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  1. Comment on Tildes Video Thread in ~misc

  2. Comment on Tildes Video Thread in ~misc

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    May I first just say I love this idea, it really promotes interacting with tildes in the way of an old internet forum. I have bookmarked this and will add to it. We should do this monthly. From...

    May I first just say I love this idea, it really promotes interacting with tildes in the way of an old internet forum. I have bookmarked this and will add to it. We should do this monthly.

    From the small youtube channel called ARTefacts. They interview artist of famous book covers. it is light and informative.
    The Artist Who Crafted The Christmas Miracle

    If you enjoyed the first one, here is one covering one of my childhood favourite book series, Goosebumps.
    The Artist Who Gave You Goosebumps

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  3. Comment on Tildes Video Thread in ~misc

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    The last 3 minutes of the teaser are very off putting and show why I do not follow Lindsay anymore. The first part composed of researched and informative information that guides the view into...

    The last 3 minutes of the teaser are very off putting and show why I do not follow Lindsay anymore. The first part composed of researched and informative information that guides the view into feeling sympathy and understanding of Yoko's plight is the type of writing I use to enjoy of hers. Then once Lindsay places herself into the doc the tone switches to being condescending, bitter "I am better than you" narcissistic trash. The exchange of "yoko ono broke up the Beatles" being what I now hate about her writing. Without even seeing the irony she judges someone for being uninformed while using "OK Boomer" which in itself is a uninformed idea that our generation has all the answers.

    Of course that is just my opinion, if you enjoy her content I am sure y'all will enjoy this one.

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  4. Comment on Twitch's new sexual content guidelines updated to include 'artistic nudity' after viral topless stream in ~tech

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    I completely agree. The parallel I was trying to make was a performer taking advantage of their audience through manipulation. Going to a strip club, being with a prostitute, or watching a...

    I completely agree. The parallel I was trying to make was a performer taking advantage of their audience through manipulation. Going to a strip club, being with a prostitute, or watching a streamer all have the ability to use those positions of power to prey on people to get more money. It is not specifically what the job is, but the job allows for it to be exploited and very lucrative.

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  5. Comment on Twitch's new sexual content guidelines updated to include 'artistic nudity' after viral topless stream in ~tech

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    I know the whole thing has been reversed by now but I really just want to say something about the whole streaming scene, both the non-pornographic and otherwise. It is a platform that rewards...

    I know the whole thing has been reversed by now but I really just want to say something about the whole streaming scene, both the non-pornographic and otherwise.

    It is a platform that rewards performers taking advantage of their viewers. Is this true of other artist/fan relationships like say autograph signings? Yes, but never to this extent. A better analog would be prostitution, emotionally manipulating troubled people into giving large sums of money for social interaction and acceptance. I 100% believe in the right for these people to make money and sell a service, but something needs to be done to stop the incentive that is currently baked into these interactions.

    You give me more money I give you more attention.

    I do not know the answer to fix this, perhaps all donations become anonymous? All I know is this is the next big thing that is being overlooked by regulating bodies. 10 years ago it was lootboxes creating gambling addicts, in another 10 years we will look back at this and its mainstreamification as another example of creating addicts in the name of personal profit.

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  6. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    As I said, I believe she has some valid points but sandwiched between blatant misrepresentations. I believe in the same video she mentions GTA and how one of the few built in mechanics in the game...

    As I said, I believe she has some valid points but sandwiched between blatant misrepresentations. I believe in the same video she mentions GTA and how one of the few built in mechanics in the game are using prostitutes. This is an optional activity but the fact it is one of the only NPC interactions in the game it can be seen as sexist. That is something I agree with for the most part, but when she twists things to fit her narrative it basically makes me not want to engage with her content because it is already coming from a dishonest place.

    As for the over the top titillation, that is something I would completely agree with. But that is something never brought up by her if I am remembering correctly. Her critique was game mechanic based, which basically shows why I think her critique is poor. But if you get value from her that is cool, you clearly see her essays are not bulletproof in all ways and I appreciate that and value your opinion because of it.

