#Gamergate

I think he just messes up after the first few paragraphs. It isn't gamergate that damages the gamer label, it's insanity to suggest such a thing. It's the media and some unpleasant people who also benefit from corrupt media that has called gamers bad names. They're the ones who started getting mainstream media attention and unfair/biased coverage that broadcasted their insanity and bullshit to the world.

Yes, one could say gamergate caused that... but that's stretching it WAY TOO far. Gamergate can't be blamed for media reacting stupidly to criticism, because that's exactly what happened. Saying that trolls are winning and that we should just let go because of them is just disingenuous.

I just read his post and it's interesting; that's the only word I can think of for it. I see his perspective and where he's going, but he's basically just victim shaming. It's the moderate's fault that these extremists exist and apparently their actions mean we can't get anything done. We'll note that he poses no alternative and basically says we should give up because the GamerGate movement isn't getting positive press and the reputation for misogynism has stuck in many circles. Well pineapple it guys, the first cavalry charge failed and the war is lost. Everyone go home and accept the circle jerk oligarchy which controls substantial sections of the game development and press community.