Do you think we should have an index of how ethical gaming companies are? (feddit.org)

submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by YUART@feddit.org to c/gaming@lemmy.zip

14 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Hi,

I recently had an idea - what if we create a community-driven database of computer games companies, where for every company, you have an ethical score of that company. You can also check how that score changed over time and how that score is calculated.

I was thinking about that because it feels like a lot of gamedev companies are doing shit right now, but there are 2 problems:

A lot of that shit will be forgotten by the masses in a year or two. Such a database would address that issue by remembering all the immoral stuff a company did in the past.
Some companies are bullied by people because of one shitty thing they did, but at the same time, nobody really remembers what good that company might have done. For example, a lot will remember that company X fired a bunch of workers but not a lot of people will remember that a year prior, the company supported a group of minor game developers. Such a database would help calculate a "fair" score of the morality of that company.

Maybe in the future, such a knowledge base can be used to pressure game development companies into better decisions, who knows?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] unmagical@lemmy.ml 11 points 4 days ago

How will the ethics be computed? Some people care about AI use in development, some about mass firings, and still others about the presence of non-white characters.

Would your moral compass be imposed or would it merely be a list of attributes that others can assign weights to for a final score based on their criteria?

[-] dragontology@retrofed.com 2 points 3 days ago

Wild guess: aggregated score card with individual reviewers having a score card. Let users vote up a reviewer to make their vote count more (or down for less) or ignore/block a reviewer to make theirs not count. That way, the user’s own views weigh the score card.

load more comments (3 replies)

this post was submitted on 30 Mar 2026

27 points (84.6% liked)

Gaming

4685 readers

332 users here now

The Lemmy.zip Gaming Community

For news, discussions and memes!

Community Rules

This community follows the Lemmy.zip Instance rules, with the inclusion of the following rule:

No NSFW content

You can see Lemmy.zip's rules by going to our Code of Conduct.

What to Expect in Our Code of Conduct:

Respectful Communication: We strive for positive, constructive dialogue and encourage all members to engage with one another in a courteous and understanding manner.
Inclusivity: Embracing diversity is at the core of our community. We welcome members from all walks of life and expect interactions to be conducted without discrimination.
Privacy: Your privacy is paramount. Please respect the privacy of others just as you expect yours to be treated. Personal information should never be shared without consent.
Integrity: We believe in the integrity of speech and action. As such, honesty is expected, and deceptive practices are strictly prohibited.
Collaboration: Whether you're here to learn, teach, or simply engage in discussion, collaboration is key. Support your fellow members and contribute positively to shared learning and growth.

If you enjoy reading legal stuff, you can check it all out at legal.lemmy.zip.

founded 2 years ago

MODERATORS

Demigodrick@lemmy.zip

Sami@lemmy.zip

GamingBot@lemmy.zip