Originally Posted by
The Happiness
Ok....you've rattled my cage.
Firstly children under 13 should not be playing this game without having permission/supervision. If a responsible adult is "allowing" a child to play, then they are basically saying they are happy with the content that that child is viewing. That includes, since it is an online environment, a million and one things that they have no control over.
Secondly, I personally do not see why children need to be shielded from the word gay. If it is being used as a derogatory term, or as harassment then it should be reported like any other word. But, gay as a word is just that. A word. How people choose to live their lives and with whom, is their own personal choice. There are millions of gay people the world over. Fact. By "shielding" children from this you are perpetuating intolerances.
So, rather than singling out the word gay, I would say, that everyone should just treat others respectfully at all times. No one should be harassed by name calling. Why say anything mean or unpleasant? As for children, it is ultimately the parent/adults responsibility to decide what they are comfortable with their child coming into contact with, not the PL community.