Gaming sites almost all missed this game the first time around so giving it this kind of publicity now would do more harm than good. It would just direct the worst kind of people to it.
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Heartbeat (Indie RPG) dev accused of transphobia in tweets
- Thread starter Chairmanchuck (另一个我)
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Gaming sites almost all missed this game the first time around so giving it this kind of publicity now would do more harm than good. It would just direct the worst kind of people to it.
I've reported the game on steam because of the sale, and reported a number of the recent reviews. I encourage everyone to do the same.
what a shit head.
In case anyone had any doubts, here's the dev with the most obvious dogwhistle in the world
what do they gain by shitting on trans people so much?
41% dogwhistle explained
Suicide attempts are alarmingly common among transgender individuals; 41% try to kill themselves at some point in their lives, compared with 4.6% of the general public. The numbers come from a study by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Williams Institute, which analyzed results from the National Transgender Discrimination Survey. Researchers are preparing to launch another version of the online survey on Wednesday.
You don't randomly put your game on sale for exactly 41% off. Fuckers are now openly mocking Trans suicide. This honestly needs its own thread. Report their shitty game to Steam.
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I honestly don't know why people in positions like this openly voice such hateful opinions of other people minding their own business. From a business perspective, you only stand to lose. Inclusivity is both morally right and good for business. I think the person a few posts above me who said these people can't hate in silence is spot on.
deplatforming works and dragging these people into the spotlight to expose their bigotry isn't "cancel culture", it's holding each other socially responsible.
I honestly don't know why people in positions like this openly voice such hateful opinions of other people minding their own business. From a business perspective, you only stand to lose. Inclusivity is both morally right and good for business. I think the person a few posts above me who said these people can't hate in silence is spot on.
deplatforming works and dragging these people into the spotlight to expose their bigotry isn't "cancel culture", it's holding each other socially responsible.
The sheer petty spite of this is mind-boggling. They can go fuck themselves.
In case anyone had any doubts, here's the dev with the most obvious dogwhistle in the world
Was expecting garden variety ignorant casual transphobia, got nausea-inducing nuclear-grade vileness. Fuck this person.
Transphobic "Feminists" think that loudly denying people's identities is basic activism
those sure are some transphobic tweets
the arguments this person gives aren't even worth engaging with, but here:
"your vagina isn't a vagina because.... it used to not be a vagina"
as we all know, caterpillars are NOT butterflies once they metamorphose and sprout wings
bread is NOT toast after it's been in the toaster for a few minutes, it's just bread that's lying to itself
things can become other things, get over it
ETA: just saw the thing about the sale, that's really ghoulish and blatant. sincerely hope this "let's make fun of people killing themselves and maybe profit off it too" strategy doesn't work out for them.
the arguments this person gives aren't even worth engaging with, but here:
"your vagina isn't a vagina because.... it used to not be a vagina"
as we all know, caterpillars are NOT butterflies once they metamorphose and sprout wings
bread is NOT toast after it's been in the toaster for a few minutes, it's just bread that's lying to itself
things can become other things, get over it
ETA: just saw the thing about the sale, that's really ghoulish and blatant. sincerely hope this "let's make fun of people killing themselves and maybe profit off it too" strategy doesn't work out for them.
Oh that's vile.
Heartbeat and its developer can fuck off a cliff.
EDIT: Made the mistake of going to the store page and reading some Steam reviews. Somebody needs to report this shit to Valve.
Heartbeat and its developer can fuck off a cliff.
EDIT: Made the mistake of going to the store page and reading some Steam reviews. Somebody needs to report this shit to Valve.
Everyone can report, the flag beside the review allows you to do so, as well as the game itself.
I never understand why transphobes care so much about how others identify or think of themselves. If they think the "truth" matters as much as they say it does, then surely it doesn't matter if some people don't subscribe to it.
This is really sad.
I have long stood with Cis Women who don't want to date Trans Lesbians (I refuse to use the term Transbian, fucking haaaate it) as I feel that is reasonable.
That said seeing this kinda talk is legit one of the reasons I hate myself so much because I've seen these feelings and thoughts so much even if they are a minority it's just a fear I associate with all women/lesbians as I've internalized it so much.
However as gross as it is, I really hope that regardless of their thoughts and views people do not attack them, maybe one day they will change but it won't be if they feel backed into a corner.
I have long stood with Cis Women who don't want to date Trans Lesbians (I refuse to use the term Transbian, fucking haaaate it) as I feel that is reasonable.
That said seeing this kinda talk is legit one of the reasons I hate myself so much because I've seen these feelings and thoughts so much even if they are a minority it's just a fear I associate with all women/lesbians as I've internalized it so much.
However as gross as it is, I really hope that regardless of their thoughts and views people do not attack them, maybe one day they will change but it won't be if they feel backed into a corner.
can you believe that there are people openly denying the fact that the -41% has nothing to do with the trans suicide rate? lmao
How is transphobia reasonable?
Also, hi, I'm a transbian, why do you hate the word?
(Although to combat bigots like TERFs I should probably just say lesbian tbh)
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If a woman recognizes that I am a woman, that I am what I identify as than to me that is enough. Being Cis is a feeling I can never know and I can understand the desire to date someone like ones self, who can understand how it feels to grow up with the pressures and problems of a young Cis girl and up into adult hood as a Cis Woman.
As far as Lesbian thing, it's because I'm a woman and I happen to be Trans. I don't want to be trans, I don't want to be seen as Woman*. Just woman, and the same goes for a Lesbian, I refuse and hate the idea of being TransBian or whatever.
This has nothing to do with being cis or trans, this means cis white rich woman will only date other cis white rich woman.
skin color and social status change as much in your life as being cis or trans... sometimes even more.
I didn't target any race or social status. I'm good with all Cis Women not to wanting to date people like me.
If your argument also don't support classicist and racist lesbians than your argument makes no sense.
But then again you made it pretty clear "people like you" does not include all trans women =P
Lol nope. I only talk for myself.
I take no pride in being Trans, so I'm in no position to speak for people who do.
It's less a matter of pride about being trans and more about being proud of accepting who I am and what I overcame to do so.
I'm not ashamed to be trans; it's my reality. I won't pretend that it's something to be ashamed of or hide. Of course you don't have to like the word 'transbian', or apply it to yourself. You're just as valid a woman as I am. But for me, I'm okay with being known as a woman who happens to be trans, and to call myself a transbian specifically to piss off bigots like TERFs (not saying you are one). XD
I can totally respect and will even say I'm envious of this mindset to some degree.
I have a very narrow and different look at this aspect of life, and there is no part of me who wants others to look at it like that. Hopefully in the end more people end up like you because it's likely much more healthy and positive.
To be honest, this mindset has only come about after 40 years of repression, abuse and trauma of many forms. I simply don't have it in me to fight my nature to be me - at this point, I'd rather die than go back to who I was, and if I can help anyone with living my life out loud then it's all worth it.
Can't wait for some big new game announcement to try and get attention away from their transphobia lol