Same Sex Marriage

[Psion]

Except if there's GM sanctioned weddings as well, in which case it's unequal treatment still if same-sex couples aren't allowed to use the services. Then it's like giving one kid a king sized snickers bar while giving the other kid one of those horrible smarties candies, while making him watch the other kid chow on said snickers bar.

Separate but equal has never been anything but equal. Either let everyone have equal access to marriages, or don't have them at all. And I don't know about you, but I'd much rather favor the situation where everyone gets candy, instead of nobody getting any.

[Reika]

Except if there's GM sanctioned weddings as well, in which case it's unequal treatment still if same-sex couples aren't allowed to use the services. Then it's like giving one kid a king sized snickers bar while giving the other kid one of those horrible smarties candies, while making him watch the other kid chow on said snickers bar.

Separate but equal has never been anything but equal. Either let everyone have equal access to marriages, or don't have them at all. And I don't know about you, but I'd much rather favor the situation where everyone gets candy, instead of nobody getting any.

True, if they cant GM sanction both, they should't GM sanction either of them, but they can still add in the crafted items, also maybe on a 1-time trade and unsellable basis, for Player-sponsored weddings. Tho, I think it would still be better if they GM sanctioned both types of weddings as well.

[Nuinn]

Funny thing is, I think the same sex marriages will be implemented 100% and this is just SE giving us a "heads up", preparing, letting people vent and accommodate to the idea, so that once it's in the game the players won't cause such a fuss, cause by that time we're all going to be like "Not this topic again on the forums, that's so 2012" :P

They already stated that they're considering it, and I'm pretty sure that they're aware that if they DO put a marriage mechanic into the game at all, not allowing same sex couples to get married will send a stronger message, than it would for allowing them (be it wrong or right, depending on your own personal stance).

[Vilhem]

Funny thing is, I think the same sex marriages will be implemented 100% and this is just SE giving us a "heads up", preparing, letting people vent and accommodate to the idea, so that once it's in the game the players won't cause such a fuss, cause by that time we're all going to be like "Not this topic again on the forums, that's so 2012" :P

They already stated that they're considering it, and I'm pretty sure that they're aware that if they DO put a marriage mechanic into the game at all, not allowing same sex couples to get married will send a stronger message, than it would for allowing them (be it wrong or right, depending on your own personal stance).

I wouldn't be surprised if this was the case at all. I do believe they are trying their best to get it implemented. They don't come off as homophobic or insensitive to me at all, just trying to tread carefully to please the masses.

[Mardel]

I wouldn't be surprised if this was the case at all. I do believe they are trying their best to get it implemented. They don't come off as homophobic or insensitive to me at all, just trying to tread carefully to please the masses.

WHAT!? You didn't see the glare in Wada's eyes?

[AquaRyu]

Do we absolutly need the word "Marriage" in FF/FFXIV?!
I mean, could it be "easier" for FF to have his own ceremony?
Something like The attachment of two stars, or the union of two souls, or...whatever
Something rely on FF lore, and less on religion.

[Reika]

Do we absolutly need the word "Marriage" in FF/FFXIV?!
I mean, could it be "easier" for FF to have his own ceremony?
Something like The attachment of two stars, or the union of two souls, or...whatever
Something rely on FF lore, and less on religion.

Hmmmm yes they should make up a FFish name for Marriage, tho I think it would just end up being called Marriage end the end, by PC populous.

[deathstix]

Actually I'm quite curious if discussion on this topic has taken off in the Japanese forums?

[Reika]

Actually I'm quite curious if discussion on this topic has taken off in the Japanese forums?

Nothing new, but there was one before that included the question of same sex marriages in it.

[Xenor]

Honestly, if you don't like gay marriage then don't have one.