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i wrote a post that you should read
— Nathalie Lawhead (@alienmelon) August 26, 2019
calling out my r*pist & naming nameshttps://t.co/Cc3mHGfiBg
please read it
if you believe me please share it, please rt it, put it on full blast
i don't want any woman to ever get hurt by him again
[TW: sexual assault, game industry "legends"]
The game industry is totally fucked. It was all built upon the outdated idea that "nerds are victims" and women are less than. No one is free from mistakes, but we need to make this industry better.
— Rex ? (@rexy) August 27, 2019
Support the women outing the monsters. No one should be too "legendary" to out.
Jesus Christ the messages im getting rn from other people he’s hurt. I had no idea it was so bad. Im so sorry I waited this long to come forward but now whatever happens to me I don’t think I’ll regret it
— zoë “bi fieri” quinn (@UnburntWitch) August 27, 2019
Also sorry to everyone who I’ve avoided bc they seemed to know or be friends with him. I didn’t think less of you I just knew he wanted to shit on me whenever possible from what had circled back to me like the blacklisting and stuff and was worried you’d hate me before meeting me
— zoë “bi fieri” quinn (@UnburntWitch) August 27, 2019
Their bravery is going to give courage to other women and non-binary folks to speak up and you can rest assured that this is a massive problem affecting and caused by the developers who make the games you love.
— Anita Sarkeesian (@anitasarkeesian) August 27, 2019
So let me remind you: Believe women
Video Games are having a #metoo moment. The toxicity from fans has been well documented for years but the toxic, abusive, predatory behavior between developers has mostly been spoken in whispers between trusted friends. I'm in awe of the bravery of those who have spoken up today.
— Anita Sarkeesian (@anitasarkeesian) August 27, 2019
The women that have shared your stories about abuse in the games industry today: I hear you, I believe you, and I'm so sorry. Please, please take care of yourselves.
— Ashly Burch ?️? (@ashly_burch) August 28, 2019
It's true. I remember talking to Zoe at the time (2011? 2012? It's been a while), and she'd tell me she was locked in Alec's bathroom for hours, afraid for her safety. https://t.co/9HM93M5MIW
— Patricia Hernandez (@xpatriciah) August 27, 2019
Alexis Kennedy has used his reputation and association with prominent women + minorities - including me - as a cover for his predations and abuses. The only way I can protect people from further harm is to state this publicly and explicitly.
— meg jayanth (@betterthemask) August 28, 2019
Since we're on the topic of Alec Holowka and other game devs who are sexual assaulters, Luc Shelton of Splash Damage assaulted me and gaslit me and at least one other woman two years ago and plenty (former) mutuals told me to stay quiet about it but I won't ever shut up anymore.
— Adelaide ? PAXU (@ohadelaide) August 27, 2019
I have no idea what he’s doing now. As far as I can tell...he’s working on the same game he was telling me about back then. Go figure. In any case, Marc Ten Bosh can go fuck himself. I have never felt so inhuman and objectified and I nearly left because of it.
— ✨Carrie Witt✨ (@notsoseriouss) August 28, 2019
Thank you to each of you for telling your stories, and everyone vocally supporting them for their bravery and inspiring others. Every abused person needs to know they can speak out and we'll have their backs, and every abuser needs to face consequences for their actions.
— Andy Baio ? XOXO (@waxpancake) August 27, 2019
For all those in the video game industry who have experienced sexual misconduct in the workplace -- including assault, harassment, abuse & related retaliation -- @TIMESUPLDF is here to help & may be able to connect you to an attorney. Learn more: https://t.co/9wiNfEeCEA #TIMESUP
— TIME'S UP (@TIMESUPNOW) August 28, 2019
I deny this.
— Alexis Kennedy ? (@alexiskennedy) August 28, 2019
I have had a small number of fully consensual relationships with other people in the industry.
Everything else here is a malicious misrepresentation.
I have taken legal advice and I am making a police complaint about what seems to be a campaign of harassment.
Game devs, please be sure to pay close attention to today's news. It's really, really important that you keep yourself informed and don't just tune out this discussion regarding sexual assault aligations in our industry. Don't just sweep it under the rug and forget the victims.
— Bryanna Lindsey (@glittervelocity) August 27, 2019
This is a time when all the men who claim to be allies get to show their real values. If you work with or are in communities with predatory men speak up, speak to management, voice your concerns, demand consequences for predatory behavior.
— Anita Sarkeesian (@anitasarkeesian) August 27, 2019
Let’s quickly recap rebuttals to some frequently-asserted falsehoods about allegations of misconduct:
— Elizabeth Sampat (@twoscooters) August 27, 2019
- Just because someone treated you well doesn’t mean they treat everyone well.
