Kully
Smash Cadet
Words like Gay, ****, Homo and the like, as I have noticed, are ubiquitous in the smash community. I have noticed this since I got into watching and keeping up with the competitive scene of Melee in early 2013.
Prior to watching competitive melee, my stance on the matter of words like this were as follows: "I don't use them because I want to eliminate the possibility of unintentionally hurting someone's feelings." Even now, my feelings are the same to this issue, but I recently caught myself telling my brother on the phone something like "Yeah, I totally ***** him" or something to that effect.
While that example is not particularly a big deal in my mind, that is when it comes to being sensitive to other people, I am nonetheless posting this thread because I want your opinions on the matter of using expressions like "Oh, he's playing so gay" in everyday melee talk.
I know this issue of political correctness transcends the video gaming world and I know people will think that I'm just ******** about useless crap, but I would really like to know how people feel about this issue.
Post your Responses!
Prior to watching competitive melee, my stance on the matter of words like this were as follows: "I don't use them because I want to eliminate the possibility of unintentionally hurting someone's feelings." Even now, my feelings are the same to this issue, but I recently caught myself telling my brother on the phone something like "Yeah, I totally ***** him" or something to that effect.
While that example is not particularly a big deal in my mind, that is when it comes to being sensitive to other people, I am nonetheless posting this thread because I want your opinions on the matter of using expressions like "Oh, he's playing so gay" in everyday melee talk.
I know this issue of political correctness transcends the video gaming world and I know people will think that I'm just ******** about useless crap, but I would really like to know how people feel about this issue.
Post your Responses!