Celebrity Quote by Brianna Wu
“Gamergate gave birth to a new kind of celebrity troll, men who made money and built their careers by destroying women's reputations.”
About This Quote
Source Blog post: The Bitch Manifesto, 2015
The rise of Gamergate created a new breed of online provocateur who profit by attacking women’s credibility.
In simple terms: Gamergate spawned profit‑driven misogynistic trolls.
Key Takeaway
Beware of fame built on harming others.
Themes
online harassment
gender politics
media manipulation
Mood
cynical
critical
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- social media campaigns
- career building
- public shaming
- online activism
Key Concepts
digital culture
power dynamics
reputation economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does profit motivate harassment?
- What safeguards can protect reputations?
A Different Perspective
Such trolls often face platform bans and loss of credibility.
