(06-09-2015, 07:51 AM)hauntmedoitagain Wrote: If you want me to be honest (and not quoting anyone in particular because I'm so burnt out by this point that I don't even care anymore), then I will: I think racism is a subject that cannot be trusted with 99% of roleplayers to handle with any sort of tact or respect for those around them.
Like sexism, homophobia and transphobia, it should not be touched. Just don't. RP is personal rather people want to deny it or not and these are the type of subjects that hit at an OOC level. They really, really do. Trust me on that.
I believe that the emotional well-being of those around you trumps your RP desires any day of the week. If you want to play those scenarios out, then do so in your private circle, not public where feelings can and will be hurt.
And let's be honest: it's been made very clear that OOC feelings will be driving IC Au Ra hate elsewhere. Just take a peek in any thread relating to them; it's quite damning.
I've seen discrimination handled very tastefully by many different role-players. Just because something has the potential to not be done well it doesn't mean it should be avoided at all costs. Eorzea is portrayed within the game itself as being a place where tolerance is a rarity and life isn't easy.
For many role-players that is exactly the sort of thing that makes it very appealing and interesting. The popularity of the likes of The Witcher and Game of Thrones also suggests that there's quite a big market for gritty settings where not everybody gets along.
I can't help but get the impression that those firmly against any sort of discrimination at the hands of a character are the sort of role-players who are liable to allow IC affairs to bleed OOC and cause all sorts of drama as a result.
Heck, one of the most enjoyable sessions of role-play I've had in this game involves someone discriminating against Graeham due to his Garlean blood. It made for a situation that allowed for quite a bit of character growth.
