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Blocker (Mr. Fart) @FartToContinue 2m #GamerGate #OperationVoxPopuli was false flag intentionally. @RogueStarGamez wanted to prove how other side reacts. 2 days ago, I announce #OperationVoxPopuli. 5PM EST launch this past sunday. - around that time, tons of flamewars all over GG, 8chan, escapist forums, twitter, over GG stuff thats been disproven > character assassination attempts on me, all over the place > skype twitter bot activity swarming lots of random ask.fm questions tagging me and random GG supporters. > random skype connects and calls, DOZENS of them aimed at me. all of that: over a google document that introduces new targets, new tweaks to emailing campaign. really simple stuff. QED the experiment last night showed that the enemy is COORDINATED multiple parties. web tech, twitter and skype API abuse involved. RETWEETS FAVORITES 4
Blocker (Mr. Fart) @FartToContinue 2m #GamerGate #OperationVoxPopuli was false flag intentionally. @RogueStarGamez wanted to prove how other side reacts. 2 days ago, I announce #OperationVoxPopuli. 5PM EST launch this past sunday. - around that time, tons of flamewars all over GG, 8chan, escapist forums, twitter, over GG stuff thats been disproven > character assassination attempts on me, all over the place > skype twitter bot activity swarming lots of random ask.fm questions tagging me and random GG supporters. > random skype connects and calls, DOZENS of them aimed at me. all of that: over a google document that introduces new targets, new tweaks to emailing campaign. really simple stuff. QED the experiment last night showed that the enemy is COORDINATED multiple parties. web tech, twitter and skype API abuse involved. RETWEETS FAVORITES 4

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that they do, and stop doing the things that make the games industry a depressing place to work right now. I want the press to beg #gamergate for their stamp of approval instead of just ignoring it and doing what they ve always dones. The current structure of #gamergate makes all of these things impossible. A new sister organization makes all of these things possible, and acts as a force multiplier for Gamergate's enthusiasm and anger So you're not one of the ones being a total f------? Fantastic. I mean that. In most cases, this will be the case. But the GamerGate cause is literally being driven b UCKW developer rather than talk about their own purported topic, and to trash any discuss ds with an agenda, where that agenda is to continue trashing one female of progressive issues (i.e. SW issues) at all over at Breitbart claim the agenda is not actually about journalis ht-wi (perhaps accidentally), but instead say that it's pretty much about an 'army of sociopathic feminist programmers and campaigners who have taken ove industry (you know, the one they have barely any representation in today) and are no demanding the games industry embrace feminist principles Meet Damion Shillbert, also known as Zenofdesign And don't think it's really about qame ethics and journalism. The misogynistic a------ recious little effort to hide the fact that this is all a smokescreen, so they can continue to harass and terrify those they deem as uppity bitches. And as long as they're doing so, sorry, I find talking about other things to be a distraction. Remember kids, spot the shill to beat him! Damion apparently wants people to beg a movement he thinks is made up of misogynistic assholes for their approval. Uh huh. It's seems to me he would rather derail that movement instead
that they do, and stop doing the things that make the games industry a depressing place to work right now. I want the press to beg #gamergate for their stamp of approval instead of just ignoring it and doing what they ve always dones. The current structure of #gamergate makes all of these things impossible. A new sister organization makes all of these things possible, and acts as a force multiplier for Gamergate's enthusiasm and anger So you're not one of the ones being a total f------? Fantastic. I mean that. In most cases, this will be the case. But the GamerGate cause is literally being driven b UCKW developer rather than talk about their own purported topic, and to trash any discuss ds with an agenda, where that agenda is to continue trashing one female of progressive issues (i.e. SW issues) at all over at Breitbart claim the agenda is not actually about journalis ht-wi (perhaps accidentally), but instead say that it's pretty much about an 'army of sociopathic feminist programmers and campaigners who have taken ove industry (you know, the one they have barely any representation in today) and are no demanding the games industry embrace feminist principles Meet Damion Shillbert, also known as Zenofdesign And don't think it's really about qame ethics and journalism. The misogynistic a------ recious little effort to hide the fact that this is all a smokescreen, so they can continue to harass and terrify those they deem as uppity bitches. And as long as they're doing so, sorry, I find talking about other things to be a distraction. Remember kids, spot the shill to beat him! Damion apparently wants people to beg a movement he thinks is made up of misogynistic assholes for their approval. Uh huh. It's seems to me he would rather derail that movement instead

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George Reese @GeorgeReese Follow The #GamerGate cabal are the technology world's ISIS Plymouth, MN Reply t Retweet * Favorite More RETWEETS FAVORITES 43 8 5:01 AM - 6 Oct 2014
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1 The Playful is Political: A fishbowl conversation on Identity and diversity in game culture 3. DiGRA 2014 4 5, Superior A, 2 : 30pm 7. Please add your notes from the fishbowl discussion below! 8 9.Adrienne and Shira intro the fishbowl format, then first fish(es?) talk 10 11. Mia: gender and games has always been an issue 12.-I thought we were taking group notes? 46. Zoya: There can be hostility toward jargon, but writing in an inviting way can draw people inn. There is a lot of interest in academic work, but it is important to be transparent and critically examine what specific terms mean We're lucky in game studies that so many resources are freely available online. A curious mind can step in 47 48. Mia: we need to rethink grad education and the dissertation. A diss doesn't teach you how to talk to people. Is it the best way of showing that you've mastered research? 49 50. Adrienne: How has feminist game studies influenced developers and games? Where's the impact outside of academia? 51 DEIRDRA "SQUINKY" KIAI Deirdra (Squinky) influences my work in a personal/experiential kind of way Some of the most interesting work being done in games is by people who aren't of an academic background and who are speaking from a personal experience to explore systems. Twine is a fascinating way to do this. es from a people who makes stuff field and newer to the academic side of things. Feminist game studies 53 54. Zoya: There was a moment in the keynote that sounded like zinester work wasn't proceduralist. Could be overdetermined by previous knowledge, but queer feminist work is often the most proceduralist because it's focused on systems 56. Deirdra: Queer feminist work can make the system more visible to people because it is critiquing the system and focuses on how the system works. Our Properties Gamasutra GameCareerGuide IndieGames GDC Vault GDC IGF App Dev Stories ADC GAO INDEPENDENT GAMES FESTIVAL MARCH 2-6, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA UBM Tech HOME ABOUT THE IGF FINALISTS & WINNERS SUBMIT YOUR GAME SUCCESS STORIES SPONSORS FINALISTS AND WINNERS 2014 IGF WINNERS FINALISTS| NUOVO FINALISTS ENTRANTS STUDENT ENTRANTS STUDENT FINALISTS 2013 IGF WINNERS | FINALISTS | NUOVO FINALISTS ENTRANTS STUDENT ENTRANTS STUDENT FINALISTS 2015 IGF Main and Student submissions are now open! 2012 IGF WINNERS FINALISTS| NUOVO FINALISTS ENTRANTS STUDENT ENTRANTS STUDENT 2014 Independent Games Festival Winners: FINALISTS 2011 IGF WINNERS | FINALISTS | NUOVO FINALISTS ENTRANTS STUDENT ENTRANTS STUDENT FINALISTS | VIDEO 2010 IGF WINNERS FINALISTS ENTRANTS | STUDENT ENTRANTS | STUDENT FINALISTS | VIDEO PERFECTt WOMAN Dominique Pamplemousse in "It's All Over Once the Fat Lady Sings! Deirdra Kiai Productions (Windows, Mac, and iOS) Finalist: McNally Grand Prize in Audio, e in Narrative, Nuovo Award, and Seumas Due to its success at IGF, it was allowed to bypass the Steam Greenlight process, and was published directly on to Steam
