Llyranor Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Two all-female gaming clans are protesting against a new beauty contest which they say could damage the way women gamers are perceived. The winner of the Miss World Series Videogames contest http://www.thewsvg.com/misswsvg/ will receive $1000, a contract to appear at all WSCG events, and will be featured in a forthcoming game. The only gaming-related entry requirement is that entrants state what their favourite game is. Both the US Frag Dolls and the PMS clan are boycotting the contest - and have decided to hold their own Mr WSVG competition in protest. Advertisement "It's not really a videogamer [who'll be crowned]. It's a model," PMS co-founder Amber Dalton told US newspaper The Courier-Journal. Ubisoft's Morgan Romine, who's in charge of marketing the US Frag Dolls, said it's important to "fight the perception that we're booth babes," adding: "We're gamers first. We felt that this [beauty contest] was threatening that." In a post on the Frag Dolls' website http://www.fragdolls.com/us/blog.php?doll=valkyrie , 'Valkyrie' also defended their position, writing: "What the heck is this crap? How is a Miss WSVG being crowned based on a beauty contest and has nothing to do with gaming? "Why not re-evaluate this contest and do something that would make this event more positive, like have a real contest for girl gamers based on all things: a complete package that includes gaming skill and knowledge." The WSVG aren't too happy with the ladies' antics - or the fact that they're planning to hold another Mr WSVG contest in Dallas to protest against the next Miss WSVG regional final. "If this happens, and in order to be fair, the WSVG may feel compelled to run another Miss WSVG competition as well," the company said in a statement. I am APPALLED by this contest. Fortunately, there are true virtuous paladins in this industry to fight the misconception that gamer girls are not gamers but booth babes. FOR. GREAT. JUSTICE. I am boycotting the contest as well. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirottu Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Since we all know that all gamer girls have dark hair and wear glasses. I This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Boycotss are for wussies. Besides, any group with the name 'PMS' deserves to be laughed at, and not taken seriously. I wholeheartedly support this beauty contest on the basis that I am a male who always supports having the ability to look at beautiful women. btw, These whiners cyining about sexism are planning on running a Mr. Video Game contest. It looks stupid when you complain about soemthing then go out, and do it. It's like me doing the following: I say, I hate murderers." then I go out and murder someone. LAME! DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I'm getting a brazilian wax and a tangerine speedo and going out for Mr. Video Game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surreptishus Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I'm getting a brazilian wax and a tangerine speedo and going out for Mr. Video Gayme. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Man, I'm so witty. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I'm getting a brazilian wax and a tangerine speedo and going out for Mr. Video Gayme. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Man, I'm so witty. :cool: <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...foiled again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostStraw Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I've always disliked the whole I'm a girl and a gamer -- "I'm soo special" stance that many of the girl only clans have taken. Gaming shouldn't be about gender, it should be about the frags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_i_am Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Guys, this is a serious issue. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kumquatq3 Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Guys, this is a serious issue. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> BREAKING NEWS: No, it's not (I am aware that you were likely being sarcastic) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jast Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 FOR. GREAT. JUSTICE. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You know, this makes me think of Kingdom Hearts and Jade Empire, where during an uber intense battle the characters will say something like, "This will be your downfall!!!" about ten times. What's even funnier is that boss characters in those games will say something before their super attack to tip the player off that it's coming. You would think that Sephiroth of all people would know not to say, "Sin Harvest!" after about the fifth time when the hero dodges it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenghuang Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Dude, really, this is about the objectification of gaming girls. If that isn't a serious issue I don't know what is. I mean, if they aren't properly objectified how will I get my gaming girl fetish porn and pinup posters? RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calax Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I think that the person who wins gets the most votes BUT must also be one of the top five in tournement of an FPS of some kind. Victor of the 5 year fan fic competition! Kevin Butler will awesome your face off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidget Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I think that the person who wins gets the most votes BUT must also be one of the top five in tournement of an FPS of some kind. So the judge gets a choice between five sweaty gamer guys? Those are the people who win FPS tournaments. In other news "Ha ha." Feel free to steal this sig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Volourn Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I think anyone who is part of a 'one gender only' group should be disallowed from whining about sexism; because they have proven themselves to be sexists... unless someone is gonna telling me that 'PMS' allows males into their group. If so.... then sorry for the assumption. <> LOLOLOLOLLIPOP DWARVES IN PROJECT ETERNITY = VOLOURN HAS PLEDGED $250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 Magical Volo's got credentials. He only joins anti-sexism guilds now (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I only join anti-commie guilds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 I wonder what happens if I google 'Psychotic Men Slayers'. Awesome portrayal of female gamers. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirottu Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I think anyone who is part of a 'one gender only' group should be disallowed from whining about sexism; because they have proven themselves to be sexists... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I totally agree, but I do think that you should run for Miss Gamer just to make your point. Don This post is not to be enjoyed, discussed, or referenced on company time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 (edited) Hades beings to sing... Booth Babes. Booth Babes, Watcha gonna do? Watcha gonna do when gamer geeks oogle you? The developers give ya no breaks! The publisher gives ya no breaks! The nerds give ya no breaks! Not even your momma give ya no breaks! Booth Babes. Booth Babes, Watcha gonna do? Watcha gonna do when gamer geeks oogle you? Edited June 20, 2006 by Judge Hades Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Llyranor Posted June 20, 2006 Author Share Posted June 20, 2006 You missed the point, they're GAMERS. (Approved by Fio, so feel free to use it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadowstrider Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 Guys, maybe you don't get it. This is SERIOUS. This is not some kiddie joke for you guys to spam, or make light of. SERIOUS BUSINESS. Stop kidding around. Stupid communists and their stupid children. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I am seriously serious about this serious affair that is seriously getting on people's nerves. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 I'm Serial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Hades Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 *munches on Alanschu Cereal* Full of vitamin goodness. Kids tested, Mothers disapproved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanschu Posted June 20, 2006 Share Posted June 20, 2006 No no no. Not Cereal. Serial! Why doesn't anyone take me serial? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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