Gamers: The Most Oppressed Class in Society
Since the first arcades opened in the '70s, adults and anyone who didn't find enjoyment in video games have blamed them for aggression and delinquency. Gamers appreciate the effort that goes into making these video games, and feel a sense of accomplishment after reaching a landmark in a video game. Unfortunately, gamers are one of the most oppressed classes in society, simply for having a hobby that differs from the norm. Gamers are not only shunned by "Chads" and "Stacies" for rising up against the precedent of a "perfect" life of working out and pulling chicks, but also have to deal with their personal delight being blamed by the media for mass VIOLENCE. Gamers are dismissed as shut-ins who will never amount to anything in their life.
The truth is, gamers are only blamed for the problems of others because people can't admit to their own mistakes. This is a classic example of a scapegoat, one that is the object of irrational hostility. When people realize just how little control they have over their own life, let alone someone else's, they're so quick to condemn another person's choices in order to feel better about themselves. 
In any other situation, taking advantage of someone is looked down upon―seen as unfair, except in the situation of oppression towards gamers. The sad truth is, most people don't even realize that gamers are undergoing all this injustice. We all know how badly the Salem witch trials ended, with many innocent women dead for an accusation that had no basis. The same will happen with gamers―which brings me to my next point about the connection between Tituba in The Crucible, and gamers' maltreatment.
We've suffered under this oppression long enough.
Gamers, rise up.
julian,
ReplyDeleteTo start off, when I was reading your blog, I had a better understanding of your topic, since when I read the title, I was a little confused. I liked how you really went in and explained in detail, and I feel like that is what gave me a different perspective on your topic. Although, I don't full agree with your topic of "Gamers", I did enjoy reading your blog. Lastly, your grammar was perfect, I wish I could say the same for myself! I also thought your pictures and gifs went well with your topic. Good job! :)
Thanks Danyell, I'll remember to not make my titles as misleading in the future, although I think having an eye-catching title is just as important in order to draw the attention of potential readers.
DeleteOverall Julian, I really liked the way you organized this post, it made your ideas very persuasive and easy to follow because each paragraphs main idea flowed into the next. For example, in the introductory paragraph you build into the idea at the end that "Gamers are dismissed as shut-ins who will never amount to anything in their life," then in the next paragraph you continue on this same idea but you expand upon on it by calling this a scapegoat. What I like about this is that you use this to further continue building to the main argument of the blog post. Another thing I wanted to mention about your writing is that a lot of times you go and say, this will happen or this means that. For example, going back to the same quote I mentioned earlier, "Gamers are dismissed as shut-ins who will never amount to anything in their life," here you are arguing that all people are regarding gamers as "deadbeats" or people who spend much of their time being idle, which you mention later. Gamers, which is defined by Merriam Webster as: a person who regularly plays computer or video games, and regularly as defined by Merriam Webster: constituted, conducted, scheduled, or done in conformity with established or prescribed usages, rules, or discipline. This means that the people playing the games could not actually be categorized as "deadbeats" overall making a large portion of your reasoning for your argument flawed. Maybe next time, I'd suggest giving a more concrete reason for your argument, or backing up the reasoning a little more.
ReplyDeleteThanks Peter, I actually agree with you that I need more concrete evidence to back up my claim. I'll remember that for the future.
DeleteTo be honest I have no idea how to start this. The blog has left be dazed. To be honest it feels more like a manifesto than the prompt. I fully agree with your outlook, but I guess the easiest way I can say it is, you are right for the wrong reasons. The tie to Tituba was very good, but maybe handle the subject with a bit more care. Also it would be beneficial to your claim if you backed the arguments presented at the beginning with more facts and less ranting. I agree with you, but there could have been more of a rational argument.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you couldn't handle the Neutron style 😎
DeleteJulian,
ReplyDeleteYour blog was very organized and easy to follow. Your main ideas for each paragraph tied in really well and you had a lot to talk about. On another note, I think you should add more factual information to back up your statements. I also don’t remember reading whether or not your topic was justifiable, so make sure you read the prompt. Overall, you had a good layout for your blog and your gifs were entertaining just remember to add more concrete reasoning to your writing.
I agree that I could do with some more evidence to back up my claim, but I don't understand what you mean by "whether or not my topic was justifiable."
DeleteHey Julian, I'm going to start off by saying that the connection between the book and the example from modern society was very clear, and easy to understand. When reading about actions that are looked down on due to the fact that they are different from the norm, it was easy to relate that to a connection to the book. I think the example from the book was good, and wasn't one that you would usually think of when talking about the topic, which is refreshing to read. I would add more quotes to back up your points about the Crucible. I think that some things you said were a little extreme, because I honestly don't think that all people who play video games are looked at as violent people, but I see the point you were trying to make. Overall, I think it was well-written and easy to follow. Good job!
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