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FearfulSymmetry: Just like feminism has somehow become a dirty word even though the movement is good and necessary in my view. Sadly, however, the term seems to have become linked with a hatred of men somehow, which is not at all what it's about.

I have no problem with that trope, as long as things get mixed up sometimes. People need saving every once in a while, women too. But as you say, that does not mean all the women have to be the same. Some can rescue themselves or even men. As long as there's a balance between the different portrayals I think it's fine.

I'm okay, right now it's like having a really severe cold. :) And the nose rinses still kind of hurt, but I'll get over that. I'm unfortunately super busy, though. There are so many deadlines that I'm not even sure how I'm going to manage celebrating my own birthday next week and attending my own graduation after that. :P
True, but again, ruined by a few and then degraded more by sexist people trying to water down the importance of the movement. I like the link to hating men thing. I know it is different but a few people have said that to me before, how due to my relationship that must mean I hate men, which is no true at all. Well, except for the jerks, but those come in male and female shapes. :-)

I think the problem is the lack of women in the industry, as I said, men make what they know. I am sure most of them don't go out of their way to be sexist, I am sure some do, but most I would think either don't consider it, or are told by the publishers that boobs sell. I remember reading an article a few years ago about a development team who were made to make all the women slutty despite not wanting to, but the publisher insisted that would sell more.

Sorry to hear that, has the bleeding at least stopped now? I hope you will get over your cold soon, and that you will recover from your operation as quickly as you can.

So… It is your birthday next week? You kept that quiet. So come on, what day. I need to get the gifting train organises? :-)

*big hug*
Someone mention boob obsessed pervert?
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AgentBirdnest: It's the same with any debate. Not many people are willing to sit in the middle and listen to both sides.
I admit, there is even one political topic that I get very passionate about and I have difficulty listening to the other side. So I decided to stop talking about that one :-)
Gauntlet Legends was a very arcadey-game. Not realistic at all, so the skimpy outfits "fit" very well.
*big hug*

I will stop talking about all the sexism stuff now, just in case it makes the guys too afraid to post. :-)

(It is Fearful's birthday soon. If she will no co-operate and tell me the day so I can get the birthday list organised I might need your help.)

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EndreWhiteMane: Someone mention boob obsessed pervert?
That was ages ago, what took you so long? :-)

How are you today, feeling any better? *big hug*
Post edited November 16, 2015 by ddickinson
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EndreWhiteMane: Someone mention boob obsessed pervert?
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ddickinson: That was ages ago, what took you so long? :-)

How are you today, feeling any better? *big hug*
Doing OK today, sorry to hear about the pain you have, hope it gives you a break very soon.
*big hug*
We still have the boobs topic? *sigh* I think I need to start Risen again when I am home to see what this is all about.
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ddickinson: True, but again, ruined by a few and then degraded more by sexist people trying to water down the importance of the movement. I like the link to hating men thing. I know it is different but a few people have said that to me before, how due to my relationship that must mean I hate men, which is no true at all. Well, except for the jerks, but those come in male and female shapes. :-)

I think the problem is the lack of women in the industry, as I said, men make what they know. I am sure most of them don't go out of their way to be sexist, I am sure some do, but most I would think either don't consider it, or are told by the publishers that boobs sell. I remember reading an article a few years ago about a development team who were made to make all the women slutty despite not wanting to, but the publisher insisted that would sell more.

Sorry to hear that, has the bleeding at least stopped now? I hope you will get over your cold soon, and that you will recover from your operation as quickly as you can.

So… It is your birthday next week? You kept that quiet. So come on, what day. I need to get the gifting train organises? :-)

*big hug*
Haha, you're correct on all those counts. And really, people have said that to you? I can't get over how dumb some people can be. o.o

Yep, that's an excellent point. More female devs would probably go a long way towards clearing up those issues. And of course the industry as a whole would have to adopt a different mindset.

Yes, it has! So that's all good. :) Thank you very much for your kind words. *hug*

Haha, I suppose I did. :P It's on Thursday the 26th, but no one has to feel obliged to get me anything. :)

*huge hug*
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EndreWhiteMane: Doing OK today, sorry to hear about the pain you have, hope it gives you a break very soon.
*big hug*
Glad to hear it, and thank you. I will be okay, the eye thing is just annoying. I have been having the stabbing pains for ages, so I am kind of used to them, but the whole eye stabbing thing is new, probably from over the weekend.

*return hug*

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moonshineshadow: We still have the boobs topic? *sigh* I think I need to start Risen again when I am home to see what this is all about.
It was Agent's fault. :-)

And prepare to be disappointed, I doubt the boobs were that nice to justify all the fuss. :-)
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FearfulSymmetry: Haha, I suppose I did. :P It's on Thursday the 26th, but no one has to feel obliged to get me anything. :)

*huge hug*
We use all opportunities we get to sneek some gifts to people :P
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FearfulSymmetry: Haha, you're correct on all those counts. And really, people have said that to you? I can't get over how dumb some people can be. o.o

Yep, that's an excellent point. More female devs would probably go a long way towards clearing up those issues. And of course the industry as a whole would have to adopt a different mindset.

Yes, it has! So that's all good. :) Thank you very much for your kind words. *hug*

Haha, I suppose I did. :P It's on Thursday the 26th, but no one has to feel obliged to get me anything. :)

*huge hug*
Well some people are strange, and not very smart. :-)

True, we will just have to wait and see.

We don't feel obligated, we do it because we like you and you are awesome and deserve gifts on your birthday. So, think of a list of your top 5 most wanted games, and then another list of your top 5 most wanted cheaper games, then PM me the list and I will see what I can do before the 26th. :-)

*big hug*
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EndreWhiteMane: Someone mention boob obsessed pervert?
50 points for a great entrance :-)
Good morning, Endre.
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moonshineshadow: We use all opportunities we get to sneek some gifts to people :P
Speaking of which, thank you for taking over Stilton's birthday list while I was away, he was one happy Viking. *big hug*
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moonshineshadow: We still have the boobs topic? *sigh* I think I need to start Risen again when I am home to see what this is all about.
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ddickinson: It was Agent's fault. :-)
And prepare to be disappointed, I doubt the boobs were that nice to justify all the fuss. :-)
Of course it was Agents fault, it is not like this whole topic originated from someone else. Wait wasn't that you? :P
*laughing hug*
Oh and it won't disappoint me since I don't expect anything, I am just curious because I can't remember noticing that at all.
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moonshineshadow: We still have the boobs topic? *sigh* I think I need to start Risen again when I am home to see what this is all about.
Sorry, I should have balanced my question a bit better.
"Someone mention boob and pizza obsessed pervert?"
So, does anyone know any good jokes? I'm not asking that merely to switch the topic, I actually need to tell a joke in class tomorrow as part of my homework. :P

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ddickinson: Glad to hear it, and thank you. I will be okay, the eye thing is just annoying. I have been having the stabbing pains for ages, so I am kind of used to them, but the whole eye stabbing thing is new, probably from over the weekend.
Auch, those stabbing pains do not sound fun at all. I'll keep my fingers crossed they pass soon. *hug*

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moonshineshadow: We use all opportunities we get to sneek some gifts to people :P
Well, it's true that the people on here are probably the most skilled ninjas I've ever seen. :P How are you doing, Moon?
Dang, I should be hanging out here more. This seems to be where the nice people are.

Incidentally, I notice some folks are already rolling out the Xmas avatars in other threads. I refuse to do so until Black Friday, which is the true start of Xmas! :)