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more about #violence whynotshesaid: I'll admit, the ability to kill prostitutes in GTA did squeam me out a whole bunch when I played the game. I particularly hated that you could pay th... more » That_little_attention_whore: This article brought two thoughts to my mind: 1. Damn, I loves me some Charlie Brooker. 2. I don't think anyone considers RapeLay "art." Even the gu... more » dumblonde: I would like to show Animal Crossing to Ms. Hunt and have her explain to me how exactly it resembles RapeLay. more » Perhaps Not: There are a lot of problems with the various arguments we're encountering here. First off, re: GTA IV, prostitution is a crime that Joe Average will b... more » Slatz_Grobnik: Why can't GTA4 be porn? Why is this a fight of aesthetic value? Peterson's logic, it seems to me, is to split games based on whether or not there's a... more » Shinta: Jacqueline Hunt barely even deserves a dignified response. She complains that all gamers are "hostile," and then calls all games RapeLay? Really, ju... more » oshiee: video games are still art. GTA/Modern Warfare 2/Generic shoot'em up part 10000 now w/ more boobs and more homophobic smack talk do not disqualify vide... more » grahamwest: Honestly I think it would be awesome for the next GTA to have a female protagonist. There's no particular reason they couldn't do it, they are good en... more » clevernamehere: Please no one respond to Alex Fryer two posts below me. I know it is tempting (if you can see it) to respond to such nonsense, but I would hate to se... more » onidavin: "The complex narrative of the game, combined with a lush background and the freedom to do as you will, presents an immersible experience rather than v... more » jejune768: I think people need to stop bringing up GTA. Honestly. It's one of those games that because it's so over the top, you know the game developers aren't... more » daradoodle: Sometimes I feel like the only person I know who doesn't like video games. I get to watch plenty of them, thanks to friends who think that watching ot... more » bookling: "In Japan there is a whole genre of extreme pornography, known as hentai, which takes in cartoons and comic books as well as videogames. Imagery inclu... more » JRae: "Does "killing" a prostituted woman in Grand Theft Auto just reconfirm to a gamer the "lesser value" of women in prostitution generally? And that it ... more » msAnthrope: I have a hard time believing that everybody who plays a violent video game like Grand Theft Auto "gets" that it's "art" and not just a way to pass a f... more » Jack_Burton: Vocal "gamers are generally a hostile bunch" - there, fixed that for ya. I'd argue that most gamers barely get involved in the debate in public - the... more » effgeevee: GTA kind of grosses me out on the sexist front more than the criminal front, but that's probably because I've never been attacked with a chainsaw, bee... more » NerD: Blattella: I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts last week, and the discussion topic was Modern Warfare 2. Specifically the "No Russian" level. It's sh... more » Zombie Ms. Skittles: You know, I wish I could find it but someplace I saw a graph that overlayed the homicide rates with the release of certain violent video games (like Q... more » Kilotwat: You didn't think the fire just came out of his fingers, did you? more » -
#artofwar
Virtual/Reality: Violent Videogames And Issues Of 'Art'
"These videogames are not art. They are extreme pornography," boldly states the headline to Jacqueline Hunt's opinion piece in the Guardian. But why are all videogames - and by extension, players - being judged by one admittedly perverted standard?
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#pointcounterpoint
Sex And Violence: Why Is Snooki More Precious Than I Am?
We're going to try a little experiment: that is, present a friendly male point of view once in a while. Today, writer Cord Jefferson responds to Jezebel commenters who weighed in on the sucker-punch heard 'round the reality TV world. More » -
#complicatedconversations
SNL Says: Domestic Violence Is Hilarious — When Directed At Men
Here's a question, prompted by Saturday Night Live: Why is it okay to mock a situation that may or may not have involved domestic violence, but not okay to have a serious discussion about it?
