The rising 2017 - Discrimination

[KaivaC]

Ohhh no, FFXIV discriminates against me because everything is soo colorful and I am color blind. Or better yet, there's no supporting characters in a wheelchair, therefore it's discrimination against those of us who can't walk. Oh no, wait, I just thought of something better - they have Lalafells in the game, therefore they are discriminating against people with dwarfism or down syndrome.

You see how silly that sounds?

It was probably an oversight on Square's part. If it was discrimination, it would have been deliberate. There's no intent here to exclude people with dyslexia. The devs obviously just wanted to make something that was short and fun, and as a way to provide a heartfelt message to its fans about the last 4 years. That's it. Don't turn this into something it's not. Seriously. Get off your high-horse.

This honestly sounds very similar to the person who sued McDonald's because they spilled hot coffee on themselves...because obviously the hot coffee wasn't supposed to be hot, right?

[Kogekigami]

This honestly sounds very similar to the person who sued McDonald's because they spilled hot coffee on themselves...because obviously the hot coffee wasn't supposed to be hot, right?

Tbf that actually was a legit case cause McDonalds coffee was like triple the health and safety temp standard and the person had 3rd degree burns. all she wanted was her medical costs covered but she was rewarded more. She even claim fault for the spill but the temp was was to high. Look up Adam ruins everything on this for more info. Not really anything to do with Original post but mis information is mis information

[KaivaC]

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*sheepish gaze* It was the best example I could come up with at the time...kwu kwu...

[Final-Fantasy]

No matter what you have, you lack common sense.

[Astral145]

This is not a case of discrimination. Everything in this game is optional which means none of this is forced on you. By using your analogy of a workplace that has no ramps for the disabled is in no way the same. If someone is disabled and uses a wheelchair and is hired at a work place then the employer must do what is required by law to make sure that person has a safe way to access the building.

This is a MMO and if you are having trouble with anything then reach out to FC members and friends for help. If there is no one to help you then look online or use this forum for help.

SE is in no way violating any laws by not giving you the answer to a puzzle game or by making it easier for you. I can understand your frustration as I know several people with dyslexia but all you need to do is reach out for help. Asking for help does not make you any less of a person.... We all need help every now and then.

[SilverObi]

Thought I was on Tumblr for a moment, oh my goodness me. Didn't have the heart to read through the entire thread so I'll just say what I'm sure has already been said cause I like mountains out of molehills. Not everyone is the same and some folks will have a harder time with activities others take for granted, there is no shame is asking for help but there is a lot of problems with demanding the world (real or virtual) account for every single possibility and make things into one big inoffensive hugbox.

A friend of mine mixes her letters up now and then and she even asked me for a hint. Didn't start shaming and calling ableism on SE. I know it's <current year> but chill out.

[Kogekigami]

Its a call back to old fashion puzzle games in an optional event. Sorry you struggled but if your stuck ask for help from a linkshell, Fc or google. Its what I did and I also suffer dyslexia. I loved the event! I just googled the answer and continued enjoying the event that was really fun.

I wouldn't call this discrimination tbh.

[Odstarva]

People that are blind will never be able to play the WHOLE game!

Damn it SE, why are you do discriminatory!


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Stop being offended, please grow up.

[Lalafallen]

Nowadays everything where you're not catered to death seems to be "discrimination". And I can understand why: It's much easier to point fingers at others than just to hold on a second, think about it and find other ways to solve things. I wasn't able to solve the puzzle at first, but I simply got some help by looking up a reddit-post which took me like a minute or something.

You can't expect the world (...or at least SE...) to take care of and cater every little problem you have. Sometimes you have to work for things and take care of yourself by solving your problems yourself, instead of acting like an angry child.

[magnanimousCynic]

I like how OP talks down the people in this thread that DO have similar or the same disabilities and saying that their opinion don't matter since they disagreed.

I guess they just wanted people that would've blindly agreed with them...