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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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