Read the embedded BoingBoing article by Jay Allen on the threats from places like 8chan, /baphomet, and the uncaring people who run and support their quest to ruin lives:
http://boingboing.net/2015/01/19/invasion-boards-set-out-to-rui.html
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“Under the guise of pushing for journalistic reform and anti-censorship in gaming, GamerGate has targeted prominent women critics and designers like Sarkeesian, Zoe Quinn, Brianna Wu and Leigh Alexander with a relentless campaign of threats and harassment.” —Rolling Stone Magazine