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posted ago by sleepydude ago by sleepydude +45 / -0

https://www.wired.com/story/super-smash-bros-sexual-misconduct/

From the most celebrated Smash Twitch streamers to longtime tournament champions and local heroes, the Smash community is reeling from a series of dark revelations. Dozens have come forward on Twitter to describe alleged grooming, sexual assault, and statutory rape they’ve experienced from Smash pros and commentators, some of whom have hundreds of thousands of followers on Twitch and YouTube.

The allegations come amid a broader reckoning over sexual misconduct in the videogame industry. But in interviews with WIRED, competitive Smash players and fans say the community’s informal structure, egalitarian ideals, and multigenerational appeal have all inadvertently contributed to an unsafe environment. Others say a culture of hero worship and a fear of social repercussions have allowed misconduct to fly under the radar for years. As the Smash esports #MeToo moment persists, those closest to the game are taking a biopsy of its rotten tissue.

The rabbit hole goes deep, deep, deep.

Smash bros. is the absolute pinnacle of depravity. The players aren't great, but the commentators and fans... they are impressively toxic, even in Twitter standards.

Anything tailored for children has been compromised by twisted, and frankly smelly, individuals -- all confused in their gender. They're the first to say something overtly racist while also being the first to interpret something factually not racist as racist.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiOcz8ebyws

Anyways, I just thought I'd shed light on a decrepit part of the internet MAGA folks might not realize exists with such large backing.