    10 votes

  7. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    Whether true or not, it's just plain bad critique and the heavy defense of it and the vitriol towards it are both unnecessary.

    Whether true or not, it's just plain bad critique and the heavy defense of it and the vitriol towards it are both unnecessary.

    3 votes

  8. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    I mean, silent assassin is the perfect run and what most people who want to solve the puzzle aim for. You can say that having a lowered score is inconvenient, but it is literally grading you a...

    I mean, silent assassin is the perfect run and what most people who want to solve the puzzle aim for. You can say that having a lowered score is inconvenient, but it is literally grading you a worse player for doing so. With all that in mind, how is the game then promoting violence to those NPCs? It's not, its an open choice which is not how FF portrays it.

    11 votes

  9. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    In short, she twists facts and lies about things to fit her narrative. She also has real fact and points in her videos, but when its mixed with lies you no longer are credible in my eyes.

    In short, she twists facts and lies about things to fit her narrative. She also has real fact and points in her videos, but when its mixed with lies you no longer are credible in my eyes.

    10 votes

  10. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    I have a hard time believing that, any evidence to back that up? I always assumed she played the games but made the narrative as she saw fit.

    I have a hard time believing that, any evidence to back that up? I always assumed she played the games but made the narrative as she saw fit.

    3 votes

  11. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    If anything it was what lead to large companies using it to advertise their products. The all female GhostBuster movie that became a lightning rod being a perfect manufacturered example.

    If anything it was what lead to large companies using it to advertise their products. The all female GhostBuster movie that became a lightning rod being a perfect manufacturered example.

    8 votes

  12. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    She very clearly twists items to fit the narrative she wants to build. I am trying to remember which video it was in, but to me the most egregious instance was her speaking of the video game...

    She very clearly twists items to fit the narrative she wants to build. I am trying to remember which video it was in, but to me the most egregious instance was her speaking of the video game Hitman and talking about how it promotes killing and desecrating strippers in a certain level. In reality, the game actively punishes you if you harm anyone that is not your soul target of the mission. She does this alot. Some of her points are valid, but that its mixed with obvious fabrications are why so many see her and her viewpoint as disingenuous.

    12 votes

  13. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    I want to point out that the "inflammatory" metaphor was speaking of her work and how it has no value. My exact words were "She is basically an Alex Jones type but for the left, she does not have...

    I want to point out that the "inflammatory" metaphor was speaking of her work and how it has no value. My exact words were "She is basically an Alex Jones type but for the left, she does not have the insight or knowledge of someone such as ContraPoints." That statement is of her quality, not her character. This could have been a discussion about her work if you engaged with me about it, thankfully some are.

    7 votes

  14. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    Lets make it clear then, fuck Alex Jones he is far worse of a human being. When I think of the right and crappy opinions his name was the first to pop into my head. I hope people can see how these...

    Lets make it clear then, fuck Alex Jones he is far worse of a human being. When I think of the right and crappy opinions his name was the first to pop into my head. I hope people can see how these kind of discussion can clearly push people into the waiting arms of one extreme or the other. I have an opinion on a woman that wrote a opinion peice, yet I am having to defend it like I'm a flat earther or some shit.

    12 votes

  15. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    Let's be real here, no one on the left is the equivalent of Alex Jones, the left is just factually not as shitty as the right is. That said, I am speaking about how they are similar in the way...

    Let's be real here, no one on the left is the equivalent of Alex Jones, the left is just factually not as shitty as the right is. That said, I am speaking about how they are similar in the way they have zero self reflection and have very poorly constructed opinions. However she absolutely has no equivalent to the stupidity of chemicals making frogs gay.

    14 votes

  16. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    I use Alex Jones as an example of someone spouting poorly constructed and informed opinions and refusing to have any self reflection. As for the nuked comment, if they were really that terrible I...

