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why can't you just enjoy the game and stop acting like everything is racism or ggs is F*'d up or whatever.
All I see lately is negative comments on the game, if you don't like it, leave it.
I don't think at all that the characters are racism.
they're just fantasy, fake, it's a game.
Every character made will probably have something that 1 person sees as discriminating, racism, offensive or whatever.
Give the guys/gals from GGS a break, I think they're doing a terrific job, Yes there's things I ain't happy about either, but this is just looking for something to get angry at.
If ya'll think you can do a better job than GGS, prove yourselves, I challenge ya'll
If i go to my local grocery store and notice the milk is expired and take it to the store manager--He is hopefully not going to put a sticker over the date and put it back on the shelf for someone else to buy it. What he does with that spoiled milk will determine what i will do with my money.
With GGS it is same way--Problems has been noticed and several people have complained and yet unresolved. So sad that the fictional story shows nothing about how the game is played, yet insults people and their culture on a world wide game.
Astragek, if there IS a problem with racism or negative stereotyping, then I don't see why it shouldn't be raised. If people are legitimately worried about this as an issue, then what do you think is going to come out of the discussion? Sunshine and rainbows?
Given how many players there are, not everyone will like everything. Conversely, there will be things that some people will like more than others. So of course there's bound to be some negativity on the board. But I'd rather have that than some self-censored facade of "everything is so perfect all the time" because when people disagree is when discussions can actually happen.
(On the "avoiding racial stereotyping" thing, I actually do think I could do a better job given my background, but that's not the point. :P)
Why is it all YOU do is complain about the people complaining?
Why can't you just go back and enjoy the game and stop acting like everyone in this forum needs to praise this game without a fault?
All I see lately is negative comments from you about other people expressing their concerns. If you don't like what is being said in the forums, you are welcome to leave them.
The fact that you don't think the characters in this game are stereotypes does not mean everyone else feels the same way and they have a right to express how they feel about them.
i have no problem with them whatsoever
that's because it is all you want to see.
I don't know where you have looked lately, but there's only 3 or 4 posts like this.
I never said negative comments are a bad thing, but a few people, no names called, all they do is complain. I have yet to see something positive come out of them. They complain about the game, they complain about ggs, they complain about the board mods, they complain about the CM's, if they really don't like it, they should just quit the game.
I don't mind having a discussion about bad things, but EVERYTHING, and I do mean EVERYTHING in game can be seen as an insult. Does that mean it's racism? No.
If people see it as racism, I think these people should start by themselves and think: IT IS ONLY A GAME and GGS has no intention to disrespect a certain group of people.
So it's not fair to say to them that they're a bunch of racists with their stereotypical characters.
And as for your respond to my comment, you nailed it just right.
This are discussions, and if you don't like the way discussions turn out, you might as well just leave the forum yourself.
In a discussion, there will always be people being negative, people being positive, so no matter what, there will always be people like you and people like me
All I do is give my opinion ( except for this post
I don't want any fights or anything, I'm just here for fun, just like everyone else should be having fun instead of starting personal vendetta's.
Anyhow I gave my opinion, you can accept it, or you can attack me some more, either way, I hope you have a nice day
Oh come now, that's just false. We all know that Menace has other hobbies, like telling people what he thinks about co-ops, gold, modifications to the game, and so on. Plus I hear he likes long walks on the beach and puppies
I am actually very positive - hence assuming the folks at GGS didn't MEAN to use racist stereotypes, and my hope they would get on the task of repairing content that is racist once pointed out.
What?! who told you? That was suppose to be a secret!
So, GGS please consider changing Lily's feather headband into a wreath of flowers. It better fits the theme, anyway.
I choose to accept it in the spirit of how I believe that ggs created this - a fun game with no racist or culturally insensitive undertones.
In fact, they are careful not to insult particular groups by avoiding the use of meat products from the animals [religious/ethical objections] or alcoholic beverages [religious/ethicial/age inappropriate]. I believe that this is showing sensitivity and I commend them for that.
But before we go any further on this thread, I want to make a point that they are not called Indians or any variation thereof (not American Indians nor Native American Indians). They are referred to as Native Americans by people outside of themselves, as the term "Indian" is largely pejorative. Within their own communities, they are called whatever they call themselves- like Cherokee or Seminole, etc.
If you look at the text on the BBQ, it's pretty much about cooking meat products... (just as a counterexample).
If you think people are complaining because they don't like a particular race you have got the point of this topic horribly wrong.
Whats next? boycot all western movies because indians look like stereo typical indians, come on... then dont watch it.
Over the past 50+ years, there has been an initiative to improve or remove depictions of Native Americans from popular culture, specifically in their use as sports team mascots and half-time show entertainment. Billions of dollars have been spent removing their religious iconography from university doors and gymnasium floors. They are consulted in the way they are depicted in film.
The people here are not objecting to a NATIVE AMERICAN character, they are objecting to the way she is being personified, which could be construed as insulting to NATIVE AMERICAN people. Not to Italians, not to people that hate Italians (an ugly thing to say, by the way), but to Native Americans- who often suffer in silence instead of speaking up for themselves because they are outnumbered and feel like they don't have a voice.
Time would be better spent discussing ways to improve Lilly's character and not bashing other people for having an opinion or twisting around what is being discussed and turning this into something it isn't. If you don't have anything constructive to say, you might consider not following this thread and instead spend your time on another one that would benefit from your input and be a better use of your time.
My initial impression, to have her feather replaced by a flower was made without my knowing the extent of the language used in her dialogue. I thought if she looked less Native American and more "I Love Flowers" then it would solve the problem, but the problem is quite a bit larger than that because of the things that she says.
If you don't see the problem with Lilly, then that's okay but please don't try to cover the mouths of those of us that do.
- a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.
- hatred or intolerance of another race or other races.
- the belief that races have distinctive cultural characteristics determined by hereditary factors and that this endows some races with an intrinsic superiority over others
- abusive or aggressive behaviour towards members of another race on the basis of such a belief
Sorry, but I just don't see how the depiction of this character is in any way racist or derogatory. The things she says primarily identify her as someone who practices some form of nature-based spirituality. I know many members of minority groups who would love to see greater positive representation in the media, yet it seems that any content creator who dares to depict anyone outside of the mainstream is likely to come under attack for some perceived slight or offense.
Perhaps someone can explain just exactly what the problem is....? I quite like the character and find her refreshing.
As i have stated before, she is pleasant and the tasks are not hard, but her story line is out of place.
Why should they try to represent some specific group?
How would they choose which group to represent? Would that not be an offense to groups not chosen?
Again - why?