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by thirdtruck
4285 days ago
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I agree: "we are not entitled to forcing our opinions on those who create it." However, in the context of extensive advertising and unavoidable public discussion, we are having the opinions of those creators foisted on us. It's not a matter of "choosing not to play" when the overwhelming prevalence (contrasted with the mere existence) of sexist or racist games shapes how you're perceived by everyone around you. It already an uphill battle to be recognized as an individual without the constant stream of objectifying media. There's far more money and political power backing those invested in exploiting and perpetuating stereotypes. They can afford to defend themselves. |
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I am offended by the likes of Anita Sarkeesian who is plastered all over games media. I believe she is wrong and her critiques are self serving, lacking in depth, and ignore the overall context by simply cherry picking things that seem outrageous to her audience. But her right to speech trumps my desire to not hear it Despite the triggering nature of her articles. To me it sounds like this is about controlling thought and language to silence those you disagree with or perceived threats on your worldview.
If you really can't bear to even hear people talking about a game you disagree with then put on a pair of headphones or grow a thicker skin.
Beyond that, the claims of sexism/racism/misogyny in games is silly when you also include the male tropes (when's the last time you've seen realistic portrayals of male physique in a videogame that wasn't negative). Also If you really believe women aren't thought of as individuals in the western world you are living in a oppression-fantasy.