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On The Stream: Sexism in online gaming

Sexism is so rampant in online games that women are known to be called "slut" simply for greeting other players. The competitive, anonymous environment of massively multiplayer online games like Halo and World of Warcraft can create a breeding ground for abuse. On Wednesday at 19:30 GMT, we ask whether sexual harassment in the virtual world should have real world consequences.
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