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'''THE GRAND DAD EMPIRE''' ARE a prolific VINESAUCE-centric MEME group based in BEDROCK CITY.  Their largest periods of activity seemed to be around the time SILVAGUNNER was terminated, when they were hosting several unofficial VINESAUCE gaming events (which they assure you repeatedly are ''not'' official Tournaments and are in no way affiliated with JOEL).
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== About ==
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The Crash Override Network is a supposed “online harassment task force” created by [[Zoe Quinn]] and [[Alex Lifschitz]] who's supposed goal is to provide “resources, outreach, and support to combat mob hatred and harassment". In August 2016 a set of chat logs were leaked by a former CON member. These leaks revealed that CON was less of a support group and more of a harassment group than they claimed GamerGate to be.
  
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They operated out of the SilvaGunner YouTube channel until it was terminated in 2014, after which they appear to have transitioned briefly to GiivaSunner in September of 2016 before returning to SilvaGunner in June of 2018.
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==History==
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The Crash Override Network was founded by [[Zoe Quinn]] and [[Alex Lifschitz]] in early 2015. After supposed "harassment" by GamerGate Zoe decided to create an "anti-online harassment" network. CON's stated goal according to their website states:
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  "Online Abuse is a broad topic that can mean many things to many people, so it's important to know what exactly we're well-equipped to handle. We take a multi-pronged approach that involves working with individuals, tech partners, law enforcement agencies, and legislatures. With each one of these groups, our network currently specializes in preventing and combatting the following issues: Nonconsensual Intimate Images (Sometimes Known as Revenge Porn) Hacking and Online Security Stalking and Surveillance Doxing (Circulation of Private Information) Swatting (Endangering People by Using False Police Reports) Impersonation Threats & Harassment Mob-Based Harassment Online Hate Groups"<ref name="CON About">https://archive.fo/LTLPg Crash Override Network About</ref>
  
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== CHANNELS ==
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===Initial Endorsements and Exposure===
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The original forums appeared to function as four services: preparation and communication in service of coming events, discussion about new HIGH-QUALITY RIPS, MEME showcase, and general VINESAUCE or unrelated discussion.
 
  
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== EVENTS ==
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Soon after CON was created, it recieved a number of official endorsements from a few different organizations. Two of the most notable being IGDA and Twitter. A January 18th, 2015 [[IGDA]] guide to online harassment lists CON as a resource to for help when targeted by online harassment.<ref name="IGDA Reference">https://archive.fo/CFKSA#selection-2373.0-2375.165 IGDA Online Harassment Resource</ref> Similarly, on May 20th, 2015 [[Twitter]] Safety (@safety) made a tweet endorsing an article on CON's tumblr account about account security. Twitter Safety referred to CON as one of their "Partners" which indicated Twitter's endorsement of CON.<ref name="CON Articles">https://archive.fo/HcgFe Pastebin of Articles Covering CON</ref>
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The VINESAUCE MEME events that The GRAND DAD EMPIRE held were known for being diverse and involved, due in large part to their incredibly strong YTP scene. These events would involve VINESAUCE-branded fan-made HIGH-QUALITY RIPS for SONGS that wouldn't exist for nearly a decade, and some that still don't!  They also hosted some of the first KING FOR ANOTHER DAY tournaments, with fan HIGH-QUALITY RIPS.
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CON also recieved an overwhelming amount of exposure when it was created with at least 40 articles written about it. In publications ranging from The Mary Sue and The Verge to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, with the general theme being that Zoe Quinn is striking back after her terrible ordeal at the hands of GamerGate.<ref name="Patreon">https://archive.fo/e5ZNe Zoe Quinn Patreon, 22nd, January 2015</ref>
  
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In later years, an event known as GRAND FEST was hosting PREMIERES for GRAND DAD Fantasy, KING FOR ANOTHER DAY, GRANDmachine, HE THICC 69, and MEME Wars, as of 2019.
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===Financing===
  
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== HIGH-QUALITY RIPS and MEMES ==
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CON was initially funded through direct donations through their website as well being Zoe Quinn's primary activity on Patreon for over 17 months.<ref name="Patreon" /><ref name="Patreon2"> http://archive.is/rwyoB Zoe Quinn Patreon, 8th, March 2017</ref> As of March 1st, 2016 CON was officially fiscally sponsored by none other than [[Feminist Frequency]]. While still accepting donations, it appears as if [[Feminist Frequency]] is the main source of CON's funding.
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Some HIGH-QUALITY RIPS appear to have seen releases or updates in 5th and 6th edition. Note that The GRAND DAD EMPIRE seem to have been most active between 2012 and 2019.
 
