I honestly believe our main focused should be to support those developers, both big and small, and former and current journalists who have recently come out in support of #GamerGate. These brave people have risked a lot to speak out about something they feel very strongly about. We have been told time and time again that there are many developers and others in the game industry who support us, but are too afraid to speak out in fear of being blacklisted. Those who have are putting their careers on the line.

We need to show them though, that we are the consumers. We are the readers. We are the people who buy and purchase the games. Their careers aren't in danger because we make their careers, not the people they fear.

Our attackers continually blame #GamerGate for constant harassment, and while there is an aggressive minority who are responsible for such things, this is not our tool. We can't stop people from misusing #GamerGate for harassment. This is not an organization. We are just a group of people who all want the same thing. All we can do is condemn those who use #GamerGate for abuse. And we do. Constantly. Many people who read these hit pieces on #GamerGate actually look at what we're saying, and understand this narrative they are spinning is wrong. However, I think there are still too many who just listen and believe instead.

This is why we need strong voices from inside the industry to validate our claims. We need people who prove what we're saying is true, and the dangers and consequences that come along with it. But like I said, they are still too afraid to come forward. I've seen some say they are getting very close to finally breaking the silence, but we need to encourage them to do so. By showing massive support to the guys who already have, we can inspire those who are still too afraid to come forward.

We can still email advertisers. But we need to feign from attacking those who attack us. I think though, that our primary focus, our primary priority, should be a positive one. Supporting those who are risking so much in supporting us.

Below are some developers and journalists who have spoken out.

Developers:

Brad Wardell (@draginol) CEO of Stardock: The free ride is over http://www.littletinyfrogs.com/article/457741/GamerGatethe_free_ride_is_over

Christopher Arnold Founder of Crowned Demon Studios (@CrownedDaemon): A personal statement from an Indie Dev on why #GamerGate is important http://daemonpro.tumblr.com/post/97625002839/a-personal-statement-from-an-indie-dev-on-why

David Pressel Founder of Trek Industries (@trekindustries): To: Gaming Press - "You have failed this city" http://trek-industries.com/post/96970089625/to-gaming-press-you-have-failed-this-city

Journalists:

Steve Tom Sawyer (@RevueMage) Very active on Twitter these past couple of days. Here's his very emotional response to our reaction to him support us: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tkto-HtXqg8

Oliver Campbell (@oliverbcampbell) Very active on Twitter

Honorable Mentions:

Christina H. Sommers (@CHSommers) Are video games sexist? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MxqSwzFy5w