Black History Month
First shout out to Complex sims for the items that were added. Second, Why are we get Brazilian food instead of soul food like Shrimp and Grits, Fried Chicken with mac and cheese, Peach cobbler, c...
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"JAL;c-18058873" wrote:"keekee53;c-18058782" wrote:
Riiiiiiight a conversation implying that people are whining or that my gripes were not important enough.
Ok I will risk responding to this. Let me start with saying that I do agree with you about the need for more African American content, as well as proper African content from a variety of African countries/cultures. Whether it is this month or another month is for me less relevant as long as the content arrives.
Where I think you lose people is when you start complaining about other cultural content that has been added. You have specifically mentioned that it rubs you the wrong way that they have added South American and Asian food. That is what makes people feel that you are "whining" to use your word. It makes you seem envious and worse, that you do not want other cultures - other than your own - to have representation in game. I assume this is not what you actually want to say, but that you are talking out of frustration of what you feel is lacking, as well as the timing.
The reason we get South American food right now, is undoubtedly due to the Carnival Kit, and that because Mardi Gras is coming up. More Asian food is connected to the Lunar New Year - and to the additions of the Korean clothes we have gotten lately. Personally I think both additions are welcome to my game - but that does not mean I don't also want more African and African American content. For me it's never a question of either or - but both.
As a matter of fact, I am a foodie and I love all food from all cultures. I was patiently waiting for possibly some soul food being added during black history month or whenever. I used the example of the food being added to prove my point to show the disparity. While I may be rubbing people the wrong way, it rubs me the wrong way when black people ask for something and it is viewed in such a way. Even the skin tones had controversy around it.
I mean it is Black history month and we got 3 items from Complexsims, some shout outs to black creators and a Brazillian Carnival Party...ok EA can do more. Maybe next February they will try to do better that is what the thread is about.
