Monthly Archives: June 2008

Updates to "Check My What?"

Posted on June 29, 2008 by tekanji

The privilege list has gotten some of its much-needed update. Changes: Replaced most instances of “minority” and “minorities” with “non-privileged” Added a new section: Learn What is Meant by “Privilege” Fixed miscellaneous minor typos and outdated information It’s not perfect, … Continue reading →

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No, I don't deserve that cookie

Posted on June 22, 2008 by tekanji

The response that I’ve gotten to this post has been overwhelming (yes, 28 comments on a blog that typically gets 0-5 is overwhelming). Most of it is praise. Heck, I’ve even got an e-mail or two thanking me for writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti-oppression activism, Privilege | 6 Comments

Feminists are fine with being bigots if it's just ableism

Posted on June 18, 2008 by tekanji

This is a subject that’s been sticking in my craw for a long time now, ever since it became an issue on Iris’ forums over a year ago. It was from the conflicts that arose there that I realized that … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Privilege, The Evil -ism's | 42 Comments

Theme problems

Posted on June 11, 2008 by tekanji

I just wanted to make a note that I am aware of the problem with the theme and intend to correct it. Truth be told, I’ve been aware of this flaw in my design since a reader wrote in to … Continue reading →

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On RE5 and claims of "American-centricism"

Posted on June 10, 2008 by tekanji

In this past week I’ve gotten an influx of commenters on my Resident Evil 5 posts decrying me and my posts as “American-centric”. I did consider writing a detailed post debunking this, but I’m very busy with school and there … Continue reading →

Posted in The Evil -ism's, Video Games | 5 Comments

Because the only women who matter are white ones

Posted on June 10, 2008 by tekanji

Linda Hirshman — who, on top of thinking of herself as the matriarch of all women/feminists is responsible for making up the term “choice feminist” so she could have a convenient strawfeminist to attack — thinks she knows what’s causing … Continue reading →

Posted in Feminism, Privilege, The Evil -ism's | 5 Comments

At this rate, there won't be any games left for me to play

Posted on June 5, 2008 by tekanji

I have been feeling rather unhappy with Capcom for a while, but this takes the cake: Resident Evil 5 producer Jun Takeuchi tells Kotaku that calls of racial insensitivity haven’t affected the game’s design. Takeuchi tells the site that the … Continue reading →

Posted in Companies Behaving Badly, Japan, Privilege, Racism, Video Games | 16 Comments

Give that man a cookie, er, Klondike!

Posted on June 2, 2008 by tekanji

Wow, a man refrains from violating the terms of his relationship agreement with his wife? Totally worthy of a reward. Give that man a cookie Klondike! <insert massive eyeroll here> Actual analysis of Klondike’s latest series of commercials can be … Continue reading →

Posted in Advertising, Companies Behaving Badly, Masculinities, Privilege | 10 Comments