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On Gamers Whining About Cheese

Posted by simoniker on from the sumptuous-complaint-snack dept.

Thanks to GameSpot for its editorial discussing the fine art of 'cheesing', and the annoyance of those who complain about it. The write explains of 'cheesers': "These gamers (either intentionally or unintentionally) use the same moves or tactics over and over again [in games such as Soul Calibur II or Top Spin] to defeat opponents and, as a result, are often treated as the redheaded stepchildren in gaming circles." However, he argues: "Repetitive moves and tactics can become annoying, but what irritates me more are the people that whine about them", and concludes by suggesting: "The challenge then, for those who prefer to take the high road, is to find ways to beat them... Don't get mad. Get better." But is whining actually a good, natural part of videogaming?

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  1. hmmmm by SkunkPussy · · Score: 4, Funny

    > But is whining actually a good, natural part of videogaming?

    Is anything good and natural about gaming?

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    SURELY NOT!!!!!
  2. *WHINE* by pugdk · · Score: 5, Funny

    OMG! YOU SUCK! What kind of a post is that? GO AWAY YOU n00b!

    *WHINE*

  3. Re:Irony by Gid1 · · Score: 2, Funny

    So, redheads have fiery tempers because people discriminate against them for having fiery tempers, which they have because people discriminate against them...

    Anyway, I don't think me getting annoyed by years of blatant and stupid bigotry should really be reduced to me having a temper. I'm actually pretty calm in general, but obvious injustices bug me, as they damn well should do. I mean, if you're a black, lesbian, paraplegic, mentally-deficient grandmother, you get treated like a bloody martyr, but hey, let's dump on all the frigging carrot-tops. I mean, they're the minority, and they're obviously genetically subhuman so who gives a shit?

    Let's just not reinforce idiotic and inaccurate stereotypes when they're not necessary. How about saying: "The gamers [...] are often treated badly in gaming circles"?

    Awww. screw it. Just declare all the gingas all to be witches and burn the bloody lot. Tolerance won't be an issue because we destroyed them all! Wahey! Problem solved!

    Incidentally, if you want a totally harmless stereotype, then consider the irony of an american bringing up an example of irony. How's that feel, then, ya dumb-shit, fat-ass, SUV-driving, gun-toting yankee hick? :-) Disclaimer: that wasn't a flame -- just an example of another completely unwarranted stereotype.