Gamergate

What is Gamergate?

Gamergate was a controversial online harassment campaign that began in 2014. It targeted female game developers, critics, and journalists, often through coordinated online attacks, including personal doxing, threats, and smear campaigns. The initial trigger was a dispute between a game developer and her ex-boyfriend, but the conflict quickly escalated into a wider debate about ethics in video game journalism, sexism in the gaming industry, and the use of online harassment to silence dissenting voices. The event is significant for its scale, brutality, and for highlighting the potential for online platforms to facilitate widespread harassment and abuse.

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