with anxiety. It’s especially relevant to me right now because I’m teaching myself jQuery and second-guessing every moment of it.
  • From JoeJapan urged to ban manga child abuse images. The UN wants Japan to ban cartoon child porn, but some Japanese artists see this as a slippery slope that would curb free speech. We can all agree that child porn is bad, but I also see where those artists are coming from.
  • From Steven and I: Did you hear we’re holding a free webinar for geek careerists? I’m extremely excited about it. We’ve got 40 sign-ups and counting, but space is limited, so register now!

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