tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post4659747210358150583..comments2024-03-09T19:23:22.482-03:00Comments on The RPGPundit: Tabletop Gaming has a Pseudo-Activist Outrage Brigade Verbal-Terrorism ProblemRPGPundithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17267330191433119298noreply@blogger.comBlogger75125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-59395730426653439032022-05-23T06:58:09.694-04:002022-05-23T06:58:09.694-04:00I know this is from 6 years ago, but watching some...I know this is from 6 years ago, but watching someone talk about how Canada doesn't suppress free speech, with the hindsight of how Trudeau literally declared martial law to deal with a peaceful protest of "the wrong people" makes the lie even more obvious and hilarious.Cantushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423694187264830935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-27832023885033824142020-10-27T05:16:57.171-03:002020-10-27T05:16:57.171-03:00Anyone who believes this dumb bitch is even more r...Anyone who believes this dumb bitch is even more retarded than she isAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14245841258917627436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-89085821188191469532020-05-30T14:06:02.092-04:002020-05-30T14:06:02.092-04:00I read the article the woman in question wrote. A...I read the article the woman in question wrote. After the first two or three anecdotes I was appalled and thought "Holy crap, I'm so sorry for her!" Then I read the next dozen anecdotes and thought "Hold on a minute... this just doesn't sound right. She's been harassed and assaulted THAT much??" By the end, I wasn't sure if I believed her anymore. Look, I have three sisters and three nieces I love dearly, and I'd maul or kill anyone that treated them that way. I have in fact beat the crap out of men who were abusing women in my presence. I've known a regrettably large number of women who had a story or two of being raped or groped... but this woman proclaims DOZENS of such incidents exclusively at the hands of gamers? Sounds suspicious... improbably numerous and improbably specific in targeting. I've been involved in gaming since 1980 and I can't name a single person I've ever played with that I think would act as she implies. There have been a few jerks and a-holes, a FEW, but she's implying the hobby is FILLED with white males who rape, grope or severely harass any woman that comes into range, and that picture just doesn't jibe with reality for me. Most gamers I've known were decent fellows, and about half of them rather shy around females as many gamer geeks are. But while I've beaten the snot out of more than one jock or stoner that was harassing a woman, I've never yet seen an RPG gamer act that way. I am hesitant to call the woman a liar without proof... but if she isn't a liar, she must be an amazing statistical anomaly to have suffered DOZENS of such incidents exclusively at the hands of gamers... yeah, I'm dubious about her story. Most of it just does not ring true. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13026518932176643644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-2535882597734950842016-04-12T14:05:30.901-04:002016-04-12T14:05:30.901-04:00"...because THEY are the ones who have made a..."...because THEY are the ones who have made a mockery of rape by using it as a tool of verbal terrorism."<br /><br />Yes, that's something to consider.<br />Venger Satanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-28400183928686592552016-04-12T14:04:26.033-04:002016-04-12T14:04:26.033-04:00"...because THEY are the ones who have made a..."...because THEY are the ones who have made a mockery of rape by using it as a tool of verbal terrorism."<br /><br />Yes, that's something to consider.<br />Venger Satanishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04447932700800930510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-44759973762632972492016-04-07T17:24:26.763-04:002016-04-07T17:24:26.763-04:00The Regressive Left LOVES stories of things they t...The Regressive Left LOVES stories of things they think "should" have happened, whether or not they did. Look at Matress Girl and the Rolling Stone Campus Rape Article. There are SO MANY cases of fraud done by leftist activists to create fake accusations of racism, sexism, homophobia or rape; which they justify by saying that even if that particular case proves false, that's "probably like" the sort of thing that "evil white males would do", so its ok to fake it.<br />RPGPundithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267330191433119298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-57722897654513991242016-04-07T17:08:39.603-04:002016-04-07T17:08:39.603-04:00"Not only are these anecdotes of misogyny not..."Not only are these anecdotes of misogyny not about you, I don't think they're that unbelievable either."