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October 24, 2014

Actress Felicia Day's Address Posted Online After She Speaks Out on "Gamergate" Harassment 
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Another prominent woman is facing online harassment after speaking out
about sexism in the video game community. Actress and self-described
gamer Felicia Day, known for her roles in the TV shows "Buffy the
Vampire Slayer" and "Supernatural," posted an online statement saying
she had previously been afraid to address the issue of harassment by
members of the so-called Gamergate community. She said she was
"terrified" that her personal information would be posted online if she
spoke out. Just minutes later, an anonymous commenter posted her address
and email. Earlier this month, feminist and video game critic Anita
Sarkeesian was forced to cancel a talk in Utah over threats of a
shooting massacre at the event. To see our interview with her, click
here.

 

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