TanithT
First Post
We're now discussing sexism in the hobby in a general sense, which is an excellent discussion to have. Unfortunately, although we've been having it here on EN World for the better part of 10 years, it pretty much always goes the same way. Even going back to the Avalanche Press cheescake covers discussions nearly a decade ago, the conversation usually consists of women tellng us why they feel that way, and some men joining in to tell them that they're wrong. Eventually the women leave, because it's an unpleasant environment for them.
Somebody critted their spot check there, yepyep.
I do miss gaming, and there are times I miss it enough to poke my nose back in somewhere like ENWorld to chat with other gamers. Or pick up some cool new stuff on Free RPG Day while checking out the local gaming store that I had some positive hopes for.
Then I get hit in the face again with how not welcome I am in the hobby. When I politely say that some things can really make women gamers uncomfortable and would folks please consider how it feels to be one, I get told no, everything is just fine, there is really no such thing. I must be wrong or lying or mistaken about my own experiences.
Ya know, this is seriously No Fun for me. It's just not. I'm not sure it ever can be.
You're trying, and I recognize and appreciate that. Unfortunately, it isn't happening.I'm hoping threads like this will - eventually - result in an increased awareness of what these women are saying here, on their blogs, on other forums, and have been saying for years.
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