1 The Playful is Political: A fishbowl conversation on Identity and diversity in game culture 3. DiGRA 2014 4 5, Superior A, 2 : 30pm 7. Please add your notes from the fishbowl discussion below! 8 9.Adrienne and Shira intro the fishbowl format, then first fish(es?) talk 10 11. Mia: gender and games has always been an issue 12.-I thought we were taking group notes? 46. Zoya: There can be hostility toward jargon, but writing in an inviting way can draw people inn. There is a lot of interest in academic work, but it is important to be transparent and critically examine what specific terms mean We're lucky in game studies that so many resources are freely available online. A curious mind can step in 47 48. Mia: we need to rethink grad education and the dissertation. A diss doesn't teach you how to talk to people. Is it the best way of showing that you've mastered research? 49 50. Adrienne: How has feminist game studies influenced developers and games? Where's the impact outside of academia? 51 DEIRDRA "SQUINKY" KIAI Deirdra (Squinky) influences my work in a personal/experiential kind of way Some of the most interesting work being done in games is by people who aren't of an academic background and who are speaking from a personal experience to explore systems. Twine is a fascinating way to do this. es from a people who makes stuff field and newer to the academic side of things. Feminist game studies 53 54. Zoya: There was a moment in the keynote that sounded like zinester work wasn't proceduralist. Could be overdetermined by previous knowledge, but queer feminist work is often the most proceduralist because it's focused on systems 56. Deirdra: Queer feminist work can make the system more visible to people because it is critiquing the system and focuses on how the system works. Our Properties Gamasutra GameCareerGuide IndieGames GDC Vault GDC IGF App Dev Stories ADC GAO INDEPENDENT GAMES FESTIVAL MARCH 2-6, 2015 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA UBM Tech HOME ABOUT THE IGF FINALISTS & WINNERS SUBMIT YOUR GAME SUCCESS STORIES SPONSORS FINALISTS AND WINNERS 2014 IGF WINNERS FINALISTS| NUOVO FINALISTS ENTRANTS STUDENT ENTRANTS STUDENT FINALISTS 2013 IGF WINNERS | FINALISTS | NUOVO FINALISTS ENTRANTS STUDENT ENTRANTS STUDENT FINALISTS 2015 IGF Main and Student submissions are now open! 2012 IGF WINNERS FINALISTS| NUOVO FINALISTS ENTRANTS STUDENT ENTRANTS STUDENT 2014 Independent Games Festival Winners: FINALISTS 2011 IGF WINNERS | FINALISTS | NUOVO FINALISTS ENTRANTS STUDENT ENTRANTS STUDENT FINALISTS | VIDEO 2010 IGF WINNERS FINALISTS ENTRANTS | STUDENT ENTRANTS | STUDENT FINALISTS | VIDEO PERFECTt WOMAN Dominique Pamplemousse in "It's All Over Once the Fat Lady Sings! Deirdra Kiai Productions (Windows, Mac, and iOS) Finalist: McNally Grand Prize in Audio, e in Narrative, Nuovo Award, and Seumas Due to its success at IGF, it was allowed to bypass the Steam Greenlight process, and was published directly on to Steam

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"We need a leader!" I want to murder Anita." It's over, we loet!" "Liana blah blah blah" Who cares? Take it to/pol/. "I just don't know anymore." Don't act yet, just wait." Do not believe next poster." "Prove you aren't all oexists. You)" DISTRACTION CRACKING DEFEATISM BAITING MISDIRECTION SLIDING UNCERTAINTY CELEBRATION FALSE FLAGS FEAR THE SHILL HAS MANY TOOLS THE SHILL HAS MANY FACES SPOT THE SHILL TO BEAT HIM #GamerGate

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Block Bot Sign-Up Page How People Against #GamerGate React to wanting Discussion Links: More Information Click on the Twitter icon at the bottom of the page and authorise The (Privacy/How it Works)& Contact @The Block Bot or the A+ forum if you are blocked and want to complain . Or if you want to be a blocker and have access to add to the blocklist then Bot to block on your behalf. If you are having issues try clearing y For more information on blocking consult Twitter's help center ascendedtyrant 242. aschops 243. asgardianrabbit 244. ash_816 245. ashbeyhere 246. ashleyostoja 247. ashtonxeuphoni There are three levels to choose from: a collection of cyberbullies, bigots, MRAS. anti-feminists. TERis and SWERfs- 257. atchashamrock 258. atevera 259, athalie17 260. atheistgamer100 261. athenasbow 262.atohithered 263. atruusmoovnig Review the block list below then -> Choose your level: Level 1: Mostly unpleasantly abusive and bigoted Tweeps, some doxers, stalkers and tweeps that are fakes of real accounts Level 2: Some abusive, but most are unapologetically wedded to MRA, anti-feminist or TERf/SWERf ideology (Plus you will block Level 1) Level 3: The least hostile. Lacking in knowledge about and openness to feminist, trans*, anti-racist, etc. issues. (Plus you will block Levels 1 and 282. b10logicalvirus 283. b_gladstone 284. b_isback 285. babydollsworld 286. bachelorlessons 287. bad1ass_ike 288. badassc Blocker (Mr. Fart) Can someone point me in the direction of the anti #GamerGate bots 290. badratsbarrett 291. baepernick292.balahast 293. balls_solo 294. bandhbrother 295 314. beastitity 315. beastscriber 316. beckdomee 317. beefsuprym 318. beenhacked911319. beerknight1 320. bekkalina13 Spinzig @spinzig @FartToContinue The blockbot originates from Atheism+ and the creator is a total smug, snarky little s-------. 1. benkremling 332. benlawson 333. benninyett 334. benwpww 335. benzoholic19 336. berk09897635 337. bervose 338 Blocktogether org list of all #GamerGate hashtaggers. We only have a subset of these. blocktogether.org/show-blocks/7e 55. bigmac,_stark 356. bigrigs69 357. bigtimstrange 358. bigtitie sharr 359. billy inton 360. bikini bridge 361. bikini_ bridge sarah Brown @spinzig @FartToContinue Endorsement indeed! @oolon 371.bikinibridges1 372.bikinibridgexx 373. bikinibridgeyes 374. biknibridge 375 bilevans2000 376. bilifirill 377 bill 199 blaze142035 397 blckmssh 398. bleed420 399. bleedingfame 400. bling219 401. blockbotkiller 402. bluebloodcunts 4 404. blueplastic1 405. blueshitthino 406. blumbizzle 407 blundadownunda 408. blurofblaze 409. bmorin 410.bnp 411.bnp 413. bobaobaggins 414.bobfrommumbai 415. bobjim94410830 416. boblafleur1 417. bobryan88655493 418. bobshango 419. Babbling Brooke @auntysarah @spinzig @FartToContinue He's a real peach... I think this searcih will go well o_O twitter.com/spinzig/status. uies 442. breath sean They label you and put you on a target l tses is eraena aS HR merarAa b bridgspiration 449. britbongreturns 450. 452 brofrea 453 sarah Brown @auntysarah 1m @oolon @spinzig @FartToContinue "Having sex is on my bucket list 480. buttr 481. buzzlitebeersr 482. bvnvnbjk 483. byogpengooin 484.cofman 485. ctt Hide conversation
Block Bot Sign-Up Page How People Against #GamerGate React to wanting Discussion Links: More Information Click on the Twitter icon at the bottom of the page and authorise The (Privacy/How it Works)& Contact @The Block Bot or the A+ forum if you are blocked and want to complain . Or if you want to be a blocker and have access to add to the blocklist then Bot to block on your behalf. If you are having issues try clearing y For more information on blocking consult Twitter's help center ascendedtyrant 242. aschops 243. asgardianrabbit 244. ash_816 245. ashbeyhere 246. ashleyostoja 247. ashtonxeuphoni There are three levels to choose from: a collection of cyberbullies, bigots, MRAS. anti-feminists. TERis and SWERfs- 257. atchashamrock 258. atevera 259, athalie17 260. atheistgamer100 261. athenasbow 262.atohithered 263. atruusmoovnig Review the block list below then -> Choose your level: Level 1: Mostly unpleasantly abusive and bigoted Tweeps, some doxers, stalkers and tweeps that are fakes of real accounts Level 2: Some abusive, but most are unapologetically wedded to MRA, anti-feminist or TERf/SWERf ideology (Plus you will block Level 1) Level 3: The least hostile. Lacking in knowledge about and openness to feminist, trans*, anti-racist, etc. issues. (Plus you will block Levels 1 and 282. b10logicalvirus 283. b_gladstone 284. b_isback 285. babydollsworld 286. bachelorlessons 287. bad1ass_ike 288. badassc Blocker (Mr. Fart) Can someone point me in the direction of the anti #GamerGate bots 290. badratsbarrett 291. baepernick292.balahast 293. balls_solo 294. bandhbrother 295 314. beastitity 315. beastscriber 316. beckdomee 317. beefsuprym 318. beenhacked911319. beerknight1 320. bekkalina13 Spinzig @spinzig @FartToContinue The blockbot originates from Atheism+ and the creator is a total smug, snarky little s-------. 1. benkremling 332. benlawson 333. benninyett 334. benwpww 335. benzoholic19 336. berk09897635 337. bervose 338 Blocktogether org list of all #GamerGate hashtaggers. We only have a subset of these. blocktogether.org/show-blocks/7e 55. bigmac,_stark 356. bigrigs69 357. bigtimstrange 358. bigtitie sharr 359. billy inton 360. bikini bridge 361. bikini_ bridge sarah Brown @spinzig @FartToContinue Endorsement indeed! @oolon 371.bikinibridges1 372.bikinibridgexx 373. bikinibridgeyes 374. biknibridge 375 bilevans2000 376. bilifirill 377 bill 199 blaze142035 397 blckmssh 398. bleed420 399. bleedingfame 400. bling219 401. blockbotkiller 402. bluebloodcunts 4 404. blueplastic1 405. blueshitthino 406. blumbizzle 407 blundadownunda 408. blurofblaze 409. bmorin 410.bnp 411.bnp 413. bobaobaggins 414.bobfrommumbai 415. bobjim94410830 416. boblafleur1 417. bobryan88655493 418. bobshango 419. Babbling Brooke @auntysarah @spinzig @FartToContinue He's a real peach... I think this searcih will go well o_O twitter.com/spinzig/status. uies 442. breath sean They label you and put you on a target l tses is eraena aS HR merarAa b bridgspiration 449. britbongreturns 450. 452 brofrea 453 sarah Brown @auntysarah 1m @oolon @spinzig @FartToContinue "Having sex is on my bucket list 480. buttr 481. buzzlitebeersr 482. bvnvnbjk 483. byogpengooin 484.cofman 485. ctt Hide conversation

