Jim Sterling, once a big name in the gaming world, now seems pretty confused and out of touch. Sterling, who now dresses up as a woman, recently decided to lecture male gamers about their understanding of women.
In Sterling's latest YouTube vi…
Jim Sterling, once a big name in the gaming world, now seems pretty confused and out of touch. Sterling, who now dresses up as a woman, recently decided to lecture male gamers about their understanding of women.
In Sterling's latest YouTube video, he said:
"It's both funny and sad to see angry nerds typing their outrage with hands that clearly have never touched a woman’s cheek."
"The 'Woke Chin' is one of the obsessions of gender-terrified cis men who think policing fictional bodies isn’t one of the saddest things in the world."
What?
Sterling's comments are both insulting and ridiculous. Gamers come from all kinds of backgrounds, many with rich, fulfilling relationships. Yet, Sterling mocks them by injecting identity politics into gaming. His remarks only alienate and insult those who have real concerns about how women are portrayed in video games.
Sterling seems to think that questioning the portrayal of women in games means being "gender-terrified" and not understanding real women. And, of course, he throws in the usual 'if you disagree with me, you are transphobic' line.
This is absurd. People have genuine concerns about female characters in games looking more like trans men. This isn't about fear or controlling fictional bodies; it's about keeping character designs true to their origins. It's about reality.
Sterling's idea that making women in games look like trans men is okay and that anyone who questions it is wrong is clear. Saying that those who question this have "never been with a woman" is a weak argument. This kind of talk stops real conversation and divides the community.
Sterling trying to tell gamers how we should see and create female characters is way off. The gaming world is about creativity and different ideas, not just one person's opinion. Respecting other views, especially from those who care about the industry, is important.
The real issue isn't about who has or hasn't been with a woman; it's about respecting gamers' voices and th..
