#TweetLikeNotYourShield Is pretty disgusting
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Yeah I know but it's just a little weird where it went. I mean when I first heard about it a gamergater was literally making a thread about how it was a horrible blow to the anti-gamergate side, and how it had shown that the minorities really support them. It was just ridiculous, because it was instantly co-opted to be something it was not meant to be, like out of the frying pan into another frying pan.Thorn14 said:
Have not White Cis Males speak. And they did. A hash tag, no matter what it says is not some sort of magic criticism-free field.Thorn14 said:
I have no idea what this Tweetlikenotyourshield hashtag is even supposed to mean, But I guess I don't care. Twitter is just awful.
I feel the "discussion" is never going to move anywhere if we can't move off twitter.
http://topsy.com/analytics?q1=%23tweetlikenotyourshield&via=Topsy
I really do think that this tag, as well as #Stopwhatever, is/was being boosted, a lot, by GamerGate folks re/tweeting it/tweeting about it.
Which is what's happening here. *shrug* Not a big deal.
I really do think that this tag, as well as #Stopwhatever, is/was being boosted, a lot, by GamerGate folks re/tweeting it/tweeting about it.
Which is what's happening here. *shrug* Not a big deal.
http://gamergateharassment.tumblr.com/
In general a lot of Anti-GG posts on twitter and tumblr are proving to be really quite vile.
In general a lot of Anti-GG posts on twitter and tumblr are proving to be really quite vile.
Going to twitter to find intelligence is like going to KFC for a healthy meal.
You have no right to be complaining about seeing this shit when you are actively seeking it out. Why does it matter if someone says something sexist/racist etc? They are entitled to their opinion and as long as keep it within boundaries of the law they can say it all they want. That's not to say they are in the right or anything, but nothing they do is anywhere near as annoying or useless as the hundreds of threads popping up here complaining about them.
They don't care you think about them, I don't care what you think about them and would seriously appreciate it if I could find a thread on the recent posts thing not in some way related to feminism.
Its a bloody gaming forum. Not a women's rights convention.
As for this little statement "I am completely astonished at how many people lack the self awareness to say the things that are being said on there.".
I am seriously astonished at how many people lack the ability to comprehend that you people are causing this by endlessly reacting to and talking about it.
Ignore them. Stop shitting up the forum, or at least contain this to a single megathread which I'm sure at least 5 have been made. Nobody needs to know your opinion on the matter that much that it requires an entirely new thread.
I don't think this will happen though judging of the sort of people who make a million of these threads, so if somebody could at least tell me there is a way to filter threads with the words Gamersgate, feminism, bigot and harassment I'd be forever in your debt.
You have no right to be complaining about seeing this shit when you are actively seeking it out. Why does it matter if someone says something sexist/racist etc? They are entitled to their opinion and as long as keep it within boundaries of the law they can say it all they want. That's not to say they are in the right or anything, but nothing they do is anywhere near as annoying or useless as the hundreds of threads popping up here complaining about them.
They don't care you think about them, I don't care what you think about them and would seriously appreciate it if I could find a thread on the recent posts thing not in some way related to feminism.
Its a bloody gaming forum. Not a women's rights convention.
As for this little statement "I am completely astonished at how many people lack the self awareness to say the things that are being said on there.".
I am seriously astonished at how many people lack the ability to comprehend that you people are causing this by endlessly reacting to and talking about it.
Ignore them. Stop shitting up the forum, or at least contain this to a single megathread which I'm sure at least 5 have been made. Nobody needs to know your opinion on the matter that much that it requires an entirely new thread.
I don't think this will happen though judging of the sort of people who make a million of these threads, so if somebody could at least tell me there is a way to filter threads with the words Gamersgate, feminism, bigot and harassment I'd be forever in your debt.
You will need to use a mental filter for that unfortunately, or maybe write a grease money script.Trippy Turtle said:
Sorry you felt obligated to read this and comment on it since it bothered you so much, but I appreciate your input all the same. Thanks.