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his stuft was clearly in place beforehand and was certainly not vague. It even applies to receiving a review copy (indeed, FTC 16 CFR Part 255-Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising references an example of reviewing a blogger reviewing a videogame system-source-httpbity1BHpmmc and in fact several traditional gaming websites seem to fall afoul of this (IGN for example as far as I can see does not disclose in their reviews that they received a review copy, Kotakus disclosure appears spotty, their recent Trap Team review does not mention receiving it from the publisher, though its possible that they bought it themseives and did not, their Alen Isolation review mentions it in passing by saying "the version that SEGA sent us was the Nostramo edition" whereas Polygon does disclose at the bottom of the page with a link to their ist of ethical standards). It's possible that 'm misinterpreting exactly who these rules apply to however Devin Faraci What hard evidence is there that Adam Baldwin doesnt j------- goats into his open, willing mouth? Devin Faraci @leighalexander l'm not saying he does, I'm just asking questions.I Leigh Alexander @devincf it seems like he probably d like to see the evidence that he does does not. 3.58 AM-04 Oct 14 The FTC regulation clarifications were aimed primarily at "consumer generated media", ie. Youtube and blogs enthusiast press if you will, though many traditional gaming websites straddle that line, bloggers at times journalists at others what梠certainty clear however, are the rules and regulations in place that cover both Youtube and Twitch streams. The onus of compliance is on the content creator, not the content host. Twitch has stepped forward with clarifications, likely in the wake of a heightened awareness of these deals going on and because Twitch also arranges some of these deals themselves for their partners, thereby they would also at that point have to play ball with FTC regulations. This is also the reason that any contract you see regarding a brand deal wl feature a clause requiring said disclosure in compliance with FTC regulations. I've seen many of these agreements and the only one that didnt seem to require disclosure was the intamous XB1M13 contract, which is why it blew up Devin Faraci AVORITES leighalexander I'm not saying he does, I'm just asking questions. I would like to see the evidence that he does not 3:58 AM- 04 Oct 14 t3 Leigh Alexander @leighal @devincf these are completely reasonable ethical questions and the ongoing avoidance of a public dialogue confirms he likely jacks off the way that it aid last year, It also seems ikely that Muti Channel Networks hold some responsibility for ensuring the enforcement of disclosure, particularly since they too facilitate some of these deals and profit from them both directly (with a cut of the budget/finders fee) and indirectly (through their revenue share agreements with TotalBiscuit, Youtuber Devin Faraci & Leigh Alexander Games "Journalists" Responses to Questions about Transparency Who do *you* trust?
his stuft was clearly in place beforehand and was certainly not vague. It even applies to receiving a review copy (indeed, FTC 16 CFR Part 255-Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising references an example of reviewing a blogger reviewing a videogame system-source-httpbity1BHpmmc and in fact several traditional gaming websites seem to fall afoul of this (IGN for example as far as I can see does not disclose in their reviews that they received a review copy, Kotakus disclosure appears spotty, their recent Trap Team review does not mention receiving it from the publisher, though its possible that they bought it themseives and did not, their Alen Isolation review mentions it in passing by saying "the version that SEGA sent us was the Nostramo edition" whereas Polygon does disclose at the bottom of the page with a link to their ist of ethical standards). It's possible that 'm misinterpreting exactly who these rules apply to however Devin Faraci What hard evidence is there that Adam Baldwin doesnt j------- goats into his open, willing mouth? Devin Faraci @leighalexander l'm not saying he does, I'm just asking questions.I Leigh Alexander @devincf it seems like he probably d like to see the evidence that he does does not. 3.58 AM-04 Oct 14 The FTC regulation clarifications were aimed primarily at "consumer generated media", ie. Youtube and blogs enthusiast press if you will, though many traditional gaming websites straddle that line, bloggers at times journalists at others what梠certainty clear however, are the rules and regulations in place that cover both Youtube and Twitch streams. The onus of compliance is on the content creator, not the content host. Twitch has stepped forward with clarifications, likely in the wake of a heightened awareness of these deals going on and because Twitch also arranges some of these deals themselves for their partners, thereby they would also at that point have to play ball with FTC regulations. This is also the reason that any contract you see regarding a brand deal wl feature a clause requiring said disclosure in compliance with FTC regulations. I've seen many of these agreements and the only one that didnt seem to require disclosure was the intamous XB1M13 contract, which is why it blew up Devin Faraci AVORITES leighalexander I'm not saying he does, I'm just asking questions. I would like to see the evidence that he does not 3:58 AM- 04 Oct 14 t3 Leigh Alexander @leighal @devincf these are completely reasonable ethical questions and the ongoing avoidance of a public dialogue confirms he likely jacks off the way that it aid last year, It also seems ikely that Muti Channel Networks hold some responsibility for ensuring the enforcement of disclosure, particularly since they too facilitate some of these deals and profit from them both directly (with a cut of the budget/finders fee) and indirectly (through their revenue share agreements with TotalBiscuit, Youtuber Devin Faraci & Leigh Alexander Games "Journalists" Responses to Questions about Transparency Who do *you* trust?

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Ben Kuchera Aug 19 HORRORest IMPALER Follo @forrest taylor I mean, if nothing else now we KNOW the post contains demonstrably untrue things about real people. Serious allegations. Is THAT enough to get you to @GGatelntegrity Having discussion is aconsider taking it down? What does it take before the Escapist says "Maybe we shouldn't be giving this a home - show quoted text privilege, not a right. The site owners and moderators have ultimate discretion わReply t구 Retweet ★ Favorite More 6:56 PM-5 Oct 2014 Anti-GG @forrest taylor & Ben "Shut It Down" Kuchera on the rules of discussion Discussion is a privilege, not a right." Maybe it's time for them to realize that THIS is why we Reply to @torest taylor #GamerGate Burt Maclin @GGatelntegrity 1m @forrest_taylor "Discussion is a privilege, not a right." What a wonderful ideology you encourage. I disagree with u, but I won't stifle u Support: Discussion Condemn: Censorship
Ben Kuchera Aug 19 HORRORest IMPALER Follo @forrest taylor I mean, if nothing else now we KNOW the post contains demonstrably untrue things about real people. Serious allegations. Is THAT enough to get you to @GGatelntegrity Having discussion is aconsider taking it down? What does it take before the Escapist says "Maybe we shouldn't be giving this a home - show quoted text privilege, not a right. The site owners and moderators have ultimate discretion わReply t구 Retweet ★ Favorite More 6:56 PM-5 Oct 2014 Anti-GG @forrest taylor & Ben "Shut It Down" Kuchera on the rules of discussion Discussion is a privilege, not a right." Maybe it's time for them to realize that THIS is why we Reply to @torest taylor #GamerGate Burt Maclin @GGatelntegrity 1m @forrest_taylor "Discussion is a privilege, not a right." What a wonderful ideology you encourage. I disagree with u, but I won't stifle u Support: Discussion Condemn: Censorship

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Eight Traits of the Disinformationalist

Eight Traits of the Disinformationalist by H. Michael Sweeney Sa anoid.com> copyright (c) 1997, 2000 All rights reserved (Revised April 2000 - formerly SEVEN Traits) 1) Avoidance. They never actually discuss issues head-on or provide constructive input, generally avoiding citation of references or credentials. Rather, they merely imply this, that, and the other. Virtually everything about their presentation implies their authority and expert knowledge in the matter without any further justification for credibility. 2) Selectivity. They tend to pick and choose opponents carefully, either applying the hit-and-run approach against mere commentators supportive of opponents, or focusing heavier attacks on key opponents who are known to directly address issues. Should a commentatorbecome argumentative with any success, the focus will shift to include the commentator aswe 3) Coincidental. They tend to surface suddenly and somewhat coincidentally with a new controversial topic with no clear prior record of participation in general discussions in the particular public arena involved. They likewise tend to vanish once the topic is no longer of general concern. They were likely directed or elected to be there for a reason, and vanish with the reason. 4) Teamwork. They tend to operate in self-congratulatory and complementary packs or teams. Of course, this can happen naturally in any public forum, but there will likely be an ongoing pattern of frequent exchanges of this sort where professionals are involved. Sometimes one of the players will infiltrate the opponent camp to become a source for straw man or other tactics designed to te opponent presentation strength. 