How can Twitter make it easier to report hate speech?
The case of Caroline Criado-Perez has inspired a Change.org petition asking for a “report abuse” button.
On Jul 29, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Where Anita Sarkeesian goes, sexism follows—even to E3
It’s a familiar thread in gamer culture: the exclusion of women and hostility towards those who try to talk about misogyny in gaming.
On Jun 11, 2013 by Aja Romano
Anita Sarkeesian haters manipulate YouTube, take down new episode
The episode continued Sarkeesian’s look at the “Damsels in Distress” theme, with footage from nearly 30 video games.
On May 28, 2013 by Aja Romano
Step aside, Link! Zelda becomes the hero in artist’s concept
In The Legend of Zelda: Clockwork Empire, Zelda is trying to rescue Prince Link for a change.
On Apr 17, 2013 by Lisa Granshaw
Choose your own sexist adventure on Misogyny Island
The object of the satirical web game is to be named the Uber Misogynist.
On Mar 15, 2013 by Aja Romano
Gamer dad hacks his way to gender equality
Another gamer has created a gender-friendly hack—this time, one that lets his 3-year-old become the heroine of another game classic: Donkey Kong.
On Mar 12, 2013 by Aja Romano
Anita Sarkeesian faces backlash for disabling YouTube comments
The gaming commentator released the first official video from her Feminist Frequency Kickstarter project this week, and it was received with the same type of online harassment she’s faced all along.
On Mar 8, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
Anita Sarkeesian debuts first episode of “Tropes vs. Women”
This time, the Feminist Frequency creator and pop culture critic is releasing videos with comments and ratings disabled.
On Mar 8, 2013 by Aja Romano
Anita Sarkeesian is not stealing Kickstarter money to buy Gucci shoes
To prove Sarkeesian’s biblical level of unholy malevolence, gamers are Photoshopping images of fake shoe purchases. Because nothing says “mendacious evil feminist overlord” like Gucci.
On Feb 13, 2013 by Kevin Morris
When does Facebook take rape threats seriously?
A Facebook post in Sweden that spiraled out of control offers a glimpse into how Facebook deals with threats against women, and it’s not pretty.
On Feb 12, 2013
Hate speech plagues UK professor after debate show appearance
Misogyny meets Latin poetry on message board site Don’t Start Me Off.
On Jan 30, 2013 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw
The top 10 events that changed fandom in 2012
These events not only shaped the year in fandom but will continue to impact fans long after 2012.
On Dec 20, 2012 by Aja Romano
Rape, harassment, and misogyny in Geek Culture: 2012 in review
2012 was truly not a good year for female geeks. Here’s how the year looked on a month-by-month basis.
On Dec 18, 2012 by Aja Romano
The top 10 people who changed fandom in 2012
From Andrew Hussie to Amanda Palmer, these are the people who irrevocably impacted fandom in 2012—for better and for worse.
On Dec 11, 2012 by Aja Romano
Anita Sarkeesian haters flood TED talk with misogynist comments
But less than 24 hours after Anita Sarkeesian’s TED talk hit YouTube, TED shut down the comments section. Why? Misogynistic online harassment.
On Dec 6, 2012 by Kevin Morris
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