Psychology tells us: If you don't mind me asking—are there any other stereotypes or biases regarding female gamers that you hold which weren't covered in the survey?
You can't really ask a question like that. If someone actually holds deep-seated prejudices, they usually aren't even aware they're doing it. It’s just how the brain works. Anyway, there’s plenty of discussion on this stuff online if you want to fall down a rabbit hole. Here are a couple of random articles from some US outlets that touch on it: https://www.womensmedia.com/gamer-girls-sexualization/ https://leadersmedia.com/features/discussion-on-gaming-bias/
That first article is basically just dripping with bias against women—treating them like misogynistic caricatures who somehow hate the LGBT community and diversity. Sometimes the writing in a game is just bad—and honestly, it doesn't help immersion when you pair a weak plot with that mandatory "corporate morality" where they strip away all eroticism, humor, or actual subversion just to check the boxes for racial and sexual minorities... though I guess there are exceptions.
I haven't seen any posts from kljaka-bj yet. Nicholas Bailey3 says: Since so many cities rely on those specific lawyers, I’d say they’re either deep in the pocket of the local political machine—which explains why they get the contracts—or they're just the only ones who actually know how to navigate out-of-state collections.
Blaming the crowd for why he hasn't fixed this yet... honestly, I’m starting to think I should just run for Mayor of San Francisco myself. Knowing exactly who is behind those parking tickets being slapped on tourists would be pretty high up on my priority list—top 75, easy.
Same here. I mean, it’s not exactly a crime to point out the flaws in the 75—it's pretty hard to ignore.
Jonathan Fowler14 said:Just some thoughts.. 👎 I’m no survey expert, but these feel incredibly biased. I don't get where they even pulled these questions from, or why they’re targeting women specifically?
When playing video games, women need help from men. ???????????????? Wait, men don't need help? Or why wouldn't women need help? Why does gender even matter here? It's not about gender; it's just about gaming experience and knowing certain genres.
Female gamers can't maintain romantic relationships. ???????????????? A hobby is the reason someone can't stay in a relationship? Okay..
Female gamers aren't in serious/long-term relationships or marriages. ???????????????? 🤣🤣 What kind of trolling is this?
Women are much less successful in competitive video games than men. That’s just a fact, though I don't see why it belongs in a survey. Just look at any random competitive scene; the ratio of women to men is laughable.
I wanted to finish it, but there were so many stupid assumptions that I couldn't even make it through the whole thing.
Look, these questions aren't actually that weird given the stigma surrounding the {{hobby}}. It went from being seen as something only kids and losers did, to suddenly being viewed as a bunch of misogynistic, racist thugs.
Not exactly a win-win. But still, I support surveys like this if they actually help dismantle those stereotypes.
crimsonwolf26 said:If you ask me, he’s easily the most level-headed person in politics right now. He just has nerves of steel. He doesn't deal in all that loud-mouthed shouting or empty theatrics; instead, he takes on the Republican Party's nonsense in a way that's calm, steady, and incredibly effective. Honestly, I think his composure even gets under his opponents' skin because they can't seem to rattle him no matter how hard they try. I hope my assessment isn't totally off base.🤣
I've been watching him closely for ten years now, and he hasn't changed a bit.
Robin Jones2 said:They aren't interested in targeting anyone particularly intelligent.
The demographic that suits them consists of the corrupt, the mediocre, or those who simply feign ignorance.
Those are the people who will fold and applaud these foolish, crooked maneuvers by Kremenko Mikulić and the Republican Party.
Fine—they’re doing what they can, basically preaching to their own choir to justify themselves, while they figure out how to sideline everyone else later. Not sure how effective it is, though—preaching to the converted is easy when you already have them in your pocket.
Robin Jones2 said:The Republican Party knows exactly what they are doing.
This penalty is just something they'll dangle over everyone's heads until the election.
They know the court will strike it down, but the ruling won't come until after the polls close; by then, those corrupt hacks won't care about the consequences.
They are playing an all-or-nothing game in Washington, D.C. and San Francisco.
How is that actually going to help them in San Francisco?
Take it easy—give life in New York City a fair shot and try enjoying what the city actually offers instead of constantly chasing what it doesn't. It’s tough to leave California behind, but after spending years here in NYC, I wouldn't go back even if I could.
fadedcobra7 said:I think this topic of the day is great. You get to see how people actually think, what they value, and how honest they really are with themselves and everyone else. It’s like a logic puzzle where there isn't one "correct" answer. You just watch how someone navigates the situation and where they choose to start solving it. 😉
It’s pretty hard for anyone here to actually catch me off guard 🤣
Joseph Rivera75 said:Looking at all the threads on Hazel, the USA, and ZUD, I’m starting to think the people getting scammed don't even realize they haven't actually lost anything of value.
Personally, I think the easiest break to take is when you realize you were being played. Sure, it stings—it burns like hell—but aside from a bruised ego, nothing was actually lost. No one's life was ruined over it.
Look, I hate playing the moral high ground card on a forum—it’s a lose-lose situation. On one hand, cheating might give your ego a temporary boost, but you end up stuck with this nagging guilt—wondering if it was worth it—while the person who got cheated on tends to hurt more initially, though they usually bounce back quickly once they realize they didn't actually lose anything of substance in the long run.
For what it's worth, I'm doing alright. Got my fitness back on track, sorted out some health issues—basically, I’m feeling a whole lot better than I was this time last year.
Harold Anderson3 said:I guess it goes like this... If I had been healthy, my life would have been so much easier and more straightforward. Instead, I’m just working this basic manual labor job and trying to scrape by however I can. You look at everyone else who finished college and started building families—even my own brothers, really—and then there’s me, just drifting along and trying to survive. I wish things were different, but honestly, that’s just not an option for me. So, what now? I suppose I should just wipe away the tears, force a smile if I have to, and keep moving forward... My mother was incredibly sick, much more than I am, and I can't help but wonder what kind of life she might have had if she hadn't had me to worry about. She’s gone now, but that doesn't mean my story is over too. I just need to open my eyes and find some new sense of purpose.
Once you get used to just scraping by, you start accepting it as "normal"—using that same hollow comfort people probably used back when they were living in caves.
Midwesterners don't really have the vocabulary for cursing compared to Floridians—their insults are pretty predictable—whereas when a Floridian gives you that specific look right before they let loose, you honestly have no idea what's coming next.
Melissa Rivera said:So, my buddy's ex-wife owns this beach house out in Malibu, right? He spent two weeks vacationing there with his kid and actually paid her for the stay... $667 😁
Basically charging him for the privilege of seeing his own kid ☕ Just nasty
William Thompson10 said:Exactly—mom, and just mom.
I don't want to sound like I'm bragging or being self-righteous about it. It’s more about those heavy moments when I see my son’s sadness, for instance, because his dad couldn't make it out for a bike ride due to exhaustion. He was really looking forward to us all riding together. That's just one small example from a long list. Honestly, I feel like I'm failing at every turn, constantly feeling like I'm falling short as a parent. The biggest waves of judgment and criticism usually hit when I mention that I went to the coast with my ex-wife. 😁. I can already see the backlash starting here, too.
Someone smart once told me that whenever I start doubting myself, I’m actually doing an excellent job as a parent—so, yeah. 👍