You make valid points to be considered. However, I need to counter a few. What I’m suggesting is not a guise of objectivity, as you’ve noted, this has lead to many cases of sexual harrassment being ignored. What I’m suggesting is actual objectivity, yes akin to that of an ideal courtroom. Meaning listening to the…

Bastion mains rejoice!

I think there’s a difference between taking an allegation seriously and investigating the facts fairly versus blind acceptance. If all it takes to shames someone in a position of power is an allegation - if someone can be convicted in the public eye without a trial based on an allegation. Then this can become a tool…

As I read more and more about “casual” vs “hardcore” gamers I’ve come to one realization. Making a “one size fits all” game is never going to work. For the same reason I swiss army knife hasn’t replaced all the tools it contains. It’s convenient for a short period and for specific situations but its never optimal.…

Unfortunately, women’s sports dont get the same level of respect as men’s sports. As to who’s fault that is, I dunno. I don’t care for all sports. I’m actually surprised anyone took the time to make mean comments on this to begin with. Maybe a start to getting women's sports some recognition?? (Horrible start)

I’m aware that annectodal evidence as an argumentative point is not worth much but isn’t that what this survey is? I see no notes of how the respondants were selected. For me to take any survey seriously I need to know the scientific approach taken. Otherwise the survey is nothing but quantified annectdotes. I’ve been…

What evidence is provided that the survey responders didn’t exaggerate? Not saying their claims aren’t possible. Based on my experiences gaming online I’m inclined to believe these extreme situations are rare. But it’s all about perspective.

I’ve been using the internet since I was 8 back in the 90's. I’ve been gaming online since I was 12. One thing I’ve learned, people are shitty and I have no control over others. Anonymity of the internet makes people braver, to say all manner of things. Stop for a second and think, how do you prevent people in an…

What?

I’m 30 but I grew up playing alot of shooter and still do. So let me explain, potato here is taken in the same context one would use in the phrase “couch potato”. Meaning worthless and/or lazy. So yes, potato aim means your aim sucks really bad. But it’s kind of a nice way of putting it.

I only go on twitch to watch Awesome Hardware and Linus Stream.. Which are both tech talk shows. I find watching others play a game stupid, I also don't watch sports for the same reason. I’m almost 30 in a few days here... My Twitch name now has “grandpa” in the name. Tomorrow, I will start carving my walking cane…

Xbox Live had a rating system when it was first released. When you first subscribed it asked you what kind of player you where, some of the options were “Pro”, “Casual” and “Underground”.

I don’t know if it is correct to claim a victory lap over the trolls just yet. The system is new and it is bound to have it’s flaws. Infact a few flaws has already been brought up by a few people I’ve talked to. Some players are purposely endorsing Toxic players —when they are toxic. Their goal is to break the system.…

Maybe I’m antiquated but I still prefer to use the outlook desktop app, even for personal email. The auto sorting capability plus being able to write VBA scripts to automate things is simply not topped by Gmail yet.

When I built mine I used a blowtorch, a chainsaw and a live grenade.

Congratulations sir! Now take it apart and do it over again,blindfolded and one hand tied behind your back. Cause...

Oh but I wasn’t allowed to watch the Simpsons my father found them too vulgar.

Not only did I watch Robocop with my parents when I was 6 but I also got to see alot of good old favs. Such as Texas Chainsaw Massacre and the Exorcist.

Maybe I’m the sole exception to this “spoiler” mentality as I don’t really get it. At least not in the same sense some people do. A spoiler to me is revealing a key plot twist that no one would see coming in a story. Seeing videos of gameplay on the other hand are not spoilers, they serve to inform me if I’m going to…