LightlyToasted
Smash Cadet
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- Nov 22, 2014
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SO I Looked around and didn't see any topics here about it.
The use of the words ****. I think most of the people on this side of the forums probably would not be the type to use "****" as a way to describe destroying someone in smash, but it is a common verb gamers use. Now while there is a dictionary definition of it being: "an act of plunder, violent seizure, or abuse; despoliation; violation" It is more often associated by most people, especially females with the definition implying sexual abuse, though especially when it comes to outsiders not associated with the gaming culture. I could get more into gamer gate and other things that could be considered misogynistic in the current game industry, but in the hope of keeping the Discussion scope on track, this seems like a valid issue to look at.
I am not trying to be a MONSTER OVERBEARING ON Our FIRST AMMENDMENT RIGHTS. I am only trying to point out that similar to not saying inappropriate things in a bad context like fire in an theatre or abortion at a baby shower, the widespread use of the word in many gaming groups only serves to make those already inside the group, or those looking in who might want to get involved, uncomfortable, whereas the use of the word does very little to enrich the feelings of 4 stock domination.
Anyone else encountered groups of gamers that use the word vehemently? Do you use it yourself and find it ok? Let us know why! And please keep it civil.(If there is a thread about this somewhere I am sorry, and mods feel free to delete this)
The use of the words ****. I think most of the people on this side of the forums probably would not be the type to use "****" as a way to describe destroying someone in smash, but it is a common verb gamers use. Now while there is a dictionary definition of it being: "an act of plunder, violent seizure, or abuse; despoliation; violation" It is more often associated by most people, especially females with the definition implying sexual abuse, though especially when it comes to outsiders not associated with the gaming culture. I could get more into gamer gate and other things that could be considered misogynistic in the current game industry, but in the hope of keeping the Discussion scope on track, this seems like a valid issue to look at.
I am not trying to be a MONSTER OVERBEARING ON Our FIRST AMMENDMENT RIGHTS. I am only trying to point out that similar to not saying inappropriate things in a bad context like fire in an theatre or abortion at a baby shower, the widespread use of the word in many gaming groups only serves to make those already inside the group, or those looking in who might want to get involved, uncomfortable, whereas the use of the word does very little to enrich the feelings of 4 stock domination.
Anyone else encountered groups of gamers that use the word vehemently? Do you use it yourself and find it ok? Let us know why! And please keep it civil.(If there is a thread about this somewhere I am sorry, and mods feel free to delete this)