<br /><br />Somebody pointed out that 911 lines are not manned by police officers in either Canada or the USA, but civilian contractors whose calls are monitored, recorded and reviewed. That suggests that the phone call from the convention she recounts is fictional, if nothing else, and plenty of the details in her stories are dubious.Jared "No Nickname" Hansenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13825668092428993308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-3156366976369388822016-04-06T22:09:40.682-04:002016-04-06T22:09:40.682-04:00So are you choosing to totally ignore the context ...So are you choosing to totally ignore the context and affiliation of the tumblr post's writer, her attempts to censor a gaming company and extort them for money, and the blatant identity politics/warfare ('white male terrorism') for the sake of frightening or guilt-tripping people into giving her power and money out of sympathy for her pro-censorship goals, or just plain dumbfuck ignorance? I'm curious to know.RPGPundithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267330191433119298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-16795813058454117562016-04-06T17:46:44.223-04:002016-04-06T17:46:44.223-04:00You know Pundit, you've often made me think ab...You know Pundit, you've often made me think about my own politics and question some of my assumptions, and I also often find your persona amusing and challenging ... But here I really have to say something. I agree with several posters above in saying that this piece is tone-deaf, weird, and not a little creepy. Your delusions of persecution by the "Regressive Left" and their weaponising of rape accusations ... Seriously. This is too much. Not only are these anecdotes of misogyny not about you, I don't think they're that unbelievable either. EVEN IF the blogger is exaggerating, any of this is too much. I've lost some respect for you here. This is a pretty gross piece.mistermarkfitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00750841723209829435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-52560294819074905802016-04-06T09:34:31.214-04:002016-04-06T09:34:31.214-04:00You're completely right, Gwarh, but the thing ...You're completely right, Gwarh, but the thing to note is that the Tragedy of all this is that by engaging in this disgusting tactic, the Regressive Left has managed only to dilute the impact and horror of rape-accusation, to make it harder for REAL victims of rape to be taken seriously, and to generally undermine a terrible thing that obviously we as a society should be united against. By politicizing rape, by trivializing things like assault or harassment through diluting its definition, by weaponizing victimhood, they have betrayed actual victims and done near-irreparable harm to a REAL social justice cause. RPGPundithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267330191433119298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-11838407742442637332016-04-06T09:31:17.475-04:002016-04-06T09:31:17.475-04:00I really resist using the term 'SJW', actu...I really resist using the term 'SJW', actually. I sometimes find myself forced to because it has become ubiquitous and because it is an acronym made for Twitter (low character count). But it's totally misrepresentative of the problem: these people aren't 'warriors', they're thieves. And they aren't fighting for 'social justice', they're CALLOUSLY MANIPULATING social justice issues they care nothing about to achieve their own ends of personal power. They're scum BECAUSE of what they do in the false name of social justice. <br /><br />People definitely have a right to an opinion. They do not have the right to censor mine. Or my work. And the difference between me and the people you defend is that I do not want to censor anyone and they definitely want to censor and silence me. <br /><br />And incidentally, actual COURTS that deal in human rights cases using RULE OF LAW are fine. Wonderful, even! But Kangaroo Courts that are set up to circumvent rule of law by removing protections against false accusation and burden of proof are abominations that cause INJUSTICE. RPGPundithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267330191433119298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-45066148142040890512016-04-06T09:26:09.455-04:002016-04-06T09:26:09.455-04:00In both cases the charges were dismissed because L...In both cases the charges were dismissed because Levant and Steyn were smart enough of how the fix was in to massively lawyer up and make a big scene of it, so that the HRC would have been exposed as the fucking ideological inquisition it is. And even so, it cost both men a ridiculous amount of time and money (enough that a lot of people with less resources than they had would have been ruined) and the HRC continues to act with impunity. <br /><br />As for Levant being Jewish, which is a nice bit of irrelevant anti-semitism on your part, we all know that the Jews are part of the Regressive Left's targets. The Left is incredibly anti-semitic, along with their cozying up to Islamism. The ONLY time you'll ever see the Regressive Left take the side of a Jew is if said Jew is denouncing the state of Israel or if they have been harassed by people they can pin as being "christians". <br /><br />And free speech IS being repressed in Canada. Witness the recent intimidation by Police against free speech online: <br /><br />http://www.everyjoe.com/2016/04/05/politics/how-police-recruited-to-cause-of-regressive-left-censorship/#1<br /><br />Take note of the case of the man who faced the threat of a 10 year prison sentence and was totally bankrupted with legal fees for the 'crime' of having disagreed with feminists on the internet. RPGPundithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267330191433119298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-53664525698008548112016-04-06T09:20:32.384-04:002016-04-06T09:20:32.384-04:00It was a case before the incredibly biased HRC. No...It was a case before the incredibly biased HRC. Not a lawsuit in the type of court where regular rules of evidence apply.