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0 pointsBryantD10y ago0 comments

I think that's an accidental red herring. Let's try judging this news outlet by their policy, instead:

"Reaxxion is a gaming site for men that was created as a reaction to extremists infiltrating and corrupting video game journalism. It aims to be a community of men who want to discuss gaming without being fed propaganda or labeled sexist because of their interest in specific kinds of gaming entertainment."

I would assume that women are allowed to read the articles, but it doesn't sound like women are encouraged to comment on them. Personally, I have zero time for that kind of crap.

Hm...

On reflection, I also think there's a relevant difference between judging a news outlet by the worst opinion piece they've ever published and judging a news outlet by the average opinion piece they publish. The latter action is also useful for gauging the quality of the site's policy.

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pkinsky10y ago· 1 in thread

>On reflection, I also think there's a relevant difference between judging a news outlet by the worst opinion piece they've ever published and judging a news outlet by the average opinion piece they publish. The latter action is also useful for gauging the quality of the site's policy.

Good point, assuming the median article on Reaxxion is awful, not just a few outliers. (This assumption is likely true, IMHO)

BryantDOP10y ago

Thanks! I really wish this piece had been published somewhere else; while the author comes with his own baggage there'd have been a better chance of real discussion that way. C'est la vie, and thanks again for listening.

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