'I got rape threats over claims I put a feminist symbol in a video game'
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Young male gamers in South Korea thought it resembled a gesture used to poke fun at the size of men’s penises.
  • ImplyingImplications@lemmy.caEnglish
    44·
    4 hours ago

    The headline makes it seem like it’s just gamers but it’s more about the overall gender divide in South Korea. It’s a very interesting read. Men in South Korea feel like they’re struggling to get by and women wanting fairer treatment is being seen as wanting to make things even more difficult for men. It seems like it’s heading towards a tipping point.

    • steeznson@lemmy.worldEnglish
      101·
      58 minutes ago

      One big issue is that military service is mandatory for men only so they feel they are being disadvantaged doing it while their women counterparts are getting degrees and established in the job market. That part seems like it could be solved by making it compulsary for both sexes like Israel does - assuming they want to keep up military service. I don’t see how they can stop given their neighbours.

  • TommySoda@lemmy.worldEnglish
    122·
    4 hours ago

    These guys know they don’t have to interact with shit they don’t like right? If a game has something you don’t like not only do you not have to play the game, but nobody is going to force you to do it. It’s not like they were gonna play it anyway.

  • Lumidaub@feddit.orgEnglish
    31·
    2 hours ago

    Another example: JaeJae was promoting chocolate and held a piece between two fingers - that was taken as clearly a sign of her hate for all men.

  • vgaEnglish
    1·
    3 minutes ago

    Perhaps a) social media should not be anonymous and b) death threats should be illegal. I know I’m stating super obvious things here but given how this is still a thing…