Quote Originally Posted by Owltoid View Post
I assume your respect and courtesy extend to not having other users derail threads by complaining, in all caps, that others used the word "rape" when discussing killing an opponent?

You're a higher primate, you are blessed with the ability to reason and logic--therefore, why would you continue using a word that is documented to be able upset victims of sexual violence? To use that word knowing this is to show a blatant disregard to another's welfare and serves nobody, and makes you look like a juvenile.


Think about why gamers started using the word to define killing someone?


A) they don't want to die
B) they are killed anyway against their will
C) they were unable to change this outcome, they were made powerless before their opponent, they fought but were defeated.
D) they respawn and move on with life.
E) on vent or in chat some kid says "I fucking raped that noob!" And everyone agrees and laughs.


--he didn't literally rape him, but it has things in common with real rape. Lets see...


A) they don't want sex
B) they are made to have it against their will
C) they were unable to change this outcome, they were powerless before their opponent, they fought but were defeated.
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D) They are scarred paycologically and will suffer to suppress/overcome this crime.
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E) on vent or in chat some kid says "I fucking raped that noob!" And now, the victim HAS to remember a real world pain in a game that they play for fun and escapism.


so screw kids that use the word, it isn't funny, it isn't right, it never will be regardless of whether it is or isn't part of the gaming vernacular. If you use it knowing the effect it can have on a victim then you are not an evolved human, you are a monkey.