EA Defends Itself Against Thousands of Anti-Gay Letters 1069
donniebaseball23 writes "Video game publisher Electronic Arts has not only had to defend itself against 'worst company in America' labels, but GamesIndustry International has revealed that EA's been receiving thousands of letters protesting the inclusion of same-sex relationship content in games like Mass Effect and Star Wars: The Old Republic. The campaign against EA appears to be led by Florida Family Association and the Family Research Council. The letters threaten to boycott purchase of EA games if the company won't remove the LGBT content, and many allege that EA was pressured by LGBT activists to include the content, which they say is forcing LGBT themes on children playing the games. 'This isn't about protecting children, it's about political harassment,' said Jeff Brown, VP of corporate communications."
Well I say (Score:5, Funny)
Ugh (Score:5, Funny)
Are these bastards really going to make me side with EA on something? I need a shower.
Re:Well I say (Score:5, Funny)
I for one (Score:5, Funny)
Am, in the interests of balance, going to boycott EA games unless they have more lesbian content.
It's only fair after all.
Re:Anti-Gay? (Score:5, Funny)
Yoda says.... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Well I say (Score:5, Funny)
It might actually be even stranger than the normal Streisand-related backfiring; there's a theory [imgur.com] floating around that EA are actually deliberately exploiting the increased publicity of this to divert attention away from the fact that they're an utter bunch of assholes in many other ways. No idea whether it's true or not, but seemed worth mentioning.
yes its true, they are an utter bunch of assholes in many other ways.
Re:Ugh (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Well I say (Score:3, Funny)
Well, to the protesters, I simply say, "Fuck you".
"...but, of course, only in a monogamous heterosexual relationship, because otherwise that would clearly be indecent."
"It's OK to be Takei" (Score:5, Funny)
George Takei has offered up his name as an alternative to gay, so you can support Takei Marrage instead.
Re:Yoda says.... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Anti-Gay? (Score:3, Funny)
That's a lie. I do not have the right to marry what ever woman I want.
I'm a straight male, and I just tried to marry my coworker by saying "It is my right to marry you, as it is my right to marry any woman I want!"
And weird I got an invite for a meeting from HR where the meeting location is in the lobby outside security.
Re:Well I say (Score:5, Funny)
Interesting that should you mention that ;)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/scott-wooledge/microsoft-apple-unite-to-_b_1394821.html [huffingtonpost.com]
The Homosexual Agenda (Score:4, Funny)
(Not Mine but worth reading through. I honestly think some people believe 15:33 is going to happen).
8:00 a.m. Wake up. Wonder where you are.
8:01 a.m. Realize you are lying on 100 percent cotton sheets of at least a 300 count, so don't panic; you're not slumming.
8:02 a.m. Realize you are actually in your own bed for a change. Wake stranger next to you and tell them you are late for work so won't be able to cook breakfast for them. Mutter "sorry" as you help him look for his far-flung underwear. You find out that you tore his boxers while ripping them off him last night, so you "loan" him a pair of boxer-briefs, but not the new ones because you never intend to see him again.
8:05 a.m. Tell the stranger, whose name eludes you, "It was fun. I'll give you a call," as you usher him out the door, avoiding his egregious morning-breath.
8:06 a.m. Crumple and dispose of the piece of paper with his telephone number on it when you get to the kitchen.
8:07 a.m. Make a high protein breakfast while watching the Today show. Wonder if the stories you've heard about Matt Lauer are true. Decide they must be.
8:30 a.m. Italian or domestic? Decide to go with three-button Italian and the only shirt that is clean.
8:45 a.m. Climb into red Z4 and try not to look too much like Barbie driving one of her accessories as you pull out of your underground parking. Revos or Armanis? Go with Revos.
9:35 a.m. Stroll into office.
9:36 a.m. Close door to office and call best friend and laugh about the guy who spent the night at your condo. Point out something annoying about best friend's boyfriend but quickly add "It doesn't matter what everyone else thinks, just as long as you love him."
