I feel like any comments that aren’t flowery or in support of the author’s perspective frequently don’t make it past “pending”. It’s happened to me on here whenever I’ve questioned something that’s popular (cosplay etc) in a curious, conversational way. Haven’t people learned that the echo chamber effect achieves…

I’m a huge champion for transgender rights and lgbtq rights in general. It happens to be my area of expertise as a psychotherapist. Good for her for being herself. I’ve met a great deal of trans folks playing video games. Unofficially, I’ve helped connect them to resources for hormone access etc. As depressing as this…

I feel completely opposite. When I solo queue and there’s a team of 4 that won’t go into team chat, in competitive, it’s very disheartening. I’ll even message and ask them to join. Especially when the team goes full dps. Full dps and party chat rather than team chat is what has ruined the game for someone that…

The sexual stuff with fictional characters is a bit ...different. I think some people get stuck at an earlier stage of sexuality, maybe trauma- and fixate on some interesting things. It’s certainly not uncommon. Personally, I think it’s a bit odd and while people should be free to enjoy these things, me thinking it’s…

Subjunctive!!! :(

I was thinking the exact same thing regarding the introduction. In reality, it most likely is just a lack of knowledge about the game. Nevertheless, considering how unique of a game it is, you’d think the presenters would have been prepped for 30 seconds that should this name be on the card, it’s about a family’s…

To someone who just plays video games and then shuts the TV off when done and goes back to reality (I fully admit that I game as an escape :-P ), things like fan fiction, cosplay and relationships of characters, all created by the fan (for the most part), are certainly interesting. I wonder if those types of gamers,…

As a Zarya main, so much this! Usually someone else gets the PoTG but at least I get to hear, “wow, Zarya, sick ult”, while it’s playing!

Wow. These people are frighteningly out of touch.

What’s wrong with that? It’s a luxury item - regardless of the reason. The timeliness makes it a luxury item. There are limits to this argument. I know people (actually know them) that spend thousands of dollars on private jets, insane trips, 12 thousand square foot houses (multiple) etc. They can do whatever they…

Long time ago! But to reply - PTSD isn’t really characterized by denial. Again, I’m a psychotherapist - I work with PTSD all the time. Being traumatized or having bad memories about something isn’t PTSD.

I’m glad that you said speaking to a therapist could be a good idea. This isn’t a simple answer. I know, I’m a therapist. Very rarely is this a surface type of issue - why we do/don’t do things, like/don’t like things, pick certain partners, look at ourselves etc. It is complicated. And if anyone tells you otherwise,…

I’m not sure it’s trying to appeal to cosplayers, unless I’m missing something. They’re trying to say, hey, our car is quirky, like these people! Associate us with quirkiness, even though we’re a Honda! Pretty sure Honda isn’t targeting cosplayers for an uptick in sales....

You seem like your heart is in the right place. A lot of commenters are usually nutty.

I have a lot of thoughts on this.