Corruption in gaming journalism discussion and update thread. - General

Man, I've always talked shit about 4chan, but their irreverence is one of the most defining fixtures of the internet, and that can change, nothing is sacred.

[QUOTE=kapin_krunch;46012884]Its also annoying though as I actually browse /v/, and I don't know if I want to anymore if the people running it are going to be like this. Glad fp is still my primary forum of choice during all this.[/QUOTE] I have similar feelings as well about this. It really does suck that it ended up this way. Might as well turn adblock on for 4chan and browse /v/ less.

It seems that /v/ has a new thread, titled "THREAD FOR THE DISCUSSION OF VIDEO GAME JOURNALISM". It's not centralized and it doesn't seem to be directly heading for Gamergate(at least for now), but it shows that they're not completely banning dissent.

[QUOTE=warneccruid;46012513][url]https://twitter.com/420KushGamer420/status/512597417255268352[/url] WTF moot has really sold out.[/QUOTE] Okay, after my initial knee jerk reaction, where is the proof? I can say I'm a 4chan mod.

[QUOTE=KillerJaguar;46012955]Okay, after my initial knee jerk reaction, where is the proof? I can say I'm a 4chan mod.[/QUOTE] either he's a mod and required to be on there that long or he is extremely self-loathing and staying on there that long as punishment

[QUOTE=fruxodaily;46012682]Actually, suggest some shit here. I'll take into consideration as much as I can [url]https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BxNFY2wEyBzP3vYnrcopfRHM8Ytj-XwIc3qLBR-cTVo/edit[/url][/QUOTE] I'm off to bed, thanks for the help, please add more as I am sleeping. I'll check back in the morning, night!

4chan threads are staying up regardless of what Moot has said, only people telling people to mass email people are getting deleted, and shitposts. Maybe a change of mind?

well users are gathering here. [url]http://www.hitbox.tv/kingofpol[/url] also a statement from TFYC [url]http://thefineyoungcapitalists.tumblr.com/post/97812683205/plus-ca-change[/url]

The real thoughts of Milo, who has been covering gamergate on Breitbart [T]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bxy5Og3CUAAEzmN.png[/t] [url]http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/08/14/Players-as-young-as-12-and-13-are-being-raped-by-dorky-weirdos-on-Grand-Theft-Auto[/url] Here's him blaming Elliott Rodgers on video games [url]http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/05/27/virgin-killer-was-not-a-misogynist-but-a-madman[/url] So basically definitely don't rally around this guy

i really dont think moot is in on this this is being blown way out of proportion

[QUOTE=Venezuelan;46013167]The real thoughts of Milo, who has been covering gamergate on Breitbart [T]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bxy5Og3CUAAEzmN.png[/t] [url]http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/08/14/Players-as-young-as-12-and-13-are-being-raped-by-dorky-weirdos-on-Grand-Theft-Auto[/url] Here's him blaming Elliott Rodgers on video games [url]http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/05/27/virgin-killer-was-not-a-misogynist-but-a-madman[/url] So basically definitely don't rally around this guy[/QUOTE] That was a decent while ago. His opinions seem to have changed since then.

[QUOTE=Venezuelan;46013167]The real thoughts of Milo, who has been covering gamergate on Breitbart [T]https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Bxy5Og3CUAAEzmN.png[/t] [url]http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/08/14/Players-as-young-as-12-and-13-are-being-raped-by-dorky-weirdos-on-Grand-Theft-Auto[/url] Here's him blaming Elliott Rodgers on video games [url]http://www.breitbart.com/Breitbart-London/2014/05/27/virgin-killer-was-not-a-misogynist-but-a-madman[/url] So basically definitely don't rally around this guy[/QUOTE] When someone makes an article with proof, such as the mailing list, there opinionated pieces and who they are as a person means fuck all imo. Id apply that to anyone.

did they actually change or did he change them for the situation?

[QUOTE=Disgruntled;46013187]That was a decent while ago. His opinions seem to have changed since then.[/QUOTE] The first article, the one pictured, was literally last month

[QUOTE=Disgruntled;46013187]That was a decent while ago. His opinions seem to have changed since then.[/QUOTE] Has his opinions changed or has yours?

[QUOTE=Venezuelan;46013255]The first article, the one pictured, was literally last month[/QUOTE] A lot can change in a month. People got in contact with him, discussed this with him, and now it seems he understands more now than he did then.

It's funny to see how fast people 180 on controversial "reporters" when they publish a piece they agree with.

