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(08-09-2013, 05:08 PM)Reppu Wrote: At the end of the day, this is my personal opinion; It's unfortunate, but I understand that society, humanity as a whole, is at least slowly progressing toward this change.Exactly. This is always a very sensitive topic for many people who are both for and against it, and I can understand why.
Although I think too many people, both 'straight' and 'homosexual', put way, way, way too much value on the word 'marriage', and specifically marriage. While I am aware of the real-world benefits of this word and the status that comes with it, that is there.
So, unless FFXIV brings about some kind of marriage bonuses, I am under the firm opinion that I can respect the cautiousness of the FFXIV team, the traditionalism of the Japanese culture, and view it as not a disrespect to homosexuals.
If there is some kind of mechanical bonus for it, then sure. Protest as much as you want! But I say wait, for now. Wait and see if they do not allow same-sex marriages further down the line once they have the stability they need for this title.
And at the end of the day, if you need a video game to stabilize your real-life homosexual relationship, this is a missed priority, folks. Don't get out the picket lines yet. Give it time, use very light amounts of pressure. Don't let the issue die, but don't attack for it.
Respect the decision. It's the only way the issue here will get respect.
All I am trying to do is reassure everyone that it is no sweat. They did this decision because it is the best one they could make given the cards that they have been dealt.
As I said before, hang tight.
You guys will get what you want.
Felix Sideris
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