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HijacK: I'm sorry, but you're comparing a third world country in which Social Darwinism is almost law to a first world country. Do you really want me to even begin tell you how stupid that is? It delves into other issues way over more complicated, and I believe you are speaking only of the violence against women there, while I don't think you have any slight idea about the history, culture and pretty much influences Afghanistan had upon itself. Do you want me to make this a religious debate? Or are you unaware that many of Afghanistan's issues are also related to religion?

Mere examples should not paint an entire issue in one color. If you think women are the only ones that are mistreated, I'll stop here. This is a subject in which I delved too many times to be interesting anymore.
What does that have anything to do with the clear bias towards a gender? Racism is a whole different issues. Conservative? Don't know. Haven't traveled much around here.
You really don't read too well, I never said women were the only ones mistreated. I just asked for evidence to support your claim, son. Allow me to quote myself:
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Ragnarblackmane: 2.Where are you getting these statistics on abuse? Please provide evidence bud, and show me several sources, from various political spectrums.
3. NO domestic violence should be tolerated, just to be clear.
4." This is not to say I don't agree with what you have said. If anything, the example I provided reinforces what you have said." Are you now turning around what I said to imply that women have higher status and more rights than men? Here's an easy example from the US involving pay discrimination based on gender:

Three independent sources, including one government one, which usually doesn't have a pro-female bias at all:
http://billmoyers.com/content/facts-figures-women-and-pay-inequality/
http://www.clearskybusiness.co.uk/equal-pay-rogue-firms-come-clean/
http://www.gao.gov/new.items/d08799.pdf

2.The fact that there's even a debate about this means they're not equal. Just as racism, homophobia, and other discrimination exists.

To be clear: I do not like people like Anita Sarkeesian who obfuscate how empowering actual feminism can be for all genders, but I also find it disturbing how much violence is directed towards her and others like her simply for speaking opinions that,while flawed, are still coming from a position that I can understand.
" What does that have anything to do with the clear bias towards a gender? Racism is a whole different issues. Conservative? Don't know. Haven't traveled much around here."A whooooooooooooole lot, if you don't realize that racism, sexism, and conservatism are all roots of the same problem, then we're not really going to be able to discuss this further.
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FearfulSymmetry: Meanwhile, in countries like Afghanistan, women are lynched for supposedly committing adultery.

Can we put this discussion to rest? This thread is supposed to be about games and favorite genres, and ddickinson has said that she would like to focus on that.
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HijacK: I'm sorry, but you're comparing a third world country in which Social Darwinism is almost law to a first world country. Do you really want me to even begin tell you how stupid that is? It delves into other issues way over more complicated, and I believe you are speaking only of the violence against women there, while I don't think you have any slight idea about the history, culture and pretty much influences Afghanistan had upon itself. Do you want me to make this a religious debate? Or are you unaware that many of Afghanistan's issues are also related to religion?
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Crewdroog: JRPGs are typically turn based, right? Don't like turn based games, despite the hair colors and styles. they make me nuts.
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HijacK: Nope. That's a common misconception. I think I've seen more action based one than Turn Based.
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Ragnarblackmane: snip
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HijacK: Mere examples should not paint an entire issue in one color. If you think women are the only ones that are mistreated, I'll stop here. This is a subject in which I delved too many times to be interesting anymore.
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Ragnarblackmane: 1.LMAO, Arizona is one of the most racist, conservative and backwards states in the USA.
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HijacK: What does that have anything to do with the clear bias towards a gender? Racism is a whole different issues. Conservative? Don't know. Haven't traveled much around here.
I find it interesting that you are still wiling to debate with FearfulSymmetry, but when Ragnar actually challenges you with facts you are quick to say "This is a subject in which i delved too many times to be interesting anymore". I thought you were all about statistics and facts and maths and stuff.

