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Being a good ally is being able to talk women players into accepting that sexist abuse is normal in gaming and to just ignore it

Being a good ally means taking over women players voices and speaking for them as they may not be able to speak for themselves or know what's best

Being an ally means taking active steps to support and protect women gamers from abuse and harassment in online environments. This can involve speaking out against misogyny and hate speech, amplifying their voices, and advocating for change

Allies can check in with their friends if they like but should remain publicly silent on the issue of sexist abuse and not call anyone out because it is not their place to get involved

Allies are unhelpful because each person who plays games needs to be able to look after themselves online. Allies make people lazy and stop fighting for themselves

Allies can help women in gaming by speaking out against abusive behaviour when they see it, pro-actively reporting abusive users, and providing emotional support to those who have experienced abuse

It’s not important to be an ally to women gamers who are experiencing abuse because it is not my problem and does not affect me

It is a good idea to become an ally to women gamers who experience sexist abuse because it will make me look good amongst the gaming community

It’s important because allyship helps to promote a safer, more inclusive and welcoming gaming environment for all players. It also demonstrates unity and sends a message that sexism and harassment will not be tolerated

Males can’t do anything to help the situation because they don’t know enough about the problem or how it feels

The best thing male gamers can do is to stay out of the conversation because they are all the same anyway

Male gamers can help women gamers by amplifying their voices and challenging misogyny and hate speech when they see it while promoting a more inclusive environment

You shouldn't have to. Gaming is about having fun with your friends and the last thing needed is drama and serious issues

You can amplify experiences of sexist abuse by screenshotting or recording cases of abuse that someone else is experiencing and sharing them online without permission

Community members and players can actively listen to women gamers by creating safe spaces for them to share their experiences, avoiding interrupting or dismissing their concerns, and amplifying their voices by publicly supporting and sharing their concerns and realities

The only practical step that matters in gaming is to toughen up and have thicker skin. Only the toughest survive

The best step is to start doxing the bullies and see how they like the away game. That will help the people being targeted feel better

Gamers can support and protect each other by reporting instances of abuse, intervening when they witness it and reaching out to those targeted. They can also educate themselves and others about the harmful effects of online abuse

Do nothing. It is none of my business and I don’t know if she did something wrong first

Sexist abuse is just another form of banter. Women gamers need to get more used to gaming humour

Call out the behaviour, report the abuser to the game or platform, and offer your support to the person targeted - it can change and even save lives

It can’t be stopped. Sexist attitudes and behaviours will always exist in gaming because it is a male dominated industry

I’ver never noticed any sexist attitudes and behaviours, it’s just a tough environment that people need to get used to

Members of the gaming community can avoid this by educating themselves, actively listening to and respecting the personal experiences of women gamers, and by taking responsibility for their own actions and language

Sexist attitudes can only be changed by publicly shaming anyone who displays those traits. This will stop people doing it

The only way to stop sexist attitudes in gaming is to have males and women separated so that there is no opportunity for it to manifest

Lead by example. Demonstrate inclusive behaviour by treating all players with respect and dignity, regardless of their gender

People should be grateful for all the help they can get. Surely the more and louder voices in support the better?

You can’t. If i’m going to get involved i’m going to be saying it exactly how it is regardless of who it upsets or offends

Working in partnership with women who have experienced sexist abuse and other advocates to help amplify their message while elevating their voice instead of yours is a good place to start

These fads have a limited shelf-life and make little or no impact other than making people feel pleased with themselves and giving themselves a pat on the back

No. Gamers have no power to change the culture of gaming as the developers and platforms are in control of everything

Yes. When gamers take a collective stance against misogyny and sexist abuse, they can facilitate powerful changes to cultures, attitudes and behaviours