5) Anti-conspiratorial. They almost always have disdain for 'conspiracy theorists' and, usually, for those who in any way believe JFK was not killed by LHO. Ask yourself why, if they hold such disdain for conspiracy theorists, do they focus on defending a single topic discussed in a NG focusing on conspiracies? One might think they would either be trying to make fools of everyone on every topic, or simply ignore the group they hold in such disdain.Or, one might more rightly conclude they have an ulterior motive for their actions in going out of their way to focus as they do 6) Artificial Emotions. An odd kind of'artificial emotionalism and an unusually thick skin-- an ability to persevere and persist even in the face of overwhelming criticism and unacceptance. This likely stems from intelligence community training that, no matter how c artist is that emotions can seem artificial. Most people, if responding in anger, for instance, will express their animosity throughout their rebuttal. But disinfo types usually have trouble maintaining the 'image' and are hot and cold with respect to pretended emotions and their usually more calm or unemotional communications style. It's just a job, and they often seem unable to 'act their role in character as well in a communications medium as they might be able in a real face-to-face conversation/confrontation. You might have outright rage and indignation one moment, ho-hum the next, and more anger later - an emotional yo-yo. With respect to being thick-skinned, no amount of criticism will deter them from doing their job, and they will generally continue their old disinfo patterns without any adjustments to criticisms of how obvious it is that they play that game - where a more rational individual who truly cares what others think might seek to improve their communications style, substance, and so forth, or simply give up ing the evidence, deny everything, and never become emotionally involved or reactive. The net result for a disinfo 7) Inconsistent. There is also a tendency to make mistakes which betray their true self/motives. This may stem from not really knowing their topic, or it may be somewhat 'freudian', so to speak, in that perhaps they really root for the side of truth deep within. I have noted that often, they will simply cite contradictory information which neutralizes itself and the author. For instance, one such player claimed to be a Navy pilot, but blamed his poor communicating skills (spelling, grammar, incoherent style) on having only a grade-school education. I'm not aware of too many Navy pilots who don't have a college degree. Another claimed no knowledge of a particular topic/situation but later claimed first-hand knowledge of it. 8) BONUS TRAIT: Time Constant. Recently discovered, with respect to News Groups, is the response time factor. There are three ways this can be seen to work, especially when the government or other empowered player is involved in a cover up operation: 1) ANY NG posting by a targeted proponent for truth can result in an IMMEDIATE response. The government and other empowered players can afford to pay people to sit there and watch for an opportunity to do some damage. SINCE DISINFO IN A NG ONLY WORKS IF THE READER SEES IT - FAST RESPONSE IS CALLED FOR, or the visitor may be swayed towards truth. 2) When dealing in more direct ways with a disinformationalist, such as email, DELAY IS CALLED FOR - there will usually be a minimum of a 48-72 hour delay. This allows a sit-down team discussion on response strategy for best effect, and even enough time to 'get permission' or instruction from a formal chain of command. 3) In the NG example 1) above, it will often ALSO be seen that bigger guns are drawn and fired after the same 48-72 hours delay - the team approach in play. This is especially true when the targeted truth seeker or their comments are considered more important with respect to potential to reveal truth. Thus, a serious truth sayer will be attacked twice for the same sin. I close with the first paragraph of the introduction to my unpublished book, Fatal Rebirth: Truth cannot live on a diet of secrets, withering within entangled lies. Freedom cannot live on a diet of lies, surrendering to the veil of oppression. The human spirit cannot live on a diet of oppression, becoming subservient in the end to the will of evil. God, as truth incarnate, will not long let stand a world devoted to such evil. Therefore, let us have the truth and freedom our spirits require... or let us die seeking these things, for without them, we shall surely and justly perish in an evil world.
Eight Traits of the Disinformationalist by H. Michael Sweeney Sa anoid.com> copyright (c) 1997, 2000 All rights reserved (Revised April 2000 - formerly SEVEN Traits) 1) Avoidance. They never actually discuss issues head-on or provide constructive input, generally avoiding citation of references or credentials. Rather, they merely imply this, that, and the other. Virtually everything about their presentation implies their authority and expert knowledge in the matter without any further justification for credibility. 2) Selectivity. They tend to pick and choose opponents carefully, either applying the hit-and-run approach against mere commentators supportive of opponents, or focusing heavier attacks on key opponents who are known to directly address issues. Should a commentatorbecome argumentative with any success, the focus will shift to include the commentator aswe 3) Coincidental. They tend to surface suddenly and somewhat coincidentally with a new controversial topic with no clear prior record of participation in general discussions in the particular public arena involved. They likewise tend to vanish once the topic is no longer of general concern. They were likely directed or elected to be there for a reason, and vanish with the reason. 4) Teamwork. They tend to operate in self-congratulatory and complementary packs or teams. Of course, this can happen naturally in any public forum, but there will likely be an ongoing pattern of frequent exchanges of this sort where professionals are involved. Sometimes one of the players will infiltrate the opponent camp to become a source for straw man or other tactics designed to te opponent presentation strength. 5) Anti-conspiratorial. They almost always have disdain for 'conspiracy theorists' and, usually, for those who in any way believe JFK was not killed by LHO. Ask yourself why, if they hold such disdain for conspiracy theorists, do they focus on defending a single topic discussed in a NG focusing on conspiracies? One might think they would either be trying to make fools of everyone on every topic, or simply ignore the group they hold in such disdain.Or, one might more rightly conclude they have an ulterior motive for their actions in going out of their way to focus as they do 6) Artificial Emotions. An odd kind of'artificial emotionalism and an unusually thick skin-- an ability to persevere and persist even in the face of overwhelming criticism and unacceptance. This likely stems from intelligence community training that, no matter how c artist is that emotions can seem artificial. Most people, if responding in anger, for instance, will express their animosity throughout their rebuttal. But disinfo types usually have trouble maintaining the 'image' and are hot and cold with respect to pretended emotions and their usually more calm or unemotional communications style. It's just a job, and they often seem unable to 'act their role in character as well in a communications medium as they might be able in a real face-to-face conversation/confrontation. You might have outright rage and indignation one moment, ho-hum the next, and more anger later - an emotional yo-yo. With respect to being thick-skinned, no amount of criticism will deter them from doing their job, and they will generally continue their old disinfo patterns without any adjustments to criticisms of how obvious it is that they play that game - where a more rational individual who truly cares what others think might seek to improve their communications style, substance, and so forth, or simply give up ing the evidence, deny everything, and never become emotionally involved or reactive. The net result for a disinfo 7) Inconsistent. There is also a tendency to make mistakes which betray their true self/motives. This may stem from not really knowing their topic, or it may be somewhat 'freudian', so to speak, in that perhaps they really root for the side of truth deep within. I have noted that often, they will simply cite contradictory information which neutralizes itself and the author. For instance, one such player claimed to be a Navy pilot, but blamed his poor communicating skills (spelling, grammar, incoherent style) on having only a grade-school education. I'm not aware of too many Navy pilots who don't have a college degree. Another claimed no knowledge of a particular topic/situation but later claimed first-hand knowledge of it. 8) BONUS TRAIT: Time Constant. Recently discovered, with respect to News Groups, is the response time factor. There are three ways this can be seen to work, especially when the government or other empowered player is involved in a cover up operation: 1) ANY NG posting by a targeted proponent for truth can result in an IMMEDIATE response. The government and other empowered players can afford to pay people to sit there and watch for an opportunity to do some damage. SINCE DISINFO IN A NG ONLY WORKS IF THE READER SEES IT - FAST RESPONSE IS CALLED FOR, or the visitor may be swayed towards truth. 2) When dealing in more direct ways with a disinformationalist, such as email, DELAY IS CALLED FOR - there will usually be a minimum of a 48-72 hour delay. This allows a sit-down team discussion on response strategy for best effect, and even enough time to 'get permission' or instruction from a formal chain of command. 3) In the NG example 1) above, it will often ALSO be seen that bigger guns are drawn and fired after the same 48-72 hours delay - the team approach in play. This is especially true when the targeted truth seeker or their comments are considered more important with respect to potential to reveal truth. Thus, a serious truth sayer will be attacked twice for the same sin. I close with the first paragraph of the introduction to my unpublished book, Fatal Rebirth: Truth cannot live on a diet of secrets, withering within entangled lies. Freedom cannot live on a diet of lies, surrendering to the veil of oppression. The human spirit cannot live on a diet of oppression, becoming subservient in the end to the will of evil. God, as truth incarnate, will not long let stand a world devoted to such evil. Therefore, let us have the truth and freedom our spirits require... or let us die seeking these things, for without them, we shall surely and justly perish in an evil world.

