Gamergate is a tragedy of our time. We in Web Industry would do well to learn from it. Bring kindness with you. Life will hurt enough as is.

Jun 11, 2016 · 2:00 AM UTC

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Replying to @mholzschlag
4/n When fighting a perceived existential threat to culture, identity, self people get nasty.
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Ever insightful! Yes, I think this is true of humans and that it's part of our biology: Threat = Fight or Flight. The change is /1
Replying to @mholzschlag
5/n May not be right, may be based on misperceptions, but may be inevitable.
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inevitable, and the resistance animalistic. We are uniquely qualified to rise above it, are we not? Change is in our makeup too.
Replying to @mholzschlag
1/n I’m not sure. Lots of geek traditions (e.g. piss-ups for networking) changing in the name of ‘inclusivity’ (a good thing!).
Replying to @mholzschlag
2/n But some may not see ‘privilege’, just their culture, identity. Change perceived as a threat to culture, identity; to self.
Replying to @mholzschlag
3/n Feel they’ve worked hard for culture, identity, and change is zero sum: takes what is rightfully theirs to benefit others.