[Discussion] At this point, the narratives aren't even pretending to mask the self-righteous megaphoning just under the surface. And it's not just limited to gaming. [x-post reddit] As has become evident in the recent CNN "Mortal Kombat murders" coverage on the Charleston killings and the recent string of media articles, it's clear that in addition to somehow spinning a "games have finally grown up, therefore GG and gamers are dead" angle, the narratives aren't even pretending to mask the self-righteous megaphoning just under the surface. Not to mention the thinly-veiled revenge seeking that also drive such narratives more and more. And it's not just limited to gaming. Take the approach the same CNN coverage used on Southerners for instance. I'm not from the South. But one doesn't have to be some stereotypical Bible-thumping redneck to realize how much the slander and shaming, the efforts to paint things like Southern Pride or the notion of the South as hate crimes have less to do with "social justice," "fighting slavery and racism," or some other platitude. Rather it seems from this part of the globe, it's more like a spiteful effort to put an final end to the American Civil War by ensuing that Southerners are shamed and patronized into oblivion.  Still, what are your thoughts, KiA? This post was mirrored from http://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/3b15gd/discussion_at_this_point_the_narratives_arent/ and may have been edited at the original location.