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It doesn't? Then what does the doctrine of capitalism say? It can also create large swaths of people enslaved by various debts who are required to spend most of their earnings paying off those debts. This is compounded in low-income areas, where payday loans keep people in a cycle of perpetual debt. A few people becoming millionaires because of a lucky investment doesn't negate that. It doesn't? Then what does the doctrine of capitalism say? AFAIK unless there's some newfangled definition, Capitalism only states that means of production, trade and industry aren't controlled (or aren't majority controlled) by the State, that generally private ownership and accumulation of capital are expected. There is wage labor, competitive markets and negotiation of prices. There's actually nothing in that that inherently says anything about profit (or for that matter, treating people ethically). Well there are various definitions but the most accurate one I use is similar to yours but adds something like " and profit made is reinvested into the company to provide for growth" so yes there is nothing in Capitalism to justify the appalling behavior at Disney You see every company also has a code of conduct or manifesto that would say something like " and we believe in a healthy, happy and fair work environment for our staff " so quite simply Disney should have balanced this view with the impact of replacing staff like they did. And they should have come to the decision thats its immoral and a contradiction to what Disney stands for and or should stand for

Not if you go by the definition of racism as "prejudice plus power". Pretty sure thats the definition most people use. Only people who want to dismiss racism against white people make up the prejudice plus power definition. Now thats an interesting perspective.." white people can't be the victims of racism " Some of my fellow supporters of SJ have argued that point but I think its misplaced as it immediately annoys people who have been the victim of black racism But a better way of saying it is " white people aren't typically the victims of the institutionalized and historic racism that black people are sometimes subjected to " The question then becomes "Okay, Given the historical and social contexts of this issue, how long are we expected to give others a free pass to be racist against the white "majority" population?" That's always been my biggest problem, that whenever the idea of an african man being racist it's always rebutted with "Well yeah, but we had to deal with Slavery man!" which rings hollow given the person being racist probably wasn't even a glimmer in his dad's eye when the civil rights legislations passed. No there shouldn't be an excuse and justification for any real racism, I regularly challenge some black South Africans on that radio talk I participate in that they are racist and I've had the debate with people around why not only whites can be racist I know probably not exactly what you're looking for, but... http://www.cbc.ca/m/news/canada/calgary/racist-bullying-plagues-calgary-family-in-mostly-black-housing-complex-mother-says-1.3081784 Thanks for the link but thats an example of racism towards whites which I have acknowledged But its different to the historic reasons and ideological motives of the racism from white supremacist groups and the KKK for example The racism you see from these groups is generational, they really think non-whites are basically sub-human

Do you guys buy into all this hyperbole and grandstanding ... " culturally imperialist "

Oh then I can guarantee you will feel very comfortable here ..these forums are fulled with people that love to criticize, dismiss, moan and basically debate how " game X just isn't as good as the original " or " you know nothing beats BG2...why Bioware, why have you embraced SJ changes over actually making your games entertaining " Cynicism is rife and also support for GG ....so don't get disheartened Oh I love Bethesda games, nothing better than a heavily modded Bethesda game ( adults mods included )

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people? Answer my questions first. Okay, "we" is the general European\White raceI meant to say " we have no need to promote the White race " Hahahaha, i'm done. Do you mind sharing why you are done ? Because trying to tell whites that their race and culture should not be promoted is quite evil, is it not? Like there is a certain layer of what the human expression of oneself can go before someone else puts an arbitrary stop-sign telling them that their culture just have had enough. I thought that we all worked from on the dream MLK had as a base. Maybe he was wrong after all... Dude...seriously? I would like others to comment ..." do you guys think the European\White race needs to be promoted in our modern age " Yes, because a lot of it seems to be getting forgotten. The old folk tales the old culture etc and it is being overshadowed by shows like jersey shore or hells kitchen. Besides how much do you know about celtic or slav or norse or balkan or various germanic cultures really? You come from a country tha was a mere colony and try to school others on how they should perceive and promote their own millenia long cultural roots? Mind your own cultural background and do not school others on representation of their culture you "colonist" No I'll continue to get involved in other peoples cultures....its a wonderful global world Well whats an example then of a valid group of white people that have been victims to abuse and bigotry by black people ?

