Goal:
The goal of this team was to create an experience that would allow the gamer insight into what, how, and who censorship affects through mentally stimulating challenges. In [Redacted] the player will find that the only way out of these rigorous puzzles is think beyond what is deemed “acceptable”.
TEAM
CJ Weiss
Project Leader
Senior...Computer Science...Clemson University
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Favorite Show?
South Park, "Trapped in a Closet"
Directed By: "John Smith"
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Censored: In November 16th, 2005 all the writers and directors of South Park took on the name Jane or John Smith in order to avoid a lawsuit, that they knew was come after creating an episode that criticized Scientology. The episode was temporarily removed, but then reinstated later on. (Wikipedia)
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Abby Nommay
Media Specialist
Senior...English...Clemson University
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Favorite Book?
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To Kill a Mockingbird By Harper Lee
Banned: "Challenged in Eden Valley, MN (1977) and temporarily banned due to words "damn" and "whore lady" used in the novel." (Admin "Banned & Challenged Classics" 2017)
Garrett Creswell
Game Specialist
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Senior...Math...Clemson University
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Favorite Show?
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The Simpsons
Directed By: David Silverman and Lance Kramer
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Censored: The shows The Simpsons has faced censorship many times in the past. However, “Homer’s Phobia” is one case that stands out as it concerns themes regarding the LGBTQIA+ and yet was censored to avoid using the word gay. The episode showed no disrespect to community, only poked fun at the ignorance that surround the community. (ScreenRant)
Taylor Sieling
Game Specialist
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Senior...Computer Science... Clemson University
Favorite Website?
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Back in 2016 the CEO of Reddit, Steve Huffman, confessed to censoring and changing comments that spoke negatively against him. Asides from releasing a public apology, Huffman faced no consequences. However, his actions have left many user nervous about the authenticity of the site. ( TechCrunch)
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Melina Wallace
Technical Writer
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Freshmen...English...Clemson University
Favorite Book?
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The Awakening By Kate Chopin
Banned: "First published in 1899, this novel so disturbed critics and the public that it was banished for decades afterward." (Admin "Banned & Challenged Classics" 2017)
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