"Public outrage" can be a scary thing and twitter escalates pointless asinine drama. lol. That's all I can really think to say.
What's funny is Penny Arcade always had somewhat offensive humor. What's next? Asking the creators of South Park and Family Guy to be "clean" and "non-offensive" in all aspects of their lives? (Granted, I don't like Family Guy but it has a right to exist without censorship)
Don't get me wrong. I want LGBT people to be welcomed,I really do. But I also think "activists" apart of these communities can be a tad too sensitive sometimes. I mean I've had people negatively comment about my long hair and grunge style of clothing but as much as it hurts to be seen as a "poor worthless bum on the side of the road" I don't write in asking local events to be "grunge sensitive".
That stated, being gay or being trans is every bit as challenging (in some cases more challenging) as being of a lower economic class. LGBT people should feel safe ANYWHERE but I doubt we can completely weed out the assholes who say mean or stupid shit. "Words" should not hold so much power. We would all benefit from learning to let the occasional insult or slur roll off our backs.
I believe you and Chris are mostly right. It's sad that extra precautions need to be taken to protect certain gamers at these events but if we completely ignore violence against LGBT people is a possibility then history could very well be doomed to repeat itself.
When I read it I was simply being "idealistic" and wearing my rose tinted glasses. I realize trolls are bad online but I rolled with the hypothesis that the same people wouldn't try the same shit amidst a crowd of witnesses and trained security personel. I still kind of believe that. LGBT gamers might hear unsavory whispers behind their backs but beyond that I'd like to imagine they would be safe and sound.
I still hope this diversity lounge is part of the main floor though. If it's too much off to the side it'll just come off as a nasty "Abnormal people go here!" vibe.
I don't think the Dick-wolves joke targeted trans people specifically. Matter of fact the scared villager warning everyone about dick-wolf-rape was actually a guy. lol. Lewd as it is, at least dick-wolves go after every gender equally. Still,this made certain women uncomfortable at PAX.
I think it was Mike's comment that offended. He said something along the lines of "Girls have vaginas and guys have penises" in a tweet and some trans peeps got offended by it.
Luigi's vacumn ghost catcher is both manly AND fashionably sensitive!
Your avatar has Laina-face-itis ,Chris! I don't know if there's a cure. Your avatar might always be that way no matter how hard you try to change it. Accept your dark fate!
I got the best feedback at RPG Pavilion. Had some good folks there who were tough but fair. Eventually I did away with "random encounters" as that seemed to annoy a lot of players. Additional conversations and flash-back sequences were also added to fill in the story more. By contrast the people at Game-jolt are positive but not as in depth with their feedback (Though there's a nice bloke by the name of Voodoo Fox who almost did a complete Let's Play of my game. I really am grateful for that!) whereas the people at RMN (Save for a few nice exceptions to the rule) were mostly complete snobs.
If I can I will,Lar! I don't know what is required to do that. I imagine some kind of conversion is in order?
Time certainly flies,aye? It's nice you've been with us a whole year,mate!
Larry,that's awesome! Congrats!
