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<blockquote data-quote="ZeshinX" data-source="post: 8028604" data-attributes="member: 6793656"><p>Through all the various discussions related to this, I wonder where the measure of personal responsibility in interpreting the work lies. </p><p></p><p>I recognize removing elements of language that perpetuates or draws upon historically "-ist" and "-ism" based speech and thought is a good thing. I recognize ensuring an open vision of various aspects of the game to foster a more welcoming environment is absolutely a move in the right direction.</p><p></p><p>Specific to OA, I haven't, for the life of me, found any written words to remotely suggest "This is meant to be a representation of Culture X." I've seen plenty of words to the effect of 'these various things have their inspiration in/from and draw upon many ideas from Culture X'.</p><p></p><p>I wonder where imagination or a work of fiction is allowed to supplant the sentiment of "We don't want anyone to feel bad/marginalized about or by this." Where or when does the recognition of a work of fiction become required of the consumer of said work? Does a measure of responsibility not lie upon the consumer to recognize that not all works of fiction (or even non-fiction) will align with their own sense of what is acceptable? I certainly see a sense of responsibility in condemning quite a bit of the language and presentation, which is excellent. That's some damn fine engagement by the consumer. I see little in the way of personal responsibility of managing one's level of offence taken though. By all means, feel what you feel and how you feel it, speak your mind, share it if you so choose...but I see little acknowledgement that one is not owed protection from how they may feel. It is not the responsibility of any other to manage how an individual (or group) feels about anything. Respect their feelings, most definitely...acknowledge those feelings, certainly...act if you feel there is need (or your help is being asked for)...but dealing with those feelings is, ultimately, a matter for that individual and no one else.</p><p></p><p>I'm still sifting through all my thoughts on this debate, and I fully agree certain changes need to be made, but I am also concerned about what will be lost in this. Not the loss of "-ists" and "-isms" as they currently appear in the written works, those need to go and will not be missed. I'm concerned that imagination will be severely curtailed by the fear of offence. That inspiration will be generally frowned upon. That both imagination and inspiration must adhere to a generally accepted ideological channel and that straying will be met with the fiercest rebuke in the court of public opinion.</p><p></p><p>I don't know that limiting these things is the best course. I'm not even certain that is what's happening to be honest, but it sure seems like it. I just can't help but wonder, "When did we surrender our responsibility for our feelings to others?"</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ZeshinX, post: 8028604, member: 6793656"] Through all the various discussions related to this, I wonder where the measure of personal responsibility in interpreting the work lies. I recognize removing elements of language that perpetuates or draws upon historically "-ist" and "-ism" based speech and thought is a good thing. I recognize ensuring an open vision of various aspects of the game to foster a more welcoming environment is absolutely a move in the right direction. Specific to OA, I haven't, for the life of me, found any written words to remotely suggest "This is meant to be a representation of Culture X." I've seen plenty of words to the effect of 'these various things have their inspiration in/from and draw upon many ideas from Culture X'. I wonder where imagination or a work of fiction is allowed to supplant the sentiment of "We don't want anyone to feel bad/marginalized about or by this." Where or when does the recognition of a work of fiction become required of the consumer of said work? Does a measure of responsibility not lie upon the consumer to recognize that not all works of fiction (or even non-fiction) will align with their own sense of what is acceptable? I certainly see a sense of responsibility in condemning quite a bit of the language and presentation, which is excellent. That's some damn fine engagement by the consumer. I see little in the way of personal responsibility of managing one's level of offence taken though. By all means, feel what you feel and how you feel it, speak your mind, share it if you so choose...but I see little acknowledgement that one is not owed protection from how they may feel. It is not the responsibility of any other to manage how an individual (or group) feels about anything. Respect their feelings, most definitely...acknowledge those feelings, certainly...act if you feel there is need (or your help is being asked for)...but dealing with those feelings is, ultimately, a matter for that individual and no one else. I'm still sifting through all my thoughts on this debate, and I fully agree certain changes need to be made, but I am also concerned about what will be lost in this. Not the loss of "-ists" and "-isms" as they currently appear in the written works, those need to go and will not be missed. I'm concerned that imagination will be severely curtailed by the fear of offence. That inspiration will be generally frowned upon. That both imagination and inspiration must adhere to a generally accepted ideological channel and that straying will be met with the fiercest rebuke in the court of public opinion. I don't know that limiting these things is the best course. I'm not even certain that is what's happening to be honest, but it sure seems like it. I just can't help but wonder, "When did we surrender our responsibility for our feelings to others?" [/QUOTE]
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