By now you’ve probably heard something about this thing called Gamergate. You probably have a lot of confusion about what it is and why it is a big deal. I encourage everyone to read up on it to understand how certain online cultures are trying to intimidate and change culture that’s happening beyond the monitor.
And after you read up on some basics, read this post by Laurie Penny: Why We’re Winning: Social Justice Warriors and the New Culture War. (Caution: strong language (although entirely appropriate given the context of the greater Gamergate movement, in my opinion))
Nothing else needs to be said after that.