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posted by [identity profile] relevance.livejournal.com at 11:41pm on 19/09/2006
What if you're operating in the real world and don't know whether the target likes the game being subverted to hit on them? If you're another gamer in the group who's trying to improve the game by correcting the situation, it's sexist to assume that they like it, or are actively seeking it, because they are male/female. I think this is what she's complaining about.

As [livejournal.com profile] marcus_sez_vote points out, men and women can receive favoritism, and as I point out, it's never good for the game. But this is only tangentially related to the sexist assumptions that the original blogger is complaining about.
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posted by [identity profile] benlehman.livejournal.com at 02:33am on 20/09/2006
I guess. I just haven't largely seen it levelled at women exclusively, and usually seen it levelled at the initiator rather than the target.

Regardless, though, if there's social dysfunction going on, I'm loathe to tell people "you shouldn't point that out." For whatever reason.

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posted by [identity profile] relevance.livejournal.com at 03:31am on 20/09/2006
Oh, I absolutely agree that it should be pointed out. One just needs to be careful about one's phrasing and assumptions when one does so.
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