Andrewnester
01-12-2010, 03:11 PM
Please note that this is not a "suck up" post, it is mearly an observation and personal opinion.
Before thoroughly reading this, please keep in mind this is an open topic of discussion, but any negative comments directed at me, others with the same characteristics, or other OutSpark members - will be reported - causing this thread to be closed.
Everyone Most people like to talk about how bad Outspark is; the fact that they don't do their job, that they overprice SparkCash items, and so on.
But, today I am posting a topic regaurding the positive things they do, the things that help make the Fiesta community as a whole - more of a "whole"
Members from my Server (Bijou), May know this - but to the rest of you reading this, it may be news to you.
I'm Gay. And absolutely proud of it.
I'm not here to argue whether being gay is morally correct or incorrect, i go to a catholic school ~ I get that enough lol.
I'm not posting here to hear how much you love Gay people,
and I'm most certainly not here to debate my sexuality like its some type of science project.
Like i stated previously, I'm here to say "Thank you" to all of the Outspark staff members, supportive players of Fiesta, the open-minded people, and the people whom respect others - and look past their differences.
I know it's not really a big deal; and it's been out for quite some time - but the ability to marry in game is a wonderful thing which makes the game more fun.
But, what about the same-sex friends? The same-sex couples? And the people who like to marry themselves (cough-ran-cough<3)
Most games don't offer the feature to marry the same sex.
And some people may take it as a joke.
But, I see it as a sign of respect.
Understanding that one; this is a game - why would anyone restrict people on the gender of a pixel characters marriage?
And two; There are plenty of people who play this game that are members of the Gay/Bi/Lesbian community as well as active members of the GLAAD community.
But, now I'm getting a little off-topic.
my point is; Outspark allows same-sex marriages, which makes many people (including myself) feel much more supported.
Feeling supported by the people who own the game; make we want to continue investing my money in sparkcash, and continue playing the game.
Also;
Outspark blocks the words "(starts with an F)" and "Gay" from ingame discussion.
This is also showing respect, because OS is acknowledging that those words are offensive. Those words are not meant to be disrespectful, that those words are discriminating on a large population of people.
I guess my point is, I'm saying thank you for everyone whom is married to the same sex, for a number of different reasons.
Thank you for reading this, thank you for making us feel welcome.
Thank you for blocking words that are discriminatory.
Thank you ^^!
And on a quick note!
*Next time someone acts stupid, or you get mad, or someone is dressed differently than your "normal", try not to insult them - try to understand them. Talk to them.
But mostly,
remember
the words "Gay" and "(Starts with an F)" are not substitutes for the word "Stupid"
Thanks for your time;
~Forb - Bijou server.
Before thoroughly reading this, please keep in mind this is an open topic of discussion, but any negative comments directed at me, others with the same characteristics, or other OutSpark members - will be reported - causing this thread to be closed.
Everyone Most people like to talk about how bad Outspark is; the fact that they don't do their job, that they overprice SparkCash items, and so on.
But, today I am posting a topic regaurding the positive things they do, the things that help make the Fiesta community as a whole - more of a "whole"
Members from my Server (Bijou), May know this - but to the rest of you reading this, it may be news to you.
I'm Gay. And absolutely proud of it.
I'm not here to argue whether being gay is morally correct or incorrect, i go to a catholic school ~ I get that enough lol.
I'm not posting here to hear how much you love Gay people,
and I'm most certainly not here to debate my sexuality like its some type of science project.
Like i stated previously, I'm here to say "Thank you" to all of the Outspark staff members, supportive players of Fiesta, the open-minded people, and the people whom respect others - and look past their differences.
I know it's not really a big deal; and it's been out for quite some time - but the ability to marry in game is a wonderful thing which makes the game more fun.
But, what about the same-sex friends? The same-sex couples? And the people who like to marry themselves (cough-ran-cough<3)
Most games don't offer the feature to marry the same sex.
And some people may take it as a joke.
But, I see it as a sign of respect.
Understanding that one; this is a game - why would anyone restrict people on the gender of a pixel characters marriage?
And two; There are plenty of people who play this game that are members of the Gay/Bi/Lesbian community as well as active members of the GLAAD community.
But, now I'm getting a little off-topic.
my point is; Outspark allows same-sex marriages, which makes many people (including myself) feel much more supported.
Feeling supported by the people who own the game; make we want to continue investing my money in sparkcash, and continue playing the game.
Also;
Outspark blocks the words "(starts with an F)" and "Gay" from ingame discussion.
This is also showing respect, because OS is acknowledging that those words are offensive. Those words are not meant to be disrespectful, that those words are discriminating on a large population of people.
I guess my point is, I'm saying thank you for everyone whom is married to the same sex, for a number of different reasons.
Thank you for reading this, thank you for making us feel welcome.
Thank you for blocking words that are discriminatory.
Thank you ^^!
And on a quick note!
*Next time someone acts stupid, or you get mad, or someone is dressed differently than your "normal", try not to insult them - try to understand them. Talk to them.
But mostly,
remember
the words "Gay" and "(Starts with an F)" are not substitutes for the word "Stupid"
Thanks for your time;
~Forb - Bijou server.