Yeah, I see mostly people complaining about it, a few hilarious ones calling out the hypocrisy of how #notyourshield is being used as a shield and how being a woman automatically makes you a perfect authority on all feminist topics even if you clearly have no knowledge of feminism. Then a few assuming that all #notyourshield posters are sockpuppets, which is largely unjustifiable and actually is pretty racist. Also, I found a post made by the guy who came up with #notyourshield. Seems like a bit of a douchebag. How totally unsurprising.
These entertain me. Especially this one. I must continue reading these.irishda said:
I cannot stop laughing at this one.Revnak said:
And even more are rolling in!
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AmIRightFolks
OneAngryMonk
Yeah, #Tweetlikenotyourshield gets a bit problematic, what with the obvious racial/gendered tension. I mean, some are pure gold but it requires a very thick skin.
#TweetlikeAGamaerGater makes it hard for me to breath if I read it too long. Genius.
Captcha: White Elephant: The ones I see are pink.
#TweetlikeAGamaerGater makes it hard for me to breath if I read it too long. Genius.
Captcha: White Elephant: The ones I see are pink.
Thank you. Thank you so much. I'm dying.irishda said:
I love how I've seen that I've literally seen one of those floating around here. "The gaming industry isn't inclusive to women? Look at these pictures of 20 female game developers you've never heard of!" Thanks, I was aware that there were at least 20 women in the game industry before that
Considering that I see women and minorities using it unironically, and it was created by an Asian guy, I don't get your comment. As a minority, I don't need a unanimous decision in the minority international parliament to defend what I see as discrimination.totheendofsin said:
Essentially, that's what it is.totheendofsin said:
A lot of these people regard women, racial minorities, homosexuals and a bunch of other things as people they have to defend.
Frankly, it's a bit offensive as it implies these groups aren't capable of defending themselves.
As such they see these groups having different opinions as a betrayal.
I myself have been called "Confused" and a "Traitor" for being both gay and supportive of some of the things GG is working for.
ITT: No actual discussion was had, because both sides are to busy slinging mud. SO basically the exact same thing as every other GG thread. #tweetlikeagamergator is a bunch of smug twats calling other people stupid via strawmanning so absurdly strong I think i'm having hay allergies. #TweetLikeNotYourShield Is just the normal vile hate that the internet (and some times people in real life sadly) throws at "minority traitors" and its as disgusting as ever.
Its funny that the one big thing thing that makes lean more toward GG than staying 100% neutral is that the other side is so smug, venomous, and just generally easier to hate. Also, you know, not calling saying I'm somehow worse than actual real life fanatical murders helps gain my sympathy a bit.
Its funny that the one big thing thing that makes lean more toward GG than staying 100% neutral is that the other side is so smug, venomous, and just generally easier to hate. Also, you know, not calling saying I'm somehow worse than actual real life fanatical murders helps gain my sympathy a bit.
You traitor! How dare you not fall in line with the Twitter Justice ideology! You're clearly confused or so woefully ill-informed that you can't see past the indoctrination of your oppressors!The Lunatic said:
But don't fear. I'm a (not entirely)straight, white(as-a-sheet) male and I'm here to explain why you're wrong and to defend you from the mean ol' bullies known as "Gamers"[footnote]Ew! Those gross misogynerds.[/footnote].
Precisely how I've felt for some time now. I've tried remaining neutral, adopting (or rather speaking out in favor of) only those ideas I support from either side whilst avoiding associating myself with the ideologies. But the more this plays out the more the anti-side demonstrates how hypocritical it is about harassment, threats, hate-speech, racism, and sexism.major_chaos said:
At this point all I want is for everyone to calm the fuck down, take a month off, and come back after a breather. Maybe having some time to actually think about the topic they won't be so quick to run their mouths.
. . .
Oh who am I kidding? That'll probably make it worse.