<br /><br />In any case, let's pretend for a moment that all her bullshit is true. How does that translate into meaning that on account of that we need to give her and her Fellow Travelers the power to CENSOR our entire fucking hobby? In what way is that the correct solution to this problem they claim exists? Especially given the blatant ideological agenda they espouse, the fact that many of them are known and proven LIARS and manipulators with records of corruption who believe that truth is totally irrelevant to the 'end goal' of getting what they want, that their vision for what the hobby would be like is appalling to anyone who believes in free speech, and the little detail that they've never produced anything but shit games?RPGPundithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17267330191433119298noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-70101726167737931882016-04-06T09:17:42.960-04:002016-04-06T09:17:42.960-04:00Bang on Ian Wycliffe, right on the mark. Bang on Ian Wycliffe, right on the mark. Gwarhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245346128436771591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-39167961042495483492016-04-06T09:16:58.138-04:002016-04-06T09:16:58.138-04:00Bang on Ian Wycliffe, right on the mark. Bang on Ian Wycliffe, right on the mark. Gwarhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245346128436771591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-13598564250513576852016-04-06T09:04:22.034-04:002016-04-06T09:04:22.034-04:00I am not going to say much
I like your games Pund...I am not going to say much<br /><br />I like your games Pundit. But your politics stink sadly. <br /><br />I have struggled to understand your ravings about left of centre / feminist/ anti racist/ pro - human rights individuals. ..those you and others call SJW. That I am in some kind of conspiracy with other people to ruin you/ destroy you. <br /><br />I honestly think the only person who is a threat to your career is yourself and your insane right wing conspiracy paranoia. <br /><br />This article was the most upsetting of yours by a long chalk. <br /><br />I am going to unsubscribe to your blog and leave you to it. <br /><br />I would encourage you to chill out and stop seeing threats to your creative expression everywhere. Others have a right to an opinion. And everyone should be able to live free from harassment and discrimination. ..thus WTF is wrong with Human Rights Courts? Why are you so angry about minorities (in terms of power) demanding fair treatment? What is wrong with stating an opinion that x is sexist? Or that there should be more inclusive representation etc etc? <br /><br />All of this is normal debate, argument, often coming from social groups whom have been historically marginalised and who are keen to feel included. <br /><br />I really despair at the tone of the article and I plead with you to stop printing bile and hate and take a good look on the mirror. <br /><br />Yours in sadness <br /><br />Ben F from the People's Republic of Brighton and Hove BenTheFerghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12760136651496176499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-8973301804059840912016-04-05T17:30:46.707-04:002016-04-05T17:30:46.707-04:00Why does this woman's story remind me of Ralph...Why does this woman's story remind me of Ralph Wiggum? Ah, yes.<br /><br />https://youtu.be/PE63y7ctAwARatman_tfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10884940056553579919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-37875145574490071562016-04-05T15:36:21.191-04:002016-04-05T15:36:21.191-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gleblixhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03546938383587063556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-46720870905195537392016-04-05T14:13:44.198-04:002016-04-05T14:13:44.198-04:00Citation, please.Citation, please.StevenWarblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12697680166430879676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-29551812620803612462016-04-05T13:27:07.271-04:002016-04-05T13:27:07.271-04:00You need to check your facts. Levant was brought u...You need to check your facts. Levant was brought up before the Alberta Human Rights Commission (established by a right-wing government) for publishing the infamous 2005 Mohammed cartoons. The HRC dismissed the charges. <br /><br />Levant has also been brought up before the Alberta Law Society on complaints of unprofessional conduct, and he has lost several defamation suits in regular courts. He claims that those were in "retaliation" for the Mohammed cartoons, but if you look