GINO - Revision history

FaceoffFembot at 09:20, 12 May 2020

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	'''Gynoid In Name Only''', abreviated as '''GINO''', is a term in fembot fetishism referring to a fictional character that, despite being ~~presented~~ as a [[fembot]], displays little to no [[:Category:TropeTags\|signs of being a robot]].		'''Gynoid In Name Only''', abreviated as '''GINO''', is a term in fembot fetishism referring to a fictional character that, despite being referred to as a [[fembot]], displays little to no [[:Category:TropeTags\|signs of being a robot]].

	~~=Presentation=~~		=Definition=

	==Definition==

	The term GINO is often used to criticize and dismiss the portrayal of a fembot character, with the implication that the work she appears in is of little importance and relevance to fembot fetishism.		The term GINO is often used to criticize and dismiss the portrayal of a fembot character, with the implication that the work she appears in is of little importance and relevance to fembot fetishism.

	A work deemed as GINO usually introduces a character and establishes them as a fembot in an understated way, usually through dialogue, description or [[Wikipedia:Paratext\|paratext]] such as plot summary or cover. The robotic nature of the character may then be only referred to in passing or not addressed at all for the rest of a work.		A work deemed as GINO usually introduces a character and establishes them as a fembot in an understated way, usually through dialogue, description or [[Wikipedia:Paratext\|paratext]] such as plot summary or cover art. The robotic nature of the character may then be only referred to in passing, or not addressed at all for the rest of a work.

	==Limits==		=Limits=

	~~The limits of the expression are blurry, with what~~ constitutes a GINO ~~depending~~ on many factors beyond the presence of fembot tropes, up to and including personal appreciation.		What constitutes a GINO is blurry, and depends on many factors beyond the presence of fembot tropes, up to and including personal appreciation.

	For example, many independent adult productions lack the special effects budget to feature tropes such as heavy [[damage]] or [[access panel\|access panels]], and as such feature actresses [[Robotic voice\|speaking in a stilted way]] and [[Robotic motion\|moving rigidly]]. From there, whether these tropes are convincingly executed, serve the narrative and are of personal enjoyment to the viewer may decide if the work gets deemed GINO or not.		For example, many independent adult productions lack the special effects budget to feature tropes such as heavy [[damage]] or [[access panel\|access panels]], and as such feature actresses [[Robotic voice\|speaking in a stilted way]] and [[Robotic motion\|moving rigidly]]. From there, whether these tropes are convincingly executed, serve the narrative and are of personal enjoyment to the viewer may decide if the work gets deemed GINO or not.
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	Alternatively, a work featuring extensive tropes such as a [[faceoff]] or [[disassembly]] may fail to elaborate on the nature of its fembot characters beyond of specific and contained scenes. For example, the fembots may behave and act like normal humans, such as expressing genuine emotions or getting physically hurt. Again, whether these points are addressed and are deemed satisfactory by the audience will decide if the work gets deemed GINO or not.		Alternatively, a work featuring extensive tropes such as a [[faceoff]] or [[disassembly]] may fail to elaborate on the nature of its fembot characters beyond of specific and contained scenes. For example, the fembots may behave and act like normal humans, such as expressing genuine emotions or getting physically hurt. Again, whether these points are addressed and are deemed satisfactory by the audience will decide if the work gets deemed GINO or not.

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FaceoffFembot: buffed article (feel free to add examples ?)

2020-04-20T20:40:58Z

buffed article (feel free to add examples ?)

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	[[File:Atomic Vixens - Fembot scene (GINO).png\|thumb\|250px\|The fembots from the porn film [[Atomic Vixens]] are introduced as fembots in a brief comic book style voiceover clip, but they do nothing to indicate that they aren't human. They don't even have any dialogue.]]		'''Gynoid In Name Only''', abreviated as '''GINO''', is a term in fembot fetishism referring to a fictional character that, despite being presented as a [[fembot]], displays little to no [[:Category:TropeTags\|signs of being a robot]].
	'''~~GINO~~''' ('''G'''~~ynoid '''i'''n '''N'''ame '''O'''nly)~~ is a ~~community~~ term referring to ~~the depiction of~~ a character ~~who is stated to be~~ a fembot, ~~cyborg or other form of mechanical life, but~~ displays no signs ~~or behaviors~~ of ~~their status as such. This is frequently used as~~ a ~~critical and dismissive term for a character portrayal in a work, stemming from poor writing, limited production values, or a lack of understanding of the subject matter~~.