- Just because someone has female friends/allies/fans doesn’t mean they treat every woman well
there are still like 3 known massive game industry creeps who didn’t get outed yesterday and i totally understand why—the men who do the most damage also have career-ruining levels of industry clout.
— Katie Chironis (@kchironis) August 27, 2019
but also: creeps, better pack your bags. your day is coming.
An anon account has been naming abusers in the games industry. Alexis Kennedy is one of them. I can't speak to the motives of the anon, but Alexis is a well-known predator in the games industry. I have been warning people about him for years.
— meg jayanth (@betterthemask) August 28, 2019
There will also be many people reading this who won't feel able to share their stories - about Alexis, or about other abusers in the industry. Publicly or otherwise. To those people: I see you, I support you. Together we are more powerful than they can possibly imagine. Be safe.
— meg jayanth (@betterthemask) August 28, 2019
A few women have spoken about abuse in the games industry today and I really want to stress: making your abuse public is terrifying and vitriolic. You know how awful it’ll be long before you speak up. Please don’t be a part of the reason most women silently tolerate mistreatment.
— Alanah Pearce (@Charalanahzard) August 28, 2019
Today a lot of brave women gave me strength.
— Mina Vanir ? (@MinasMorGhoul) August 27, 2019
It's been two years now.
Last week I learned that I was not the last.
I hope what I'm going to do now will help.
I am not here to ruin your life.
I am here to keep you from ruining the lives of others.
His name is Vlad Micu. https://t.co/0Y7L7S8oDA
As some abusers in the game industry are bravely being called out today, remember there are hundreds who will NOT be called out.
— Lyndsey Gallant (@apocalynds) August 27, 2019
They thrive on a systemic culture of abuse-enabling and toxicity that we must dismantle.
Men, we need you to be TRUE allies. We need you to step up.
I’ve been silent about this for almost my entire career and i can’t do it anymore. Sorry if this is rambling and messy, I’m scared shitless to out an industry legend like this but I can’t live with the secret anymore 1/2 pic.twitter.com/DpbhtuaoEP
— zoë “bi fieri” quinn (@UnburntWitch) August 27, 2019
The abusers & predators who prey on young, naive, new, and eager folks in the industry, who are the most vulnerable of all, are the worst offenders IMO. They’re all terrible, but it takes a special kind of awful to actively seek out people who should be uplifted, and target them.
— ✨Carrie Witt✨ (@notsoseriouss) August 28, 2019
lot of abusers in the game industry huh
— P-O Desbiens (@Pioldes) August 27, 2019
hold them all accountable
I believe you all
this should be coming out, I know way too many women who stopped working in studios because of abusive devs
2/2 pic.twitter.com/cbNLd84PSG
— zoë “bi fieri” quinn (@UnburntWitch) August 27, 2019
I was going to make it public anyway, but after I was told I should keep quiet because I could be marked as a potential risk by HR people, I couldn't wait any longer.
— Mina Vanir ? (@MinasMorGhoul) October 16, 2018
Please read it.
Please share it.
Please talk about it.https://t.co/FQQZDRx96v pic.twitter.com/Tb165jpM5B
He made me feel crazy, pushing me away then guilt tripping me when I would try to move on. Wouldn't let me back in his flat if I had left while he was at work on my visits, which would have left me stranded in freezing weather for hours. Accused me of STDs and lying.
— Adelaide ? PAXU (@ohadelaide) August 27, 2019
I was sexually harassed at an oculus holiday party in front of about 10 other employees, several of whom instantly came forward to corroborate the story when I reported it to HR. the guy still works there. Oculus’s “zero tolerance” policy is a real soft zero, as it turns out https://t.co/4i6CO8KMoT
— Katie Chironis (@kchironis) August 28, 2019
I have felt enormous shame for not seeing AK's abuses towards others sooner. I felt humiliated for percieving an older man's interest as professional when - in hindsight - it wasn't. How embarrassingly naive! But the shame and humiliation belong to him, not to me. #TimesUp
— meg jayanth (@betterthemask) August 28, 2019
Three prominent video game developers were accused of sexual assault in 24 hours, & now the industry is having a #MeToo moment. I wrote about it here: https://t.co/QXHzHUu2Z3
— Lauren Kaori Gurley (@LaurenKGurley) August 28, 2019
The stories I've heard from women in/around the video game industry over the years are utterly horrifying. Hold these men accountable. Believe their victims. This shit needs to stop.
— Lucy O'Brien (@Luceobrien) August 27, 2019
there are too many predators in games.
— alien invasion of one ? (@gamblignant8) August 27, 2019
Alec Holowka (music/programming, night in the woods) and Jeremy Soule (music, the elder scrolls) are just the latest examples of an industry that lets bad actors coast on reputation and hurt vulnerable creatives for years and years.