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Twenty-Five Ways To Suppress Truth: The Rules of Disinformation (Includes The 8 sinformationalist) by Permission to reprint/distribute hereby granted for any non commercial use provided information reproduced in its entirety and with author information in tact. For more Intel/Shadow Built upon Thirteen Techniques for Truth Suppression by David Martin, the folowing may be useful to the initiate in the world of dealing with veiled and half-truth, lies, and suppression of truth when serious crimes are studied in public forums. This, sadly, includes every day news media, one of the worst offenders with respect to being a source of disinformation. Where the crime involves a conspiracy, or a conspiracy to cover up the crime, there will invariably be a disinformation campaign launched against those seeking to uncover and expose the truth and or the conspiracy. There are specific tactics which disinfo artists tend to apply, as revealed here. Also included with this material are seven common traits of the disinfo artist which may also prove useful The more a particular party fits the traits and is guilty of following the rules, the more likely they are a professional disinfo artist with a vested motive. People can be bought, threatened, into prov can be suspect in many cases. rational person participating as one interested in the truth will evaluate that chain of evidence and conclude either that the links are solid and conclusive, that one or more links are weak and need further development before conclusion can be arrived at, or that one or more links can be broken, usually invalidating (but not necessarily so, if paralle links already exist or can be found, a particular link was merely supportive, but not in itself key to) the argument. The game is played by raising issues which either strengthen or weaken (preferably to the point of breaking) these links. It is the job of a disinfo artist to interfere with these evaluations... to at least make people think the links are weak or broken when, in truth, they are not... or to propose alternative solutions leading away from the truth. Often, by simply impeding and slowing down the process through disinformation tactics, a level of victory is assured because apathy increases with time and It would seem true in almost every instance, that if one cannot break the chain of evidence for a given solution, revelation of truth has won out. If the chain is broken either a new link must be forged, or a whole new chain developed, or the solution is invalid and a new one must be found... but truth still wins out. There is no shame in being the creator or supporter of a failed solution, chain, or link, if done with honesty in search of the truth. This is the rational approach. While it is understandable that a person can become emotionally involved with a particular side of a given issue, it is really unimportant who wins, as long as truth wins. But the disinfo artist will seek to emotionalize and chastise any failure (real or false claims thereof), and will seek by means o s the disinfo artist and those who may pull their strings (those who stand to suffer should the crime be solved) MUST seek to prevent rational and complete examination of any chain ofevidence which would hang them. Since fact and truth seldom fall on their own, they must be overcome with lies and deceit. Those who are professional in the art of lies and deceit, such as the intelligence community and the professional criminal (often the same people public at large is not well armed against such weapons, and is often easily ledastray by these time-proven tactics. Remarkably, not even media and law enforcement have NOT BEEN TRAINED to deal with these issues. For the most part, only the players themselves understand the rules of the game. least working together), tend to apply fairly well defined and observable tools in this process However, the such disinformationalists, the overall aim is to avoid discussing links in the chain of evidence which cannot be broken by truth, but at all times, to use clever deceptions or lies to make select links seem weaker than they are, create the illusion of a break, or better still, cause any who are considering the chain to be distracted in any number of ways, including the method of questioning the credentials of the presenter. Please understand that fact is fact, regardless of the source. Likewise, truth is truth, regardless of the source. This is why criminals are allowed to testify against other criminals. Where a motive to lie may truly exist, only actual evidence that the testimony itself IS a lie renders it completely invalid. Were a known iar's' testimony to stand on its own without supporting fact, it might certainly be of questionable value, but if the testimony (argument) is based on verifiable or otherwise demonstrable facts, it matters not who does the presenting what their motives are, or if they have lied in the past or even if motivated to lie in this instance the facts or links would and should stand or fall on their own merit and their part in the matter will Moreover, particularly with respects to public forums such as newspaper letters to the editor, and Internet chat and news groups, the disinfo type has a very important role. In these forums, the principle topics of discussion are generally attempts by individuals to cause other persons to become interested in their own particular position, idea, or solution very much in development at the time. People often use such mediums as a sounding board and in hopes of pollination to better form their ideas. Where such ideas are critical of government or powerful, vested groups (especially if their criminality is the topic), the disinfo artist has yet another rolethe role of nipping it in the bud. They also seek to stage the concept, the presenter, and any supporters as less than credible should any possible future confrontation in more public forums result due to their early successes. You can often spot the disinfo types at work here by the unique application of "higher standards" of discussion than necessarily warranted. They will demand that those presenting arguments or concepts back everything up with the same level of expertise as a professor, researcher, or investigative wrter. Anything less renders anydiscussion meaningless and unworthy in their opinion, and anyone who disagrees is obviously stupid and they generally put it in So, as you read any such discussions, particularly so in Internet news groups (NG), decide for yourself when a rational argument is being applied and when disinformation, psyops (psychological arfare operations) or trickery is the tool. Accuse those guilty of the latter freely. They (both those deliberately seeking to lead you astray, and those who are simply foolish or misguided thinkers) generally run for cover when thus illuminated, or put in other terms, they put up or shut up (a perfectly acceptable outcome either way, since truth is the goal.) Here are the twenty-five methods and seven traits, some of which don't apply directly to NG application. Each contains a simple example in the form of actual (some paraphrased for simplicity) from NG comments on commonly Accusations should not be overused reserve for repeat offenders and those who use multiple tactics. Responses should avoid falling into emotional traps or informational sidetracks, unless it i feared that some observers will be easily dissuaded by the trickery. Consider quoting the complete rule rather than simply citing it, as others will not have reference. Offer to provide a complete copy of the rule set upon request Note: The first rule and last i key players, six, depending on situation) rules are generally not directly within the ability of the traditional disinfo artist to apply. These rules are generally used more conspiracy to cover u Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. Regardless of what you know, don't discuss it -especially if you are a public figure, news anchor, etc. If it's not reported, it didn't happen, and you never have to deal with the issues Become incredulous and indignant. Avoid discussing key issues and instead focus on side issues which can be used show the topic as being critical of some otherwise sacrosanct group theme. This is also known as the How dare vou!' gambit. reate rumor mongers. Avoid discussing issues by describing all charges, regardless of venue or evidence, as mere rumors and wild accusations. Other derogatory terms mutually exclusive of truth may work as well This method which works especially well with a silent press, because the only way the public can learn of the facts are through such 'arguable rumors'. If you can associate the material with the Internet, use this fact to certify it a wild rumor' from a bunch of kids on the Interneť which can have no basis in fact Use a straw man. Find or create a seeming element of your opponen's argument which you can easily knock down to make yourself look good and the opponent to look bad Either make up an issue you may safely imply exists based on your interpretation of the opponent opponent arguments/situation, or select the weakest aspect of the weakest charges. Amplify their significance and destroy them in a way which appears to debunk all the charges, real and fabricated alike, while actually avoiding discussion of the real issues. h name calling and ridicule. This is also known as the primary 'attack the messenger' ploy, though other methods qualify as variants of that approach. Associate opponents with unpopular titles such as kooks', right-wing', 'liberal, left-wing'. terrorists', 'conspiracy buffs, radicals', 'militia', 'racists', religious fanatics, 'sexual deviates', and so forth. This makes others shrink from support out of fear of gaining the same label, and you avoid dealing with issues. 