[pcgiant]

I'd like to say a few words on this topic, if I may.

I personally don't like any situation where anyone singles out a certain group or group of people and puts them in a category. Anyone can enjoy video games, just as anyone can enjoy ice cream or anything else. There is no certain group that gamers belong to that is clearly defined. I am 16, and yes, I'd say I am overweight, but that doesn't mean that I sit here playing games, eating ice cream and masturbating all day long. I do enjoy computer games, but they aren't my life. I am busy with acting and school commitments as well. Saying that all gamers are fat is like saying all barbers/hairdressers are gay. Granted, some are, but others, like my father, are not.

I hate stereotypes, because ever since I was 11, I had been put into a group and called gay, simply because I was friends with someone whose father was gay. I am not gay whatsoever. But stereotypes seemed to decide that I was. Basically, they gave me hell. I seriously contemplated suicide many many times from the age of 11 to 14. No child should have to live like that.

I am not flamebaiting, or trying to start a flame war or anything like that. I am just saying that I believe one of mankind's greatest (if not the single greatest) flaws is a lack of tolerance. We need to step away from such issues, and focus on more important things. I think this was probably a harmless post, but I'd like to make my views abundantly clear.

Thank you for reading.
pcgiant.