![]() ![]() However, remember that no side is taken by the wiki. Some sources may include supporting documentation, as in articles pertaining to history of why something might be found offensive based on current societal, cultural, or political trends). As it is the only location where critical comments, disagreements and related rebuttals are listed. In that case, consider this article to be the exception to the rule. Some might see this as a 'soapbox' in and of itself (based on their side of the 'arguements' being discussed, or related documentation). You might wish to start a blog or visit a forum if you want to convince people of the merits of your favorite views. Of course, an article can report objectively about such things, as long as an attempt is made to describe the topic from a neutral point of view. If you wish to discuss soapbox and advocacy against certain topics refer back to Number 1 of Advertising and Off-topic discussions (in GK Omnipedia:Canon Policy]).ġ.Advocacy, propaganda, or recruitment of any kind: commercial, political, religious, sports-related, or otherwise. ![]() This page must remain as 'objective' as possible in displaying both arguements and rebuttals to accusations. ![]() They are not to be directly introduced as that goes against the 'neutrality' position (and choosing a side). While 'ad hominem' controversies might appear in other blogs, threads, and articles and will be referenced here. This policy was made due to trollish behaviour attemptingt to insert personal attacks (ad hominem) on the developers. Note: However note that this page is restricted (changes by non-admins must be vetted and discussed first, before a decision is made). Or in very limited fashion pointing to the 'controversies' page in the "Behind the scenes section' of an article. The articles themselves must stick to topics, basded on terminology and descriptions used by the games, official guides or other official documentation (including development materials, where applicable), and limit any speculation concerning any subjects being discussed.ĭiscussion of the games from a modern perspective where subject matter is found 'offensive' should only be added to this article, and in this article only. This wiki is not really a place to parse terminology and introduce new concepts or theories, or to advocate or be used as a soap box. As well as anecdotes from Sierra's own days. This page includes links to blogs, articles, forum posts, where people have accused or complained that a series had some controversial material in their mind (however legitimate or nitpicking). The social sensibilities and political correctness of the 2010s and '20s are radically different from those when the games were released in hindsight, players and critics reinterpreted some elements found in the games as including racist, sexist, or other subject matter by modern standards. Released in the '80s and '90s, Sierra Games have been accused of controversial subject matter over the years. ![]()
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