People used to say this about all media: “It’s a just a movie, lighten up! It’s just a commercial, lighten up!” It’s only recently that people have begun to take the media seriously and recognize the strong effects it has on our socialization. The media is more powerful than you may think!
Okay. I'm going to attempt to address this just for my own self, and I apologize if I don't do this well. I'm not that good at this sort of thing.
While you might very well be correct regarding the affect the media has on our society, I also know that the media has a horrid reputation for blowing things waaaaay out of proportion. That being said....I really don't see Arthur and Carla as making this game to be something that influences us. I'm a 31 year old woman, and I realize that games are for enjoyment purposes. There's no subliminal messages here. Pardon me if this offends anyone, but if perceived inequality and/or media influences in this game bothers anyone that much, perhaps they shouldn't be playing this game. Having said my piece I will now go back to being quiet. I mean to offend no one with this reply, and apologize if I did.
~Xay
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