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(08-09-2013, 04:43 PM)Felix Sideris Wrote: I have my own thoughts on the topic, but I don't think this is an appropriate place to discuss them personally, and I think everyone has the right to decide how they want to live their own life, too, so yeah.Ah, yes. I agree with you, Japan can be VERY closed minded, which is a part of the reason why many rebellious forms of fashion (like lolita fashion) have been born there. Many young people are sick of everything and want to break the traditional rules.
That set aside.
Japan is VERY different from the united states.
There is an amazing quote from the movie Emperor(2012) that explains this better than I could, but I couldn't find the exact quote, so this is from memory;
In Japanese culture, on the surface they act like westerners, they are progressive, they blend in. However, it is a lie, a front. Underneath lies over 2000 years of tradition, beliefs and culture which is deeply rooted into the people and always will be.
That said, Japan is known for being isolationism, and despite the appearance of being as progressive and forward moving as the rest of the world, they are DEEPLY rooted in where they came from.
A large part of Yoshi P being cautious about this is likely because of that very thing. So while some might not agree with his decision, it is the most neutral route to take. Especially since it is not openly accepted in Japan, and it is a Japanese game(pretty much).
However, I can see them adding it in sometime in the near future as lore supports it and a large amount of the player base either doesn't care, or supports it as well.Â
So, I'd say don't worry or stress over it and hang tight
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In any case, considering that FFXIV already has gender equality in the armours, I guess it's just a matter of time ^^
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(*Nods* Everyone has their own opinion regarding the matter; I do, too! I personally dislike any form of marriage, het included *laughs*. As you said, everyone has the right to decide. People just need to learn not to lose sleep over what other people do, so long as everyone is happy doing their thing).
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