I've already been interacting here for a while, and when I read
esserius post it honestly felt more like venting than anything else. It doesn't change that those are her views, of course, but the way they're expressed is the consequence of a pissed off person wanting to vent her frustration in a place where they feel comfortable.
I didn't answer, back then, and I may not hold an opinion as drastic as hers. I think there are times when you want to be rebated, and others when you must just accept what's coming. I'd say that post was an example of the later. I think, that in this day and age, being the 21st century, people should hold themselves to a better standard. I'm not saying that you can't enjoy crap, I enjoy all kinds of crap from time to time too, but you won't see me defending those things. Critical thinking and empathy are two things that people should be able to take for granted in a modern and democratic society, but reality has shown people time and time again that those two are still a rare sight.
I certainly won't look down on anyone for, I don't know, liking Ivy design. But I'd expect people to realize to town down that conversation in the same moment a person expresses their discomfort. Because it hurts nobody to do so. Nier Automata is a game with appealing designs, good gameplay and one of the best narratives I've enjoyed in a game so far. It's been garnering a lot of attention, and that attention would obviously include woman. I don't expect people to never point at 2Bs ass and say it look good or whatever. But people should be mature enough to change the conversation in the same moment a person feels uncomfortable about it instead of getting defensive over it.
And I would certainly look down on people that show certain behaviors, not because the like tits and ass, but because, again, things like empathy and being able to apply some critical thinking to the media you enjoy (if not while, after you've enjoyed it) is something that everyone should strive for because it helps create a healthier society for everyone including ourselves.
I see no problem in someone going to Pizza Hut one night and devouring enough food to last the whole winter. But hell, realize that you're eating fast food. Don't say "nah, man, see how my pizza had basically cheese, veggies, bread and tomate sauce? That's totally healthy! I'm rocking a Meditarrenean diet by dropping here 3 times a week!". Enjoying fast food every once in a while it's ok. But if someone told me the later I won't be able to keep a straight face. I don't know if the analogy serves its purpose well enough, I'm open to suggestions :P