  
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* GRAND DAD 2: SPASTIC BOOGALOO
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{|
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* GRAND DAD 3: THE GAUNTLET OF ASS (FEATURING SMOL NOZOMI, TITO DICKMAN, SPONGE, HE THICC, and SANS UNDERTALE)  
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! Publication
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* GRAND DAD 4: GRAND DAD IS GOD
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! Title
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* GRAND DAD 5: DEATH TO 1D4CHAN
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! Author
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* GRAND DAD 6: GAYMERGAYTE RISING
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! Publication Date
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! Archived Version
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|-
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| [[Ars Technica]]
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| [http://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2015/01/doxing-victim-zoe-quinn-launches-online-anti-harassment-task-force/ Doxing victim Zoe Quinn launches online “anti-harassment task force”]
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| Sam Machkovech
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| 19 January 2015 20:43 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/W7mYv (1)]
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| BBC
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| [http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30900559 Gamergate abuse target starts help site]
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| Kevin Rawlinson
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| 21 January 2015 12:38 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/ed8rR (1)]
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|-
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| Bostinno
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| [http://bostinno.streetwise.co/2015/01/20/gamergate-victim-zoe-quinn-launches-anti-online-harassment-site/ Zoe Quinn Launches an Anti-Harassment Task Force in the Wake of GamerGate]
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| Rebecca Strong
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| 20 January 2015 3:02 p.m.
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| [https://archive.today/tfivB (1)]
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|-
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| The Business Journals
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| [http://upstart.bizjournals.com/entrepreneurs/hot-shots/2015/01/20/zoe-quinn-crowdfunded-crash-override-with-patreon.html Zoe Quinn crowdfunded 'Crash Override' with Patreon]
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| Michael del Castillo
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| 20 January 2015 21:23 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/PQ8iP (1)]
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|-
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| Camel City Dispatch
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| [http://www.camelcitydispatch.com/crash-override-pushes-back-against-gamergate-trolls-3982/ Crash Override Pushes Back Against #Gamergate Trolls]
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| Michael A. Wiseman
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| 20 January 2015 12:26 p.m.
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| [https://archive.today/wUYPC (1)]
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|-
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| Computerworld
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| [http://www.computerworld.com/article/2872573/after-death-threats-gamergate-target-starts-group-to-fight-online-harassment.html After death threats, Gamergate target starts group to fight online harassment]
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| Fred O'Connor
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| 20 January 2015 20:39 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/q6rx1 (1)]
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|-
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| CS Monitor
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| [http://www.csmonitor.com/Innovation/Tech-Culture/2015/0120/Online-harassment-targets-strike-back-against-abusers.-Will-it-work Online harassment targets strike back against abusers. Will it work?]
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| Jessica Mendoza
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| 20 January 2015
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| [https://archive.today/1sTd5 (1)]
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|-
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| Engadget
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| [http://www.engadget.com/2015/01/21/crash-ooverride-anti-gamergate/ GamerGate target starts online harassment prevention program]
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| Timothy J. Seppala
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| 21 January 2015
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| [https://archive.today/TDctm (1)]
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|-
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| Gamesindustry.biz
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| [http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-01-19-zoe-quinn-and-alex-lifschitz-found-crash-override Zoe Quinn and Alex Lifschitz found Crash Override]
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| Dan Pearson
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| 19 January 2015 09:30 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/IOgOz (1)]
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| The Guardian
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| [http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/jan/19/gamergate-harassment-network-crash-override-zoe-quinn Gamergate targets launch anti-harassment network]
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| [[Alex Hern]]
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| 19 January 2015 13:54 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/FZ3up (1)]
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|-
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| MCV
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| [http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/zoe-quinn-establishes-support-service-for-gamergate-victims/0144041 Zoe Quinn establishes support service for GamerGate victims]
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| Ben Parfitt
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| 19 January 2015 15:17 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/e6yRO (1)]
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|-