	It should be noted that a GINO is different from a [[sleeper]]. Whereas a GINO never displays their robotic nature, a sleeper character is deliberately portrayed as acting as human as possible until they are revealed to be mechanical through a malfunction, damage, panel opening, or other reveal method beyond they or the audience only being told that they are a robot.		=Presentation=

	~~A cyborg that is stated to be an android, fembot or other form of wholly artificial construct is not a GINO, so long as they display some facet of their nature as a cyborg in the depicted work.~~		==Definition==

	~~Some works, such as certain low-budget live action productions, may lack the special effects budget~~ to ~~display things such as damage or open panels, but still have characters display things such as stilted speech~~ and ~~stiff mechanical movements. These characters are not considered GINO~~, ~~as they still display their robotic nature~~ in ~~a more low-key manner~~.		The term GINO is often used to criticize and dismiss the portrayal of a fembot character, with the implication that the work she appears in is of little importance and relevance to fembot fetishism.

	==~~Examples~~==		A work deemed as GINO usually introduces a character and establishes them as a fembot in an understated way, usually through dialogue, description or [[Wikipedia:Paratext\|paratext]] such as plot summary or cover. The robotic nature of the character may then be only referred to in passing or not addressed at all for the rest of a work.

			==Limits==

			The limits of the expression are blurry, with what constitutes a GINO depending on many factors beyond the presence of fembot tropes, up to and including personal appreciation.

			For example, many independent adult productions lack the special effects budget to feature tropes such as heavy [[damage]] or [[access panel\|access panels]], and as such feature actresses [[Robotic voice\|speaking in a stilted way]] and [[Robotic motion\|moving rigidly]]. From there, whether these tropes are convincingly executed, serve the narrative and are of personal enjoyment to the viewer may decide if the work gets deemed GINO or not.

			Alternatively, a work featuring extensive tropes such as a [[faceoff]] or [[disassembly]] may fail to elaborate on the nature of its fembot characters beyond of specific and contained scenes. For example, the fembots may behave and act like normal humans, such as expressing genuine emotions or getting physically hurt. Again, whether these points are addressed and are deemed satisfactory by the audience will decide if the work gets deemed GINO or not.

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Toastdroid at 15:24, 23 September 2019

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Robotman: bad examples - both characters have reveal scenes, dialogue, and special effects showing them to be androids (especially Eve)

2018-11-14T13:49:15Z

bad examples - both characters have reveal scenes, dialogue, and special effects showing them to be androids (especially Eve)

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	==Examples==		==Examples==
	*Eve from Mann & Machine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mann_%26_Machine
	*Lisa from Condor - http://www.fembotwiki.com/index.php?title=Gallery/Condor

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Spaz at 02:08, 14 November 2018

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	Some works, such as certain low-budget live action productions, may lack the special effects budget to display things such as damage or open panels, but still have characters display things such as stilted speech and stiff mechanical movements. These characters are not considered GINO, as they still display their robotic nature in a more low-key manner.		Some works, such as certain low-budget live action productions, may lack the special effects budget to display things such as damage or open panels, but still have characters display things such as stilted speech and stiff mechanical movements. These characters are not considered GINO, as they still display their robotic nature in a more low-key manner.

			==Examples==
			*Eve from Mann & Machine - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mann_%26_Machine
			*Lisa from Condor - http://www.fembotwiki.com/index.php?title=Gallery/Condor

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Spaz at 02:02, 14 November 2018

