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There may be a lesson in all of this. Online harassment, no matter how distressing it may be, can be a powerful lightning rod for attention. The most vocal of Sarkeesian’s critics did her a solid favor in proving how problematic the gender dynamics of online gaming communities can be. While the original series promised only to look at the portrayal of female characters, the critical response and surplus of funds may very well lead to a more in-depth look at the experience of being a girl gamer.

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