I think Nepenthe said it best in that post someone shared here. She admitted that Era is intended to be a safe space for minorities, women, and trans people who feel outnumbered by cis white males on other gaming sites. It doesnt matter what your opposing viewpoint may be, or how valid it is. They want a community where their vantage point matters more regardless of merit.
Let them have that, doesnt mean we cant poke fun.
Is that the definition of a safe space? I thought being safe literally meant that, ie. from the fear that people will attack and denigrate you with no consequence. Nobody did that in that thread, or any other thread. Summary:
1- He/she/zey/ makes a post rambling about W3 mysogyny
2- A couple people (tiny minority) respectfully disagree with some of the points, and include well constructed and nuanced arguments
3- The OP claims to be a victim, puts all that disagrees on ignore, and states that this is why NB woman "go through" online (wtf?)
4- These people are permanently banned, and shamed by mod for being male (or assumed to be)
5- Now that any worthwhile discussion is nuked out of orbit, all is good, and the thread can continue on with 100% of posts validating, celebrating, and agreeing with the OP.
Most fucked up place I've ever seen. "Videogame forum".