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	[[File:Atomic Vixens - Fembot scene (GINO).png\|thumb\|250px\|The fembots from the porn film [[Atomic Vixens]] are introduced as fembots in a brief comic book style voiceover clip, but they do nothing to indicate that they aren't human. They don't even have any dialogue.]]		[[File:Atomic Vixens - Fembot scene (GINO).png\|thumb\|250px\|The fembots from the porn film [[Atomic Vixens]] are introduced as fembots in a brief comic book style voiceover clip, but they do nothing to indicate that they aren't human. They don't even have any dialogue.]]
	'''GINO''' ('''G'''ynoid '''i'''n '''N'''ame '''O'''nly) is a community term referring to the depiction of a character who is stated to be a fembot, cyborg or other form of mechanical life, but displays no signs or behaviors of their status as such. This is frequently used as a critical and dismissive term for a character portrayal in a work, stemming from poor writing, limited production values or a lack of understanding of the subject matter.		'''GINO''' ('''G'''ynoid '''i'''n '''N'''ame '''O'''nly) is a community term referring to the depiction of a character who is stated to be a fembot, cyborg or other form of mechanical life, but displays no signs or behaviors of their status as such. This is frequently used as a critical and dismissive term for a character portrayal in a work, stemming from poor writing, limited production values, or a lack of understanding of the subject matter.

	It should be noted that a GINO is different from a [[sleeper]]. Whereas a GINO never displays their robotic nature, a sleeper character is deliberately portrayed as acting as human as possible until they are revealed to be mechanical through a malfunction, damage, panel opening or other reveal method beyond they or the audience only being told that they are a robot.		It should be noted that a GINO is different from a [[sleeper]]. Whereas a GINO never displays their robotic nature, a sleeper character is deliberately portrayed as acting as human as possible until they are revealed to be mechanical through a malfunction, damage, panel opening, or other reveal method beyond they or the audience only being told that they are a robot.

	A cyborg that is stated to be an android, fembot or other form of wholly artificial construct is not a GINO, so long as they display some facet of their nature as a cyborg in the depicted work.		A cyborg that is stated to be an android, fembot or other form of wholly artificial construct is not a GINO, so long as they display some facet of their nature as a cyborg in the depicted work.

Saya: I did an edit to clarify some points, move away from a live-action media bias and clear up some confusion regarding what does and does not constitute a GINO.

2016-09-23T01:46:23Z

I did an edit to clarify some points, move away from a live-action media bias and clear up some confusion regarding what does and does not constitute a GINO.

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	[[File:Atomic Vixens - Fembot scene (GINO).png\|thumb\|250px\|The fembots from the porn film [[Atomic Vixens]] are introduced as fembots in a brief comic book style voiceover clip, but they do nothing to indicate that they aren't human. They don't even have any dialogue.]]		[[File:Atomic Vixens - Fembot scene (GINO).png\|thumb\|250px\|The fembots from the porn film [[Atomic Vixens]] are introduced as fembots in a brief comic book style voiceover clip, but they do nothing to indicate that they aren't human. They don't even have any dialogue.]]
	~~The acronym~~ '''GINO''' ~~stands for~~ '''G'''ynoid '''i'''n '''N'''ame '''O'''nly~~. It refers~~ to ~~performances and depictions~~ of ~~fembots which lack most or all characteristics that would give the audience evidence that the fembot character is~~ a ~~robot. The robotic nature of the fembot~~ character is ~~often relegated~~ to a ~~line~~ of ~~dialogue~~ or ~~two~~, or to the ~~work's paratext~~.		'''GINO''' ('''G'''ynoid '''i'''n '''N'''ame '''O'''nly) is a community term referring to the depiction of a character who is stated to be a fembot, cyborg or other form of mechanical life, but displays no signs or behaviors of their status as such. This is frequently used as a critical and dismissive term for a character portrayal in a work, stemming from poor writing, limited production values or a lack of understanding of the subject matter.

	~~The features~~ that ~~may earn~~ a ~~fembot character the designation of~~ GINO ~~include~~, ~~but~~ are ~~not limited~~ to:		It should be noted that a GINO is different from a [[sleeper]]. Whereas a GINO never displays their robotic nature, a sleeper character is deliberately portrayed as acting as human as possible until they are revealed to be mechanical through a malfunction, damage, panel opening or other reveal method beyond they or the audience only being told that they are a robot.

