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Actress Felicia Day’s Address Posted Online After She Speaks Out on “Gamergate” Harassment

HeadlineOct 24, 2014

Another prominent woman is facing online harassment after speaking out about sexism in the video game community. Actress and self-described gamer Felicia Day, known for her roles in the TV shows “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Supernatural,” posted an online statement saying she had previously been afraid to address the issue of harassment by members of the so-called Gamergate community. She said she was “terrified” that her personal information would be posted online if she spoke out. Just minutes later, an anonymous commenter posted her address and email. Earlier this month, feminist and video game critic Anita Sarkeesian was forced to cancel a talk in Utah over threats of a shooting massacre at the event. To see our interview with her, click here.

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