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Originally Posted by oats
I think everyone is down for "social justice" in the sense that everyone gets treated fairly - meaning women don't get preferential treatment OR excluded out the gate because they're women. So I can understand where you're coming from if the reaction turns into females getting opportunities that aren't warranted by their talents.
On the other hand, I hold empathy as the pinnacle of an enlightened person, so it's worth reflecting on what it would be like to be a woman trying to break into a male-dominated arena. Would you be able to be as involved as you are now if you were a woman? I honestly don't know the answer, just posing the question because I think it's worth considering.
The Declaration of the Rights of Man, a document that resulted from the French Revolution, said it best (paraphrased): There should be no artificial inequality beyond a man's natural talent. Not everyone is equal, some are more talented than others, and should thusly be rewarded for it. However, the history of humankind has shown that inequalities are often perpetuated outside of merits, based on projected differences (race, gender, religious beliefs, etc). I can't understand anyone who genuinely thinks that's an acceptable practice.
Again, I'm not saying any of this applies to the gaming industry, just throwing it out there. You will never be worse off for considering the alternative perspective.
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Yeah I know its harder for them especially in this industry, But they are tacxkling that which I am all for, Hell I am down to make it more diverse as we could have a slew of different and cool games. but they are also trying to condemn games who use women as tropes and who use male lead characters. my thing is its your story. no one has the right to control artistic thought yet they are pressing hard to do so. and as I said it is reaching big levels in the media. from cnn, fox news, the ny times etc.