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| Naked Security
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| [https://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2015/01/20/gamergate-target-zoe-quinn-launches-network-to-battle-online-harassment/ Gamergate target Zoe Quinn launches network to battle online harassment]
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| Lisa Vaas
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| 20 January 2015
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| [https://archive.today/1jv9Z (1)]
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|-
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| The National Monitor
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| [http://natmonitor.com/2015/01/21/gamergate-targets-launch-crash-override-network-to-support-online-abuse-victims/ Gamergate targets launch Crash Override Network to support online abuse victims]
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| Agustin Guerrero
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| 21 January 2015
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| [https://archive.today/gNVW2 (1)]
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|-
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| PC Gamer
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| [http://uk.pcmag.com/internet-products/39079/news/gamergate-targets-launch-online-abuse-support-netw GamerGate Targets Launch Online Abuse Support Network]
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| Stephanie Mlot
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| 21 January 2015 3:40 p.m.
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| [https://archive.today/aBuO4 (1)]
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|-
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| Play.tm
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| [http://www.play.tm/news/694789002/crash-override-anti-harassment-support-network-founded-by-zoe-quinn-and-alex-lifschitz-launches/ Crash Override anti-harassment support network founded by Zoe Quinn and Alex Lifschitz launches]
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| Ewan Aiton
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| 21 January 2015 12:23 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/pbmNm (1)]
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|-
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| Raw Story
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| [http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2015/01/gamergate-target-zoe-quinn-launches-crash-override-anti-harassment-network/ Gamergate target Zoe Quinn launches ‘Crash Override’ anti-harassment network]
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| [[Alex Hern]]
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| 19 January 2015 16:53 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/g6E1o (1)]
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|-
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| Silicon Republic
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| [http://www.siliconrepublic.com/new-media/item/40264-focus-of-gamergate-zoe/ Gamergate target Zoe Quinn creates online anti-harassment network]
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| Colm Gorey
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| 20 January 2015 16:35 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/hBL7f (1)]
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|-
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| Slashdot
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| [http://tech.slashdot.org/story/15/01/20/2331210/doxing-victim-zoe-quinn-launches-online-anti-harassment-task-force Doxing Victim Zoe Quinn Launches Online &quot;Anti-harassment Task Force&quot;]
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| AmiMoJo
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| 20 January 2015 7:37 p.m.
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| [https://archive.today/EgZtz (1)]
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|-
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| Techaeris
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| [http://techaeris.com/2015/01/21/gamergate-victim-launches-crash-override-support-network/ Gamergate Victim Launches “Crash Override” Support Network]
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| Jason Bouwmeester
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| 21 January 2015
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| [https://archive.today/bbyMm (1)]
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|-
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| The Telegraph
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| [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11360204/Gamergate-Zoe-Quinn-launches-anti-harrassment-support-network.html#disqus_thread #Gamergate: Victim of video games trolling launches anti-harrassment network]
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| Claire Cohen
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| 21 January 2015 13:46 UTC
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| [https://archive.today/UbSfe (1)]
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|-
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| The Verge
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| [http://www.theverge.com/2015/1/17/7628567/crash-override Crash Override wants to help survivors of Gamergate and other online abuse]
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| T.C. Sottek
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| 17 January 2015 9:56 a.m.
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| [https://archive.today/vQoYJ (1)]
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|-
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| The Westside Story
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| [http://thewestsidestory.net/2015/01/21/27592/gamergate-targets-launch-crash-override-network-online-abuse-support-system Gamergate Targets Launch Crash Override Network Online Abuse Support System]
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| Ambika Choudhary Mahajan
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| 21 January 2015 2:22 p.m.
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| [https://archive.today/cUb1S (1)]
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|-
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| Wired
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| [http://www.wired.com/2015/01/gamergate-anti-harassment-network/ Gamergate Target Zoe Quinn Launches Anti-Harassment Support Network]
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| Laura Hudson
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| 20 January 2015 9:55 a.m.
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| [https://archive.today/vz89a (1)]
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|}
  
