GamerGate? Da fuq is a GamerGate?

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Originally Posted by shiney

All I know is, if 4chan is involved, I sure as hell don't want to be.

Far as I can see this whole thing is ostensibly about gender equality in the gaming industry used as a front to do what 4chan always does, harass and intimidate people online because it's fun. And get everyone's briefs in a tizzy because that's also what they do, and then deflect valid criticism through the use of misdirection, aforementioned sock puppets, and general dickbaggery.

All the while perpetuating myths and stereotypes that they claim to be combating, because after all someone's private sex life is definitely germane to the issue.

Is this essentially it?

Yes.