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Getting Misogyny, Racism and Homophobia Out of Gaming
An anonymous reader writes "A central theme for several talks at this week's Game Developers Conference has been how to deal with the abuse generated by a small segment of gamers. BioWare's Manveer Heir says he wants the industry to stop being scared of challenging the most outspoken and vituperative members of the gaming community. His GDC talk focused on 'misogyny, sexism, racism, ethnocentrism, nationalism, ageism, ableism, homophobia, transphobia, queerphobia and other types of social injustice.' He said, 'We should use the ability of our medium to show players the issues first-hand, or give them a unique understanding of the issues and complexities by crafting game mechanics along with narrative components that result in dynamics of play that create meaning for the player in ways that other media isn't capable of.' Meanwhile, Adam Orth, who became the center of an internet hatestorm last year after an offhand comment about always-online DRM, said game developers should make an effort to encourage their playerbase to behave in a more civilized manner."
Even if it means crushing others' rights, the truth, and anything or anyone else that stands in your way? I think your definition of 'better' is just a bit subjective. Today's media is full of fairyboys and women with princess xena complexes and it's still not enough? What the fuck?
That's right. Ignore the comments and move on. If your'e going to wear your shit on your shoulder for all to see, expect to be judged. This is true for everyone. Some will pat you on the back and say you go grrlfriend, and others will call you a faggot. That's life, so grow a thicker skin. These professional victim artists have no trouble violating their vaunted principles when dumping on libertarians, gun fans, or christians in the same manner. Guess what? They find your comments oppressive too. In fact, you're as bad as the christians because, like them, you want society to silence any speech or action that doesn't agree with your moral sensibility. Try practicing what you preach. Liberty requires that everyone leave each other alone and not use the government to oppress one another.
I don't see much 'progress' in a society with protected castes who cannot be criticized.