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[–] glimse@lemmy.world 2 points 14 hours ago (1 children)

To your point - maybe what has changed is the amount of assholes but the amount of people willing to call out that behavior. Losers are a lot less likely to get on their soapbox when attempts at sexism sometime result in half the lobby turning on them.

Manchildren are happy to shit talk someone they think is "lesser" but tremble in their boots when a man stands up to them.

This doesn't affect the ones with inflated egos but a good portion of them are insecure as hell.

[–] Wren@lemmy.today 1 points 13 hours ago (1 children)

I agree. The open dialogue about sexism makes it a less safe space for those kinds of people. Unfortunately the subtle sexism can be a lot more frustrating. It's just less in open chat and more in dms.

[–] glimse@lemmy.world 2 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago) (1 children)

Can't help with the DM part but what's some subtle stuff to look out for? Genuinely asking as I might not know to notice. Give me some stuff (if you want) so I've got relevant oneliners in the bag to throw at em lol

[–] Wren@lemmy.today 3 points 12 hours ago

It's all so unique and individual it's hard to say. Super appreciate you asking, though.

A lot of guys have become ridiculously nice once they found out I'm a chick, but quickly became controlling or spiteful when I didn't reciprocate or want to chat with them outside the game.

Sometimes they just fuck me over but have a convenient excuse. Like refusing to heal or wait an extra five seconds after a spell/ability/whatever is charged for me to die first, then kill the boss/pancake monster/whatever.

It's the same in games as real life, they'll find little ways to make a woman's day worse but always have some kind of excuse. It seems legit until it becomes a pattern.