6. Hit and Run. In any public forum, make a brief attack of your opponent or the opponent position and then scamper off before an answer can be fielded, or simply ignore any answer. This works extremely well in Internet and letters-to-the-editor environments where a steady stream of new identities can be called upon without having to explain criticism, reasoning simply make an accusation or other attack, never discussing issues, and never answering any subsequent response, for that would dignify the opponent's viewpoint. Question motives. Twist or amplify any fact which could be taken to imply that the opponent operates out of a hidden personal agenda or other bias. This avoids discussing issues and forces 8. Invoke authority. Claim for yourself or associate yourself with authority and present your argument with enough jargon' and 'minutia to illustrate you are 'one who knows, and simply say it o matter what evidence or logical argument is offered, avoid discussing issues except with denials they have any credibility, make any sense, provide any proof, contain or make thout discussing issues a point, have logic, or support a conclusion. Mix well for maximum effect. Associate opponent charges with old news. A derivative of the straw man- -usually, in any large-scale matter of high visibility, someone will make charges early on which can be or were already easily dealt with - a kind of investment for the future should the matter not be so easily contained.) Where it can be foreseen, have your own side raise a straw man issue and have it dealt with early on as part of the initial contingency plans. Subsequent charges, regardless of validity or new ground uncovered, can usually then be associated with the original charge and dismissed as simply being a rehash without need to address current issues so much the better where the opponent is or was involved with the original source. Establish and rely upon fall-back positions. Using a minor matter or element of the facts, take the high road' and 'confess' with candor that some innocent mistake, in hindsight, was made but that opponents have seized on the opportunity to blow it all out of proportion and imply greater criminalities which, just isn't so.' Others can reinforce this on your behalf, later, and even publicly 'call for an end to the nonsense' because you have already 'done the right thing. Done properly, this can garner sympathy and respect for 'coming clean' and 'owning up' to your mistakes Enigmas have no solution. Drawing upon the overall umbrella of events surrounding the crime and the multitude of players and events, paint the entire affair as too complex to solve. This Alice in Wonderland Logic. Avoid discussion of the issues by reasoning backwards or with an apparent deductive logic Demand complete solutions. Avoid the issues by requiring opponents to solve the crime at hand completely, a ploy which works best with issues qualifying for rule 1 causes those otherwise following the matter to begin to lose interest more quickly without having to address the actual issues. which forbears any actual material fact. it the facts to alternate conclusions. This requires creative thinking unless the crime was planned with contingency conclusions in place. nish evidence and witnesses. If it does not exist, it is not fact, and you won't have to address the issue 7. Change the subject. Usually in connection with one of the other ploys listed here, find a way to side-track the discussion with abrasive or controversial comments in hopes of turning attention to a new, more manageable topic. This works especially well with companions who can 'argue with you over the new topic and polarize the discussion arena in order to avoid discussing Emotionalize, Antagonize, and Goad Opponents. If you can't do anything else, chide and taunt your opponents and draw them into emotional responses which will tend to make them look foolish and overly motivated, and generally render their material somewhat less coherent. Not only will you avoid discussing the issues in the first instance, but even if their emotional response addresses the issue, you can further avoid the issues by then focusing on how 'sensitive they are to criticism Ignore proof presented, demand impossible proofs. This is perhaps a variant of the 'play dumb rule. Regardless of what material may be presented by an opponent in public forums, claim the material irrelevant and demand proof that is impossible for the opponent to come by (it may exist, but not be at his disposal, or it may be something which is known to be safely destroyed withheld, such as a murder weapon.) In order to completely avoid discussing issues, it may be required that you to categorically deny and be critical of media or books as valid sources, deny that witnesses are acceptable, or even deny that statements made by government or other authorities have any meaning or relevance. False evidence. Whenever possible, introduce new facts or clues designed and manufactured to conflict with opponent presentations--as useful tools to neutralize sensitive issues or impede resolution. This works best when the crime was designed with contingencies for the purpose, and the facts cannot be easily separated from the fabrications. r empowered investigative body. Subvert the (process) to your benefit and effectively neutralize all sensitive issues without open discussion. Once convened, the evidence and testimony are required to be secret when properly handled. For instance, if you own the prosecuting attorney, it can insure a Grand Jury hears no useful evidence and that the evidence is sealed and unavailable to subsequent investigators. Once a favorable verdict is achieved, the matter can be considered officially closed. Usually, this technique is applied to find the guilty innocent, but it can also be used to obtain charges when seeking to frame a victim. 22. Manufacture a new truth. Create your own experts) groups), authors), leader(s) or influence existing ones willing to forge new ground via scientific, investigative, or social research or testimony which concludes favorably. In this way, if you must actually address issues, you can do so authoritatively. Create bigger distractions. If the above does not seem to be working to distract from sensitive issues, or to prevent unwanted media coverage of unstoppable events such as trials, create treat Silence critics. If the above methods do not prevail, consider removing opponents from circulation by some definitive solution so that the need to address issues is removed entirely. This can be by their death, arrest and detention blackmail or destruction of theircharacter by release of blackmail information, or merely by destroying them financially, emotionally, or severely damaging anish. If you are a key holder of secrets or otherwise overly illuminated and you think the heat is getting too hot, to avoid the issues, vacate the kitchen. Note: There are other ways to attack truth, but these listed are the most common, and others are likely derivatives of these. In the end, you can usually spot the professional disinfo players by one more
Twenty-Five Ways To Suppress Truth: The Rules of Disinformation (Includes The 8 sinformationalist) by Permission to reprint/distribute hereby granted for any non commercial use provided information reproduced in its entirety and with author information in tact. For more Intel/Shadow Built upon Thirteen Techniques for Truth Suppression by David Martin, the folowing may be useful to the initiate in the world of dealing with veiled and half-truth, lies, and suppression of truth when serious crimes are studied in public forums. This, sadly, includes every day news media, one of the worst offenders with respect to being a source of disinformation. Where the crime involves a conspiracy, or a conspiracy to cover up the crime, there will invariably be a disinformation campaign launched against those seeking to uncover and expose the truth and or the conspiracy. There are specific tactics which disinfo artists tend to apply, as revealed here. Also included with this material are seven common traits of the disinfo artist which may also prove useful The more a particular party fits the traits and is guilty of following the rules, the more likely they are a professional disinfo artist with a vested motive. People can be bought, threatened, into prov can be suspect in many cases. rational person participating as one interested in the truth will evaluate that chain of evidence and conclude either that the links are solid and conclusive, that one or more links are weak and need further development before conclusion can be arrived at, or that one or more links can be broken, usually invalidating (but not necessarily so, if paralle links already exist or can be found, a particular link was merely supportive, but not in itself key to) the argument. The game is played by raising issues which either strengthen or weaken (preferably to the point of breaking) these links. It is the job of a disinfo artist to interfere with these evaluations... to at least make people think the links are weak or broken when, in truth, they are not... or to propose alternative solutions leading away from the truth. Often, by simply impeding and slowing down the process through disinformation tactics, a level of victory is assured because apathy increases with time and It would seem true in almost every instance, that if one cannot break the chain of evidence for a given solution, revelation of truth has won out. If the chain is broken either a new link must be forged, or a whole new chain developed, or the solution is invalid and a new one must be found... but truth still wins out. There is no shame in being the creator or supporter of a failed solution, chain, or link, if done with honesty in search of the truth. This is the rational approach. While it is understandable that a person can become emotionally involved with a particular side of a given issue, it is really unimportant who wins, as long as truth wins. But the disinfo artist will seek to emotionalize and chastise any failure (real or false claims thereof), and will seek by means o s the disinfo artist and those who may pull their strings (those who stand to suffer should the crime be solved) MUST seek to prevent rational and complete examination of any chain ofevidence which would hang them. Since fact and truth seldom fall on their own, they must be overcome with lies and deceit. Those who are professional in the art of lies and deceit, such as the intelligence community and the professional criminal (often the same people public at large is not well armed against such weapons, and is often easily ledastray by these time-proven tactics. Remarkably, not even media and law enforcement have NOT BEEN TRAINED to deal with these issues. For the most part, only the players themselves understand the rules of the game. least working together), tend to apply fairly well defined and observable tools in this process However, the such disinformationalists, the overall aim is to avoid discussing links in the chain of evidence which cannot be broken by truth, but at all times, to use clever deceptions or lies to make select links seem weaker than they are, create the illusion of a break, or better still, cause any who are considering the chain to be distracted in any number of ways, including the method of questioning the credentials of the presenter. Please understand that fact is fact, regardless of the source. Likewise, truth is truth, regardless of the source. This is why criminals are allowed to testify against other criminals. Where a motive to lie may truly exist, only actual evidence that the testimony itself IS a lie renders it completely invalid. Were a known iar's' testimony to stand on its own without supporting fact, it might certainly be of questionable value, but if the testimony (argument) is based on verifiable or otherwise demonstrable facts, it matters not who does the presenting what their motives are, or if they have lied in the past or even if motivated to lie in this instance the facts or links would and should stand or fall on their own merit and their part in the matter will Moreover, particularly with respects to public forums such as newspaper letters to the editor, and Internet chat and news groups, the disinfo type has a very important role. In these forums, the principle topics of discussion are generally attempts by individuals to cause other persons to become interested in their own particular position, idea, or solution very much in development at the