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And it may hurt for you to admit to yourself, but you are NOT objective. And you don't have a 'unique' perspective, either. People with views like yours (female as well as male) are really very common.
In my view, this is not a 'petty' issue. And I'm sorry, but you don't get to be the judge of that. You, by definition, can never have actually EXPERIENCED what it feels like to be treated as a woman, especially by the video game industry.
And really, really don't try to tell me that there is even the SLIGHTEST chance that you know more than me about feminism. Trust me on this: from the evidence you've presented, YOU DON'T. I mean, the very fact that you say 'women's issues' were FORCED upon you implies that you don't actually care, and you resent even having them brought to your attention.
You need to go and educate yourself. Seriously."
Well, the point is that there ISN'T a vote on male Shepherd's looks. It's a vote on FemShep's looks. Which is completely symptomatic of the culture of judging a woman's worth by her appearance. So, actually, the two things aren't comparable.
And yes, the practice DOES hurt people - especially women, and especially women who play video games. Because it reinforces the tired old stereotype that women have to be 'hot' in order to be valid or popular characters. FemShep changed that, and now that progress is being undermined.
Also, posing a question and then answering it yourself (incorrectly) isn't the greatest form of discussion."
You're clearly not open to an actual reasoned debate so I think I'm going to step outta this before I do actually get 'upset'.
Oh, and nice derailing, bro."