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Message: <blockquote data-quote="GreyLord" data-source="post: 8528768" data-attributes="member: 4348">Talking about RPG players and groups in general, and various different groups of people (POC, but also other groups of people) I will say he is DEAD ON about CR.I saw part of one CR in the past, didn't really care for it...but you know, maybe it's because it's made by people with a culture that has NO INTRINSIC interest to me.  They make things that only interest their groups and nothing that interests me or those in mine.On 1&2, I have many POC in my groups, but I have to admit I am VERY CAREFUL on who I recruit to play RPGs.  This is in general and not towards any group in particular, but it is STILL a thing these days for many to mock those who they feel play or do "nerdy" things.  I suppose this sort of applies to #3, not necessarily a specific group, but again, in general, it CAN be a cultural thing.  There are various groups that look down on those playing RPGs or things they do not feel is part of that culture that you and they are a part of.  Its a reason why I don't point out that I play RPGs or do any of this stuff around certain people.  I already know how they probably will react and it will not be good.Also true, even if I have many POC in my groups, I have NEVER seen a group composed entirely of Black individuals around the table.  The same would apply for me with any POC group to be honest.  #4 is also very relavent to many others groups.  I don't most of my OWN family members know I play RPGs for exactly THIS reason.  It also is a reason why his resolution on how to solve it can be VERY hard.  I don't want to be shunned by family or put down by others who I know would fall into areas of #3 and #4.  Tough spot to be in.I DO go over to co-workers and others to introduce them to RPGs if I think they would be receptive or enjoy that type of gaming.   I'm still very careful around others though.</blockquote>

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