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#clips
Nick Kristof, Sheryl WuDunn Talk Half The Sky With Oprah
Oprah dedicated today's show to a star-studded discussion of the issues facing women around the world. Inviting Nicholas Kristof and his wife and co-author, Sheryl WuDunn to discuss their book Half the Sky, the conversation was both enlightening and frustrating. More » -
#bitchplease
"Hit the Bitch": The Worst Anti-Violence Campaign Ever
Over in Denmark, a new campaign has launched in the effort to combat violence. However, its sexualization of said violence, the "pussy-gangster" meter, and light chastisement at the end of the simulation seems more condonement than condemnation. More » -
#clips
Rihanna On Chris Brown: "I Fell In Love With That Person — That's Embarrassing"
On today's Good Morning America, Rihanna, who sat down with Diane Sawyer for a 20/20 segment airing tomorrow, offered her advice for young domestic violence victims: "Don't react off of love. Eff love." More » -
#sexviolence
Believe The Hype: Antichrist Nearly Unwatchable
Yup, it's all there: genital mutilation, talking critters and all. More » -
#globalwomensissues
The Other Problem Facing Women in Afghanistan
Women business owners in Afghanistan are facing a growing threat. Criminal gangs, attracted by the growing wealth of savvy entrepreneurs, are targeting women with businesses for extortion and undermining the country's best chance at economic growth. More » -
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#badvertising
We Hate When That Happens!
You know those times when you throw a rockin' house party and meet a cute guy with tousled hair and then ten minutes after everyone leaves he becomes a violent psycho who tries to break into your house? More » -
#musiclyrics
One More Reason Never To Do Karaoke
A woman from Stamford, Connecticut was attacked in a karaoke bar by six other women who did not appreciate her singing. The attackers, who are all under 21, have been charged with assault. [AP] -
#guineapigs
Hillary Clinton: Violence Against Guinea Women "Criminality Of The Greatest Degree"
On September 28th, citizens who gathered peacefully to protest Guinea's Junta leader Moussa Dadis Camara were greeted with gunfire. The military massacred approximately 157 people, and many of the soldiers participated in the public rapes and assaults of female demonstrators. More » -
#girlsonfilm
Sex, Ties & Videotape: What Sexploitation Films Say About American Tastes
A new Guardian video (NSFW) about sexploitation films of the 60s and 70s includes some hilarious scenes — and some interesting revelations about sex in American movies. More » -
#truthconsequences
Security Experts: Pelosi's Right About Political Violence Threat
You know how Nancy Pelosi recently expressed concern that vicious political rhetoric could spark violence? And you know how some people said she was being hysterical? Well, at least 5 former Secret Service, FBI and CIA officers think she's right. More » -
#sicksadworld
Female Pastor Sentenced To Life In Prison For Abusing Adopted Daughters
65-year-old Jessica Banks, a former pastor, has been sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 36 years and 8 months, after being found guilty of drugging and sexually and physically abusing her five daughters, aged 4 to 11. More » -
#poppsychology
If You've Been Assaulted By Your Boyfriend, Should You Pose Bound & Gagged?
That's what Salon's Judy Berman wants to know, re: Rihanna's Italian Vogue Shoot. Most of her poses are strong, but in one, she's muzzled. [Salon, HuffPo, This Is 50] More » -
#bookreviews
The Gift Of Fear: How To Prevent Another Gym Rampage
The gym where George Sodini went on his shooting rampage reopened this weekend, and today, we look at a book that some believe could help prevent future violence there and everywhere: Gavin de Becker's The Gift of Fear.
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#crimeoncampus
College Men Suffer As Much Violence As Women
In a study of college students, men were as likely as women to have suffered violence. Men reported more physical abuse, women more emotional, and women were more likely to be abused by family members. [U.S. News & World Report] -
#calltoalarms
"Neda Is My Daughter, I Have One Just Like Her"
On Saturday, "Neda", a young Iranian woman watching the protests in Tehran, was allegedly shot by a Basij, dying in her father's arms. It was captured on video. Some say she may be the new face of the opposition movement. More »
