That's where I see the ugliness come into play too. Not so much the "sexy visual style" in games (though yeah,it can get plenty ridiculous at times! At least include just as much beefcake as cheesecake,devs!) but more so when real female gamers have to put up with sexist comments and being picked on in chat lobbies and online matches. If I had money and more time I would rally to get the interactive multi-player community to be more inclusive and less abrasive.
Not to the point people cannot tell the occasional dirty joke but moreso to decipher the intent behind what's being said. It's not difficult for us to perceive the difference between a friendly heckler and an asshole who excels at being a jerk-weasel.
I know some gamers think "trash-talking" is apart of the culture and to an extent it should be allowed. However there's a big difference between calling someone a "noob" and calling them a nigger. Likewise there's a distinct line between saying "You got pwnt,LULZ!' and saying "Now that I'm victorious make me a sandwich, sweet-tits!" As a moderator I'd tolerate the more extreme vernacular only if I knew the people spouting it to each other were laughing and were close friends. Goading people to get an upset reaction is a whole different story. Online bullying should not be tolerated on any server.
From a male perspective I am kind of scared though,Tami. Not because gaming is broadening to include women but rather that radical feminism (Aka,people like Anita Sarkeesian) would try to water everything down to the point all games are bland and lifeless.
I'm not so sure art & entertainment should always be "politically correct" or be tailored to fit one person's or one group's personal ideologies.
