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An Editorial Melee About Female Gamers

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the put-up-your-dukes dept.

SR71 writes "Tom's Hardware has a strong debate between two of its editors in a face-off editorial about female gamers." From the article: "I'm not being puritanical - heck, a while ago I wrote about wanting to see more sex in videogames. Neither is this about being against female gamers. I simply take issue with people falling and fawning over these female gamers, and talking high-mindedly about how professional female e-sports will soon be on a par with the male circuit." The article contans some crass language that may be NSFW.

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  1. No, no, no... don't ask any women by hambonewilkins · · Score: 5, Insightful
    A debate between two men about women gamers. Would have been FAR more interesting to see a debate between two female gamers.

    Instead we get lame, slightly misogynistic speculation.

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    God Bless America. Why? Did it sneeze?
  2. Re:Did you read the same article I did? by Minwee · · Score: 5, Insightful
    At the risk of having a feminist rage moment, a big part of the problem is that many of the women who _do_ get invited or sponsored to the big events aren't going their because of their skills, but because they look good in tight shirts with a corporate logo on them.

    That not only leads to more talented players being passed over for not having "The Right Stuff" inside of their sweaters, but also creates a hostile environment for everyone. Why even bother trying to compete when you know that you're never going to be judged fairly?