The fallacy of GamerGate is also contextualized in this line: “but that’s actually what most GGs are concerned about.” How would you actually go about proving “most”? By being an anonymous group that’s opposed to formal organization or outward hierarchy, you cannot by any measure say “most” anything. This group cannot…
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The problem with these fluids is that they don't stay non-conductive very long. As they pick up tiny little pieces of dust and stuff from the inside of your loop they become conductive, unless you are buying extremely high end chemicals like 3M's fluoro-inert or something.
Just a few migraine-related comments:
Being an asshole sometimes comes with consequences. As it should be.
Agreed. This asshole doesn't deserve to have his game on Steam.
Learn how to behave like civilized human beings people.
Threats against peoples lives should never be taken lightly, it only takes one lunatic. Also with how bitterly toxic and unhinged people related to games have been this year, I really wouldn't take that as an empty threat.
Honestly? I think the fact that you're covering this is fucking awesome. More of these in-depth sub-culture articles, please. Really digging the direction Kotaku is taking lately (and not just because it's exploring "taboo" ground like nude mods, which most gaming websites wouldn't give a thoughtful feature).
Okay, seriously. What in the actual fuck, folks?
I teach English at the college level; last year, I was privileged to teach ENG 230, which at my institution is a rotating (through the faculty) course that is generously labeled "Special Topics in Literature."
I taught my course, for two semesters, as "Gaming: Literary…
Regarding Gamer Gate and the conception of sexism and misogyny. I wrestle with this, for so many reasons. I don't want to assume someone is just a troll or an asshole in general, I really don't. But I've yet to hear a single logical thing come from this very vocal group.
I'm a rational thinking, logical person who loves and enjoys playing games but I don't support GamerGate. I really think it's not part of the discussion if people want to talk about any valid criticism in the industry or journalism. It's forced people I like including friends to leave the industry who really had no…
It's about how we have serious issues with sexism and misogyny in games, but the only person willing to talk about them regularly makes mistakes or outright wrong statements when she tries to bring them up, which makes some people think "oh my god, she's lying to further her cause." I don't think she's lying - she's…
There's a really really strong undercurrent of misogyny in Gamer Gate. It's worth noting that the people being attacked for their "ethics" are primarily women.
Piracy is huge down here (South American cancer I tell you!) People "jailbreak" their 360 (easier) or PS3 (harder) and then just buy the games or download them. I have a normal 360 I brought from the time I lived in the USA so therefore I buy all my games. Thing is though hardware is expensive (current gen - old gen…
Here in Brazil we still don't have the kinect less version for sale but the xbone is always cheaper than the ps4 since it is made in a factory on Brazilian soil, while the ps4 is imported, which means that Xbox has warranty and ps4 doesn't. But they are still expensive anyways so our market doesn't even make a dent in…
People do plenty of things that are bad for them, because those things bring them pleasure. It's wonderful for you that you love being able to sit in places and not cough, but the idea that the government needs to restrict everyone's rights in order to please one specific group of people is idiotic. You don't need a…
I'm not sure where you live, but in my experience in England, prior to the smoking ban that's now in place, there were plenty of places that didn't allow smoking, and plenty that did. It was a simple system and allowed people more freedom to do what they wanted. If someone runs a business, and they want to allow…
The answer? Well, they're both renders, actually. For real.
It's hard to believe they didn't see it. And yet Microsoft's Phil Spencer says he didn't anticipate that their new…
In America and Euorpe, the First Sale Doctrine Applies:
The first-sale doctrine creates a basic exception to the copyright holder's distribution right. Once the work is lawfully sold or even transferred gratuitously, the copyright owner's interest in the material object in which the copyrighted work is embodied is…