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I’m surprised you didn’t mention gamergate. Gamergate in no way defines what it means to be a gamer. But I feel like that one can’t talk about the term “gamer
by gorgoiler 7y ago
I’m surprised you didn’t mention gamergate.
Gamergate in no way defines what it means to be a gamer. But I feel like that one can’t talk about the term “gamer” as a cultural phenomenon without gamergate’s presence being felt lurking somewhere in the shadows.
- aspenmayer 7y agoIt’s hard to be proud of liking games, perhaps distinctly so as a man, when so many men are such poor examples of good sportsmanship when playing with others. I’m not really going to put too fine a point on it because it applies in many contexts surrounding gaming, including journalism, but also in livestreams and online play. People can talk tough without any intention of gatekeeping, but interpretations and effects matter as much as intent. Harming others because of their gaming or association with gaming isn’t fun, and it isn’t part of the game. Just leave it on the field. Am I old? I feel like I shouldn’t even have to say all of this, and this isn’t directed at OP but more at gamers generally, and friends of gamers.