So, we have finally have pronouns in the game

[Enluu-argent-dawn]

So, the 30th thread this month on this and it’s just started.

Le sigh.

[Kretías-tarren-mill]

@Animosa-mirage-raceway

I could say I am suprised, but you you can expect any nowdays.

Literally the case since at least 2018. You’re 6 years late to the party mate.

[Enluu-argent-dawn]

@Kretías-tarren-mill

@Animosa-mirage-raceway

I could say I am suprised, but you you can expect any nowdays.

Literally the case since at least 2018. You’re 6 years late to the party mate.

Ssshhhh, don’t tell him that. He’s trying to join the “new,” hip crusade and telling him he’s late would hurt his feelings.

[Dejarous-draenor (Dejarous)]

@Animosa-mirage-raceway

and I can see darkness before me.

Pretty dramatic for a pronoun

I’d hate to see the rhetorical flourish / handbag clutching you do about a real threat.

Bonus points for hopping on the outrage train more than half a decade after it left the station.

[Enluu-argent-dawn]

@Dejarous-draenor

@Animosa-mirage-raceway

and I can see darkness before me.

Pretty dramatic for a pronoun

I’d hate to see the rhetorical flourish / handbag clutching you do about a real threat.

Bonus points for hopping on the outrage train more than half a decade after it left the station.

Have you seen the forums (station) lately? They’re refusing to move, starting already to rust, and now there’s a backlog of trains who can’t arrive until it moves.

[Cenkenator-ravencrest]

Common blizzard L

[Animosa-mirage-raceway]

First of of all, you can hate me, belittle me, call me names, it’s part of the supposed freedom of speech, and I don’t care, I know how social media works.

But I care about my games and personal space not overhelmed by political nonsense. I hope you can understand that, even if you can’t accept, and want me out, muted.

[Heist-quelthalas]

Pronouns have always been ingame, don’t remember them ever referring to arthus as an it.

[Keeba-the-venture-co]

Pronouns have existed since before the game came out

[Keeba-the-venture-co]

@Animosa-mirage-raceway

First of of all, you can hate me, belittle me, call me names, it’s part of the supposed freedom of speech, and I don’t care, I know how social media works.

But I care about my games and personal space not overhelmed by political nonsense. I hope you can understand that, even if you can’t accept, and want me out, muted.

You’re using pronouns

[Enluu-argent-dawn]

@Animosa-mirage-raceway

First of of all, you can hate me, belittle me, call me names, it’s part of the supposed freedom of speech, and I don’t care, I know how social media works.

But I care about my games and personal space not overhelmed by political nonsense. I hope you can understand that, even if you can’t accept, and want me out, muted.

It’s not even that deep. Blizzard is Blizzard after all. They probably did this to save money on voice actor hours. If everyone’s a they, they don’t have to voice for the pronouns he or she. Yes. Those are pronouns too. Look it up.

[Badgerdin-quelthalas]

@Animosa-mirage-raceway

I could say I am suprised, but you you can expect any nowdays.

People will come after me pointing these things, but I don’t care.

There is no hope of redemption here, and I can see darkness before me.

I count 8 pronouns in this post.

Why are the free speech guys so scared of words now?

[Blindingsun-argent-dawn (Blindingsun)]

Freedom of speech doesn’t apply on a private forum or a privately owned game

[Badgerdin-quelthalas]

@Blindingsun-argent-dawn

Freedom of speech doesn’t apply on a private forum or a privately owned game

Who asked?

[Blindingsun-argent-dawn (Blindingsun)]

The OP banging on about freedom of speech…

[Helvetier-silvermoon]

I mean body 1/2 and they/them has very little to do with diversity. People in india, china, central/southern/eastern europe, japan, south korea, russia, turkey, africa, etc. believe in male/female usually. They are not argueing about a 3rd gender. This trend with they/them and body 1/2 appeals mainly to an urban demographic in some western countries. However, this is the only view that Blizzard tolerates in their game. It’s really the opposite of diversity, as this does not appeal at all to a culturally diverse audience. The audience, which demands this type of stuff usually, seems to be more or less culturally homogeneous in my opinion…

[Enluu-argent-dawn]

@Blindingsun-argent-dawn

Freedom of speech doesn’t apply on a private forum or a privately owned game

I agree with you and would like to addon to this for those who are ill informed.

The right to free speech means the government can’t arrest you for what you say. It doesn’t mean anyone else has to listen to you, or host it while you share it. Freedom of speech doesn’t shield you from criticism or consequences. If you’re yelled at, boycotted, have your show canceled, or get banned from an internet community, your free speech rights aren’t being violated. It’s just that the people listening think you’re a jerk, and they’re showing you the door.

Blizzard is a private company. The servers are its property and territory.

[Auron-karazhan]

If you want to be taken seriously you have to pose a better argument.

[Enluu-argent-dawn]

@Animosa-mirage-raceway

First of of all, you can hate me, belittle me, call me names, it’s part of the supposed freedom of speech, and I don’t care, I know how social media works.

But I care about my games and personal space not overhelmed by political nonsense. I hope you can understand that, even if you can’t accept, and want me out, muted.

I don’t want you muted. I just want you to go into the existing threads about this already so I can argue about it all in one place without jumping around to 30 different threads.

They’re discussing it here:

Where Are the Strong Male Figures in the Latest Expansion?

It feels like this expansion lacks the presence of masculine, cool men that we’ve come to know in the World of Warcraft universe. In past expansions, characters like Thrall, Varian Wrynn, and even Bolvar stood as pillars of strength and charisma. But in this current storyline, there seems to be a void when it comes to powerful, well-developed male figures. Why do you think Blizzard has shifted away from these types of characters? Do you miss their presence in the narrative as much as I do, or d…

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NPC's using pronouns

Hey everyone, I’ve recently noticed that NPCs in the game are referring to my character (Male, Night Elf) with “they” pronouns instead of “he/him.” It’s a bit jarring and makes me feel uncomfortable, as I prefer my character to be addressed with male pronouns. Is there an option to change this in the settings, or has this become the new default for everyone? Thanks in advance.

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Can we please have our characters' identity/agency back?

Since DF, our characters are always referred to with gender neutral pronouns, which is new. In all the past expansions our characters were referred by the gender we chose, aka being called lad/lass, mr./miss sir/lady. Sometimes there were even voiced lines, like the ones in Ardenweald where an NPC could call you hunter/huntress. Now I wouldn’t care if this was an option, but it’s not. And I do care because this is an RPG. If a game like Starfield can have every single line voiced and you’re abl…

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Why all the hate for female leads?

As the title says… I don’t understand that there is so much backlash for the female leads. I am a man, and I love women. My mom is a woman and I think she is the strongest character from the real life story line. My girlfriend is a woman and she fills my life with love and meaning. The point is… Women are as great as men! Even though i’d love a 50/50 split between male and female leads that would also feel a bit forced. I just hope the writers put the story first and let both male and female c…