History of Feminism

seabeyond

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7. i have watched the gaming industry for over a decade with two sons participating in gaming.

Mon Dec 15, 2014, 09:18 AM

Dec 2014

i cannot tell you how much my husband would like to not have the shit in his games, and the same with the guys he plays with. all they want, is a game to mellow out to at the end of the day, and simply play. without the controversy. there are also many games that actively have worked to become more gender neutral. i can appreciate the efforts, and those are the games mine tend to go to. they are also top selling games, and do not need the trash and garbage to attract a sale.

but, a step further for those that have games being a big part in their life. staying silent has only allowed an acceptance. i have heard many good men speak out, and i value their voice. accepting silently only feeds it.

thanks for your post.

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As a gamer I need to speak out against the hate group known as Gamergate [View all] Bjorn Against Dec 2014 OP

Wow excellent OP ismnotwasm Dec 2014 #1

I also want to say something about all the people who claim to be "moderate gamergate supporters" Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #2

+1 Veilex Dec 2014 #23

My son doesn't seem that worried about it starroute Dec 2014 #3

Heh bekkilyn Dec 2014 #4

Thanks for posting about Gamergate!..n/t whathehell Dec 2014 #5

Bravo mercuryblues Dec 2014 #6

i have watched the gaming industry for over a decade with two sons participating in gaming. seabeyond Dec 2014 #7

To. be clear, I have not been silent about sexism in games Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #9

i do believe it is in our culture as a whole. why wouldnt it equally be in the gaming community, seabeyond Dec 2014 #10

I don't disagree with that at all Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #12

probably there has not been that organized attack. but then, this is just what i am talking about seabeyond Dec 2014 #14

I agree with that Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #16

yes. you, the men in my life, many that speak up on du. seabeyond Dec 2014 #17

The catcalling video bekkilyn Dec 2014 #22

GGers give the rest of us gamers a bad name. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #8

Which site is that? Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #11

Sure, it's called Hard Light Productions. NuclearDem Dec 2014 #13

Thanks, I have not heard of that one before Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #15

Another good community bekkilyn Dec 2014 #20

Yes, I am a proud social justice warrior Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #21

To add to your comment that the tide is turning... Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #18

Women gamers everywhere bekkilyn Dec 2014 #19

Good post - It's important to review the history of this organization. el_bryanto Dec 2014 #24

The journalistic ethics claim is just laughable Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #25

Nods - i hadn't heard that story but have no trouble believing it el_bryanto Dec 2014 #26

That is what many of them attempt to claim Bjorn Against Dec 2014 #27