Just have a variety of games. It's the same thing with all these 'controversial' aspects of games.
Considering all the data on gaming and violence, it seems like there is zero reason for concern. There is not even correlation between violent games and crimes, let alone causation. And what is pervy sex going to do? The most harmful thing it could do is that it might lower birth rates. Our phones are already making everyone socially awkward so I wouldn't worry too much about that aspect.
And considering we're starting to find out that 'representation' in media never has a positive effect on the people they try to represent no matter how realistic or positive its messaging, I wouldn't be too concerned about that aspect either.
All-in-all I think we should all relax and let most things exist without worry. Like I just established, it is more a matter of taste than anything else. If there is a renewed interest in more diverse games (in thought, in politics, in characters, in cultures, in gameplay, in levels of violence) then that is fantastic.
But I don't think we have to condemn developers individually (or fans) because their game/character is too this or that according to our tastes, or for their game not being diverse enough. We can bring it to attention that we're open to play other types of games and if there is a market for it, we will see more of those games. (In terms of violence I think we have an extensive palette of games.) I think the carrot works better than the stick if you want to get a point across.
The worst thing that can happen (like with Kingdom Come) is people beating down developers/games that are bringing more diversity, for not bringing the 'right' kind of diversity. Or for developers to change an established character or franchise just to be less controversial. You build up a fanbase only to tell them what they enjoy is wrong? Instead, make something new then, but don't make your fans look bad.
It's OK if someone wants only this specific thing in a game. Like a specific level of violence or a specific level of realism in the characters. But don't forget that there are millions of other gamers on this planet who may have other tastes than you, or other interests. So then it's not likely that your very specific tastes will be catered to.
If you want to live in a world that is more free and more diverse - to surround yourself with diversity - it will ask of you to be more tolerant towards other ideas/other ways/other people. If you cannot tolerate others, then you cannot handle diversity. This is a lesson that the internet still has to learn.
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