ext_122308 ([identity profile] swhedonberry.livejournal.com) wrote in [personal profile] profbutters 2010-02-28 07:08 pm (UTC)

It bugs the heck out of me that you would be expected to put warnings for homosexuality in your stories. If a person has problems with it, they need to not play the game, truthfully. With no hacks and just the basic game, sims can engage in nearly the same activities surrounding love and affection. Which is my way of saying a friendly "suck it!" to your detractors.

I'm gearing up for one of my characters to start having realizations about his sexuality. You know what my warnings are? Some adult situations. That's it. Same as when Whedonberry just had heterosexuals.

It comes down to the fact that reading makes one responsible for what they see. If you come to something that you disapprove of or don't feel comfortable reading, you're responsible for making the choice to continue reading or to cease. Do we need content ratings? Yes, I think so. Acts of violence, graphic sexuality (of any sexual orientation) or extreme language should be earmarked so that we can make choices. However, for sim fiction, those ratings should be based on assumptions, language, and activities outside of the scope of the game itself. If the story contains a basic function in the game, well, you're on your own. If one feels so intensely about what one reads, perhaps he/she should find or start a sims story community that adheres to a similar beliefs system.


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