Originally Posted by
CamelBoyBashy
I think it was either Wucas or KingHaze (I'm not sure if it was them) who asked Dave to change it from "For the Anime geeks", and I'm pretty sure an otaku is better than flat out calling someone a "geek" now-a-days (keep in mind none of us are from nor live in Japan).
In my opinion it's not even much of an insult, it isn't to be taken seriously. I mean, everyone that really loves watching anime that I've seen in this section, for example, me, zain, wucas, kinghaze, teresa, and I even think nick too, doesn't mind being considered a "nerd" for anime. Simply because we love watching it that it's very apparent that we NERD on it.
I don't really care about the description, so it can stay as "For the anime otaku's" or be changed to whatever, I really don't care, this is just my view, this is just how I see things. And now-a-days calling someone an otaku is basically calling them a fan of something.
I found you here:
"Use of the label can be a source of contention among some anime fans, p*****ularly those who are aware of the negative connotations the term has in Japan. Unpleasant stereotypes about otaku prevail in worldwide fan communities, and some anime fans express concern about the effect these more extreme fans can have on the reputation of their hobby."
But try to remember we don't actually live in Japan.