The Two Vague Podcast
The Two Vague Podcast
Ben Cheknis
Episode 66 - Empathy
49 minutes Posted Nov 25, 2022 at 4:40 am.
Hotline Coordinator Carl (he/him/his) introduces himself and what he does
Feminist Frequency, shoutout to WGG and Jae, 2 men talking, and definitions
Nearly 3 centuries between sympathy and empathy, and Ben’s story about his father
Feelings, empathy can take work and imagination, and connecting with people
Carl’s story about his first experience, and the pros and cons of using labels
Ben’s empathy, sympathy, and compassion Venn diagram
The internet has turned the bullying volume up to 15, and dispelling notions
Using games as an outlet for processing feelings, and Carl’s behavior in cars
“Game type” statistics, and dispelling false assumptions about online harassment
Continuous training for agents relating gaming news and impactful events
Understanding oppression dynamics, and accountability conversations in support
A tricky navigation, fostering a positive online community, and creating resources
The targets of hate raids helped to create a resource for marginalized streamers
Hate raid mitigation, Carl and Ben don’t Twitch, and supporting content creators
What Carl is playing these days…Apex Legends, Grounded, and Overwatch 2
Gamers feeling entitled can lead to harassment of players and developers
Acknowledging the potential for empathy, and redefining gender norms
Feelings and expectations about making connections in the gaming industry
The future of gameshotline.org , donate, spread the word, and/or volunteer
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Carl, the coordinator for the Games and Online Harassment Hotline and all-around good guy, joins Ben this week to discuss a word introduced in print by psychologist Edward Tichener in 1909!  They talk about their personal stories of processing their emotions, what harassment looks like in the digital age, toxic masculinity, the power video games, and what the hotline is doing to make the online landscape more hospitable for everyone.  They close out the show talking about what games Carl has been playing recently.
 
About the Games and Online Harassment Hotline (taken from their webpage):
“The Games and Online Harassment Hotline is a free, text message-based, confidential emotional support hotline.  We created the Hotline specifically for the gaming community. Whether you’re a player, a developer, a streamer, a competitor — any part of this community —we’re here for you, whether that means offering emotional support or finding the referrals and resources that you need.”
Keep up to date with what’s going on at the Games and Online Harassment Hotline by visiting:
https://gameshotline.org
PS  PLEASE… somebody play Grounded with Carl; you might just make a friend for life!