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Diana Sherman

Writer, Gamer, Geek Girl

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No Misogyny in Gaming, huh?

August 27, 2014 by diana Leave a Comment

Read this and tell me there is no misogyny in games: Anita Sarkeesian Says she Was Driven out of House by Death Threats Read this and tell me women are treated fairly and respectfully: Anti-Feminist Internet Targets “Depression Quest” game creator, Zoe Quinn Because, clearly, the way to deal with uppity women is to threaten them with … [Read more…]

Posted in: Idiocy, Video Games Tagged: feminism, social commentary, video games

That Whole Privilege Thing

July 29, 2014 by diana Leave a Comment

I realize a middle class white girl talking about privilege can go really, really wrong. I’m hoping that isn’t the case here. Quite frankly, I’m terrified of making an ass of myself. Which is why I’ve said nothing for a long time. Which is actually (heh) pretty privileged of me. I can afford to sit … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: childhood, feminism, identity, social commentary, video games

A Moment of Appreciation For Deus Ex Human Revolution

July 21, 2014 by diana Leave a Comment

It’s really well written. I can’t speak to the overall plot yet, I’m about 15 hours into the game. However, the opening is so clean and effective. It’s really a pleasure to play through. In broad, hopefully non-spoilery, strokes: within the first few minutes of the game you know who your character is (head of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Video Games, Writing Tagged: Deus Ex, feminism, narrative, social commentary, video game writing, video games, writing

Rape Culture Doesn’t Have to Be

May 31, 2014 by diana Leave a Comment

I would like to share a story from my college days. Relevant to the recent discussions of rape culture. (This shouldn’t be particularly triggery). I’m hanging out with a group of friends at West Dorm, across the street from mine. It’s an engineering school, and the ratio is something like 4/1 male to female. So, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: doing it right, feminism, narrative

On BDSM, Feminism, and Silly Statements

April 2, 2012 by diana 4 Comments

Apparently there is this erotica novel, 50 Shades of Grey, that’s causing a kerfluffle. I have nothing to say about that. Haven’t read it, not sure if I will. But then I read this article, and really, I have to rant. Let me share with you the section that provoked my ire: Amy Robach for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: feminism, power, social commentary

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