A post on hot needs to be taken down

Marshbouy·Jun 11, 2019·28 votes·12,516 views

https://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/general-discussion/NYkbE742-off-topic-sony-announced-the-gaymer-system-is-going-on-the-open-market-next-year?show=flat&page=2

The gist of the post is that sony is making a "gaystation" console that will be put on the open market soon. This is completely incorrect.

The "gaystation" is a one-off console made and AUCTIONED (meaning the 4,000 price tag was reached by bidding) by a swedish retailer to raise money.

OP's only source for this information is some winky emojis on twitter some speculation on PS forums.

Not only is this post homophobia bait, but it is spreading legitimately false information. It needs to be taken down.

EDIT: Success! Thank you moderators.

18 Comments

AyzevJun 11, 20199 votes

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this post is homophobia bait

It isn't inciting hate towards the gays. If it's inciting any hate, it's towards the company that's using gay folks for PR.

Critmaster GarenJun 11, 20194 votes

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It isn't inciting hate towards the gays. If it's inciting any hate, it's towards the company that's using gay folks for PR.

"phobia" means fear. it lowkey pisses me off every time the word is being misused.

the correct term to what people want to say is actually "aversion" = "a strong dislike or disinclination."

im usually not a grammar nazi, but this one is really anoying for some reason.

WTBeGirl100EUhrJun 11, 20198 votes

Whilst the word "phobia" is taken to mean fear, it does actually have a correct usage as "aversion" since its original definition has a much broader scope. This is why we have materials that are "hydrophobic" (repels water, an inanimate material cannot be scared), as well as terms like "homophobia" (a dislike for homosexuals).

So, yeah, not only is it annoying to you, it's annoying for no reason. Just another word with multiple uses... or not even really a word in this case.

Critmaster GarenJun 11, 20191 votes

[{quoted}](name=Bandit Queen,realm=EUW,application-id=6heBIhQc,discussion-id=7BNeefLr,comment-id=000100000000,timestamp=2019-06-11T17:11:24.890+0000)

Whilst the word "phobia" is taken to mean fear, it does actually have a correct usage as "aversion" since its original definition has a much broader scope. This is why we have materials that are "hydrophobic" (repels water, an inanimate material cannot be scared), as well as terms like "homophobia" (a dislike for homosexuals).

So, yeah, not only is it annoying to you, it's annoying for no reason. Just another word with multiple uses... or not even really a word in this case.

i dont think the cases are comparable.

youre right, that "hydrophobia" is technically the wrong use of the word aswell. chemical compounds dont experience fear, or hatred/dislike. so neither phobia nor aversion is technically correct in this case. it would have to be "repulsion" or "hydro-repulsive".

but still one is a scientific term to describe how chemicals are interacting with each other, and the other case is describing a persons dislike towards another person (the reason doesnt even matter).

the scientific use (or technically misuse) of it doesnt make the use of the word correct in the context of dislike for homosexuals, or dislike of another person for any reason in general.

A phobia is a type of anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation.

WTBeGirl100EUhrJun 11, 20194 votes

You're way too hooked on the definition of "phobia" as a word.

It does not require "phobia" as a suffix to mean the same thing. If it was "homo phobia" or even "homo-phobia", then yes. Since it's "homophobia" then no.

Besides that, if a misuse is common enough it becomes correct. This is a pretty awkward area of language that results in some pretty terrible definitions being correct ("literally" in the Oxford dictionary has 2 opposite meanings: https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/literally). Even if we presume that the word "phobia" is exclusive to fears, words like "homophobia" and "transphobia" are sufficiently ingrained in the language that they're correct by default.

KovaxzJun 11, 20193 votes

[{quoted}](name=Bandit Queen,realm=EUW,application-id=6heBIhQc,discussion-id=7BNeefLr,comment-id=00010000000000000000,timestamp=2019-06-11T18:25:30.874+0000)

You're way too hooked on the definition of "phobia" as a word.

