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Aliases: Online aliases such as twitter handles or forum usernames
Occupation: Journalist, blogger, YouTube producer, etc.
Affiliations: Organizations this person works for or is associated with

In this section please write an introduction to the person. It should include a brief overview of their occupation or major accomplishments. It should then cover their relevance to, or impact on, GamerGate.

Pre-Gamergate controversies

If the person was involved in any kind of controversy relevant to the scope of GamerGate prior to GamerGate's beginning, please mention them here.

Basic controversy format

Begin with a brief description of the event's context, such as the background, the people involved, and the basic information relating to it. Then, explain the exact sequence of events in more detail, and include information about the fallout and the reaction of other industry players. Cite sources using reference tags.[1]

Example of controversy

On August 8 2006, developer X's game 'Generic' was covered by writer Y. In which he/she spoke positively about this game. Writer Y has been friends with developer X since 2003 and are relatively close, something reflected in their tweets exchanges,[2] blogs or even past articles where they talk about living together, visiting each other or even working together before.[3] These connections weren't disclosed in the article. Site.com didn't address the problem when it was pointed out, instead blamed the backlash and criticism they got for this on sexism, racism and harassment.[4]

Role In GamerGate

Here describe the role this person has played during the controversy, be it positive or negative. Include their opinion of GamerGate, things they have said about it, and things that have happened to them as a result of GamerGate.

On September 07 2014, Writer Y wrote an article talking about GamerGate. He/she depicted GamerGate as X and Y, using foo as evidence. He/She also spoke about bar, blaming GamerGate for it.[5]

On October 02 2014, Writer XY wrote an article about Y developer being harassed allegedly by GamerGate, describing how she was attacked by it despite no real evidence proving these claims.[6]

SeeAlso

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