Gamer, Musician, Artist.
A gamer has gotta game, other then that, this is where I spend most of my time:
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http://www.twitpic.com/funkzilabot
The Ground Rules. 0_0
Do NOT expect
“Loyalty” to one game console over another. Let's just get that out of the way right now, because I don’t want to hear it. I own all three current generation consoles, plus some older systems and handhelds. The only loyalty I have is to myself, family and my very close friends. That’s how it will always be. However, I do have gaming loyalties to certain franchises. That I will own up too. And my viewpoints about them are pretty solid. (example: Zelda, Final Fantasy, Mass Effect, etc.)
Do NOT ask me anything stupid, like “What’s the point of this?” What is the point of anything? What is the point of breathing in and out? This and any other similar statements translate to
“I’m bored, and I just feel like picking a fight, instead of doing something worth while for myself, so I’m going to shit on someone else.” Well, save that up for your mom.
Do NOT flame bait. You can if you want to, but that doesn’t necessarily mean I will answer you.
Do NOT assume. For the obvious reason of not looking like a stupid fool. If you are confused about a statement, my way of writing, or just want to know a view point of mine THEN ASK ME! It’s as simple as that, no need to make things more complicated. We’re only talking about video game and not world peace.
Do NOT re-write or email me some LONG WINDED explanation about how I got
“it” wrong and your version is
"right". Seriously, don't! Again, I don’t want to hear it. That’s why I’m now writing “stories” and not “articles”, I SUCK at writing articles, and I KNOW that. Writing personal stories from a first perpective, is what I do best. If some of the basic information that I've written, is wrong I wouldn’t be that surprised. I do my best to check the fact before hand, now, but I'm only human and may not catch everything. I may view the things in a sort of “Camille-o-Vision", which makes the story or situation seem 10 timer then it actually was. Which is is why I’m good at writing stories.
Do NOT remind me about capitalization. I know, that's the way I write. So suck it up and don't whine about it. If you really want to complain about something so trivial then start your own blog page, it's free.
I am a reasonable person, so if you’re cool with me, then I’ll be cool with you. If you just trolled over to be a dick.... like I stated above, save that up for your mom. We’re here to talk about a subject we all love, so let’s try to have some class.
Several people have said it better than you or I ever could both [url=http://www.destructoid.com/should-we-boycott-shadow-complex--145354.phtml]here and [url=http://www.destructoid.com/blogs/SurplusGamer/shadow-complex-defending-a-boycott-145729.phtml]here. The issue isn't about boycotting Orson Scott Card's views on sexuality, it's about boycotting the potential to funnel money into the pocket of a man who resides on the board of an organization that has routinely cockblocked the the advancement of Gay Rights in America. You don't have to agree with the boycott itself, but to say that it's completely ridiculous and unnecessary? I shouldn't even bother typing all of this at you, especially after that absolutely idiotic closing line, but I can't help but give a shit when it comes to gay rights.
It's their decision to boycott the organization OSC belongs to. If you can't respect that you're a hypocrite.
@jamBOT
Ehr, way to state the obvious, I guess? I don't really understand the point of this blog. You capitalize words to state emphasis far too much. I had the image of you shouting at me in my head the whole time I was reading your blog.
I think I see what you did there, with the constantly switching view point trying to illustrate the fact that this issue is touchy, but.. eh.. it fell flat. Could you elaborate further as to how you feel about it? It doesn't help that you're really late to the party on this issue, at least here on Destructoid.
All of that aside, welcome!
Here and here.
@The Big Ghurt
Are you fucking serious? You need to go back to school and learn about the three branches of government. Or did the commies write those textbooks, what with their opinions that differ from yours. Burn 'em at the stake rather than try and understand what the fuck is going on, right? My bad if you don't catch the allusions and inherent irony.
I admit, I bought Shadow Complex as I felt was worth buying since the game itself has no overt politics in it at all, but I have no problem with people boycotting the game if they feel this strongly about it.
Again, welcome! If you want to see the tip-top of the Cblogs around here check out BulletMagnet, Tubatic, Unangbangkay, and Yojimbo. They're the first that come to mind.
first of all maybe if some of OSC's opinions had leaked into the story of the game then I would understand why people could boycott a game without giving it a chance. Also someone having a working relationship with someone who doesn't share the same view as others as a reason to boycott something doesnt make sense to me. I dont believe the game makers themselves have anything to do with this anti gay thing that OSC does so it really shouldnt matter in my opinion.
@BlueXy
you really dont know anything about sarcasm do you? And im officially done talking about a game everyone should play on its own merits and not on what some ancillary writer or contributor did to make the game's story.
Well... the article isn't just "FOR YOU", so I'm sorry that you felt I was stating the obvious, or missed the point. I will explain. There was another website, where this same discussion got into a heated debate, and it happened to spill over to this site. I had already bought and halfway finished Shadow Complex, before I ever saw the boycott.
http://www.topix.com/news/gay/2009/08/gamers-discuss-shadow-complex-boycott-due-to-homophobic-writer
So I looked for the information myself, to see who and what this "Card" person was about. But, when I saw Orson Scott Card's interview on XBox Live Video --- that's when I decided to post "my opinion" about the situation in my first post for Destructoid, (no fanfair please). It was crystal clear that Mr. Card was a complete douchebag, and may have some "personal" issue he needs to address. The old saying about "Someone is protesting to much", is definitely in effect here.
"Switching View Points", I don't really see that, because that's just my writing style. I write no differently on destructoid, then I would on any other gamesite. (Kotaku and Giantbomb).
You confuse me. I "think" you're trying to be nice. I can't really get offended by the "Girls Gone Jizz", because it was actually pretty funny. Sooooo... thank you? I think? HAHAHA! You still confuse me.
And there HAS to be other girls on this site. What about the girl who works at Destructoid? The brunette girl... Colette. What about her? (I can't believe you found me out, curses. On Kotaku, they think I'm a dude.)