<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIndy tells us that responses have been very mixed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt always starts with \u2018wow I have never thought of that before\u2019 and then it can either go one of two directions,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A lot of people are welcoming a modern take on the classic deck of cards. For many, the traditional deck feels non-inclusive and this offers a new way to play. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
But, of course, you can\u2019t please everyone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There are others saying that it\u2019s all unnecessary and drawing attention to a problem that doesn\u2019t matter or even exist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey say\nthat we are going too far with the gender neutrality business and that this is\njust a small insignificant game,\u201d she tells us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In response\nto such claims, Indy rightly points out that whilst it may seem insignificant,\nit\u2019s these micro aggressions that make up the bigger picture of oppression. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI always\nrespond with explaining that these subconscious inequalities do have an effect\non people beyond what the naked eye can observe and see.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThey feel like I am taking something (their old beloved cards) away from them and calling them out for being sexist or racist, which is definitely not what I am doing. […] They are an alternative, not a replacement of the traditional cards.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With increased media attention, Indy has also experienced online trolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOther\ntimes they just come out straight to personally attack me and say that I am\nannoying and should do something better with my life. To which I just realize\nthat it is the internet, and that people will always find something to be\nnegative about.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The whole process has taught her a lot about how polarized the world can be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She explains: \u201cOne little card game can flare up such intense emotions and arguments that people really pick sides and start attacking the other side, which I find such a shame.” <\/p>\n\n\n\n
“It would be much nicer if we worked more inclusively and thought: ‘oh hey a new card game? Nice option to add to the stores’ – rather than say it is an all or nothing which counts for both sides.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI wish we\ncould work more towards removing this polarization effect and focus more on\noptions, choices and inclusivity.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Indy has\nlearnt to accept it and make the most of it; so long as people are talking\nabout her cards it\u2019s a good thing. Although she\u2019s faced new challenges with the\ncards\u2019 sudden virality she\u2019s staying focused and positive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We say, if\nyou have an issue with these cards making a big deal of \u2018nothing\u2019, why are you\nmaking this very \u2018nothing\u2019 a big deal?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This new deck provides another option, not a replacement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
If it doesn\u2019t float your boat, you still have the traditional deck. For those that welcome this modern and inclusive version it\u2019s great to have another choice! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We salute you, Indy, and look forward to seeing where you and your GSB Cards<\/a> go from here.<\/p>\n\n\n\nImages: gsb-playingcards.com <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Card games have been popular the world-over for as long as we\u2019ve had cards to play with. So it\u2019s no …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":45,"featured_media":26581,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[22],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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