Nazi symbols and "immersion": boundaries?

[mookiemookie]

Originally Posted by Aramike

Clearly, no one here supports Nazism (at least I hope). But, many here have immersed themselves in doing the "devil's work" as a U-Boat captain. How can THAT bit of historical context be reconciled as acceptable while the flag, AS A periphery, cannot?

Because when I turn off the game, no one has died. No one has been injured. No damage has been done. The Nazis haven't come closer to conquering Europe. Playing SH3 doesn't further the Nazi's goals. I don't have to swear allegiance to the Fuehrer or the Fatherland to play SH3.