Second, I don't appreciate how you told FearfulSymmetry that her comment was stupid. Learn some goddamn manners.
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Crewdroog: Second, I don't appreciate how you told FearfulSymmetry that her comment was stupid. Learn some goddamn manners.
I can not agree more. I do not like the comments the spurred this whole debate but I would never call someone feelings stupid. ( whether I agree with them or not) Everyone has the right to express their opinions. They might get challenged and called out but not told that person is stupid.
By the Nine Divines, what did I miss while I was gone.
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Nroug7: By the Nine Divines, what did I miss while I was gone.
Here, have some pop corn!
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Nroug7: By the Nine Divines, what did I miss while I was gone.
Oh just that girls are not good enough to have a GA even though the boys will have their own too. And we should be barefoot pregnant in the kitchen and only speak when spoken too.

You know same ol shit different day =P
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Nroug7: By the Nine Divines, what did I miss while I was gone.
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Sage103082: Oh just that girls are not good enough to have a GA even though the boys will have their own too. And we should be barefoot pregnant in the kitchen and only speak when spoken too.

You know same ol shit different day =P
I'm a guy, so I wouldn't know what being barefoot pregnant in a kitchen is like.

But.
Regardless.

It is the Topic Creators choice to hold a giveaway for an intended audience,
There is literally no reason for anyone to tell her how her money should be spent. Her money, Her choice.
I can't believe people would argue over something as simple as that.
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Nroug7: By the Nine Divines, what did I miss while I was gone.
Don't worry, we haven't had the pillow fight yet.

Mostly though, just a lot of angry tits.
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Nroug7: By the Nine Divines, what did I miss while I was gone.
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Crewdroog: Don't worry, we haven't had the pillow fight yet.

Mostly though, just a lot of angry tits.
Thanks for the laugh

*Grabs popcorn*
Time to spectate, I guess.
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Nroug7: I'm a guy, so I wouldn't know what being barefoot pregnant in a kitchen is like.
I am female and I also have no idea what it is like. =P (I am in no way trying to offend anyone but draw a point)

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Crewdroog: Don't worry, we haven't had the pillow fight yet.

Mostly though, just a lot of angry tits.
Pillow Fight YAY!!!!
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Crewdroog: Don't worry, we haven't had the pillow fight yet.

Mostly though, just a lot of angry tits.
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Nroug7: Thanks for the laugh

*Grabs popcorn*
Time to spectate, I guess.
I cannot take credit for starting the angry tit jokes, that all goes to Snowkatt :)
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Sage103082: I am female and I also have no idea what it is like. =P (I am in no way trying to offend anyone but draw a point)

Pillow Fight YAY!!!!
I'll film it!
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Sage103082: I am female and I also have no idea what it is like. =P (I am in no way trying to offend anyone but draw a point)

Pillow Fight YAY!!!!
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Ragnarblackmane: I'll film it!
I'll sell it!
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Nroug7: I'm a guy, so I wouldn't know what being barefoot pregnant in a kitchen is like.
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Sage103082: I am female and I also have no idea what it is like. =P (I am in no way trying to offend anyone but draw a point)

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Crewdroog: Don't worry, we haven't had the pillow fight yet.

Mostly though, just a lot of angry tits.
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Sage103082: Pillow Fight YAY!!!!
Totes offended!!!!! Agghhhhh *throws pillow*

(has never had a kid, but offended none the less)
Okay, I'll be in for this :)

5.99 prize to share, please :)
I'm nominating Crewdroog for the second game because I missed the little text earlier. She'll know ;)

My top genres change but puzzle/casual games are what I play most lately. I like puzzles, always have, and I like relaxing low-stress games. They help me unwind. I still love a good adventure game, and I still replay favorites. By adventure, I mean mostly point and clicks, but I do play Zelda games and adventures with arrow keys or text inputs don't put me off if the story narrative/gameplay is very good. My third favorite is jrpg-s like Chronotrigger of the Nintendo rpgs. I like some platformers too, especially puzzle platformers, since those have puzzles (of course) and are often a little kinder to someone like me with fumbly fingers. lol
Post edited October 21, 2014 by SalarShushan