Okay, first of all I want to say that I got the idea for this thread from the whole Penny Arcade debacle. To those who haven't been following it, the Penny Arcade guys made a joke about a guy being "raped by dickwolves" which a bunch of feminists took issue too because they thought being raped was "never funny." Gabe/Mike made a few snarky and insensitive comments, most likely because the comic had run comics about rape before and nobody cared, and started selling "dickwolves" tee shirts (which I think was because he thought the publicity would make good sales). The controversy, while slanted, has a rather large list of links at http://debacle.tumblr.com/ in case someone wants to read them. (note, going to the fucknopennyarcade link caused my browser to try and dump a virus on my computer, so be careful)
Now, I have never been raped, but I was repeatedly molested as a child by one of my teachers, which I personally feel qualifies me to speak on this issue. Perhaps I am wrong in assuming that being molested is similar to being raped, and if I am wrong, i would appreciate someone telling me why, because I admit that my perspective may be skewed by my autism somewhat, as well as the fact that I have come to the conclusion that I really deserved the molestation for being such a hell raiser as a child.
Now,I thought the comic was hilarious. Also, I personally believe that while rape may be a horrible experience, making jokes about rape is not wrong, any more than making jokes about murder is. However, I feel that the penny arcade guys mishandled the response. It would have been a lot better had they just said something to the effect of "Sorry you didn't find it funny." rather than making snide comments which came off as trivializing rape, even if that wasn't their intention. On the other side, the feminists are being rather unreasonable. This is PENNY ARCADE we're talking about after all, the same guys who joked about pedophilia and bestiality (and rape, albet less often) without raising a stir for something like nine years! This is who they are! I mean, if someone "Family friendly" did it, they you would be justified, but complaining the penny arcade guys are being insensitive is like complaining that Bill O'reilly is a republican!
Anyway, I'm curious as to what other people on this forum think, Agree? Disagree? Think I'm totally bonkers?
Now, I have never been raped, but I was repeatedly molested as a child by one of my teachers, which I personally feel qualifies me to speak on this issue. Perhaps I am wrong in assuming that being molested is similar to being raped, and if I am wrong, i would appreciate someone telling me why, because I admit that my perspective may be skewed by my autism somewhat, as well as the fact that I have come to the conclusion that I really deserved the molestation for being such a hell raiser as a child.
Now,I thought the comic was hilarious. Also, I personally believe that while rape may be a horrible experience, making jokes about rape is not wrong, any more than making jokes about murder is. However, I feel that the penny arcade guys mishandled the response. It would have been a lot better had they just said something to the effect of "Sorry you didn't find it funny." rather than making snide comments which came off as trivializing rape, even if that wasn't their intention. On the other side, the feminists are being rather unreasonable. This is PENNY ARCADE we're talking about after all, the same guys who joked about pedophilia and bestiality (and rape, albet less often) without raising a stir for something like nine years! This is who they are! I mean, if someone "Family friendly" did it, they you would be justified, but complaining the penny arcade guys are being insensitive is like complaining that Bill O'reilly is a republican!
Anyway, I'm curious as to what other people on this forum think, Agree? Disagree? Think I'm totally bonkers?
