Christian Vaccaro-Gallo
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3/25/2013
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My friend and I have been working on a rather interesting little project recently. The idea is that you're a resident of Compton, Los Angeles, California and you go about your life doing extraordinarily stereotypical things. Is this concept okay for StoryNexus? We do not mean to offend anyone with this, it is meant to be satirical and humorous. This is absolutely not intended to be racist.
Link: http://comptonadventures.storynexus.com/s 
If this premise is acceptable, should we limit or completely remove instances of the word "nigga"? (do note that it is "nigga" and not the N-word)
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Diptych
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3/26/2013
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I'd hardly call stereotypes of disadvantaged minorities "satirical". Satire criticises social norms; stereotypes reinforce them. Even satire -of- stereotypes needs a very skilled hand - and, even then, falls flat more of then than not - hence the continuing debate over, say, the sincerity of The Prince or A Modest Proposal.
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Torrain
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3/29/2013
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Strategia wrote:
We tried to make it so over-the-top it was obvious it was a joke
For the record? It is never a good idea to bet on this working. Because the thing you think is so offensive that no-one could really say it, or believe it, or think it? You're probably wrong. And then you're in the position of explaining that people should somehow be able to know that you deserve credit for being secretly nice and funny and innocent, as opposed to being one of the other people who go throwing around nasty stereotypes. "I Am Totally Not Like Those Other Guys Who Say Those Things, You Just Caught Me Saying Those Exact Same Things" is not a fun thing to find coming out of your mouth. 
(The light of my life, looking over my shoulder, suggests also checking out: http://whatever.scalzi.com/2010/06/16/the-failure-state-of-clever/ . That said, given that you posted the link to the world, I don't know if you care to edit the description, since it's not entirely clear if the joke is meant to be "ha ha, we're using stereotypes but don't mean it" or "ha ha, look at the creepy black people".)
But yeah. Yay for the enthusiasm, (and oh thank you so much for realizing that such a stereotype-packed game might have hit the bigotry limit), and best luck with the new world!
L&c,
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Endy
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3/26/2013
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It is interesting.
Maybe have an explanation page at the start?
Someone not reading this first, might believe you were serious.
Machine Cares dealt with a similar difficult RL situation. Might be able to get some ideas from how they handled things there.
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Hierophant
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3/26/2013
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Relevant section of the StoryNexus ToS:
Content should not be illegal
2. Content shouldn't involve illegal acts (either in the UK or in your country of origin). For example, no hate speech, breach of privacy or defamatory statements.
Censoring Content
3. We do not usually censor StoryNexus Content (for example, sex and violence, or use of bad language, are usually permissible). We do require any World with ‘mature’ Content (i.e. only suitable for over-18s) - to be clearly indicated as much in the login page. If in doubt, mark it mature!
4. However, there is a point at which we will censor, amend, suspend or remove StoryNexus content. Over-the-line StoryNexus Content includes: sexualised violence; non-consensual sex or sex with minors; bigotry of various kinds (racism, sexism, homophobia are top of the list). Much of this will in any case be illegal and so already in breach of these guidelines. StoryNexus Content should not encourage users to harm themselves or others. We will no doubt add to this list as time goes on. If you have any doubt, contact us upfront at enquiries@storynexus.com
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