I don't really want to comment on this can of worms but duuuuuuude why would you call a user out in an article on the main page because he made stupid comment on the internet. At least block the name and jesus fucking christ don't post a picture and everything. I'm pretty effing sure that's against the rules of this site. Rules that every user needs to agree to follow when they make their account (might not be true, it's been a while since I made an account) and if they break the rules they can/should get punished for it. Not a great example of this when a staff member does something like this.
Whaaaat the fuuuuck. If you're smart you'll do some damage control and edit that shit out like ten minutes ago.
If you post a comment publicly on the internet, it's for everyone to see. People should think before they type.
Backing this guy up. That's why you should always think before you post pictures or comments on Facebook, 'tweet' on Twitter, or make remarks on a video game website. No matter where or how you leave your mark on the Internet, you better make sure you won't regret it at some point later on if it's visible to a wide audience, as the most seemingly trivial thing can be very damaging. User's fault, not Patrick's.
I made a statement highlighting sexism and the plight of negative female representation in video gaming on this very website not many months ago (on the Hitman 'nun' trailers) and got attacked vehemently for it. Responses included "got your knickers in a twist, have you?", and something along the lines of "you're making a big deal out of nothing." You know who you are. For attempting to stamp me out and pretend this isn't a problem, you should be ashamed of yourselves. I wasn't going to win that particular battle alone so i stood down, but perhaps an army of supporters can make a difference, and we can change the industry for the better, together. I saw first-hand, and heard from my partner at the time what she had to go through day after day in the workplace and in daily life, just for being a woman, and it made my blood boil. I'm all for this increased awareness - hopefully it can transcend the industry.
@SSully: A chippy is a colloquial term for a chip shop, ie the sort of place that you get fish & chips from, among other totally unhealthy things from. It's British.
Your local chippy is just your nearest favourite chip shop.
Battered sausage, pineapple ring, onion rings... oh baby. The most totally awesome unhealthy things.
@skelington_: Or go to your local chippy. Leave it to the pros!
Ohhh man, i don't know about that! Chippy cheese usually tastes like grated plastic (at least it does at the chippies i've been to) - my home-prepped cheesy chips guarantee extra-mature cheddar. It's a science in the home; at the chip shop, it's not a labour of love. Pilgrim's FTW.
@forkboy: I've never tried Chips and Cheese before, sounds like a winning combination, just as long as its not the crap that gets melted over the Nacho's at the cinema.
Just make sure the chips are a bit crispy before you grate cheese on top of them, otherwise you'll have a soggy mess. Bang the plate in the microwave for about 30 seconds after the fact, and don't over-melt the cheese, otherwise your chips will drown in a yellow lake. Cheesy chips tips!
Not to mention your average GTA protagonist has a million times more depth to him than "The Boss" in Saints Row.
A created character in something like Saints Row is nothing more than a cipher with some voice acting. Sure, it can have boobs, or a British accent and an afro, but it doesn't add anything to the game once the "look how ridiculous this is!" feeling wears off.
When I first read that I thought you were going to say The Boss from MGS3 and I was going to flip a table over.
Gotta love Nintendo's approach. So this is how their 'creative cauldron' board meeting went earlier this year.
Nintendo Exec. 1: "Sooo... we've got this new Scribblenauts game planned. Don't know how to really 'big up' its profile for the U's launch though, if you know what i'm saying?"
silence.
Exec. 2: "OH I AM A FUCKING GENIUUUS! I know exactly how to 'big up' its profile!"
sudden intake of breath. all the other Execs are now leaning in with exasperated 'o' faces.
Exec 1: "HOW?"
Exec 2: "PUT FUCKING MARIO IN IIIT!"
all execs jumping and shouting, one foot to the next.
Exec. 1: "Why did we not think of that befooooooore!"
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