Not if you go by the definition of racism as "prejudice plus power". Pretty sure thats the definition most people use. Only people who want to dismiss racism against white people make up the prejudice plus power definition. Now thats an interesting perspective.." white people can't be the victims of racism " Some of my fellow supporters of SJ have argued that point but I think its misplaced as it immediately annoys people who have been the victim of black racism But a better way of saying it is " white people aren't typically the victims of the institutionalized and historic racism that black people are sometimes subjected to "

I have to say this is a good example of the principles of Capitalism going too far For better or worse, it's capitalism working as intended. The much lauded invisible hand working its magic. I have to say this is a good example of the principles of Capitalism going too far No, as JadedWolf has accurately pointed it out, this is capitalism doing what capitalism does. Which is, incidentally, why libertarian "let the free market run its course, it will work out in the end, honest" views fill me with utter dread. That's the thing Capitalism doesn't have to be like that, the doctrine of Capitalism doesn't say " profit at all costs " There is an expected balancing act where you consider things like basic human rights. I live in a country where we see this all the time, Capitalism works...it can really uplift people if they are prepared to work. But this type of thoughtlessness and greed needs to be condemned

I have to say this is a good example of the principles of Capitalism going too far

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? One, it is a fantasy realm built upon a series of novels that prioritise internal consistency, so one must have a reason for minorities to be present not just token representations clumsily inserted for the sake of racists. Two, Minorities are represented: There are green Dryads, the problems with the Elder races which is a central theme of the novels, the heritage of the Vran lizardmen buried throughout, the post conjunction creatures, Geralt the protagonist is himself a mutant that is technically a new species, Ciri is a genetic timebomb crafted by fascist inter dimensional elves etcetera. You have raised some good points, if you did allow these changes then that would be license for people to demand changes to many other mediums. It would be madness....it would be like someone demanding that the Lord of the Rings suddenly gets an openly gay token character Its just a pity that this intentional design is now getting criticized as " lacking in progressive spirit "

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people? Answer my questions first. Okay, "we" is the general European\White race I meant to say " we have no need to promote the White race " Hahahaha, i'm done. Do you mind sharing why you are done ? Because trying to tell whites that their race and culture should not be promoted is quite evil, is it not? Like there is a certain layer of what the human expression of oneself can go before someone else puts an arbitrary stop-sign telling them that their culture just have had enough. I thought that we all worked from on the dream MLK had as a base. Maybe he was wrong after all... Dude...seriously? What? Either you judge a man by the content of his character or by the color of his skin. Are you not now judging by the color of people's skin with all these minority quotas and by proclaiming gaming as too white? Based on the latest developments, it seems like that ideal has sailed long ago and replaced by racial tokenism. Call it what you like but if it improves peoples gaming experience and doesn't impact yours why not just support it ?

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people? Answer my questions first. Okay, "we" is the general European\White race I meant to say " we have no need to promote the White race " Hahahaha, i'm done. Do you mind sharing why you are done ? Because trying to tell whites that their race and culture should not be promoted is quite evil, is it not? Like there is a certain layer of what the human expression of oneself can go before someone else puts an arbitrary stop-sign telling them that their culture just have had enough. I thought that we all worked from on the dream MLK had as a base. Maybe he was wrong after all... Dude...seriously? I would like others to comment ..." do you guys think the European\White race needs to be promoted in our modern age "

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. I know I will fail to convince you but its not racist if its intention is to be inclusive and we don't need other cultures to prompt the white\European race...we already dominate on most levels Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? I think you are misusing the word " racism " ...what is your definition of racism in this case? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people? Answer my questions first. Okay, "we" is the general European\White race I meant to say " we have no need to promote the White race " Hahahaha, i'm done. Do you mind sharing why you are done ?

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. I know I will fail to convince you but its not racist if its intention is to be inclusive and we don't need other cultures to prompt the white\European race...we already dominate on most levels Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? I think you are misusing the word " racism " ...what is your definition of racism in this case? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people? Racism is the belief that races have characteristics that make some superior and others inferior. Okay so how would integrating minority groups in a game like W3 be racist?

