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The past two weeks have been one hell of a time to be interested in the gaming community. What started off as a relatively minor blip on the radar has turned into one of the biggest events of gaming journalism in 2014 alone.
Now, followers of TACO News (all 5 of you) have been asking me to do a piece on such an event and for a while, I didn't plan on it. It was such a bloated mess and I didn't want to put an opinion without a clear understanding of the bigger picture. However, things have been happening that really made me stop and think about it. Twitter harassment, doxxing and other unpleasant things have been done and really brings home something about this whole situation: People are getting HURT by this. Both sides of the argument have been afflicted and can anyone really say that it was worth it? I know I can't but again, neutral observer. What I can say though is both sides have blood on their hands.
What can I say that hasn't already been advocated by others? Keep a cool head, remain civil when others are not and other such things. Seriously, when one side is comparing gamers to ISIS (I shit you not, that actually happened), you know things have passed a certain point. It's times like these that I miss the Golden Rule. Remember the Golden Rule? I wish we could have it back. ALWAYS be mindful of what you post because someday, people WILL use it against you.
Like the title? I think it adds an air of coolness to the whole ordeal but what is a Crusade? Essentially, it means "lead or take part in an energetic and organized campaign concerning a social, political, or religious issue." I think that's a good way to put it; people on both sides are trying to champion their position through online articles on social media. Is any side completely wrong or right? I really can't say but I do know this issue is still going to remain relevant for a long, LONG time. The relationship between journalists and gamers has been strained to the breaking point and if it breaks, we all lose.
At the end of this long and probably unnecessary post, what do I have to say at the end?
Let's play some fucking video games
-TACO NEWS: Stands with Gamers and Gaymers
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The past two weeks have been one hell of a time to be interested in the gaming community. What started off as a relatively minor blip on the radar has turned into one of the biggest events of gaming journalism in 2014 alone.
Now, followers of TACO News (all 5 of you) have been asking me to do a piece on such an event and for a while, I didn't plan on it. It was such a bloated mess and I didn't want to put an opinion without a clear understanding of the bigger picture. However, things have been happening that really made me stop and think about it. Twitter harassment, doxxing and other unpleasant things have been done and really brings home something about this whole situation: People are getting HURT by this. Both sides of the argument have been afflicted and can anyone really say that it was worth it? I know I can't but again, neutral observer. What I can say though is both sides have blood on their hands.
What can I say that hasn't already been advocated by others? Keep a cool head, remain civil when others are not and other such things. Seriously, when one side is comparing gamers to ISIS (I shit you not, that actually happened), you know things have passed a certain point. It's times like these that I miss the Golden Rule. Remember the Golden Rule? I wish we could have it back. ALWAYS be mindful of what you post because someday, people WILL use it against you.
Like the title? I think it adds an air of coolness to the whole ordeal but what is a Crusade? Essentially, it means "lead or take part in an energetic and organized campaign concerning a social, political, or religious issue." I think that's a good way to put it; people on both sides are trying to champion their position through online articles on social media. Is any side completely wrong or right? I really can't say but I do know this issue is still going to remain relevant for a long, LONG time. The relationship between journalists and gamers has been strained to the breaking point and if it breaks, we all lose.
At the end of this long and probably unnecessary post, what do I have to say at the end?
Let's play some fucking video games
-TACO NEWS: Stands with Gamers and Gaymers
<color=darkred>Older News: <url=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/9.859493-BREAKING-Ukraine-Fate-to-be-Determined-by-Battlefield-Match#comment_form>Ukraine Fate to be Determined by Battlefield Match
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