10:15 a.m. Leave office, telling your secretary you are "meeting with a client." Pretend not to notice her insubordinate roll of her eyes (or the cloying "poem" she has tacked to her cubicle wall).
10:30 a.m. Hair appointment for lowlights and cut. Purchase of Aveda anti-humectant pomade.
11:30 a.m. Run into personal trainer at gym. Pester him about getting you Human Growth Hormone. Spend 30 minutes talking to friends on your cell phone while using Hammer Strength machines, preparing a mental-matrix of which circuit parties everyone is going to and which are now passe.
12:00pm Tan. Schedule back-waxing in time for Saturday party where you know you will end up shirtless.
12:30 p.m. Pay trainer for anabolic steroids and schedule a workout. Shower, taking ten minutes to knot your tie while you check-out your best friend's boyfriend undress with the calculation of someone used to wearing a t-back and having dollars stuffed in their crotch.
1:00 p.m. Meet someone for whom you only know his waist, chest and penis size from AOL M4M chat for lunch at a hot, new restaurant. Because the maître d' recognizes you from a gay bar, you are whisked past the Christian heterosexual couples who have been waiting patiently for a table since 12:30.
2:30 p.m. "Dessert at your place." Find out, once again, people lie on AOL.
3:33 p.m. Assume complete control of the U.S., state, and local governments (in addition to other nations' governments); destroy all healthy Christian marriages; recruit all children grades Kindergarten through 12 into your amoral, filthy lifestyle; secure complete control of the media, starting with sitcoms; molest innocent children; give AIDS to as many people as you can; host a pornographic "art" exhibit at your local art museum; and turn people away from Jesus, causing them to burn forever in Hell.
4:10 p.m. Time permitting, bring about the general decline of Western Civilization and look like you are having way too much fun doing it.
4:30 p.m. Take a disco-nap to prevent facial wrinkles from the stress of world conquest and being so terribly witty.
6:00 p.m. Open a fabulous new bottle of Malbec.
6:47 P.M. Bake Ketamine for weekend. Test recipe.
7:00 P.M. Go to Abercrombie & Fitch and announce in a loud voice, "Over!"
Re:Ugh (Score:5, Funny)
I live in Texas. My neighbors, co-workers, and family members are more likely the ones I shouldn't be siding with.
Sounds like an EA PR story ... (Score:5, Funny)
Are these bastards really going to make me side with EA on something? I need a shower.
Just think of it as an EA PR story. Its not like ignoring thousands of letters is something new to them. Its just business as usual.
Re:So, why don't they... (Score:4, Funny)
The ultimate in customization!!
I thought most people liked more choices and ability to customize here on Slashdot....you're not saying more choices are a bad thing, are you?
Re:Well I say (Score:5, Funny)
(2) Have a nice brunch
FTFY
Re:Male and female mating (Score:2, Funny)
The various plugs, cables, and ports on my game console have male and female ends.
It's no coincidence that the male part and female part mate up much better than male-male or female-female connections.
Maybe someone should tell you how well the male penis fits the male anus.
You can ask your favorite theologian why God chose to make it that way.
Re:Well I say (Score:2, Funny)
Not on Slashdot. That's way too complicated.
Re:The Homosexual Agenda (Score:5, Funny)
I stopped reading as:
"8:01 a.m. Realize you are lying on 100 percent cotton sheets of at least a 300 count, so don't panic; you're not slumming."
Which I couldn't disagree with more. 300 count is definitely slumming it, I'm getting itchy just thinking about it.
Re:Well I say (Score:5, Funny)
Well, it is different for men and women. Women can experiment, they can dabble, hell, its often been said that most women are only 1 strawberry daquiri away from kissing another chick.
Women, can experiment, and still be considered on the home team.
Men? Nope....you suck one cock...and your gay.
Plain and simple.
Re:Well I say (Score:4, Funny)
Dear America - can you see why we sent you the Puritans now? We are sorry, but very glad they are no longer here. Yours, the UK.