at the specific cases it's obviously unrelated. The cases he lost were ones where he accused people of perjury, antisemitism, Nazi collaboration, and so on, usually without bothering to do the most basic research or fact-checking. <br /><br />Mark Steyn was brought before a different commission (the Ontario Human Rights Commission) and the charges were also dismissed. <br /><br />Most of the rulings of the various HRCs has to do with wrongful dismissal (for example, I knew a guy who worked for a call centre; when he started to go deaf, he asked for a different position and they fired him. The AHRC awarded damages because his employer didn't even try to find him a different position). <br /><br />Ezra Levant's claim that HRC complaints and decisions are only directed against white conservative Christians is BS (he's Jewish, BTW). Levant simply knows that he can spread lies faster than others can spread facts, and he doesn't even get called on 90% of the lies that he publishes. <br /><br />Pundit, you usually do a good job separating fact from opinion, and I respect that. Levant's claims that his free speech is being oppressed in Canada are a pile of crap, though, and you shouldn't believe them just because your political views occasionally align with his. Levant doesn't care about free speech; he just pretends to as part of his own money-making outrage machine which is just as bad as the leftist outrage brigade. <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07508110598542072738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-6537200292751239022016-04-05T13:22:26.274-04:002016-04-05T13:22:26.274-04:00The HRC afforded her a free legal representative, ...The HRC afforded her a free legal representative, but not to the defendant, who had to act as his own lawyer. How fucked up is that.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654868021960815312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-39372215861232835812016-04-05T13:18:54.370-04:002016-04-05T13:18:54.370-04:00Oh, why would anyone lie about stuff like this?
...Oh, why would anyone lie about stuff like this? <br /><br />https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_lacrosse_case<br /><br />http://www.nytimes.com/2016/03/02/nyregion/racism-charges-in-bus-incident-and-their-unraveling-upset-u-of-albany.html?_r=0<br /><br />Rather than assuming that the accused is innocent until proven guilty, dumbass wants everyone to "listen & believe."Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06654868021960815312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-81347976964941572202016-04-05T12:45:43.856-04:002016-04-05T12:45:43.856-04:00(Deleted the above post as there was no way to cor...(Deleted the above post as there was no way to correct the spelling after it had been posted. Posted the corrected content below.)<br /><br />The use of "Rape" is the Progressive equivalent of the spell "Power word Kill".<br /><br />Unless you are a veteran of the Culture Wars and familiar with Progressive debating tactics the claims of rape, being raped, rapey, etc still wield extreme emotional power over of those who read of such “reports”. <br /><br />Our natural instinct, be we men or women, is to by default believe the person who states they have been raped, be it physically or metaphorically. Rape is such a brutal and heinous crime it elicits a primal revulsion in the overwhelming majority of people. Immediately garnering sympathy for the "victim" and hatred for the "accused".<br /><br />There is arguably only 1 crime more heinous (murder) and to many people rape is still the worst crime of all. It is because of this the Regressive Left and in particular 3rd Wave Feminists use it so frequently and frivolously. The sheer raw power of the claim is an extremely powerful weapon with they can wield with near impunity in the culture wars.<br /><br />To question even in the slightest fashion one who claims to have been raped is heresy, tantamount to supporting the rapist and blaming the victim for allowing themselves to be victimized. It is the perfect word weapon as it reaps mountains of sympathies for the victim and silences anyone who would question the victims claims for fear of being called a rape apologist or rapist themselves.<br /><br />It is their +5 Holy Avenger, their Vorpal Sword, their Stormbringer.<br /><br />Gwarhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245346128436771591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-67643979851114323652016-04-05T12:39:55.340-04:002016-04-05T12:39:55.340-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Gwarhhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15245346128436771591noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2600947515654238699.post-75990709222555994692016-04-05T12:13:04.975-04:002016-04-05T12:13:04.975-04:00No, that just reinforces that if she did have proo...No, that just reinforces that if she did have proof of online harassment, she would definitely use it. She didn't, so it's even more likely that it doesn't exist. She probably banked on her past history being enough to intimidate Wyrm, but clearly it wasn't.tpeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16185584835860705520noreply@blogger.com