“The public forum argument simultaneously insists that women be receptive, welcoming, and passive in the face of harassing comments while it excuses harassing behavior and suggests that it’s an acceptable part of public discourse.” — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“Calling the Internet a public forum is done to invoke a conceptualization of the Internet in which all expression is seen as valid and worthwhile. However, in reality it frames abusive comments as suitable online behavior while vilifying any attempt… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“This story is not at all an uncommon one in tech circles, including gaming. The popular notion is that women who get ahead must… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“The public forum argument simultaneously insists that women be receptive, welcoming, and passive in the face of harassing comments while it excuses harassing behavior… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“Cernovich, Yiannopoulos, and Sommers all found a marketing opportunity in Gamergate: a constantly active audience willing to buy whatever it was they felt like… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“Online threats of violence seem to have a very simple purpose: they are intended to act as a reminder to women that men are… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“Calling the Internet a public forum is done to invoke a conceptualization of the Internet in which all expression is seen as valid and… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“What “don’t feed the trolls” misses is that, for these online cybersexist abusers, it doesn’t matter whether or not a woman responds to their… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“Actually, it’s about ethics in games journalism” became the immediate and fervent reply to anyone discussing Gamergate’s harassment of Quinn. As she fled her… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“One of the most common experiences a woman has when discussing online abuse is either receiving advice about how to handle it or being… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“Sexism is a combination of prejudice against persons based on their gender, combined with the privilege and power required to cause harm.” — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
“Everyone involved, from the figurehead to each individual harasser, is able to diffuse responsibility for the abuse among the group, claiming abuse was always… — Bailey Poland Copy Share Image
