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Oh do I love these Jimquisitions. Oh but Jim, most video gamers are males so scantily clad males aren't marketable! Please do these more. Makes my days more enjoyable. Next Dead or Alive Beach Volleyball will have Brad Wong and , the lady favorite, Bass Armstrong bouncing their ball bags everywhere.. just to make everyone happy HAH.
Huzzah! Male and female bits! Equality!
Seriously though, I believe games should and could have the options to turn on and off male and female clothing options. It shouldn't be that hard. Otherwise, give us more good looking man bits with the good looking female bits. That's fair.
Seriously though, I believe games should and could have the options to turn on and off male and female clothing options. It shouldn't be that hard. Otherwise, give us more good looking man bits with the good looking female bits. That's fair.
I think the problem with sexism in general these days, especially among the media that we all consume is that it does effect out behavior, more than we're willing to admit to. Especially in that I believe there are aspects of generally accepted behavior that are harmful to having women viewed as equals to men. One of the challenges of combating sexism in our culture is getting normal people to stop and consider for a moment that what they take as harmless behavior is actually detrimental to the cause of equality in the sexes.
So I don't accept that argument that objectifying men would make the objectification of women less harmful, because there is no way to make the effect it has on our perception of people, as a whole, equal. It's just not that simple, men have much less to fear from being objectified than women do.
Additionally, along with more objectification not being able to even the playing field, an even playing field supported by constant objectification is not solving the problem. It's nice that you're considering that there might be some problem going on with sexism in games, Jim, but I really do think you need to look a bit deeper.
So I don't accept that argument that objectifying men would make the objectification of women less harmful, because there is no way to make the effect it has on our perception of people, as a whole, equal. It's just not that simple, men have much less to fear from being objectified than women do.
Additionally, along with more objectification not being able to even the playing field, an even playing field supported by constant objectification is not solving the problem. It's nice that you're considering that there might be some problem going on with sexism in games, Jim, but I really do think you need to look a bit deeper.
the joke vs the hateful act
I can dig that concept. Shame it can be so subjective at times. Another lovely Jimquistion. Would adore some Cho Aniki level of equality in my video games.
I can dig that concept. Shame it can be so subjective at times. Another lovely Jimquistion. Would adore some Cho Aniki level of equality in my video games.
Right on! I can't stand people who pretend to be disgusted by any instance of sexuality in order to seem more intelligent.
I was afraid you were going to take your argument to a bad place (the ignorance-endorsing "go somewhere else" argument or, an old favourite for the dismissive, vacantly stating "get over it") but as it turned out your conclusion was quite clever and entertaining. I don't think your premises on the prevalance of sexism in the medium are entirely on the mark but that doesn't take away from the context of your sexy proposal. Thumbs up.
Yes yes YES!!!! I fully endorse this suggestion, Jim! Not only will this help out the female gamers out there, but it will also give us gay gamers a bit of a loving too!
Freedom to vaginas, freedom to penises!
Oh and yeah, Jim. I think a lot of Dante yaoi is made by men -_-
Oh and yeah, Jim. I think a lot of Dante yaoi is made by men -_-
I'm not liking the added production values.
Their was charm to the old opening, and the way you shot videos. I use to be able to clearly see the reflection of the Camera in your aviators, and I liked that. Their was something organic and raw about the way you use to just shot a video in front of a blank wall, and just rant. It was kinda like no Bull Sh*t, just words. The new opening is nice and all, but I'd much rather see you blow Sonic and cackle like a mad man.
When you weren't trying for production values I never payed attention to that stuff, but now that you were trying I'm starting to notice things. The red background was distracting, and my eyes keep wandering around noticing the wrinkles, and the tripod you used to shot looks crooked. Overall it's not a big deal I'm just giving some constructive criticism.
Their was charm to the old opening, and the way you shot videos. I use to be able to clearly see the reflection of the Camera in your aviators, and I liked that. Their was something organic and raw about the way you use to just shot a video in front of a blank wall, and just rant. It was kinda like no Bull Sh*t, just words. The new opening is nice and all, but I'd much rather see you blow Sonic and cackle like a mad man.
When you weren't trying for production values I never payed attention to that stuff, but now that you were trying I'm starting to notice things. The red background was distracting, and my eyes keep wandering around noticing the wrinkles, and the tripod you used to shot looks crooked. Overall it's not a big deal I'm just giving some constructive criticism.
I agree sterling. But there is another problem some feminists have. They dont like it when there are games where you beat up women as a man. However they are ok with women beating up men in games. That is the thing that pisses me off the most.
Ah Jim I think you kinda undermine your own points there by being explicit as to what men like (boobs) and then not understanding that men and women find different things sexy because they are... different and different isn't equal. I mean you talk about appropriate gear for women in combat and yet since when in medieval times were women even in combat? Men certainly were wearing full body armour at that time and if the games rely on such a setting it may be disjointing to see medieval knights in just chainmail pants. What I geuss I'm saying is that as games are clearly based on an overwhelming amount of violence and women simply are too new in the established mentality and settings of warfare and bloodshed. They're sexualisation may indeed be an overcompensation to prove that they are still feminine. It's kinda like the whole female body builders thing, where women are in a role which has the common physicality of men but are accused of losing their feminine attributes. So game developers must show that a woman can kick ass and still be feminine.