[QUOTE=Disgruntled;46013273]A lot can change in a month. People got in contact with him, discussed this with him, and now it seems he understands more now than he did then.[/QUOTE] Or, more likely, he's an opportunist with an extremely blatant political agenda

He's publicly said he was wrong on the matter. [url]https://twitter.com/Nero/status/512592859439333376[/url] Though he should really update his article if so.

[QUOTE=Xonax;46012855]Sorry, I was trying to contribute to the conversation.[/QUOTE] I remember Sensationalist Headlines used to be very high on SJW content. Threads would often go to 10+ pages of people arguing, with anti-SJW people getting banned for the most petty of reasons after engaging in arguments with a mod. I wouldn't want to blame 'a certain' mod, because it happened a while ago and I don't remember the specifics, but I remember people calling out that mod for those bullshit bans.

[QUOTE=Cliff2;46013307]He's publicly said he was wrong on the matter. [url]https://twitter.com/Nero/status/512592859439333376[/url] Though he should really update his article if so.[/QUOTE] yeah because it interferes with his current story which is giving him an opportunity to establish a niche and break out of posting shitty blogs. He'll probably try to establish himself as a games reporter when all this is said and done but he'll still just be a hard right conservative who doesn't care about games

[QUOTE=Venezuelan;46013330]yeah because it interferes with his current story which is giving him an opportunity to establish a niche and break out of posting shitty blogs. He'll probably try to establish himself as a games reporter when all this is said and done but he'll still just be a hard right conservative who doesn't care about games[/QUOTE] You have absolutely no faith in people, do you?

[QUOTE=V12US;46013326]I remember Sensationalist Headlines used to be very high on SJW content. Threads would often go to 10+ pages of people arguing, with anti-SJW people getting banned for the most petty of reasons after engaging in arguments with a mod. I wouldn't want to blame 'a certain' mod, because it happened a while ago and I don't remember the specifics, but I remember people calling out that mod for those bullshit bans.[/QUOTE] Considering NoDachi and thisispain are both perma'd I think you'd have a hard time pretending there's a bias

[QUOTE=Disgruntled;46013344]You have absolutely no faith in people, do you?[/QUOTE] You're asking this in a topic about journalists breaching ethics to further their own cause

[QUOTE=Disgruntled;46013344]You have absolutely no faith in people, do you?[/QUOTE] Ummmmm I'm sorry isn't this a movement about journalistic integrity?

[QUOTE=Disgruntled;46013344]You have absolutely no faith in people, do you?[/QUOTE] You can't apply this logic to someone just because they are on your side while simultaneously calling out SJWs for believing things without evidence.

[QUOTE=papaya;46013168]i really dont think moot is in on this this is being blown way out of proportion[/QUOTE] He attended XOXO fest, has connections with [i]everyone[/i] involved, and this is the first time 4chan has been censored to this degree. You people really are in denial, holy crap. [editline]18th September 2014[/editline] Also, 8channers are now organizing on getting rid of 4chan's advertisers. Oh boy.

So, Cracked's decided to run another article today that basically says gamers are dumb, misogynist shitbags, and it immediately starts off with GamerGate and Zoe Quinn talk: [url]https://archive.today/viR02[/url] I'm not sure how to use do not link/archiving services to deny them views, so it's just the normal link, sorry. Cracked's content quality has been going down the shitter lately, but this in conjunction with the Zoe Quinn article takes the cake. Guess we know which side they stand on now, and it's not ours. Fuck them, yet another website to stop visiting entirely.

[QUOTE=Venezuelan;46013330]yeah because it interferes with his current story which is giving him an opportunity to establish a niche and break out of posting shitty blogs. He'll probably try to establish himself as a games reporter when all this is said and done but he'll still just be a hard right conservative who doesn't care about games[/QUOTE] There's a special thing called 'cognitive dissonance theory.' There's a good chance he actually believes in what he's saying.

[QUOTE=Venezuelan;46013330]yeah because it interferes with his current story which is giving him an opportunity to establish a niche and break out of posting shitty blogs. He'll probably try to establish himself as a games reporter when all this is said and done but he'll still just be a hard right conservative who doesn't care about games[/QUOTE] I havent even given a fuck about Milo until the mailing list article, because its an article with proof of what its talking about, and the guy at least showed some fucking effort in being a journalist compared to some other people. As for his other shit, and if hes just doing this for some gain, I dont know, time will tell, but I dont even see myself caring about him ever outside this small little instance, assuming he can keep providing evidence.