HOWEVER, I think a key point is often missed in the fact that sexualization =/= objectification. Sure, if a female character's only purpose is to stand around and look hot, then that's just ridiculous, but a female character being sexualized isn't inherently wrong if there are also other aspects of her character. I always use League of Legends to argue this point only because there's a large portion of the fanbase that gets all up-in-arms about how sexualized all of the female champions are and how they all "show off too much skin" and have "unrealistic body proportions" - this, in my opinion, totally ignores the fact that there are plenty of champions and skins that have buff hotties with chiseled abs walking around next to the busty girls.
How is an attractive and (this is very important) feminine female character degrading?
Now, before I continue, let's establish one thing - I don't like Zoe Quinn or Anita Sarkeesian, but I also don't like those fuckwits over at /r/KotakuInAction or /r/Gamergate. The former is a group of people who overreact to pretty much everything that could possibly have harmful implications and the latter is a group of kissless virgin neckbeards who are angry that their sacred "gaming" culture is being invaded by people who they feel owe them sex.So, anyways, onto the actual post
if a female character's only purpose is to stand around and look hot, then that's just ridiculous,
Quote from: Cindo on November 08, 2015, 09:29:09 AMif a female character's only purpose is to stand around and look hot, then that's just ridiculous,Ohhhhhh myyyyyyyy
Quote from: Blurg on November 08, 2015, 04:52:27 PMQuote from: Cindo on November 08, 2015, 09:29:09 AMif a female character's only purpose is to stand around and look hot, then that's just ridiculous,Ohhhhhh myyyyyyyyMetal Gear is weird and from my understanding Quiet is an interesting character with agency. She is not a damsel in distress and besides you can get alternative outfits that cover her up. Does not one Metal Gear game make you run around naked as the protagonist or something for a section? Metal Gear is weird and Japan in general has a different set of guidelines surrounding sexuality than the west.
Does the name "Anita Sarkeesian" mean anything to anybody? I guess she visited our campus.
Quote from: Winy on November 09, 2015, 09:32:47 PMDoes the name "Anita Sarkeesian" mean anything to anybody? I guess she visited our campus.Is that your cousin's critique or do you not know how well known the biggest opponent of men's rights in popular media is?
I'll respond to a bunch of shit in a minute.I'm being lazy right now, so I'll get back to you guys