Wife Cheating Simulator

[Blood Brain Barrier]

Eh, it sounds boring to be honest. That's all I can say about it.

Also why would this be any worse than killing someone in games?

Well, it's a simulator. As far as I know there's no Terrorist Massacre Simulator and if there were a game which simulates the 9/11 or that Norwegian massacre on the island which killed 70 people, there'd be a pretty big uproar. The argument would be that DOOM and COD aren't the same, it's self-defense or morally upright killing. Whether you agree with that or not is up to you, i'm just saying the type of game makes it different.

 

[GoaThief]

Actual events are not opinion.

Right, and one of your "actual events" was not infidelity but bigamy which is different and has been pointed out, the man was in hot water with the law for other reasons than the physical act of sleeping with multiple partners.

The other obviously happens in regions ruled by holy books, all related Abrahamic religions it's worth noting, and my reference to "biblical shit" is blatantly a nod toward such backward practices which have no place in the modern world which I and most of the people who frequent this site reside and believe in.

This should not have to be explained as it's all so painfully obvious. I think it's better that you come out and outright defend these practices you seemingly agree with rather than attempt to argue over the use of the word "world" in a loose sense.

As you believe adultery and infidelity to be spousal abuse and abuse is a crime rightfully punishable by law, what processes, laws and punishments would you introduce to North America and Europe to combat them? Would you extend that to education? What about controlling media that seemingly endorses such behaviour?

 

[Caiphus]

Might download it later to see what the fuss is about.

Although this can't be the first game in which you hide an affair, surely?

Anyway, eh, it doesn't look very fun. I doubt it'll be all that exciting. Difficult to get emotionally invested when it's all "You there! You are unhappily married! You cheat on your wife! Hide panties!"

I dunno.

Edit:
Wait... It's not an .exe file?

Well fuck that. Cannot be bothered trying to find/download unity3d or whatever. My opinion of the game will have to be steeped in ignorance. Life goes on.

 

[GoaThief]

I think damages and consequences caused by [infidelity and] wife-beating are roughly on par.

I've not even passed an opinion on the game or it's message.

Bizarre.

So you didn't post this, then?

Wonder if a wife-beating game would be laughed off as easily? Break her ribs, black her eyes and keep it under wraps from family, friends and neighbors.

However you paint it spousal abuse is spousal abuse, whether that be physical or emotional.

Abuse is a serious crime rightfully punishable by law, by extension whilst taking the above into account you also believe infidelity/adultery is also a serious crime punishable by law as it's no different in your eyes. Correct, yes?

I don't think any one person here has said that adultery is not hurtful or harmful to the wronged party but it is a far cry from the abuse you specifically and repeatedly refer to. You made the argument and claims, not anybody else so it would be good if you could provide clarity and defend it.

 

[Boris Goodenough]

My original post about the game was asking the question whether a game about wife-beating would be viewed as comical. I've know people commit suicide due to infidelity, so I think damages and consequences caused by wife-beating are roughly on par.

As horrible as it feels to be cheated on, and I feel sorry for your losses and the friends and families involved I am going to say that most infidelity doesn't lead to suicide and is actually a rare occurance otherwise we would see people dropping like flies by their own hands.

And from what I have heard from people who have been in abusive relationships, mentally and physically, I would would pick being cheated on over the other two.

 

[GoaThief]

My original post about the game was asking the question whether a game about wife-beating would be viewed as comical. I've know people commit suicide due to infidelity, so I think damages and consequences caused by wife-beating are roughly on par.

As horrible as it feels to be cheated on, and I feel sorry for your losses and the friends and families involved I am going to say that most infidelity doesn't lead to suicide and is actually a rare occurance otherwise we would see people dropping like flies by their own hands.

And from what I have heard from people who have been in abusive relationships, mentally and physically, I would would pick being cheated on over the other two.

Would you go so far to say that claiming infidelity on it's own is spousal abuse is devaluing the plight of the real victims of domestic (can we still say that?) abuse?

That said I don't think anecdotal evidence is a very good or wise method to approach this topic.

 

[Ushiromiya Battler]

After playing RapeLay I find it excruciatingly hard to be offended by games anymore.
There just doesn't seem to be a game that can top that sexist degenerating horrible game.

So...Meh, kinda offensive I guess.

 

[Boris Goodenough]

Would you go so far to say that claiming infidelity on it's own is spousal abuse is devaluing the plight of the real victims of domestic (can we still say that?) abuse?

