(28-03-2014, 07:35 PM)Arctic Wrote: From a purist perspective I can understand that this 'makes sense'... but is it really appropriate for a PG13 server? Heck is it even appropriate for an Adult-rated server?
It sure is a good thing we live in a world where no one under the age of 13 has even a slight concept of what rape is. God bless America.
(29-03-2014, 02:24 AM)French_Fri Wrote: I agree with Arc as well. Rape is an incredibly touchy subject, especially in an Rp. I mean, acting out something such as rape, abuse, etc. doesn't seem all that necessary, and is, in my personal opinion, rather distasteful. I don't think Rape Rp should be allowed, even if you are an excellent roleplayer, as being able to accurately depict an event, doesn't mean you should. I assume the point of 'nothing is actually typed out' would come into play, though the very notion of performing the act is enough to be simply unnecessary.
Do you know how many characters backstories include rape, genocide, murder, patricide, matricide, and all sort of death and horrible, horrible things? You are right, these things should NEVER been typed out in the story, but you can't expect people to change who their characters are by removing these tragic events from their backstories.
(29-03-2014, 04:13 PM)Ziofera Wrote: It is a step too far for me, and it is a shame that the server clashes with my personal morals this extremely. Rape is something that happens in real life, but RP is a fantasy world and I cannot accept rape being a part of it.
I get it. I do. Its not a happy thought, but to pretend it doesn't happen isn't much better. What if someone else didnt feel comfortable with anyone dying, because they'd lost someone in their life? We would understand, and we would try to make sure they didnt have to see it, but it can't not happen.. This is a poor example when compared to rape, but the idea that some people not liking it isn't enough to completely retcon several characters. How many characters have had rape, or murder, or death happen in their backstories? All of that would need to be rewritten to suit your needs. Its unrealistic.
(29-03-2014, 04:47 PM)Dark Wrote: If the server were to have always strove for realism, why is it that pedophilia is not allowed in the same context that it cannot be role-played out, just like the current rules on rape?
It has happened in characters backstories. *shrug*
Bottom line here is, none of this happens in RP. Like Sex, you kiss, and then it fades to black. This is not a server for that kind of thing, but to pretend it doesn't happen, to put you hands on your head and say lalalalala its not happening lalalalala, is childish. You have a right to not let it happen, and I have a right to let it happen. Not everyone can be right, but you can either be on the side that limits others, or the side that lets people freely express themselves, in whatever tragic way they want.
EDIT: Reminder of rule 1 and to respect others' opinions. This is a last warning, Ryu.