In an effort to provide support to those in the video game industry who have been mistreated, media non-profit Feminist Frequency is launching a harassment hotline
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"At any given moment there are millions of people like you and me playing, chatting, adventuring, dueling, side questing, exploring," an introductory video states. "Millions of real people. Most of our gaming experience can be amazing, but let's be honest, there are problems." The problems listed include abuse, harassment, bullying, isolation, depression. "Behind the avatar on your screen, a real person may be suffering alone in silence," the video continues.
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