x-post from the other thread but just as pertinent
As CP77 features transphobic elements and is made by a company that's repeatedly been transphobic, while operating within a country that's in the midst of a severe nationwide crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and people, I want to take a post to draw attention to the issues alongside the hype.
CDPR have spoken about the desire to reflect a range of political sympathies from staff in their game and are not only leaning on diversity and inclusivity as a promotion tool for it, but doing so at the expense of consideration for trans identities.
A game having transphobic elements is problematic in and of itself but when it's being upheld as art and reflective of political sympathies from a country that's currently doing its best to ensure trans people - and all those under LGBTQ+ umbrella - don't exist, it should warrant an extra layer of scrutiny. Especially from a company with a history of transphobic output.
Media influences a lot of how the public perceive trans people and their identities so it isn't just a game and the backing to it isn't apolitical to start. If you're hyped for the game and can't wait to hit the streets of Night City it's still good to be understanding of the context. It isn't a guess that the transphobia present in CP77 is representative of the views widespread within their country, it's part of what they're stating is important to them.
Being fans of the game and giving the feedback to CDPR that their company and games would be better off without the transphobia is as beneficial as it is possible.
Alongside the adoration and praise, being critical of these problems in any feedback forms or requests off the back of this video could help finally push CDPR to be more inclusive and less bigoted toward trans people. It would be appreciated if people would consider it alongside reading the below and lending support where possible.
Poland: Crackdown On LGBT Activists
Polish authorities should stop trying to silence activists who support lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people’s rights, and instead promote and protect the right to equality.www.hrw.org
Thousands protest in Poland demanding release of LGBT activist
Several thousand people waving rainbow flags protested on Saturday in the centre of Warsaw to demand the release of an LGBT activist accused of hanging rainbow banners over statues and damaging an anti-abortion campaigner's van.www.reuters.com
LGBT-free zone - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
LGBTQ Charity and trans support organisation:
Support:
More people need to take this into account instead of just going, "HYPE HYPE HYPE"
Pretty much why my thoughts and hype for the game have been in a perpetual freefall.
EDIT: replaced the @ with just a quote since its a new page, hope that's okay >.>
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