    I use Alex Jones as an example of someone spouting poorly constructed and informed opinions and refusing to have any self reflection. As for the nuked comment, if they were really that terrible I apologize for seemingly defending them. All I was able to read is the responses which are just as accusatory as the ones I am receiving now for a opinion that is ridiculously tame.

    12 votes

  17. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    I use Alex Jones as an example of someone spouting poorly constructed and informed opinions and refusing to have any self reflection. I would never equate the opinions she holds to the truly...

    I use Alex Jones as an example of someone spouting poorly constructed and informed opinions and refusing to have any self reflection. I would never equate the opinions she holds to the truly despicable things he says. Honestly the right is so much worse then the left that it is hard to find someone that would equal Alex Jones in hatred.

    As for the discourse around her, the reaction to my post kind of proves my point. If the opinion I stated had been about anyone else, I would not have to defend it to such an extent because it is such a tame opinion all things considered. But the discourse around this topic has turned so us vs them that if I look to be even an inch out of step I am presumed to be a monster instead of a individual with their own personal view of the situation.

    And as for your question, I am speaking of validation. The negative and frankly bigoted reaction she got makes her feel justified in her view even though it was very poorly constructed. Again, this is the problem instead of talking about her actual work we talk about the discourse around her. No one has even asked about what in her work I dislike.

    19 votes

  18. Comment on Shutting down Feminist Frequency in ~games

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    Since the last descending opinion was nuked I will add my two cents. The way this woman was treated was truely horrible, that said it is exactly the kind of response she was looking for. She is...
    • Exemplary

    Since the last descending opinion was nuked I will add my two cents. The way this woman was treated was truely horrible, that said it is exactly the kind of response she was looking for. She is basically an Alex Jones type but for the left, she does not have the insight or knowledge of someone such as ContraPoints.

    The ideas of her essays had merit, but were so painfully executed in such an obvious bias and reaching manner which is why she received the angry backlash she got. Does this justify the extreme reactions she received? No, but the polarization that was created was created because people that had real problems with the critique were lumped into the same group as the bigots and treated like shit for having an informed opinion. It became a topic you could not discuss just like the Last Jedi or The Last of Us pt.2.

    In the end her contributions actually lead to less critique and less discussion, not necessarily intentional but that is the truth of the matter as I see it.

    But in the end that is just my opinion.

    Edit: Holy shit, you compare one poorly informed talking head to another and people lose there minds. Let me make this clear, Alex Jones is a much worse human being compare to Anita Sarkeesian. The similarities between the two are that they are both lightning rods of hate and defense, to the point that the majority of responses are people being offended on her behalf. With very few people actually wanting to have a discussion about her work. Which basically proves my point.

    47 votes

  19. Comment on Naughty Dog's game design is outdated in ~games

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    A great deconstruction about what is wrong with the second game and what is great about the first. In the end it was the execution of all the ideas in TLOU2 that led to its poor reception in the...

    A great deconstruction about what is wrong with the second game and what is great about the first. In the end it was the execution of all the ideas in TLOU2 that led to its poor reception in the same way as Star Wars the Last Jedi. The idea of Luke becoming bitter and Ellie having to come to terms with her loss are both excellent ideas and great plot points to build narratives. It's just that both properties executions were abysmal and heavily damaged both of their respected franchises.

    Add on top of that trolls and media making it about right vs left politics and you have the powder kegs that they both became for discourse. Thankfully that trend of hiding behind social statements to prop up shitty products has lessened in the last few years.

    3 votes

  20. Comment on My thoughts on Denis Villeneuve's Dune in ~movies

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    I loved the movie and have not read the books 7/10. However, I do have a few things that keep it from being amazing. The pacing is all over the place and the movie is missing needed character...

    I loved the movie and have not read the books 7/10. However, I do have a few things that keep it from being amazing. The pacing is all over the place and the movie is missing needed character building moments with much of its cast, clearly a lot was left on the cutting room floor and the film suffers because of it. I do not know if we will ever see a extended cut, but much like Kingdom of Heaven and Lord of The Rings a better version of the film exists in the shot footage and if the director has no restrictions.

    3 votes