Thanks for the link, remixor.
As soon as I started reading this, the name "Sokal" popped into my head. Many of the criticisms of Syberia are based on the game not following the classic XYZ game rules, when clearly the whole GOAL of the game was to present a more artistic, atmospheric experience. Very much a French vs. English distinction in that regard. (And no, I'm not rationalizing all of Syberia's faults by saying this).
Mycroft, I really don't see anything offensive in this, either. It might be if Adams himself was above his own distinction, but he's not. He IS a nerd, and knows he's a nerd. Who else would say something like:
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Originally Posted by Adams as nerd/dork/geek
As a programmer, I find that what turns me on is thinking about ways of representing the world mathematically, and simulating the world algorithmically.
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