Anita Sarkeesian is doing just fine
Neutral Good
In this episode, Tig catches us up on Anita Sarkeesian's accomplishments and work since the GamerGate era. Links: Works Cited Campbell, Colin. “Anita Sarkeesian’s Astounding “Garbage Human” Moment.” Polygon, Polygon, 27 June 2017, www.polygon.com/features/2017/6/27/15880582/anita-sarkeesian-garbage-human-vidcon-interview. Accessed 2 Mar. 2024. “Feminist Frequency and Crash Override Partnership.” Feminist Frequency, 3 Mar. 2016, feministfrequency.com/2016/03/03/feminist-frequency-and-crash-override-partnership/. Accessed 2 Mar. 2024. Gilbert, Ben. “The Most...
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Beyond Gamergate
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In this episode, Tig covers the various impacts that GamerGate's had over the years on gaming, gamers, and games themselves. Works Cited AIRPLAY. “Airplay (A.m.).” YouTube, 20 Oct. 2023, www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBW0OgmQDNU. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024. “Arguing for a Living: SPJ AirPlay Morning Panel Transcript.” Archive.is, 18 Aug. 2015, archive.is/P5otz. Accessed 18 Feb. 2024. Innuendo Studios. “The Alt-Right Playbook: Always a Bigger Fish.” YouTube, 22 Mar. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=agzNANfNlTs&list=PLJA_jUddXvY7v0VkYRbANnTnzkA_HMFtQ&index=11....
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Milo Yiannopoulos
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In this episode of Neutral Good, host Tig delves into the controversial figure of Milo Yiannopoulos and his role in the Gamergate movement. We explore how Milo became a lightning rod for extreme views and examine his time as an editor at Breitbart News. Content warning: this episode contains hateful language and views. Listener discretion advised. The Downfall of Milo Yiannopoulos: Works Cited Bernstein, Joseph. “Here’s How Breitbart and Milo Smuggled White Nationalism into the Mainstream.” BuzzFeed News, BuzzFeed News, 5 Oct. 2017,...
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4chan's Vivian James
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In this episode of Neutral Good, Tig explains the origins of the Vivian James character conjured up by 4chan and how it became the defacto "mascot" for the gamergate movement. Notes and transcripts available at Works Cited “Indie vs Game Publisher: What’s Better for Your Game? | Helpshift.” Helpshift, 6 Sept. 2023, www.helpshift.com/indie-vs-game-publisher-whats-better-for-your-game/#:~:text=What%20percentage%20do%20game%20publishers,community%20does%20not%20accept%20it. Accessed 20 Jan. 2024. “List of Gamergate Claims.” RationalWiki, 2015,...
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4chan
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In this eposide of Neutral Good, the fourth installment in the gamergate series, host Tig covers 4chan 101 as well as a deeper dive into the coordinated harassment campaigns hiding behind a veneer of "ethics in gaming journalism." Works Cited “/v/ - Video Games» Thread #261343810.” Archive.is, 29 June 2015, archive.is/GJml6. Accessed 6 Jan. 2024. Business, CNN. “How 4chan and 8chan Became Homes for Racism and Hate.” YouTube, 8 Aug. 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0BGonbpYXI. Accessed 7 Jan. 2024. Dantavius. “The 4Chan Iceberg Explained.” YouTube, 3 Feb. 2023,...
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Zoë Quinn
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In this episode of Neutral Good, Tig presents Zoë Quinn in their own words through a series of news interviews and presentations from various conferences at the height of Gamergate. You'll quickly come to realize Zoë is a human being with flaws just like the rest of us. Presentation at XOXO Conference: Aminatou Sow interviews Zoë Quinn on and More: Works Cited Chicago Ideas. “Aminatou Sow Interviews Zoë Quinn on #GamerGate and More.” YouTube, 20 Mar. 2018, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fn2ZbefFF20. Accessed 22 Dec. 2023. David Barr Kirtley. “Zoe Quinn...
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Gamers
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In this episode of Neutral Good, host Tig dives into the controversial topic of Gamergate. They explore the usage of the term "gamer" and its association with reactionary individuals who feel threatened by the evolving landscape of gaming. Tig also discusses the rise of the alt-right YouTuber, Internet Aristocrat, who played a significant role in the Gamergate movement. Tune in for a thought-provoking and eye-opening exploration of the intersection between politics and gaming. David Pakman interviews TotalBiscuit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaMccosnRMc TotalBiscuit...
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Anita Sarkeesian
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In the first episode of our #GamerGate series we take a look at Anita Sarkeesian's story in 2013.
info_outlineIn this episode of Neutral Good, Tig explains the origins of the Vivian James character conjured up by 4chan and how it became the defacto "mascot" for the gamergate movement.
Notes and transcripts available at https://www.neutralgoodpodcast.com/s1e5
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“List of Gamergate Claims.” RationalWiki, 2015, rationalwiki.org/wiki/List_of_Gamergate_claims. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
Lynch, Ashley. “The Propaganda of Vivian James - Ashley Lynch - Medium.” Medium, Medium, 21 Apr. 2015, medium.com/@ashleylynch/the-propaganda-of-vivian-james-9b0eb0e0abc3. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
Mullich, David. “A Dirty Little Secret of the Game Industry: Royalties.” David Mullich, David Mullich, 14 Feb. 2017, davidmullich.com/2017/02/13/a-dirty-little-secret-of-the-game-industry-royalties/. Accessed 20 Jan. 2024.
“R/Gaming - the Fine Young Capitalists, Creators of a Charitable Indie Game Jam to Support Women Developers, Have Their Game Jam Destroyed by Z.Q. And Other Women in Order to Draw Support to Their Own Game Jam. FYC Speak out Here.” Reddit, 2014, www.reddit.com/r/gaming/comments/2e6ops/the_fine_young_capitalists_creators_of_a/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
“R/OutOfTheLoop - Who Is This Vivian Person 4chan Keeps Taking About.” Reddit, 2014, www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/2egcfv/who_is_this_vivian_person_4chan_keeps_taking_about/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
“R/OutOfTheLoop - Who Is Vivian James and How Did She Come to Be?” Reddit, 2017, www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/5y0hsl/who_is_vivian_james_and_how_did_she_come_to_be/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
“R/OutOfTheLoop - Who Is Vivian James?” Reddit, 2016, www.reddit.com/r/OutOfTheLoop/comments/4ggkqn/who_is_vivian_james/. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
ratalada. “TFYC - Standing up for 4chan ;_”; Know Your Meme, Know Your Meme, 23 Aug. 2014, knowyourmeme.com/photos/816678-vivian-james. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
Roy, Precious. “Vivian James.” Know Your Meme, Know Your Meme, 23 Aug. 2014, knowyourmeme.com/memes/vivian-james?full=1. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
Shield Project. “The Tale of Vivian James.” YouTube, 1 Oct. 2014, www.youtube.com/watch?v=STn9j2BN4lY. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
Smarzeek. “Daily Dose / Piccolo Dick.” Know Your Meme, Know Your Meme, 23 July 2011, knowyourmeme.com/memes/daily-dose-piccolo-dick. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
“TFYC.” A People’s History of GamerGate, 2024, www.historyofgamergate.com/tfyc.html. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
Tim the Enchanter. “Zoë Quinn.” Know Your Meme, Know Your Meme, 19 Aug. 2014, knowyourmeme.com/memes/people/zoe-quinn. Accessed 21 Jan. 2024.
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