"they were impolite, and inconsiderate, but not quite unprofessional because the environment is a private get-together."

I think it depends on the person. For a lot of people, it's crazy difficult to get together and online is great for them. I've made an extra effort to find friends who are able to get together because it's a priority for me. I certainly don't think any game should eliminate online multiplayer. It's just frustrating…

Not so long ago, sexual harassment in the workplace was tolerated because it was just guys being guys. The workplace was for men and any women who

Where are you getting your figures? It's not as simple as comparing 10% to 9%. As you mentioned earlier, the current tax code is incredible complicated, so I'm trusting the analysis by the economists who are not politically affiliated with either party. They calculated that tax burdens would increase by thousands for…

I didn't explain it because I'm not an economist and it's a well-published figure, but here are some links:

I disagree. I am just as sickened by many of the comments, but I'd rather that it be discussed than ignored. The fact that I know that the editors and at least some of the readers think that games need to grow up makes it worth wading through the sludge.

I file my own taxes and I have since I was 16, and that includes estimated and business taxes when I was self-employed.

I somewhat agree and disagree with it being more difficult to get friends together after college.

YES!

Thanks!

I know what "he claims". What makes it stupid is that the vast majority of economists disagree with him and yet that doesn't matter because it's a catchy tagline. Reason and expertise are apparently not relevant in the political spectrum. It's completely childish.

No. That would still be a stupid idea.

I agree completely. As disappointing as a lot of the responses are, I'm glad to see that the journalists on this site are willing to express unpopular opinions.

I'm sorry, but are you seriously saying that women should hide their identities online or they are "asking for it"?

I would be panicked and vulnerable if I was in that situation too :).

Way to incorporate completely off-topic misogyny on top of being a total prick.

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Who cares if it's an "original idea"? How is that the point? The focus should be on the fact that it's a stupid idea. I believe him 100% that he came up with the idea, because a child could come up with it.

Awesome comment!

I agree with your point, but on the converse side: