PETA Protests Whaling in Assassin's Creed IV
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It may be worth mentioning that the source site for this information (VentureBeat) were the ones who brought this to PETA's attention in the first place when they asked them to comment on the situation. Sounds like they were just trying to rile PETA up for site hits. I'm glad to see that PETA only really responded to it with a comment on whaling's ethics.
http://gamepolitics.com/2013/03/04/peta-speaks-out-whaling-assassin%E2%80%99s-creed-iv-black-flag
EDIT: Yes I know PETA is usually dumb, and the stuff they release is usually inflammatory and awful, but this response seems reasonable enough. Especially for them.
http://gamepolitics.com/2013/03/04/peta-speaks-out-whaling-assassin%E2%80%99s-creed-iv-black-flag
EDIT: Yes I know PETA is usually dumb, and the stuff they release is usually inflammatory and awful, but this response seems reasonable enough. Especially for them.
So...they're responding to a SCREENSHOT from an UNRELEASED GAME about an UNCONFIRMED feature?
Well. They really are trolls.
Well. They really are trolls.
Honestly, VentureBeat was trolling by asking for their opinion and bringing it to their attention in the first place. They were trying to cause a controversy where there wasn't one already, and PETA responded with a very "meh that's wrong your shouldn't do that" instead of blowing it out of proportion like they usually do.Froggy Slayer said:
Anyone else see the irony they're protesting whaling in a game series whose primary focus is stabbing people in the face?
I forgot about seal clubbing... you got a innocent animal debuff and if you went by the DEHTA (druids for the ethical and humane treatment of animals) camp theyd kill you xD
srsly tho.. protesting a depiction of things that used to happen is whitewashing history.. in the event of someone attempting to whitewash history the appropriate response is "go fuck yourself"
srsly tho.. protesting a depiction of things that used to happen is whitewashing history.. in the event of someone attempting to whitewash history the appropriate response is "go fuck yourself"
Do we still get to say fuck Peta?Blunderboy said:Oh PETA. When will you learn, no one cares.
Also I'll do what I always do in PETA threads. Make them about a much better Peta.
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OT: Well it is just Peta being Peta so yeah I just tend to ignore them.
I kind of see your point, PETA... Then again, games that promote hurting and killing them.I think you are misusing the word "promote" here... Its not like people playing AC4 will jump into a whaling ship to hunt whales in real life, just like people didn't tried to climb the Sistine Chapel from the inside after playing AC2.
*rolls eyes* I think Ubisoft cares more for the historical history aspect (and how they can tweek it to suit the game) then the idea behind it. We did it in the past cause it was profitable and useful, and back then we couldn't make synthetic alternatives that worked as well as the whale products.... There is a reason why we named a certain whale the RIGHT whale afterall. Modern sensibilities my arse.... Historical fiction doesnt follow them.
Just like once someone play's an FPS they run out and buy a gun, I'm also afraid that people who play AC4 will run out, buy a boat and head out on an expedition to go kill some whales.
Why don't those morons at PETA shut the hell up and stick to doing what they do best, sticking naked body painted women in cages on street corners.
Why don't those morons at PETA shut the hell up and stick to doing what they do best, sticking naked body painted women in cages on street corners.
SO instead of being 15 odd years late (pokemon) They decide to ***** before the game even comes out.
Also, this can just be me of course, but i only see a whale tail out of the water, not a harpoon shooting at him. So basically all we know is that there is a whale in the game.
Also, this can just be me of course, but i only see a whale tail out of the water, not a harpoon shooting at him. So basically all we know is that there is a whale in the game.
I don't understand the hatred. Big name game debut involves image of historical whaling. PETA try to use this example of whaling in popular culture as a talking point, and an attempt to raise awareness.
Crass? Yes.
Publicity stunt? Of course.
Poor target audience? Most certainly.
Crazy? No.
PETA have taken great leaps and bounds forwards in their PR tactics over the last few years and deserve to be reassessed on recent actions aside from their downright offensive past. When it comes to this campaign in particular, the most you can really criticise them for is the sheer futility of it. I mean, thanks to the Japanese Ministry of Fisheries, Australian Greens, the Sea Shepherd, and handballed publicity via The Cove and its awards, whaling is already a disproportionately visible item in the media. I can't see how they think this could possibly raise more attention. Plus, by drawing attention to a work that appears to depict whaling in a historical context, they actually lend credibility to the traditional whaling proviso argument.
PETA's efforts would be far better spent elsewhere, but that doesn't make them nuts.
Edit: It seems likely this was a response to very specific baiting from a "journalist" rather than a calculated press release. My points above still stand. Try to judge PETA on the merits of each campaign, not on their past ones. Their more recent campaigns have been fantastic in my mind. Remember that intentionally being divisive is a powerful marketing tool. Not the most ethical one in my mind, but still valid.
Crass? Yes.
Publicity stunt? Of course.
Poor target audience? Most certainly.
Crazy? No.
PETA have taken great leaps and bounds forwards in their PR tactics over the last few years and deserve to be reassessed on recent actions aside from their downright offensive past. When it comes to this campaign in particular, the most you can really criticise them for is the sheer futility of it. I mean, thanks to the Japanese Ministry of Fisheries, Australian Greens, the Sea Shepherd, and handballed publicity via The Cove and its awards, whaling is already a disproportionately visible item in the media. I can't see how they think this could possibly raise more attention. Plus, by drawing attention to a work that appears to depict whaling in a historical context, they actually lend credibility to the traditional whaling proviso argument.
PETA's efforts would be far better spent elsewhere, but that doesn't make them nuts.
Edit: It seems likely this was a response to very specific baiting from a "journalist" rather than a calculated press release. My points above still stand. Try to judge PETA on the merits of each campaign, not on their past ones. Their more recent campaigns have been fantastic in my mind. Remember that intentionally being divisive is a powerful marketing tool. Not the most ethical one in my mind, but still valid.
Ok, that's a good point.nuba km said:
I barely knew AssCreed even had boats before a week ago.
Sorry PETA, all points removed due to obscurity penalties.
I wonder if we will ever get an actual PETA supporter in one of these threads some day. I know if I were dumb enough to support them, I would be the first to hide somewhere and just keep my mouth shut, so I don't blame them if that is the case.