	* reasoning undistinguishable from human (distinct from the logical attitude expected from a robot)		A cyborg that is stated to be an android, fembot or other form of wholly artificial construct is not a GINO, so long as they display some facet of their nature as a cyborg in the depicted work.
	* an ~~absence~~ of ~~robotic behavior ([[Blank stare\|blank stares]]~~, ~~[[Robotic motion\|robotic motions]]...)~~
	* the absence of ~~any reveal trope ([[Faceoff\|faceoff]], [[Damage\|damage]]...)~~
	* the ~~lack of any post-production~~ work ~~to indicate a robotic character ([[Whirring sounds\|whirring sounds]], [[Robotic voice\|robotic voice]].~~..)
	* overall the absence of indication that a character is a robot despite being told so

	~~This classification is often applied to small productions~~ such as ~~amateur films~~, ~~but it should be noted that a character being a fembot does not necessarily entail heavy~~ special effects, as ~~a good actress can use [[Robotic motion\|robotic motions]], [[blank stare]]s~~ and ~~so on to great effect. (The short film [[Luvbot vidcaps\|Luvbot]] is a good example of such a low-key depiction~~.~~) On the other hand, a heavy-handed effect might mean nothing if it is~~ not ~~elaborated or followed on, or if unconvincing.~~		Some works, such as certain low-budget live action productions, may lack the special effects budget to display things such as damage or open panels, but still have characters display things such as stilted speech and stiff mechanical movements. These characters are not considered GINO, as they still display their robotic nature in a more low-key manner.

	~~It should be noted that a~~ GINO ~~is different from a [[sleeper]]. Whereas a GINO is often the result of lazy or unimaginative writing~~, ~~bad acting, or a nonexistent special effects budget, a sleeper character is deliberately portrayed~~ as acting as human as possible. A GINO character leaves the viewer feeling unsatisfied with the performance. A sleeper character eventually has some sort of revelation or plot resolution confirming it to be a ~~robot.~~

	~~==Examples==~~
	~~Since most of the material hosted on Fembot Wiki passes a certain bar of fembot~~-~~ness, picking out example of GINOs is a subjective matter~~.

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Robotman: parentheses

2016-05-13T14:38:09Z

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	* overall the absence of indication that a character is a robot despite being told so		* overall the absence of indication that a character is a robot despite being told so

	This classification is often applied to small productions such as amateur films, but it should be noted that a character being a fembot does not necessarily entail heavy special effects, as a good actress can use [[Robotic motion\|robotic motions]], [[blank stare]]s and so on to great effect. The short film [[Luvbot vidcaps\|Luvbot]] is a good example of such a low-key depiction. On the other hand, a heavy-handed effect might mean nothing if it is not elaborated or followed on, or if unconvincing.		This classification is often applied to small productions such as amateur films, but it should be noted that a character being a fembot does not necessarily entail heavy special effects, as a good actress can use [[Robotic motion\|robotic motions]], [[blank stare]]s and so on to great effect. (The short film [[Luvbot vidcaps\|Luvbot]] is a good example of such a low-key depiction.) On the other hand, a heavy-handed effect might mean nothing if it is not elaborated or followed on, or if unconvincing.

	It should be noted that a GINO is different from a [[sleeper]]. Whereas a GINO is often the result of lazy or unimaginative writing, bad acting, or a nonexistent special effects budget, a sleeper character is deliberately portrayed as acting as human as possible. A GINO character leaves the viewer feeling unsatisfied with the performance. A sleeper character eventually has some sort of revelation or plot resolution confirming it to be a robot.		It should be noted that a GINO is different from a [[sleeper]]. Whereas a GINO is often the result of lazy or unimaginative writing, bad acting, or a nonexistent special effects budget, a sleeper character is deliberately portrayed as acting as human as possible. A GINO character leaves the viewer feeling unsatisfied with the performance. A sleeper character eventually has some sort of revelation or plot resolution confirming it to be a robot.

Robotman: add image, clarify, expand, templates

2016-05-13T14:36:38Z

add image, clarify, expand, templates

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	~~{{Stub}}~~		[[File:Atomic Vixens - Fembot scene (GINO).png\|thumb\|250px\|The fembots from the porn film [[Atomic Vixens]] are introduced as fembots in a brief comic book style voiceover clip, but they do nothing to indicate that they aren't human. They don't even have any dialogue.]]
			The acronym '''GINO''' stands for '''G'''ynoid '''i'''n '''N'''ame '''O'''nly. It refers to performances and depictions of fembots which lack most or all characteristics that would give the audience evidence that the fembot character is a robot. The robotic nature of the fembot character is often relegated to a line of dialogue or two, or to the work's paratext.
	'''GINO''' ~~is an acronym used in the ASFR community to indicate a ''~~'''G'''ynoid '''I'''n '''N'''ame '''O'''nly~~'', a performance or depiction~~ of ~~a [[fembot]], and by extension the work they appear in,~~ which ~~lacks~~ most or all characteristics that would ~~usually be expected of such~~ a ~~character~~. The robotic nature of the fembot character is often relegated to a line of dialogue or two, or to the work's paratext.

