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[ToonLink]

Online play is possible without a mic. I do so; just make sure that she is at least communicating with the built-in tools and/or playing on par and she will be treated like any other guy. Also, gender-neutral profiles are a must, except for Nintendo. Nintendo's online architecture and features are so geared towards inclusivity that I never feel particularly worrisome about showing that I'm a woman online.

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We shouldn't have to discuss how women need to navigate online gaming spaces, but lol. Here we are.

Pretty much. Also party chat is what I tend to stick with when playing with friends. If playing alone, I just stay away from voice chat.

I play video games to relax and have fun, so I'd rather not have to put up with any BS.

 

[Rookhelm]

Online play is possible without a mic. I do so; just make sure that she is at least communicating with the built-in tools and/or playing on par and she will be treated like any other guy. Also, gender-neutral profiles are a must, except for Nintendo. Nintendo's online architecture and features are so geared towards inclusivity that I never feel particularly worrisome about showing that I'm a woman online.

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We shouldn't have to discuss how women need to navigate online gaming spaces, but lol. Here we are.

I don't use chat on Nintendo either, because I'm sick of people yelling "I use tilt controls!" at me

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lol

 

[Papo Swing]

What a bunch of pieces of shit. This is not excusable in any way.

Like they were planning going out of their way, dressing as females/trans just so they could get in and harass/humiliate/destroy the event.

Is this was about race, it would be really frowned upon and maybe could even lead to a hate crime. Why don't we have similar things for gender issues?

It is total bs and ANYONE defending these guys are equal pieces of shit in my book.

 

[Papo Swing]

Which is exactly the same situation in every facet of life really, not just gaming.

But in gaming we sometimes applaud it...

 

[Lady Gaia]

Yes, I agree with you...the amount of language coming through on that mic in general is horrendous. Names, trash talk, "die in a fire", all of it...I hate it. I really do. But I never feel like it's targeted at me, if that makes sense. yes, they're talking TO me, but the anonymous nature of just berating another person makes it so impersonal.

That's an incredibly insightful and well charcterized distinction. You're right. It's very different when it gets truly personal. It's also different when the slurs directed at others remind you of oppression you experience regularly in real life. When someone spews "gay" at others as an insult it might irritate the straight target, but it's a reminder that I live in a society where there are still no shortage of people who would literally like to see my wife and me stoned to death.

Now stir in all the sexual harassment as a reminder that I can't walk down the street at night without worrying about who might decide I look like a tempting target? It's exhausting, and these women just wanted to enjoy their hobby without a constant reminder of all that. Instead, they got a clear message that there's no escape from men who want to impose their will on all of us. It's terrifying.

 

[kulapik]

Second edition has been announced

https://twitter.com/Gaming_Ladies_/status/886893157769777152

 

[stilgar]

....aaaaaaand they're already trolled by "concerned gamers"

 

[Ozigizo]

....aaaaaaand they're already trolled by "concerned gamers"

They're concerned about ethics in game conferences.

😕😕😕

Queue posters talking about discrimination against men. It's time to go full circle again.

 

[Ferr986]

Second edition has been announced

https://twitter.com/Gaming_Ladies_/status/886893157769777152

Just saw it on Twitter. Seems like it's same place same hour as the first one.

I hope the best of luck for them and that they can do the event safely and that becomes a big success.

 

[Steve.1981]

Second edition has been announced

https://twitter.com/Gaming_Ladies_/status/886893157769777152

Good.

Hopefully it goes ahead and is a success.

 

[Platy]

....aaaaaaand they're already trolled by "concerned gamers"

Appears to be a dude claiming to identify as a woman just for trolls.... which makes my "one anti testosterone pill per visitor" idea sounds better each second =P

 

[Jazzem]

Good.

Hopefully it goes ahead and is a success.

Damn right Really rooting for 'em, especially after what they went through

 

[smokeandmirrors]

Godspeed ladies o7

Don't let the fuccbois win!

(Easier said than done but still)

 

[CannonFodder52]

Really hope they make it happen this time.

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wonderful

 

[Budi]

I hope they get to go through with it this time, it's deserved.

 

[Dice//]

They could probably do away with many detractors by making it "invited men only" (i.e.; boyfriends, good friends...probably not the types who'd complain about an event like this in the first place).

Hope it works out better this time.

 

[Relaxed Muscle]

They could probably do away with many detractors by making it "invited men only" (i.e.; boyfriends, good friends...probably not the types who'd complain about an event like this in the first place).

Hope it works out better this time.

That would defeat the purpose of the event

Detractors are wrong, and they don't deserve to be listened.

 

[Dice//]

That would defeat the purpose of the event

Detractors are wrong, and they don't deserve to be listened.

Yeah but it's a shame they're up against a bunch of man-babies; I believe in a good fight from time to time, but the fact these sorts of things lead to even more harassment is a real shame and even a little frightening (and being scared as and because you're a woman is...a scary idea in itself). My idea "eases" into it even if it's not the most immediately progressive.

But power to them, I hope it happens and goes better this time around.