Question 1

GamerGate began with a series of online attacks directed at a game developer. What is her name?&#10;A) Anita Sarkeesian&#10;B) Zoe Quinn&#10;C) Briana Wu&#10;D) Maya Felix Kramer

Accepted Answer

The online attacks that sparked the GamerGate controversy were directed at game developer Zoe Quinn, who was targeted with harassment and threats after her ex-boyfriend published a blog post accusing her of sleeping with a journalist for favorable coverage. The controversy quickly grew to involve larger issues of sexism and ethics in gaming journalism.

Question 2

Feminist Frequency is a program that offers feminist media analysis in accessible language through videos and social media. What is the name of the founder?&#10;A) Anita Sarkeesian&#10;B) Zoe Quinn&#10;C) Briana Wu&#10;D) Maya Felix Kramer

Accepted Answer

Anita Sarkeesian is the founder of Feminist Frequency.

Question 3

An act of hostility online that involves tracking down personal documentation about an individual and publishing that information online.&#10;A) Hikikomori&#10;B) NEET&#10;C) Baiting&#10;D) Doxxing

Accepted Answer

Doxxing is the act of searching for and publishing private or identifying information about an individual on the internet with the intent to harass or harm them. This can include personal addresses, phone numbers, employment information, and more. It is considered a form of online harassment and can have serious consequences for both the victim and the doxxer.

Question 4

An English language image-based message board that caters to male virgins over 30 who subscribe to a NEET lifestyle.&#10;A) Reddit&#10;B) Wizardchan&#10;C) 4chan&#10;D) 8chan

Accepted Answer

Wizardchan is specifically created for male virgins over 30 who subscribe to a NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training) lifestyle. It is an English language image-based message board where users can discuss topics related to their lifestyle and share their experiences with others who have similar backgrounds. It also provides a supportive community for those struggling with social anxiety and depression. While Reddit, 4chan, and 8chan do have various subreddits and boards catering to similar topics, they are not specifically designed for this target audience.

Question 5

The message board that is associated with the formation of anonymous.&#10;A) Reddit&#10;B) Wizardchan&#10;C) 4chan&#10;D) 8chan

Accepted Answer

The formation of Anonymous is closely associated with the website 4chan, particularly its /b/ board. It was here that the group first emerged and began organizing in the mid-2000s. While other boards like Reddit and 8chan have also been associated with Anonymous at times, 4chan remains the most closely connected to the group's origins.

Question 6

When 4chan banished GamerGate and began deleting references to it, what site did GamerGate move to?&#10;A) Reddit&#10;B) Wizardchan&#10;C) Steam&#10;D) 8chan

Accepted Answer

After 4chan banned Gamergate and started deleting references to it, many supporters of Gamergate migrated to 8chan, which became the primary hub for discussions related to the controversy.

Question 7

According to Jennifer Allaway, what is the sociological concept that best describes GamerGate?&#10;A) A hate group&#10;B) A consumer movement&#10;C) A men's rights movement&#10;D) A resistance identity

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Question 8

GamerGate received its name from a tweet sent by whom?&#10;A) Mundane Matt&#10;B) Internet Aristocrat&#10;C) Adam Baldwin&#10;D) Anita Sarkeesian

Accepted Answer

GamerGate received its name from a tweet sent by Adam Baldwin.

Question 9

The turning point for GamerGate was a series of blog posts about a broken relationship. Who published those posts?&#10;A) Zoe Quinn&#10;B) Eron Gjoni&#10;C) Matthew Rappard&#10;D) Matti Lesham

Accepted Answer

The series of blog posts were written by Eron Gjoni, the ex-boyfriend of game developer Zoe Quinn. These posts accused Quinn of infidelity and using her relationship with a Kotaku writer to advance her career, which led to a large backlash against Quinn and the gaming industry. This controversy became the catalyst for the GamerGate movement.

Question 10

What does TL;DR stand for?&#10;A) Too long; didn't read&#10;B) Talk less; don't react&#10;C) Take the lead; do right&#10;D) Team leadership; Dream readership

Accepted Answer

TL;DR stands for "Too long; didn't read".

Question 11

Explain the sequence of events that are known as GamerGate, referencing at least one key event prior to GamerGate becoming a public controversy, the pivotal moments that made it a public controversy (including a key blog and a key tweet) and at least one major event after the controversy became public.

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Question 12

The claim has been made that GamerGate is a hate group. Take a position on that claim, using details from Social Media Freaks.

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Question 13

What is Feminist Frequency? What kind of work are they known for and how do they use social media to accomplish this work? Who is the main leader behind Feminist Frequency? What is their stance on video games and how were they connected to GamerGate?

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