An attempt to change gaming culture

• Freedom of expression is a right in most countries.  Even in countries that control and restrict the flow of information like Burma, China, etcetera, individuals are "free" to express themselves in private.  Yet, despite this liberty to communicate essentially anything, we, as individuals, should continuously evaluate our actions based on their consequences, rather than against personal values.
• Now that exams are over, I've been seeing friends online more often and hearing degrading remark, perhaps unintentional, towards members of the LGBQT community (Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Queer, Questioning, Transgender)
• Usually during a full game, someone uses the words gay, f**ot or homo in a derogatory fashion.  While I can only imagine how a member of the LGBQT community feel damaged by these remarks, clearly, we don't make such degrading marks towards other minorities... other members... of our gaming community like women, blacks, Hispanics, etcetera.
• Perhaps, this dynamic stems from 2 factors, relative online anonymity and lack of conventional social constraints.  This creates a digital playground; wherein, people act differently than they would at say the bank or grocery.

In short, during this holiday season and at all times, I implore you to continuously evaluate what you directly mean and say that, instead of some indirect, anti-gay remark.

I completely agree  it took some courage to write that too so hats off to ya.

nicely said bro. i cant say 4sure that i will not use the "f" word because sometimes i just get into it and let words fly, but i will try and bite my tongue.

Good post Hanfei, very true as well.  people use those remarks online but would those people go up to someones face on their own and say those remarks?  i dont think so.

Originally posted by CarloThunder Good post Hanfei, very true as well.  people use those remarks online but would those people go up to someones face on their own and say those remarks?  i dont think so.

i think they probably would :/

True from the heart post, and supra about you not caring about hearing those words if you were gay....correct me if im wrong but i'm sure you cant speak for the people that actually are any of those words. Maybe you wouldn't think much, but some people may take it to offence. Besides you may only say you wouldn't care now but if you were in that situation first hand you may think different. You would be surprised how actually being in the situation can change a persons mind.