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. I know I will fail to convince you but its not racist if its intention is to be inclusive and we don't need other cultures to prompt the white\European race...we already dominate on most levels Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? I think you are misusing the word " racism " ...what is your definition of racism in this case? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people? Answer my questions first. Okay, "we" is the general European\White race I meant to say " we have no need to promote the White race "

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. I know I will fail to convince you but its not racist if its intention is to be inclusive and we don't need other cultures to prompt the white\European race...we already dominate on most levels Racism is still racism despite with "good" intensions, nice try though. Who's "we?" not needing to prompt european race? Who are you talking about? Why is it morally right for any artist pursue this racial/cultural propaganda and why should companies profit from it? I think you are misusing the word " racism " ...what is your definition of racism in this case? Why do you feel Japanese games have to now feature European people?

But you someone who is very confident about his race, who you are and what you have achieved I don't think you need someone trying to make you feel better ?

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal? The big deal is 1) Is that it is quite racist to include minorities for the sake of them being minorities. 2) The double standard. No one is forcing the Japanese/Asian market to include whites or blacks in their games. I know I will fail to convince you but its not racist if its intention is to be inclusive and we don't need other cultures to prompt the white\European race...we already dominate on most levels

But its really a fantasy realm so why not just include minorities? It can still be very Slavic but I don't see the big deal?

This is the BEST news I have heard all day by far, his resignation is long overdue So he just won re-election after the media buzz of corruptio and now he resigns? Seems the rumors about some leads pointing to his involvement are true then and he wants to vanish and hide all the money before he will get arrested What I find interesting about Blatters resignation is the complete turnaround he has demonstrated So he has always been very intransigent around resigning and he won the election a few days ago for FIFA presidency You would think he was in a very strong position yet he resigned ? So the question is " why now " and " why suddenly " I don't believe his comments he made as the reason he resigned.. " FIFA needs a profound restructuring !!! " No this has never bothered him in the past, I think evidence was presented to him that irrefutably showed he was directly linked to the various corruption charges, he was given a choice " Resign or we go public. But if we go public it will be a messy affair and we prefer not to " ....so he fell on his sword at last

This one? http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikkain/2015/05/31/why-feminist-frequency-is-dead-wrong-about-the-witcher-3/ Seems fairly mild IMO. I think that they cannot handle the part where Erik calls them out on wanting art to serve a political agenda. Well technically he doesn't say that, he says that art shouldn't only be about pushing a political agenda. He does say art can have elements of a political agenda I agree with that, and that Forbes article he wrote is a good read and addresses my issues with some of the criticism that the W3 received

But I am not saying Qatar and Russia can't resubmit there intention to host a WC, I am just saying it must be fair vote this time with no bribes

Heh. Malc if either Russia or Qatar paid a bribe to get there WC you do agree the vote must be taken again?

This is the BEST news I have heard all day by far, his resignation is long overdue

This illustrates the worst of cynicism. We should be morally obliged to be mad when people try to revise history to justify atrocitites, just as we should applaud and praise those who shine light on atrocities which have been forgotten or revised in the past. Russia had previously officially apologized for the brutal invasion and occupation of Czechoslovakia. This catharsis was something which strengthened Russia in the global diplomatic scene and gave them increased credibility, especially in Eastern Europe. To backtrack on this is not only an indicator of the increasing disconnect with reality in the Russian internal political scene, but something which will greatly interfere with Russian relations with Eastern European countries, leaving them even more a diplomatic midget, sputtering jingoistic nonsense while country after country in their vicinity comes knocking at NATO's door. At this rate, Belarus will apply for NATO membership in 2017. Sadly, Russia believing that everything that goes against them in the geographical vicinity is a "Western conspiracy" turns out to be a very self-fulfilling prophecy. This particular paragraph is really pertinent, accurate and insightful. I hope everyone reads it...nice perspective But you do know it will be utterly lost on Zora, he is far too anti-Western to see the truth in what you say

Okay you guys are right, there are legitimate ways to prove intent but it does involve proper detective work