	The features that may earn a fembot character the designation of GINO include, but are not limited to:		The features that may earn a fembot character the designation of GINO include, but are not limited to:

	* a reasoning undistinguishable from human (distinct from the /logical attitude expected from a robot)		* reasoning undistinguishable from human (distinct from the logical attitude expected from a robot)
	* an absence of robotic behavior ([[Blank stare\|blank stares]], [[Robotic motion\|robotic motions]]...)		* an absence of robotic behavior ([[Blank stare\|blank stares]], [[Robotic motion\|robotic motions]]...)
	* the absence of any reveal trope ([[Faceoff\|faceoff]], [[Damage\|damage]]...)		* the absence of any reveal trope ([[Faceoff\|faceoff]], [[Damage\|damage]]...)
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	* overall the absence of indication that a character is a robot despite being told so		* overall the absence of indication that a character is a robot despite being told so

	This classification is often applied to small productions such as amateur films, but it should be noted that a character being a fembot does not necessarily entail heavy special effects, as a good actress can use [[Robotic motion\|robotic motions]], [~~Blank~~ stare~~\|blank stares~~]] and so on to great effect. The short film [[Luvbot vidcaps\|Luvbot]] is a good example of such a low-key depiction. On the other hand, an heavy-handed effect might mean nothing if it is not elaborated or followed on, or if unconvincing.		This classification is often applied to small productions such as amateur films, but it should be noted that a character being a fembot does not necessarily entail heavy special effects, as a good actress can use [[Robotic motion\|robotic motions]], [[blank stare]]s and so on to great effect. The short film [[Luvbot vidcaps\|Luvbot]] is a good example of such a low-key depiction. On the other hand, a heavy-handed effect might mean nothing if it is not elaborated or followed on, or if unconvincing.

			It should be noted that a GINO is different from a [[sleeper]]. Whereas a GINO is often the result of lazy or unimaginative writing, bad acting, or a nonexistent special effects budget, a sleeper character is deliberately portrayed as acting as human as possible. A GINO character leaves the viewer feeling unsatisfied with the performance. A sleeper character eventually has some sort of revelation or plot resolution confirming it to be a robot.

	==Examples==		==Examples==

	Since most of the material hosted on Fembot Wiki passes a certain bar of fembot-ness, picking out example of GINOs is a subjective matter.		Since most of the material hosted on Fembot Wiki passes a certain bar of fembot-ness, picking out example of GINOs is a subjective matter.

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FaceoffFembot at 19:19, 12 May 2016

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-The acronym '''GINO''' stands for '''G'''ynoid '''i'''n '''N'''ame '''O'''nly.  It refers to performances and depictions of fembots which lack most or all characteristics that would give the audience evidence that the fembot character is a robot.
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-The defining features that make a fembot character a GINO are a completely realistic appearance and personality, and a lack of any signs of artificiality.  Usually there aren't even any [[Access panel|special effects]] or even brief scenes of [[robotic motion|robotic acting]] to alert the viewer that the character is a robot.  Instead, this is conveyed through a line or two of dialogue.  Sometimes, this isn't even the case, and the only indication is in the media's description.
+* a reasoning undistinguishable from human (distinct from the /logical attitude expected from a robot)
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+This classification is often applied to small productions such as amateur films, but it should be noted that a character being a fembot does not necessarily entail heavy special effects, as a good actress can use [[Robotic motion|robotic motions]], [Blank stare|blank stares]] and so on to great effect. The short film [[Luvbot vidcaps|Luvbot]] is a good example of such a low-key depiction. On the other hand, an heavy-handed effect might mean nothing if it is not elaborated or followed on, or if unconvincing.
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