time. People often use such mediums as a sounding board and in hopes of pollination to better form their ideas. Where such ideas are critical of government or powerful, vested groups (especially if their criminality is the topic), the disinfo artist has yet another rolethe role of nipping it in the bud. They also seek to stage the concept, the presenter, and any supporters as less than credible should any possible future confrontation in more public forums result due to their early successes. You can often spot the disinfo types at work here by the unique application of "higher standards" of discussion than necessarily warranted. They will demand that those presenting arguments or concepts back everything up with the same level of expertise as a professor, researcher, or investigative wrter. Anything less renders anydiscussion meaningless and unworthy in their opinion, and anyone who disagrees is obviously stupid and they generally put it in So, as you read any such discussions, particularly so in Internet news groups (NG), decide for yourself when a rational argument is being applied and when disinformation, psyops (psychological arfare operations) or trickery is the tool. Accuse those guilty of the latter freely. They (both those deliberately seeking to lead you astray, and those who are simply foolish or misguided thinkers) generally run for cover when thus illuminated, or put in other terms, they put up or shut up (a perfectly acceptable outcome either way, since truth is the goal.) Here are the twenty-five methods and seven traits, some of which don't apply directly to NG application. Each contains a simple example in the form of actual (some paraphrased for simplicity) from NG comments on commonly Accusations should not be overused reserve for repeat offenders and those who use multiple tactics. Responses should avoid falling into emotional traps or informational sidetracks, unless it i feared that some observers will be easily dissuaded by the trickery. Consider quoting the complete rule rather than simply citing it, as others will not have reference. Offer to provide a complete copy of the rule set upon request Note: The first rule and last i key players, six, depending on situation) rules are generally not directly within the ability of the traditional disinfo artist to apply. These rules are generally used more conspiracy to cover u Hear no evil, see no evil, speak no evil. Regardless of what you know, don't discuss it -especially if you are a public figure, news anchor, etc. If it's not reported, it didn't happen, and you never have to deal with the issues Become incredulous and indignant. Avoid discussing key issues and instead focus on side issues which can be used show the topic as being critical of some otherwise sacrosanct group theme. This is also known as the How dare vou!' gambit. reate rumor mongers. Avoid discussing issues by describing all charges, regardless of venue or evidence, as mere rumors and wild accusations. Other derogatory terms mutually exclusive of truth may work as well This method which works especially well with a silent press, because the only way the public can learn of the facts are through such 'arguable rumors'. If you can associate the material with the Internet, use this fact to certify it a wild rumor' from a bunch of kids on the Interneť which can have no basis in fact Use a straw man. Find or create a seeming element of your opponen's argument which you can easily knock down to make yourself look good and the opponent to look bad Either make up an issue you may safely imply exists based on your interpretation of the opponent opponent arguments/situation, or select the weakest aspect of the weakest charges. Amplify their significance and destroy them in a way which appears to debunk all the charges, real and fabricated alike, while actually avoiding discussion of the real issues. h name calling and ridicule. This is also known as the primary 'attack the messenger' ploy, though other methods qualify as variants of that approach. Associate opponents with unpopular titles such as kooks', right-wing', 'liberal, left-wing'. terrorists', 'conspiracy buffs, radicals', 'militia', 'racists', religious fanatics, 'sexual deviates', and so forth. This makes others shrink from support out of fear of gaining the same label, and you avoid dealing with issues. 6. Hit and Run. In any public forum, make a brief attack of your opponent or the opponent position and then scamper off before an answer can be fielded, or simply ignore any answer. This works extremely well in Internet and letters-to-the-editor environments where a steady stream of new identities can be called upon without having to explain criticism, reasoning simply make an accusation or other attack, never discussing issues, and never answering any subsequent response, for that would dignify the opponent's viewpoint. Question motives. Twist or amplify any fact which could be taken to imply that the opponent operates out of a hidden personal agenda or other bias. This avoids discussing issues and forces 8. Invoke authority. Claim for yourself or associate yourself with authority and present your argument with enough jargon' and 'minutia to illustrate you are 'one who knows, and simply say it o matter what evidence or logical argument is offered, avoid discussing issues except with denials they have any credibility, make any sense, provide any proof, contain or make thout discussing issues a point, have logic, or support a conclusion. Mix well for maximum effect. Associate opponent charges with old news. A derivative of the straw man- -usually, in any large-scale matter of high visibility, someone will make charges early on which can be or were already easily dealt with - a kind of investment for the future should the matter not be so easily contained.) Where it can be foreseen, have your own side raise a straw man issue and have it dealt with early on as part of the initial contingency plans. Subsequent charges, regardless of validity or new ground uncovered, can usually then be associated with the original charge and dismissed as simply being a rehash without need to address current issues so much the better where the opponent is or was involved with the original source. Establish and rely upon fall-back positions. Using a minor matter or element of the facts, take the high road' and 'confess' with candor that some innocent mistake, in hindsight, was made but that opponents have seized on the opportunity to blow it all out of proportion and imply greater criminalities which, just isn't so.' Others can reinforce this on your behalf, later, and even publicly 'call for an end to the nonsense' because you have already 'done the right thing. Done properly, this can garner sympathy and respect for 'coming clean' and 'owning up' to your mistakes Enigmas have no solution. Drawing upon the overall umbrella of events surrounding the crime and the multitude of players and events, paint the entire affair as too complex to solve. This Alice in Wonderland Logic. Avoid discussion of the issues by reasoning backwards or with an apparent deductive logic Demand complete solutions. Avoid the issues by requiring opponents to solve the crime at hand completely, a ploy which works best with issues qualifying for rule 1 causes those otherwise following the matter to begin to lose interest more quickly without having to address the actual issues. which forbears any actual material fact. it the facts to alternate conclusions. This requires creative thinking unless the crime was planned with contingency conclusions in place. nish evidence and witnesses. If it does not exist, it is not fact, and you won't have to address the issue 7. Change the subject. Usually in connection with one of the other ploys listed here, find a way to side-track the discussion with abrasive or controversial comments in hopes of turning attention to a new, more manageable topic. This works especially well with companions who can 'argue with you over the new topic and polarize the discussion arena in order to avoid discussing Emotionalize, Antagonize, and Goad Opponents. If you can't do anything else, chide and taunt your opponents and draw them into emotional responses which will tend to make them look foolish and overly motivated, and generally render their material somewhat less coherent. Not only will you avoid discussing the issues in the first instance, but even if their emotional response addresses the issue, you can further avoid the issues by then focusing on how 'sensitive they are to criticism Ignore proof presented, demand impossible proofs. This is perhaps a variant of the 'play dumb rule. Regardless of what material may be presented by an opponent in public forums, claim the material irrelevant and demand proof that is impossible for the opponent to come by (it may exist, but not be at his disposal, or it may be something which is known to be safely destroyed withheld, such as a murder weapon.) In order to completely avoid discussing issues, it may be required that you to categorically deny and be critical of media or books as valid sources, deny that witnesses are acceptable, or even deny that statements made by government or other authorities have any meaning or relevance. False evidence. Whenever possible, introduce new facts or clues designed and manufactured to conflict with opponent presentations--as useful tools to neutralize sensitive issues or impede resolution. This works best when the crime was designed with contingencies for the purpose, and the facts cannot be easily separated from the fabrications. r empowered investigative body. Subvert the (process) to your benefit and effectively neutralize all sensitive issues without open discussion. Once convened, the evidence and testimony are required to be secret when properly handled. For instance, if you own the prosecuting attorney, it can insure a Grand Jury hears no useful evidence and that the evidence is sealed and unavailable to subsequent investigators. Once a favorable verdict is achieved, the matter can be considered officially closed. Usually, this technique is applied to find the guilty innocent, but it can also be used to obtain charges when seeking to frame a victim. 22. Manufacture a new truth. Create your own experts) groups), authors), leader(s) or influence existing ones willing to forge new ground via scientific, investigative, or social research or testimony which concludes favorably. In this way, if you must actually address issues, you can do so authoritatively. Create bigger distractions. If the above does not seem to be working to distract from sensitive issues, or to prevent unwanted media coverage of unstoppable events such as trials, create treat Silence critics. If the above methods do not prevail, consider removing opponents from circulation by some definitive solution so that the need to address issues is removed entirely. This can be by their death, arrest and detention blackmail or destruction of theircharacter by release of blackmail information, or merely by destroying them financially, emotionally, or severely damaging anish. If you are a key holder of secrets or otherwise overly illuminated and you think the heat is getting too hot, to avoid the issues, vacate the kitchen. Note: There are other ways to attack truth, but these listed are the most common, and others are likely derivatives of these. In the end, you can usually spot the professional disinfo players by one more