I would. The stories I have been told by one of my friend regarding (mostly mental) spousal abuse makes every infidelity story pale in comparison.
One of the milder stories would would be that the guy would tell her not to bring her wallet to town when they went out but she brought it anyway. When he found out he told her "Well I see you don't enjoy being out, so we are going home now!", he would then proceed to make her get out of the car 10 km before they were home so she could walk the last part. And that hasn't happened just once.

That said I don't think anecdotal evidence is a very good or wise method to approach this topic.

I agree but I have never come across any study that linked cheating to spousal abuse to cheating or any statistics to show anything in either direction.

 

[Canadamus Prime]

Utterly outraged? No, just disgusted.

hyperbolic language seems to be the default position these days. Imagine if something actually disgusting happened, how would you underline your unimpeachable moral superiority then? You'd have used up all the language to describe a computer game that wasnt entirely to your taste.

Oh look, it's the language police. If I really wanted to express moral superiority, I'd go on a huge rant about this, but I'm not. However I'm still allowed to express what an only be called disgust at a computer game that encourages simulates such reprehensible behaviour. BTW language is not a finite resource, I can't "use it up."

 

[Johnny Novgorod]

We've only just about murdered every sentient lifeform and then some in every other game. This could be fun. Role-playing, right?

 

[2xDouble]

I think the only person/s who should be outraged by this are the developers' spouses. "Market research", my ass!

Everyone else should chuckle quietly at its existence, then continue to ignore it. It's just like any other joke.

 

[Hazy]

I like how only one person on this thread actually seems to have played the game

I played it. Beat it in about a minute. Really, really easy, but good for a laugh.

 

[Canadamus Prime]

Ok fair enough.
Still it's not as though the word "disgust" is excessively repeated. Not like say the words "racist" or "sexist."

 

[JazzJack2]

Utterly outraged? No, just disgusted.

hyperbolic language seems to be the default position these days. Imagine if something actually disgusting happened, how would you underline your unimpeachable moral superiority then? You'd have used up all the language to describe a computer game that wasnt entirely to your taste.

Oh look, it's the language police. If I really wanted to express moral superiority, I'd go on a huge rant about this, but I'm not. However I'm still allowed to express what an only be called disgust at a computer game that encourages such reprehensible behaviour. BTW language is not a finite resource, I can't "use it up."

And in what way does this game encourage reprehensible behaviour?

 

[Canadamus Prime]

Utterly outraged? No, just disgusted.

hyperbolic language seems to be the default position these days. Imagine if something actually disgusting happened, how would you underline your unimpeachable moral superiority then? You'd have used up all the language to describe a computer game that wasnt entirely to your taste.

Oh look, it's the language police. If I really wanted to express moral superiority, I'd go on a huge rant about this, but I'm not. However I'm still allowed to express what an only be called disgust at a computer game that encourages such reprehensible behaviour. BTW language is not a finite resource, I can't "use it up."

And in what way does this game encourage reprehensible behaviour?

Well ok, maybe not "encourage," but "simulates."

 

[BathorysGraveland2]

Well ok, maybe not "encourage," but "simulates."

In the same way Grand Theft Auto simulates criminals performing criminal actions? Does GTA also disgust you?

 

[Smeatza]

Sounds like a good premise for a comedy game.
Is it a comedy game? If not it sounds kind of mundane.

 

[lacktheknack]

Eh. Indigo Prophecy already did something like this, but it was better because it was about hiding a murder.

 

[lacktheknack]

Well ok, maybe not "encourage," but "simulates."

In the same way Grand Theft Auto simulates criminals performing criminal actions? Does GTA also disgust you?

What if he says "yes" and points you to Greg Tito's review?

 

[Single Shot]

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Okay. I'm going to assume you are genuine in not thinking you have a stance in this, but everything has context. in this case it is provided by the forum you post in and the thread you used.
If this was your own thread entitled "would we accept a game about spousal abuse?" and provided some reasoning or story the context would be your own. as it is though you posted in a thread about a 'cheating simulator' and so created a direct comparison in your mind between infidelity and direct, targeted abuse.
This is not a criticism as a lot of people don't think about the context of their actions on the internet unless it is an issue that could lead to banning (badmouth 'X' on their own forums, post MP hacks on official forums, massive hate speech outside 4chan, you get the idea).

At the end of the day I'm going to call this a win and walk away. you seem to have accepted that 'infidelity = abuse' was a misspeak.

P.S. nobody I have read here has been claiming infidelity is without consequence. just that it is without legal consequence. The same way badmouthing your friends behind their backs will often not lead to legal consequence. but both will likely leave you unhappy and alone.