![]() ![]() The QFG games occasionally make reference to politicians, presidents, and events from American political history.However, remember that no side is taken by the wiki. Some sources may include supporting documentation, as in articles pertaining to history of why somthing 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. Some jokes in the games maybe joke references to controversial material, or controversies existing outside of Quest For Glory proper (material which has become controversial over time), some of these are mentioned here as well. Most importantly some things that are used in the game’s are consistent with the period they are set in, add dramatic storytelling, and should be looked at with objective cultural relativism rather than with outrage. Though the series was never intentionally offensive and intended to represent the Cole's philosophy of respect for all people. Not everything listed is necessarily caused controversies or outrage but are simply references to common stereotypes that are portrayed in the series, that some people might find offensive under certain contexts and post-modernist perspectives. The page includes topics that have garnered controversy or may be potentially controversial subject matter and materials in the QFG and Hero-U universes and in the games. ![]()
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