Why do we have to dwell on meaningless issues?

[CSLionheart]

I'm sorry, but I just couldn't bear to watch this go on any longer. Can someone please help me understand why, even with all the cool information we've been getting, people are so adamant about clinging to issues that, in a game, are completely meaningless? What exactly is the point of debating same-sex marriage when, in the context of a COMPUTER GAME, it means absolutely nothing? Unlike the real world, in an MMO there are absolutely no tangible benefits to getting married. So why are we so caught up on this? I think the gay playerbase of this game, especially, should understand that marriage isn't necessary to express your love to someone. So can we please just move on, and have meaningful discussions about aspects of the game that actually matter?

I'd also like to touch upon Laiferr's thread concerning sexism and the "objectification of women" in this game. Because no matter how hard I look I just don't see it. I've encountered plenty of female players during my 2 year FFXIV career and not one of them has ever mentioned having a problem with their gear, breasts, what have you. This is mainly due to the fact that it's a GAME. This is where you're supposed to be able to dress "sexy" and not be judged for it because it's not REAL, it's Final FANTASY. But that point aside, what exactly is wrong with breast physics? Breasts, being external appendages, tend to bounce at least a little while a women is running, jumping, etc, so why is asking about breast physics suddenly offensive?

Furthermore, how can you possibly blame the development team? Female swimsuits, and clothing in general tend to be more revealing than the male equivalent. This has nothing to do with the FFXIV dev team, this is what society has chosen to be the "ideal image" for a woman. If you don't like it, it's not this game you have a problem with, it's the real world. As far as I can tell, especially since I'm a college student, the vast majority of women seem to rather enjoy showing off their bodies for everyone to see. Why shouldn't they be? The female form is beautiful and should be acknowledged as such. The dev team decided to implement some clothing that would cater to that desire. What exactly is offensive about that?

I'm not really sure if others share the same views as me but I'm just sick and tired of people beating the same dead horse. We've already been through this political BS on these forums, haven't we learned? I normally try to keep an objective view on things like this and try to be accepting and not antagonistic but I felt this needed to be said.

Edit: So, Laiferr and several others have made me realize that I was wrong to think posts like those mentioned above didn't belong here at all. As such, I have reiterated my point in a less accusatory manner, so please see my posts below:

-First reply

-Second reply

[Aenarion]

Because they have nothing better to talk about, or anything better to do with their time?

[indira]

RPG side of it people want to roleplay. i dont care for it but why stop others it wont effect you.

[Ingolf]

Forums have debates, not all of them are sane, or even relevant.

Deal with it.

[Tohf]

Nothing better to do they waiting for ARR...

[Wyyote]

Total agreement with you on the political debates on these forums. And to answer your question. There is nothing wrong with breast physics.

[Warlock]

I totally agree with you ...ppl here tend to make a thread on any brainfart that hits them is ridiculous....someone call the record Guinness peeps fastest creation of threads per hour right here ...each of them complaining or asking for the dumbest shit possible the next one worse than the right before it...

[NinjaPanda]

Really I read a fraction of that sexism thread and just thought what a bunch of crap it is. Games aren't meant to be political statements, they're meant to be games. If you can't enjoy what is made, then take your antics elsewhere.

[Ingolf]

I totally agree with you ...ppl here tend to make a thread on any brainfart that hits them is ridiculous....someone call the record Guinness peeps fastest creation of threads per hour right here ...each of them complaining or asking for the dumbest shit possible the next one worse than the right before it...

Maybe not in threads, but post wise.

[Gramul]

Because what you find meaningless and others find meaningless are two different beasts entirely.

And I told you about the same sex thread. I did, in fact, warn you.