We need to make sure that anyone with a story of abuse about any industry legend feels safe sharing their story. This is an absolute requirement for a fairer, more accessible, more accountable, and more welcoming industry (and society). https://t.co/j08Ug7Q5xb
— Rami Ismail (@tha_rami) August 27, 2019
Three prominent video game developers were accused of sexual assault in 24 hours, & now the industry is having a #MeToo moment. I wrote about it here: https://t.co/QXHzHUu2Z3
— Lauren Kaori Gurley (@LaurenKGurley) August 28, 2019
This ain’t me, FYI. So don’t @ me. Ok thx. https://t.co/eTQlsKx2gd
— Jeremy Soule (@jeremywsoule) August 28, 2019
Important moment that is happening in the video games industry right no: https://t.co/uayF3qNTpP
— Jason Koebler (@jason_koebler) August 28, 2019
In a single day this week, three prominent men in the video game development industry were independently accused of sexual assault. https://t.co/iSBcDVPbcl
— VICE (@VICE) August 28, 2019
The stories we are hearing from women who work in video games are disturbing and unconscionable. This should be a moment of reckoning for the industry -- this culture of sexual harassment, gaslighting and retaliation cannot go on any longer. #TIMESUP https://t.co/pvhdjDzKK8
— TIME'S UP (@TIMESUPNOW) August 28, 2019
Several high-profile game developers publicly accused of sexual assault https://t.co/fAoFqerstv pic.twitter.com/np495xV0Rp
— The Verge (@verge) August 27, 2019
So... there's a #metoo moment about the video games industry. Victims of sexual assault and harassment.
— Ricardo Juchem (@ricardojuchem) August 28, 2019
Listen to their brave voices.
Guys, don't be like those devs. Don't be toxic at all.
You are better than this. https://t.co/sIU2beBFcU
I spent a good chunk of this morning torn up by what these women had to endure. And thinking of my daughter having to grow up in this world.
— Sean Hollister (@StarFire2258) August 27, 2019
As a journalist I'm supposed to doubt, but I believe them. https://t.co/FSZdoMF3H4
Several high-profile game developers publicly accused of sexual assault https://t.co/fAoFqerstv pic.twitter.com/JL6IFHwIlb
— The Verge (@verge) August 28, 2019
Motherf--ers. It's getting to the point where I hesitate to praise any dude or admire his work, because there's a good chance he's a scumbag. Stop being shitty! https://t.co/UKH9sOFs5x
— Rocketsoup (@rocket_soup) August 28, 2019
I keep trying to write a tweet about the recent #gamedev abuse allegations and have no idea what to say or if I even have anything worthwhile to add.
— Daniel Lim (@asphaltOnline) August 28, 2019
I guess just this: I believe you, and maybe let's start actually calling people out on their bullshit?https://t.co/M1KmduGTGL
Maybe just everyone make sure there’s no room for this shit anymore? Abuse & sexual harassment are real issues with serious consequences for the victims. The games industry should be better than this.https://t.co/Dg3SIQMOcu
— Jenni Ahlapuro (@Jepu) August 28, 2019
for anyone seeing alot of buzz about sexual assault issues in the game industry on the periphery of their stream and wondering what's going on, this @rockpapershot piece is a useful summary:https://t.co/l5G9Kqhch0
— Laine Nooney @ ?? (@Sierra_OffLine) August 28, 2019
rock paper shotgunhttps://t.co/xQ75bs5DKq
— Liam Thomas (@Junkmail_lt) August 28, 2019
Here's RPS's story on the abuse allegations that have been made over the past day or so: https://t.co/G1cm5x6GK7
— Graham Smith (@gonnas) August 27, 2019
Turns out Soule's a rapist.https://t.co/Z27cQE4iSF
— Lisa Harney #FreeChelseaManning (@lisaquestions) August 27, 2019
Skyrim composer Jeremy Soule, Night In The Woods developer Alec Holowka accused of sexual assault https://t.co/2jEZ1UBr20 pic.twitter.com/OgQ7cuclCj
— VG247 (@VG247) August 28, 2019
I can hardly imagine what it’s been like for the folks who are coming forward with these stories, but I believe them and am heartbroken by what I’ve read.https://t.co/AbfvQVQANa
— Adam Le Doux (@adamledoux) August 29, 2019
Re: to those suffering in silence https://t.co/4R2AVVHQ2J
— Tina Sanchez (@Teanah) August 29, 2019
I think this is not making as much noise as it needs to do https://t.co/YZdrr9YeLH
— Claire Louis Moon (@ClaireDeChat) August 28, 2019
ข่าวใหญ่วงการเกมวันนี้ (จริงๆ เมื่อวาน)
— ขาว (@obsiCO) August 28, 2019
Skyrim composer Jeremy Soule and Night In The Woods co-creator Alec Holowka accused of sexual assaulthttps://t.co/1nSc0Yn6X5