Now as for women that are as you may point out are clearly just sexual objects and outlets for violence. I might say that sex and violence are actually closely related in the mind.
I guess you original point as to why developers can't cater more women and sexualise men is that men seem to be more appropriate to combat as a gender setting role and thus to move away from that may indeed take away what makes them men in some way.
Now as for women that are as you may point out are clearly just sexual objects and outlets for violence. I might say that sex and violence are actually closely related in the mind.
I guess you original point as to why developers can't cater more women and sexualise men is that men seem to be more appropriate to combat as a gender setting role and thus to move away from that may indeed take away what makes them men in some way.
Dammit, every time I try to watch the Jimquisition I end up getting distracted by the Zorn and Thorn music and have to watch it twice.
Anyway, yeah...touchy subject, needed a good light hearted poking (no pun intended), and I love that the camera cuts off right before you go into full-on Hitler mode.
Anyway, yeah...touchy subject, needed a good light hearted poking (no pun intended), and I love that the camera cuts off right before you go into full-on Hitler mode.
@The Company: "it does effect out behavior, more than we're willing to admit to"
I agree, at least with people who let themselves be accustomed to and/or shaped by it. One of my female relatives thinks homosexuality is gross unless it's two girls because "that's more normal" when it's just that she's been exposed to that kind of objectified female sexual-exploitation catered for men. Before some ignorant comes out crying that she's right.
I agree, at least with people who let themselves be accustomed to and/or shaped by it. One of my female relatives thinks homosexuality is gross unless it's two girls because "that's more normal" when it's just that she's been exposed to that kind of objectified female sexual-exploitation catered for men. Before some ignorant comes out crying that she's right.
Jim, they already have half-naked men in wrestling games, boxing games, mixed martials arts games, beat-em-ups, fighting games, low fantasy themed games and whatever Contra is and without goofy pasties or peek-a-boo close calls with their nipples either. There have even been a few penises in games yet no vagina has reared its...uh...hood yet.The real issue is that noone makes a big deal of it. If it isn't naughty, it isn't properly titilating, right?
The games industry can take the same E/T-rated games and spice them up with salacious sales pitches to sex them up while at the same time, stop pussy-footing around with female anatomy and treat it exactly the same as male anatomy. At the very least they should relax when it comes to nipples. They'll make the Topfreedom Equality activists happy, at any rate.
The games industry can take the same E/T-rated games and spice them up with salacious sales pitches to sex them up while at the same time, stop pussy-footing around with female anatomy and treat it exactly the same as male anatomy. At the very least they should relax when it comes to nipples. They'll make the Topfreedom Equality activists happy, at any rate.
I can't imagine what Jim saw in google images when he was looking up images for the half naked guys blip in this video.
You should also get a female side-kick, Jim. Naturally, since it's the Jimquisition, her name should be able to be shortened to some feminine form of Jim (and if you don't want to exceed a 1-Jim limit. Jimmi? Gem?) That would help fight the sexism problem. A lack of female visibility is a bigger problem than showing too much skin (especially when a bodybuilder/nude model can become the Governor of California).
You should also make the set more dungeon-like, what, with it being called the Jimqusition and all. No leather bondage gear costumes, though, unless you keep that room well air conditioned, seeing as how you'd have to wear one, too.
You should also make the set more dungeon-like, what, with it being called the Jimqusition and all. No leather bondage gear costumes, though, unless you keep that room well air conditioned, seeing as how you'd have to wear one, too.
@Octomom
Yeah, its mostly full of negativity. Its kinda like Michael Patcher where no one likes him other then Gamestrailers.com users because thats where his show is
Yeah, its mostly full of negativity. Its kinda like Michael Patcher where no one likes him other then Gamestrailers.com users because thats where his show is
Oh how happy I was to see this. And the Killer 7 music during the half-naked dudes section, very appropriate.
If it weren't for his undying allegiance to space nazism, I would be totally behind the idea of Sterling 2012.
@Gwendolyn (and the Company)
Sorry, but I can't agree with the gist of what you're saying up there, I think your relative's discomfort is because of her own ignorance, not because of "society" or portrayals in the media or whatever other excuse she or you might make.
The fact is, people are not one-way machines that media developers pump ideas and attitudes into-- at least, not those of us even halfway mentally mature. Most of us can THINK logically about what we see and experience, hence seeing something in a game won't automatically change us or make us want to emulate it. Instead, the things we see provoke a response from us, provoke thought, and we can choose what to accept, what to reject, and what to simply take as a bit of harmless entertainment.
tldr-- don't try to pawn your attitudes off on others
Sorry, but I can't agree with the gist of what you're saying up there, I think your relative's discomfort is because of her own ignorance, not because of "society" or portrayals in the media or whatever other excuse she or you might make.
The fact is, people are not one-way machines that media developers pump ideas and attitudes into-- at least, not those of us even halfway mentally mature. Most of us can THINK logically about what we see and experience, hence seeing something in a game won't automatically change us or make us want to emulate it. Instead, the things we see provoke a response from us, provoke thought, and we can choose what to accept, what to reject, and what to simply take as a bit of harmless entertainment.
tldr-- don't try to pawn your attitudes off on others
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