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GRAND DAD IS LOVE
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==Controversies==
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GRAND DAD IS LIFE
 
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GRAND DAD WILL CONQUER THIS WIKI
 
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FOR MEMES
 
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FOR VINESAUCE
 
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AND FOR
 
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SILVAGUNNER
 
  
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[[Category: Meme]][[Category: GRAND DAD]][[Category: GRAND DAD Fantasy]]
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===CON Leaks===
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In August of 2016, logs from a CON Skype chat were leaked to [[Bro Team Pill]] who proceeded to leak them to the general public.<ref name="Logs">https://app.box.com/s/vckqyukxxuc45f0xxbaz1aeinni289q8 Host of the .rar file which contains the leaked chat logs</ref> The logs were confirmed to be authentic by numerous people involved, including [[Ian Miles Cheong]],<ref> https://archive.fo/YflJz </ref> [[Peter Coffin]], and [[Randi Harper]].
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The logs revealed an extensive amount of unethical behaviour, ranging from simple harassment, to colluding to get pro-GG people fired, to admitting that [[Dan Olson|a prominent figure]] of anti-GG attempted to frame people with child pornography.
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====Participants====
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* [[Alex Lifschitz]]
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* [[Athena Hollow]]
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* [[Chris Kluwe]]
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* [[Dan Olson]]
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* [[David Gallant]]
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* [[Dina Abou Karam]]
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* [[Ian Miles Cheong]]
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* [[Izzy Galvez]]
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* Live:Riotarms
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* [[Katherine Cross]] - Quinnae
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* [[Peter Coffin]]
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* [[Randi Harper]]
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* [[Roberto Marmolejo]]
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* [[Sarah Nyberg]]
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* Secret Gamer Girl
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* [[StephenatWar]] - Remy
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* [[SJWIlluminati]] - "Tesseract"
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* [[Veerender Jubbal]]
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* [[Zoe Quinn]] - "drinternetphd"
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== Unsorted Links ==
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https://archive.fo/HgmnS
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https://archive.fo/z53cb
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https://archive.fo/vAyhr
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https://archive.fo/ZmxT
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https://archive.fo/G2531
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== See Also ==
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[[ZachAttack]]
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== References ==
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{{reflist}}
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[[Category:Stubs]]
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[[Category:Organizations]]

Latest revision as of 22:43, 12 September 2020

About

The Crash Override Network is a supposed “online harassment task force” created by Zoe Quinn and Alex Lifschitz who's supposed goal is to provide “resources, outreach, and support to combat mob hatred and harassment". In August 2016 a set of chat logs were leaked by a former CON member. These leaks revealed that CON was less of a support group and more of a harassment group than they claimed GamerGate to be.

History

The Crash Override Network was founded by Zoe Quinn and Alex Lifschitz in early 2015. After supposed "harassment" by GamerGate Zoe decided to create an "anti-online harassment" network. CON's stated goal according to their website states: 

 "Online Abuse is a broad topic that can mean many things to many people, so it's important to know what exactly we're well-equipped to handle. We take a multi-pronged approach that involves working with individuals, tech partners, law enforcement agencies, and legislatures. With each one of these groups, our network currently specializes in preventing and combatting the following issues: Nonconsensual Intimate Images (Sometimes Known as Revenge Porn) Hacking and Online Security Stalking and Surveillance Doxing (Circulation of Private Information) Swatting (Endangering People by Using False Police Reports) Impersonation Threats & Harassment Mob-Based Harassment Online Hate Groups"[1]

Initial Endorsements and Exposure

Soon after CON was created, it recieved a number of official endorsements from a few different organizations. Two of the most notable being IGDA and Twitter. A January 18th, 2015 IGDA guide to online harassment lists CON as a resource to for help when targeted by online harassment.[2] Similarly, on May 20th, 2015 Twitter Safety (@safety) made a tweet endorsing an article on CON's tumblr account about account security. Twitter Safety referred to CON as one of their "Partners" which indicated Twitter's endorsement of CON.[3] CON also recieved an overwhelming amount of exposure when it was created with at least 40 articles written about it. In publications ranging from The Mary Sue and The Verge to The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, with the general theme being that Zoe Quinn is striking back after her terrible ordeal at the hands of GamerGate.[4]

Financing

CON was initially funded through direct donations through their website as well being Zoe Quinn's primary activity on Patreon for over 17 months.[4][5] As of March 1st, 2016 CON was officially fiscally sponsored by none other than Feminist Frequency. While still accepting donations, it appears as if Feminist Frequency is the main source of CON's funding.