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These s ame nd a urs ore re Global Gameplay Stats Total War: ROMEI ROMi Auxilia Complete 1 hour of gameplay Weapon of Mass Destruction 5000 men in satie with siege arsiery duing the course ot a campaign ame Did you know that the stats of the review copies of games are recorded on steam? the mainan rank wih an army or navy uring a campaign game First Time Lucky 1 soecal abity during a campaign bae pic related, let's see how much of the game reviewers played Your Ground a campagn defend your encampoment without losing a singe victory point Dock of the Bay a combined land andnaval siege bae during a campaign e at least 3 dierent spedial abdses during a campaige bate a Barbaran rbe, sack In the Navy Mare Nostrum ompete thourodiganepl Them Out... All of Them of 1000 men, before ctaiming dor This Forest Has Eyes en with siege atdery in any single bate a campaign sato, using oney caarrunts , wthout tonesehrg to the Defences 1000,000 ents in your reasury uring a singe campi Praefectus Classis Beyond the Dreams of Avarice ast 10 utiplayer baes A League of Their Own Macedon, estabksh wts, Eprus and Boana as ckent states When in Rome... is a campaign ty Cural vitor uccessty caphure all of the great obes of the andert world, Rome,Athens Cathage and Aleand in balle duing a single aommeahotathedwin On Land and Sea a combined bate, using land and naval forces, during a campaign Great Balls of Fire Champion of the Geds onager atery ant in a siege bae during a campaige gane Win a campaige on Legendaty diflicuty stay capture on, gfthe great c ses gran ancent wend Rome. Ahens, Cartage er 샤eca ( t bam ane amam rank with a general/ail during a campain Walled Crown Win 25 siege atack baties duing campaign pa tain the masmam rank wth a sptype agent during a campain In the Footsteps of Rome Wasn't Built in a Day Recover all hree ionary eagles thom Teuobung Forest on naimal oaty or highe Crown of the Preserver 25 siege defence bates durng campsign play This Army Will Fight On Recover at least two leponary eagles barn Teuoburg Faestonaerm osuuty or nget in a single campaign or Carhage, cheose not to estabish an empire fodowing a ovl war erme campaign, wring every bum except one witout ever auto-oeseling The Alexandrine War This is Sparta Vent Vidi, Vicil God of War Every Day The Die is Cast The Great Escape a campaign ambush base wit, at least 75% at your utts I Will Find a Way or Make One Roma Invicta It o Carthago Delenda Est Boat that Rocked The New Xerxes Compiete a campaign as Pathi Furor Gemanicus The Lost Eagle nos han 10 ane ships in a singla carnpagn b This is Total War British Empire ight 100 b es in 귀 single campugn wteut adoresolving Some of the reviews out at this time Eurogamer 7/10 PCGamesN 7/10 Rock, Paper, Shotgun No Score PC Gamer 85/100 Digital Spy 4/5 NowGamer-9.5/10 CVG 9/10 oystiq 3.5/5 s 86/100 GamesVillage 9.6/10 8/10 awe Eu em Expansive DLC 'No Score GameStar Hungary 8.7/10 Co cted Dig 9.5/10 ery Games.it 9.5/1
These s ame nd a urs ore re Global Gameplay Stats Total War: ROMEI ROMi Auxilia Complete 1 hour of gameplay Weapon of Mass Destruction 5000 men in satie with siege arsiery duing the course ot a campaign ame Did you know that the stats of the review copies of games are recorded on steam? the mainan rank wih an army or navy uring a campaign game First Time Lucky 1 soecal abity during a campaign bae pic related, let's see how much of the game reviewers played Your Ground a campagn defend your encampoment without losing a singe victory point Dock of the Bay a combined land andnaval siege bae during a campaign e at least 3 dierent spedial abdses during a campaige bate a Barbaran rbe, sack In the Navy Mare Nostrum ompete thourodiganepl Them Out... All of Them of 1000 men, before ctaiming dor This Forest Has Eyes en with siege atdery in any single bate a campaign sato, using oney caarrunts , wthout tonesehrg to the Defences 1000,000 ents in your reasury uring a singe campi Praefectus Classis Beyond the Dreams of Avarice ast 10 utiplayer baes A League of Their Own Macedon, estabksh wts, Eprus and Boana as ckent states When in Rome... is a campaign ty Cural vitor uccessty caphure all of the great obes of the andert world, Rome,Athens Cathage and Aleand in balle duing a single aommeahotathedwin On Land and Sea a combined bate, using land and naval forces, during a campaign Great Balls of Fire Champion of the Geds onager atery ant in a siege bae during a campaige gane Win a campaige on Legendaty diflicuty stay capture on, gfthe great c ses gran ancent wend Rome. Ahens, Cartage er 샤eca ( t bam ane amam rank with a general/ail during a campain Walled Crown Win 25 siege atack baties duing campaign pa tain the masmam rank wth a sptype agent during a campain In the Footsteps of Rome Wasn't Built in a Day Recover all hree ionary eagles thom Teuobung Forest on naimal oaty or highe Crown of the Preserver 25 siege defence bates durng campsign play This Army Will Fight On Recover at least two leponary eagles barn Teuoburg Faestonaerm osuuty or nget in a single campaign or Carhage, cheose not to estabish an empire fodowing a ovl war erme campaign, wring every bum except one witout ever auto-oeseling The Alexandrine War This is Sparta Vent Vidi, Vicil God of War Every Day The Die is Cast The Great Escape a campaign ambush base wit, at least 75% at your utts I Will Find a Way or Make One Roma Invicta It o Carthago Delenda Est Boat that Rocked The New Xerxes Compiete a campaign as Pathi Furor Gemanicus The Lost Eagle nos han 10 ane ships in a singla carnpagn b This is Total War British Empire ight 100 b es in 귀 single campugn wteut adoresolving Some of the reviews out at this time Eurogamer 7/10 PCGamesN 7/10 Rock, Paper, Shotgun No Score PC Gamer 85/100 Digital Spy 4/5 NowGamer-9.5/10 CVG 9/10 oystiq 3.5/5 s 86/100 GamesVillage 9.6/10 8/10 awe Eu em Expansive DLC 'No Score GameStar Hungary 8.7/10 Co cted Dig 9.5/10 ery Games.it 9.5/1

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lan Miles Cheong @stillgray 13m @tehoriman @ofgloriouslife I don't care if "many women agree" with that transphobic statement. Expand @OfGlorious Life 11m Anime Avatar This is literally all I ever see you do Pick out little statements from average people that you don't like & blast. @stillgray @tehorimarn Expand lan Miles Cheong @stillgray 11m @ofgloriouslife @tehoriman Milo is an average person now? I've been blasting him all night. Expand @OfGlorious Life 9m Anime Avatar Yes, you've only ever blasted people like Milo My apologies. @stillgray Expand lan Miles Cheong @stillgray 9m @ofgloriouslife Dude, I want to know, what happened to you? You used to be so cool and now you're this GamerGater Expand Wall Meat retweeted Anime Avatar @OfGloriousLife 7m That one's simple I stopped being a journalist. @stillgray
lan Miles Cheong @stillgray 13m @tehoriman @ofgloriouslife I don't care if "many women agree" with that transphobic statement. Expand @OfGlorious Life 11m Anime Avatar This is literally all I ever see you do Pick out little statements from average people that you don't like & blast. @stillgray @tehorimarn Expand lan Miles Cheong @stillgray 11m @ofgloriouslife @tehoriman Milo is an average person now? I've been blasting him all night. Expand @OfGlorious Life 9m Anime Avatar Yes, you've only ever blasted people like Milo My apologies. @stillgray Expand lan Miles Cheong @stillgray 9m @ofgloriouslife Dude, I want to know, what happened to you? You used to be so cool and now you're this GamerGater Expand Wall Meat retweeted Anime Avatar @OfGloriousLife 7m That one's simple I stopped being a journalist. @stillgray

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MASSIVE LAND MINE FALSE FLAG ALERT PLEASE RETWEET There is a new tag growing hard right now, I've been turned on to it by colleagues #academicANDfeminist DO NOT ENGAGE. DO NOT THIS IS NOT ANTIGG the tag was started by an academic who is NOT antiGG, just a bystander When asked if she was looking into it, she said no. I highly doubt she likes GG (because, you know, the commonly held narrative in press) but this is NOT antiGG. Sasha Costanza-Chock schock Od 2 tybika are you writing about GamerGate? 152 AM-2 041 2014 Detais Colapse Reply to 4Dschock entka 因TL Taylorahifindittasenatngbutwouldrater spendmyenergy elsewhere schock nah. i find it fascinating but would rather spend my energy elsewhere Expand Pumpkin Spiee Bossntne Oct 2 coybika schock Yeah same, more or less Expand However, if antiGG are smart, they will use this tag to goad the not so great people in Gamer- Gate into attacking it Already, there is crossover with some academics in antiGG, but again, this is NOT a group targeting GamerGate, or gamers. IF YOU ATTACKTHIS GROUP YOU WILL ONLY CREATE NEW ANTI-GAMERGATE PEOPLE don't do it, be smart KEEP YOUR DAMN FOCUS PLEASE. So far, only ONE tweet in the tag references gamergate, and that person sucks for doing it, but let the person go and talk to himself Results for #academicANDfeminist gam. TopIA Save Al Pierson Browne 20h academioANDfeminist Is it bad that I feel left out by not being implicated as a feminist by GamerGate? want to be boh and proudy sol Esxpand You ve reached the end of the Top Tweets for gamerBate iew all Tweets IF YOU SEE A GAMERGATE PERSON GO ATTHE TAG, CALL THEM OUT. POINT OUT FALSE FLAG
MASSIVE LAND MINE FALSE FLAG ALERT PLEASE RETWEET There is a new tag growing hard right now, I've been turned on to it by colleagues #academicANDfeminist DO NOT ENGAGE. DO NOT THIS IS NOT ANTIGG the tag was started by an academic who is NOT antiGG, just a bystander When asked if she was looking into it, she said no. I highly doubt she likes GG (because, you know, the commonly held narrative in press) but this is NOT antiGG. Sasha Costanza-Chock schock Od 2 tybika are you writing about GamerGate? 152 AM-2 041 2014 Detais Colapse Reply to 4Dschock entka 因TL Taylorahifindittasenatngbutwouldrater spendmyenergy elsewhere schock nah. i find it fascinating but would rather spend my energy elsewhere Expand Pumpkin Spiee Bossntne Oct 2 coybika schock Yeah same, more or less Expand However, if antiGG are smart, they will use this tag to goad the not so great people in Gamer- Gate into attacking it Already, there is crossover with some academics in antiGG, but again, this is NOT a group targeting GamerGate, or gamers. IF YOU ATTACKTHIS GROUP YOU WILL ONLY CREATE NEW ANTI-GAMERGATE PEOPLE don't do it, be smart KEEP YOUR DAMN FOCUS PLEASE. So far, only ONE tweet in the tag references gamergate, and that person sucks for doing it, but let the person go and talk to himself Results for #academicANDfeminist gam. TopIA Save Al Pierson Browne 20h academioANDfeminist Is it bad that I feel left out by not being implicated as a feminist by GamerGate? want to be boh and proudy sol Esxpand You ve reached the end of the Top Tweets for gamerBate iew all Tweets IF YOU SEE A GAMERGATE PERSON GO ATTHE TAG, CALL THEM OUT. POINT OUT FALSE FLAG

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