The author believes it is up to us girls to help to change the image of gamers and declares
" I am a girl and I love to play games where I blow people up, stave in their heads with a crowbar and even occasionally off a prostitute to steal back my in game money
Who is with me?"
The article employs large amounts of sarcasm, please be aware of that. Any accusations of misogyny or homophobia will be deemed amusing.
Click link to read full article.
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- michellejbuss
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This article is terrible. It fails to mention a single way girls would effectively change the image of gamers, and falls into the exact same stereotypes about gamers that it is trying to combat. As both a girl and a hardcore gamer, if I were to answer this "call to arms" I would be afraid of downgrading the public image of women rather than helping promote a positive image for gamers. I don't mean to be harsh, but a little content goes a long way.
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Ha ha well thanks for your honesty.
It was actually meant to be a slightly amusing dig at the use of stereotypes by anti game campaigners.
I was being ironic by using the stereotypes.
Not to worry, not everyone is able to recognise irony very effectively. Don't feel bad.
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- michellejbuss
- 8 months ago
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I'm a hardcore gamer. My daughter loves video games, and my wife plays occasionally too. I think if gamers are viewed in a negative way, it is only because of ignorance. Everybody is different.
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- noxidereus
- 8 months ago
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I do think that when people mention video games, they are thinking of men committing these "heinous" acts. But I don't think there's any way gamers can destroy their negatives images because the media ONLY focuses on the negatives and what do you expect from a company that cares more about ratings and getting people to watch their shows consistently than showing both sides of the story?
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Do gamers really need an image change?
I'm a chick gamer and I like to blow people up too. See you on xbox live- EraseYerFace
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- DeliaTheArtist
- 8 months ago
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great topic but wish there was more info. but being a long time gamer and geek i don't feel the need to invite all to the party. if they don't get it too bad for them.
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i have so say i am a long time female gamer...have to say even some of my friends question what a girl at my age (almost 30) is doing playing video games. i love them its a good way to take out frustrations of a long day and just a good way to relax....who doesnt like blowing shit up really?
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- brokentherapy
- 8 months ago
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