The disturbing online misogyny of Gamergate has returned – if it ever went away (www.theguardian.com)

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While some of their language has changed, the sentiment of this latest aggressive movement is just as distressing. It’s time for the games industry to stand up to it

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[-] [email protected] 7 points 3 weeks ago

I was in basic training during gamergate, and to this day I'm confused what the actual event was and it's evolution. All I know is 'gamers' felt more right wing after it

[-] [email protected] 9 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

If you do want to learn more, Innuendo Studios did a 6 part series called Why Are You So Angry? that’s pretty short (most episodes are ~10 minutes) but goes into the details

Edit: part 4 (An Autopsy of Gamergate, 18min) is probably the best summary, but the entire series is worth a watch if you have the time

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