It does not require "phobia" as a suffix to mean the same thing. If it was "homo phobia" or even "homo-phobia", then yes. Since it's "homophobia" then no.

Besides that, if a misuse is common enough it becomes correct. This is a pretty awkward area of language that results in some pretty terrible definitions being correct ("literally" in the Oxford dictionary has 2 opposite meanings: https://www.lexico.com/en/definition/literally). Even if we presume that the word "phobia" is exclusive to fears, words like "homophobia" and "transphobia" are sufficiently ingrained in the language that they're correct by default.

Also "irrational fear of, aversion to, or discrimination against homosexuality or homosexuals" in this case it includes forms of discrimination.

Homophobia as defined by Merriam-Webster, however a quick search around other dictionaries published in various degrees all agree it includes prejudice and/or discrimination in some form.

#LearningNewStuff

CytheGuyJun 11, 20194 votes

Boards discord is a better place to call for this type of thing.

It's not homophobia bait as much as spreading awareness that people are trying to take advantage of the LGBTQ+ movement.

Pika FoxJun 11, 20192 votes

Have an updoot

KanzlerJun 11, 20192 votes

Isn't your post spreading false information about the contents of that post?

It's trollception

Doctor CamilleJun 11, 20192 votes

It isnt even close to relevant ro riot games

Jennifer420Jun 11, 20192 votes

man since ps1 came out my friends and i called it gaystation even tho we owned these gaystations and now i see someone saying its homophobia bait...

what happened to humanity. when did we go back to being apes

fifek900Jun 11, 20191 votes

because you calling something privatly a gaystation(the product is not relevant) is diffrent that a company unironicly publicly calling their product the same way.

Unemployed NinjaJun 11, 20191 votes

He's also bringing it to the attention of people that may not have known about it, such as myself. The only reason I bring that up as relevent is that my brother, whom I love dearly, is gay, and he hadn't seen it either. When I showed it to him to ask his opinion, he found it incredibly offensive. Even as just a 1-off. He his not the type to get offended easily. He and his boyfriend and friends, and myself use slurs as jokes all the time, he does not get upset about anything, but he did find it overall offensive.

OtakuBurritoJun 11, 20191 votes

I am literally pansexual. I have dated a chick with a dick and a dude with a vagina. I volunteer at transition groups and at junior drag shows.

I was upset because I was under the impression that Sony was profiting off the suffering of my fellow brothers and sisters with this so called "gay station".

Don't you dare fucking call me homophobic. I got the shit beat out of me in fucking Mississippi for going to pride rallies and supporting my LGBTQ friends.

Don't you ever fucking call me homophobic you piece of shit. I am not homophobic. I am not targeting the gays.

Yes I jumped the gun because I was pissed so many companies are trying to a profit off of all the shit my people have been through.

I will literally fight you behind this.

fifek900Jun 11, 20191 votes

you claim to but you didn't even check the info you were spreading, nether the less you spread misinformation and you arction of not providing any sources even when asked and not deleting nor even correcting threat after many people pointed out that you were wrong.

It easly painted a picture of you creating drama for the sake of drama using fake news, 5 second google search would stop you from jumping "the gun" Next time before you say something stupid check if its true. [sg-ahri-2]

SEKAIJun 11, 20191 votes

When something inflammatory and gets a lot of attention, it's probably news that are severely oversimplified, mischaracterised, or straight up unironic fake news. The same goes for other pieces of writing.

Why? It's simple. Not only is that nuance is for the most part, not something you just bring out the pitchfork and be done with. But also that because dumb and ignorant people are disinterested in nuance and gullible to emotional manipulation and lies. So it's basically a match made in heaven (or hell), and it shows.

OtakuBurritoJun 11, 20191 votes

The post was locked so why hasn't this thread been locked. It's literally targeted harassment. This doesn't get taken down but me posting an F on a post does.