@LexiiNew would be a lovely sight ๐ i'm in manchester for the weekend, would be great to connect with you. couldn't dm you, is the number in your bio still ok to reach out with :)
Valorant game changers and circuits like it exist to prop people up who otherwise would not get the chance. It does not exist because women are genetically worse than men at video games. That is not true, and there is 0 evidence behind it.
The reason women are not as prevalent at the highest level of competitive games is because of the harassment that we receive. It is a menโs space and men make it known as such. You cannot play valorant or any competitive game without being flamed purely for your gender and without fighting the stereotype that women are bad at video games. Every girl I know has a story of being made to cry from weirdos in ranked because they dared to use voice chat. Being a woman also limits your options for competitive teams. Many will not try you out simply because youโre a woman. Even on a team, men will treat you differently.
Trans women and non-binary people experience all of this too, on top of the harassment they receive for being trans CONSTANTLY. i have never seen a florescent post without horrible things being said to her in the replies. To deal with all of this hatred at such a young age and still have the drive to compete and be as good as she is, shes extremely strong. I'm tired of seeing the shitstorm of transphobia on twitter every time there's a game changers event, and I wish more people who compete in game changers would speak up about it and defend and support their fellow competitors.
Iโm looking to buy SWer art. If there are any previous or current workers who make art (think prints, but also home decor) please send me links. RTs appreciated โจ
@ih8casey if someone doesn't read this in scott stapp's voice, you don't need them in your life. no creed slander should be tolerated EVAR๐ ๐พโโ๏ธ๐ ๐พโโ๏ธ๐