After threats against her life, Anita Sarkeesian canceled an upcoming talk at Utah State University. Gamergate trolls are celebrating on Twitter while simultaneously dismissing the threats as nothing. Does this read like nothing to you?
“I will write my manifesto in her spilled blood, and you will all bear witness to what feminist lies and poison have done to the men of America.”The email’s author threatened to murder feminist women indiscriminately in a mass shooting. And because carrying guns on campus outweigh the right of students and guests to be safe, Anita Sarkeesian canceled her talk.
BUT WE SHOULDN’T FEEL THREATENED, RIGHT?
BECAUSE IT’S JUST THE INTERNET, RIGHT?
The bullies won this time. And if you think this shit isn’t dangerous, I’m fresh out of fucks to give and I’m not restocking any time soon. It’s goddamn wrong to to dismiss this by claiming the author isn’t serious. Elliot Rodger’s rantings were dismissed until it was too late.
This. Is. Not. OK.
guns… literally more important than the lives of women in the state of loveable mormons
Sharing this as a follow-up to a post I shared a few weeks back that got some interest from my followers. Yes, #gamergate is still ongoing. Yes, these are the things that are happening—to Anita Sarkeesian, Zoe Quinn and other women working in the game industry, along with their families, friends and audiences.
Some people insist it’s about integrity in the video game industry and holding industry professionals (who interestingly all happen to be women) accountable for unethical behavior. I would say that if that’s seriously your aim, found a different movement. Because this one sure as hell doesn’t have anything to do with ethical behavior.
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