Why is casual racism/sexism more accepted in video games than other forms of media (these days)?

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those aren't even "rights" wtf

my jaw left (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:34 (nine years ago) link

'An 'In'clusive market includes all gamers, not just the sort you approve of' - it's tragic how close they are to a self-aware realisation that will never come

bizarro gazzara, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:34 (nine years ago) link

we the people wld just like to first of all point out that this is not in fact a harassment campaign

lag∞n, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:35 (nine years ago) link

'intellectually dishonest engagement may be met with creative ridicule. Please take this last bit with a grain of salt, and respect the quirks of the culture from which we hail'

death threats and doxxing are just quirks of our culture guys! settle down!

bizarro gazzara, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:36 (nine years ago) link

so, I'm not exactly following this, but it's gone well beyond Zoe Quinn at this point, huh

Abstinence Hawk (frogbs), Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:38 (nine years ago) link

thx for weighing in

my jaw left (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:38 (nine years ago) link

o my gosh n00b

lag∞n, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:39 (nine years ago) link

fkn casual

ENERGY FOOD (en i see kay), Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:44 (nine years ago) link

worth checking out the #readergate hashtag on twitter atm

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bizarro gazzara, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:46 (nine years ago) link

http://i.imgur.com/6RyPa6P.png

lag∞n, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:49 (nine years ago) link

*scales fall from eyes*

bizarro gazzara, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:52 (nine years ago) link

it's gone well beyond Zoe Quinn at this point, huh

it has but it sort of hasn't.

also, gamergaters seem to be the stupidest, most obtuse and most gullible fools on the internet since the tea party began.

stevie, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:53 (nine years ago) link

tbf theyre all 13 years old

lag∞n, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:54 (nine years ago) link

yeah but they're a stupid 13 years old

stevie, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:55 (nine years ago) link

this whole foofaraw has confirmed so many of my prejudices tbh

stevie, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:55 (nine years ago) link

can someone sum it up for me?

Abstinence Hawk (frogbs), Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:59 (nine years ago) link

the frightening thing is that a lot of them seem to be a lot older than 13

bizarro gazzara, Thursday, 6 November 2014 15:59 (nine years ago) link

thx for weighing in

yeah sorry for not reading 3250 posts of this

Abstinence Hawk (frogbs), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:00 (nine years ago) link

or anything anywhere on the internet

my jaw left (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:00 (nine years ago) link

can someone sum it up for me?

it's about ethics in games journalism

bizarro gazzara, Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:00 (nine years ago) link

otm

lag∞n, Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:00 (nine years ago) link

or anything anywhere on the internet

lol, get out of here with this garbage. I've heard things about ppl gettin doxxed and ads being pulled or w/e but I've really wanted to avoid the whole thing until right now

Abstinence Hawk (frogbs), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:05 (nine years ago) link

listen were gonna have to ask you to complete the reading list before you post

lag∞n, Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:06 (nine years ago) link

alright I'm out see y'all next time

Abstinence Hawk (frogbs), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:07 (nine years ago) link

frogbs =
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDzgqb7hJXw

my jaw left (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:09 (nine years ago) link

hah! ok I'll read a damn thinkpiece

Abstinence Hawk (frogbs), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:11 (nine years ago) link

I actually do think FROGBS might be able to contribute something

Since he has spent so many years in FYAD & c

, Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:11 (nine years ago) link

http://i.imgur.com/2At2daz.jpg

example (crüt), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:12 (nine years ago) link

please, let me impart my wisdom here

Abstinence Hawk (frogbs), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:13 (nine years ago) link

so these guys are basically all bronies right

Abstinence Hawk (frogbs), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:14 (nine years ago) link

froggergate

my jaw left (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:14 (nine years ago) link

frogbs have you ever participated in the SWATing of someone

, Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:15 (nine years ago) link

would you call this a swat?

http://www.untamedscience.com/science/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/frog-eating.jpg

bizarro gazzara, Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:17 (nine years ago) link

GamerGate may be dragging but this thread has really rallied today in lol terms, good job everyone.

Doctor Casino, Thursday, 6 November 2014 16:38 (nine years ago) link

We suggest fans of games like Gone Home review Gone Home —and fans of games like God of War Review God of War. Doing this provides valuable, professional content that serves gamers.

difficult listening hour, Thursday, 6 November 2014 17:31 (nine years ago) link

the freedom of consumers to decide what content they want to consume

Really the greatest freedom of all! /jk

©Oz Quiz© (Adam Bruneau), Thursday, 6 November 2014 17:34 (nine years ago) link

Q: Where does frogbs go to learn about major internet controversies?
A: The frogbbs!

my jaw left (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 November 2014 17:38 (nine years ago) link

‏@Phylan

why do they call it the Gamer Bill of Rights and not the Fedoralist Papers

EZ Snappin, Thursday, 6 November 2014 17:39 (nine years ago) link

rofl

example (crüt), Thursday, 6 November 2014 17:41 (nine years ago) link

lock thread

my jaw left (Hurting 2), Thursday, 6 November 2014 17:42 (nine years ago) link

damn, so good

anonanon, Thursday, 6 November 2014 18:08 (nine years ago) link

searched twitter for nick denton's handle, just to see what was up with that. and there is good stuff:

https://twitter.com/TheRalphRetort/status/530301436710883330

caucasity and the sundance kid (goole), Thursday, 6 November 2014 20:14 (nine years ago) link

enemies lists are circulating

https://twitter.com/BastendorfGames/status/530301304686395393

caucasity and the sundance kid (goole), Thursday, 6 November 2014 20:16 (nine years ago) link

(weirdly the "nicknotned" string returns searches for the guy's name itself. twitter is creeped out)

there are "operations" called "prime rib" and "baby seal"

https://twitter.com/daddy_warpig/status/530412740892844033

caucasity and the sundance kid (goole), Thursday, 6 November 2014 20:18 (nine years ago) link

it'd be like some sort of weird subcultural roleplay except that real people's lives are getting ruined

Spirit of Match Game '76 (silby), Thursday, 6 November 2014 20:19 (nine years ago) link

kids are pissed

https://twitter.com/Nebachudrezzar/status/530412626317422592

caucasity and the sundance kid (goole), Thursday, 6 November 2014 20:20 (nine years ago) link

this guy makes GG personality art

https://twitter.com/Toshi_TNE

the ones tinted red are their enemies.

caucasity and the sundance kid (goole), Thursday, 6 November 2014 20:21 (nine years ago) link

far right komedy tweeter divining the truth here:

https://twitter.com/jokeocracy/status/530410488824602625

caucasity and the sundance kid (goole), Thursday, 6 November 2014 20:22 (nine years ago) link


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