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'''Crash Override Network''' is a ]<ref name="Free of charge">{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/13/online-abuse-how-women-are-fighting-back | title=Online abuse: how women are fighting back | publisher=The Guardian | date=2016-04-13 | accessdate=2016-04-13 | author=Alexander, Leigh}}</ref> support group for victims of large scale online abuse, including ] and ].<ref name="pc" /><ref name="telegraph" /><ref name="destructoid" /><ref name="Cohen" /> It was founded by game developers ] and Alex Lifschitz, and staffed by victims of online abuse whose identities are kept anonymous outside the group.<ref name="wired" /><ref name="tnw" /> Quinn and Lifschitz are victims of online abuse in the ], having both received death threats and doxing attacks.<ref name="csm" /><ref name="cbc" /><ref name=latimes20150204 /> '''Crash Override Network''' is a ]<ref name="Free of charge">{{cite web | url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/apr/13/online-abuse-how-women-are-fighting-back | title=Online abuse: how women are fighting back | publisher=The Guardian | date=2016-04-13 | accessdate=2016-04-13 | author=Alexander, Leigh}}</ref> support group for victims of large scale online abuse, including ] and ].<ref name="pc" /><ref name="telegraph" /><ref name="destructoid" /><ref name="Cohen" /> It was founded by game developers ] and Alex Lifschitz, and staffed by victims of online abuse whose identities are kept anonymous outside the group.<ref name="wired" /><ref name="tnw" /> Quinn and Lifschitz are victims of online abuse in the ], having both received death threats and doxing attacks.<ref name="csm" /><ref name="cbc" /><ref name=latimes20150204 />


The founders of the organisation want it to be considered a conversation starter, a repository for addressing problems that others in and out of the gaming community "have long hoped would simply go away."<ref name=latimes20150204 /> The organisation's services are divided into three categories: ongoing assistance for victims, crisis centre support, and community outreach.<ref name=pc /><ref name="monitor" /> They provide post-crisis counselling services,<ref name=destructoid /> help seeking shelter,<ref name=monitor /> and access to experts in information security, ], law enforcement, public relations and threat monitoring.<ref name=pc /><ref name=tnw /> The network tailors a unique plan of action for each victim<ref name=monitor /> and works with law enforcement, the media, and social media.<ref name=monitor /> They promise to help victims regardless of previous affiliations and ideology, including Gamergate supporters.<ref name=destructoid /> The founders of the organisation want it to be considered a conversation starter, a repository for addressing problems that others in and out of the gaming community "have long hoped would simply go away."<ref name=latimes20150204 /> The organisation's services are divided into three categories: ongoing assistance for victims, crisis centre support, and community outreach.<ref name=pc /><ref name="monitor" /> They provide post-crisis counselling services,<ref name=destructoid /> help seeking shelter,<ref name=monitor /> and access to experts in information security, ], law enforcement, public relations and threat monitoring.<ref name=pc /><ref name=tnw /> The network tailors a unique plan of action for each victim<ref name=monitor /> and works with law enforcement, the media, and social media.<ref name=monitor /> They promise to help victims regardless of previous affiliations and ideology, including Gamergate supporters,<ref name=destructoid /> however chat logs leaked in August 2016 (later confirmed by a former member) suggest some of the group participated in doxing and harassment of Gamergate supporters. <ref>http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/when-the-harassed-become-the-harassers/article/2600558</ref><ref>https://heatst.com/tech/chat-logs-expose-crash-override-network-as-online-bullies/</ref>

and confirmed by a former member,


They have helped defuse a ] attack by helping the target pre-emptively contact the police.<ref name=wired /> Quinn said the launch of Crash Override Network led to a renewed and heightened campaign of abuse, and the website underwent daily hack attempts.<ref name=telegraph /> In May 2015 the organisation became an official ] trusted safety resource.<ref name=ars20150520 /> They have helped defuse a ] attack by helping the target pre-emptively contact the police.<ref name=wired /> Quinn said the launch of Crash Override Network led to a renewed and heightened campaign of abuse, and the website underwent daily hack attempts.<ref name=telegraph /> In May 2015 the organisation became an official ] trusted safety resource.<ref name=ars20150520 />

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Crash Override Network
File:Crash Override Network logo.jpeg
FoundedJanuary 2015 (2015-January)
FoundersZoë Quinn, Alex Lifschitz
Websitewww.crashoverridenetwork.com

Crash Override Network is a pro bono support group for victims of large scale online abuse, including revenge porn and doxing. It was founded by game developers Zoë Quinn and Alex Lifschitz, and staffed by victims of online abuse whose identities are kept anonymous outside the group. Quinn and Lifschitz are victims of online abuse in the Gamergate controversy, having both received death threats and doxing attacks.

The founders of the organisation want it to be considered a conversation starter, a repository for addressing problems that others in and out of the gaming community "have long hoped would simply go away." The organisation's services are divided into three categories: ongoing assistance for victims, crisis centre support, and community outreach. They provide post-crisis counselling services, help seeking shelter, and access to experts in information security, white hat hacking, law enforcement, public relations and threat monitoring. The network tailors a unique plan of action for each victim and works with law enforcement, the media, and social media. They promise to help victims regardless of previous affiliations and ideology, including Gamergate supporters, however chat logs leaked in August 2016 (later confirmed by a former member) suggest some of the group participated in doxing and harassment of Gamergate supporters.

and confirmed by a former member,

They have helped defuse a swatting attack by helping the target pre-emptively contact the police. Quinn said the launch of Crash Override Network led to a renewed and heightened campaign of abuse, and the website underwent daily hack attempts. In May 2015 the organisation became an official Twitter trusted safety resource.

References

  1. Alexander, Leigh (13 April 2016). "Online abuse: how women are fighting back". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 April 2016.
  2. ^ Mlot, Stephanie (22 January 2015). "GamerGate Targets Launch Online Abuse Support Network". PC Magazine. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  3. ^ Sanghani, Radhika (30 January 2015). "Zoe Quinn: '#Gamergate has ruined my life. But I won't quit'". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  4. ^ "Zoe Quinn founds anti-harassment network Crash Override". Destructoid. 27 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  5. Cohen, Claire (21 January 2015). "#Gamergate: Victim of video games trolling launches anti-harrassment network". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  6. ^ Hudson, Laura (20 January 2015). "Gamergate Target Zoe Quinn Launches Anti-Harassment Support Network". Wired. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  7. ^ Morphy, Erika (22 January 2015). "Organized Community of Support". Technewsworld. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  8. Mendoza, Jessica (20 January 2015). "Online harassment targets strike back against abusers. Will it work?". The Christian Science Monitor. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  9. "Crash Override: a guide for handling a doxing". CBC.ca. 22 January 2015. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  10. ^ Martens, Todd (4 February 2015). "Crash Override offers relief from harassment in the gaming world". LA Times. LA Times. Retrieved 4 February 2015.
  11. ^ Guerrero, Agustin (21 January 2015). "Gamergate targets launch Crash Override Network to support online abuse victims". National Monitor. Retrieved 1 February 2015.
  12. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/when-the-harassed-become-the-harassers/article/2600558
  13. https://heatst.com/tech/chat-logs-expose-crash-override-network-as-online-bullies/
  14. Machkovech, Sam (20 May 2015). "GamerGate critic posts death threat voicemail after inaction by prosecutor". ArsTechnica. Retrieved 21 May 2015.

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