Publication Title Author Publication Date Archived Version
Ars Technica Doxing victim Zoe Quinn launches online “anti-harassment task force” Sam Machkovech 19 January 2015 20:43 UTC (1)
BBC Gamergate abuse target starts help site Kevin Rawlinson 21 January 2015 12:38 UTC (1)
Bostinno Zoe Quinn Launches an Anti-Harassment Task Force in the Wake of GamerGate Rebecca Strong 20 January 2015 3:02 p.m. (1)
The Business Journals Zoe Quinn crowdfunded 'Crash Override' with Patreon Michael del Castillo 20 January 2015 21:23 UTC (1)
Camel City Dispatch Crash Override Pushes Back Against #Gamergate Trolls Michael A. Wiseman 20 January 2015 12:26 p.m. (1)
Computerworld After death threats, Gamergate target starts group to fight online harassment Fred O'Connor 20 January 2015 20:39 UTC (1)
CS Monitor Online harassment targets strike back against abusers. Will it work? Jessica Mendoza 20 January 2015 (1)
Engadget GamerGate target starts online harassment prevention program Timothy J. Seppala 21 January 2015 (1)
Gamesindustry.biz Zoe Quinn and Alex Lifschitz found Crash Override Dan Pearson 19 January 2015 09:30 UTC (1)
The Guardian Gamergate targets launch anti-harassment network Alex Hern 19 January 2015 13:54 UTC (1)
MCV Zoe Quinn establishes support service for GamerGate victims Ben Parfitt 19 January 2015 15:17 UTC (1)
Naked Security Gamergate target Zoe Quinn launches network to battle online harassment Lisa Vaas 20 January 2015 (1)
The National Monitor Gamergate targets launch Crash Override Network to support online abuse victims Agustin Guerrero 21 January 2015 (1)
PC Gamer GamerGate Targets Launch Online Abuse Support Network Stephanie Mlot 21 January 2015 3:40 p.m. (1)
Play.tm Crash Override anti-harassment support network founded by Zoe Quinn and Alex Lifschitz launches Ewan Aiton 21 January 2015 12:23 UTC (1)
Raw Story Gamergate target Zoe Quinn launches ‘Crash Override’ anti-harassment network Alex Hern 19 January 2015 16:53 UTC (1)
Silicon Republic Gamergate target Zoe Quinn creates online anti-harassment network Colm Gorey 20 January 2015 16:35 UTC (1)
Slashdot Doxing Victim Zoe Quinn Launches Online "Anti-harassment Task Force" AmiMoJo 20 January 2015 7:37 p.m. (1)
Techaeris Gamergate Victim Launches “Crash Override” Support Network Jason Bouwmeester 21 January 2015 (1)
The Telegraph #Gamergate: Victim of video games trolling launches anti-harrassment network Claire Cohen 21 January 2015 13:46 UTC (1)
The Verge Crash Override wants to help survivors of Gamergate and other online abuse T.C. Sottek 17 January 2015 9:56 a.m. (1)
The Westside Story Gamergate Targets Launch Crash Override Network Online Abuse Support System Ambika Choudhary Mahajan 21 January 2015 2:22 p.m. (1)
Wired Gamergate Target Zoe Quinn Launches Anti-Harassment Support Network Laura Hudson 20 January 2015 9:55 a.m. (1)

Controversies

CON Leaks

In August of 2016, logs from a CON Skype chat were leaked to Bro Team Pill who proceeded to leak them to the general public.[6] The logs were confirmed to be authentic by numerous people involved, including Ian Miles Cheong,[7] Peter Coffin, and Randi Harper.

The logs revealed an extensive amount of unethical behaviour, ranging from simple harassment, to colluding to get pro-GG people fired, to admitting that a prominent figure of anti-GG attempted to frame people with child pornography.

Participants

Unsorted Links

https://archive.fo/HgmnS

https://archive.fo/z53cb

https://archive.fo/vAyhr

https://archive.fo/ZmxT

https://archive.fo/G2531


See Also

ZachAttack

References

  1. ↑ https://archive.fo/LTLPg Crash Override Network About
  2. ↑ https://archive.fo/CFKSA#selection-2373.0-2375.165 IGDA Online Harassment Resource
  3. ↑ https://archive.fo/HcgFe Pastebin of Articles Covering CON
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 https://archive.fo/e5ZNe Zoe Quinn Patreon, 22nd, January 2015
  5. ↑ http://archive.is/rwyoB Zoe Quinn Patreon, 8th, March 2017
  6. ↑ https://app.box.com/s/vckqyukxxuc45f0xxbaz1aeinni289q8 Host of the .rar file which contains the leaked chat logs
  7. ↑ https://archive.fo/YflJz
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