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Saying that "it just reflects society" is an abdication of the responsibility of art. And yes, GTA is art. Simply representing an evil in society doesn't really do much to fix it. In fact, it can make it worse, especially if that representation is fun. This is even more true if the art...

Lol. Misandry. OK, this thread was worth visiting. Thank you sir.

Privilege is supposed to be an uncomfortable concept. Why privilege instead of disadvantaged? Focus. Disadvantaged makes the problem externalized. Oh poor black people. Won't somebody (else) help them? Privilege is about recognizing how the advantaged fit into the system and can inadvertently...

I disagree with the whole "eSports pushes women away" argument. I think the organizers did the exact correct thing. And at least the guy apologized. The problem isn't so much that people who use such language are bad, just inconsiderate, and, in this case, unprofessional in the extreme. I'm glad...

I think the fact that so many people would find it hilarious is telling. The sexualization of women in media is pretty ridiculous (hence the ridicule.) The not-so-funny part is that a great many people don't find it so absurd.

I think the concern over the impact of violence in videogames is a valid one. The claim that violence train kids to be killers is not. This is the claim Thompson made. I think that the concern over the impact of gender portrayals in videogames is a valid one. To draw a parallel would mean that...

I hear the exam for that is very difficult. Quite impressive!

I wouldn't say it's inherently harmless, as others seem to imply. But it's not inherently harmful either. As previous posters have said, it's all about context. You can tell a joke about race without telling a joke that's racist. That said, if your joke is racist, then don't be surprised if...

Well there's a difference between the topic and its execution. Certain topics are going to require better execution and more nuance than others. Joking about race is not the same thing as telling a racist joke. For instance, the Louis CK bit about why being white is awesome. If the bit were...

I would say that it's largely due to the industry/system/culture being sexist. It's not that anyone actively wants to keep women out, or any direct foul play. It's just that absent of specific initiatives, it's easier for men to find work (thus helping with the positive feedback loop of building...

What's more American than the ruthless pursuit of money and power?

I think the influence of big money and industry power over game journalism is a more troubling ethical issue than the personal relationships journalists make with industry professionals. The use of "review" to shill a product undercuts the entire premise of either artistic criticism or consumer...

I don't really recall accusations of those who enjoy or, largely, even those who make a sexist/racist work bigots based on a single instance. A work that has sexist tropes (and even here I refrain from using the phrase "is sexist") can have great artistic merit, or be hugely entertaining. It's...

That is pretty funny. And it makes a good point. A lot of media is created from a pretty shitty male perspective. Men are portrayed as strong and capable (power fantasy) and women are portrayed as sexualized objects. Or, men you want to be, women you want to have. And you're right, it is bad...

Wow. Thank you. So much. Best quote: This one has all the signature Liefeld touches: 1. Pouches worn around the thighs, even when you aren't wearing pants. 2. People who grow hair only on the very tops of their heads. 3. Guns that are literally bigger than people. 4. Women with waists...