OPERATION GUMMYBEAR

Our mission: Spread the word and gain support.

HOW: Getting more independent and midsized youtubers to speak out against Gawker and in favor of Gamergate to counteract the smear campaign. In a way, this is a battle between the new media and the old, with the old aiming for one last gasp at relevance. Support more calls for direct action that include subscribing to KiA and boycotting the websites involved, along with telling your friends to boycott them as well. Even just mentioning gamergate.me or KiA and including a link in the description counts as support.

Links about why this is needed:

http://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/2kts8o/bronies_bitcoin_and_gamergate_we_have_much_more/

http://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/2migkw/operation_gummybear_spread_the_truth_about/

http://www.reddit.com/r/KotakuInAction/comments/2mf8jd/the_biggest_failure_of_gamergate_has_been_the/

Long version of this post: http://pastebin.com/rDjwuRBG

IN-DEPTH:

They may have the newspaper in their pocket- but they don't own the internet. We must use this to our advantage. The past few weeks have shown that we have completely failed to get our side of the story out there. The enemy has largely succeeded in keeping us isolated in only a few forums while the rest of the gaming community either doesn't know, doesn't care or doesn't realize how important this is.

This is the direct result of a "wait and see" strategy that has been a complete and unmitigated disaster. Instead of going to people, we waited for them to come to us. That ends today. From here on out, we're taking a proactive approach. We should have been the first ones to tell people about Gamergate and got "ahead of the story".

I have collected a list of YTers who are likely to be receptive to our concerns. We can engage in a two-part strategy that includes ground and air support. Ground support consists of starting GG-related conversations in the comments section, while air support consists of directly contacting the channel owner and asking for support.

The problem with our current strategy is that it’s fickle, and that a lot of people don’t know about it. As Intel shows, if advertisers choose to go back in, all our gains could be erased in one day. Even worse, the fact that we can’t mention GG is terrible, especially when we've done nothing wrong. That’s not sustainable. When the media’s false narrative is just a google search away, our current campaign has a huge vulnerability.

The hard truth is that as long as people continue to go to these websites, they will have ads of some sort. The only way to achieve lasting victory is to turn public opinion against them. What we need is to increase participation in the boycott and get more people to condemn these “media organizations” that insult their own readership. That shouldn't be too hard as most gamers already don’t trust them- but we still need more people to speak up. Their public reputation needs to be damaged beyond repair, and they must lose all legitimacy as reputable news sources. People need to speak out and tell people to avoid them, the louder the better.

The goal is to make them objects of ridicule, because they will never go away completely. Gawker and Vox’s final form is Myspace. It exists, but we make fun of people who still go there.

Wake up. Kotaku is having it’s highest-traffic month ever, and the rest are still around. Until we get people to avoid these sites, nothing will change.

As a community, if you aren't growing, you’re dying. We need a constant supply of new members to make our voices louder, and our message clearer. People get tired and drop out all the time, often without mentioning it. Stop waiting for people to come to us, and go to them first. We should work to get the gaming community and other groups who have been marginalized by the opposition on our side- and that means we need a better rationale. Already have an answer ready when they ask "So what? Why should I care" "How can I help"? The appeal should be something people will actually care about.

Lots of casual gamers don’t read these websites- so they will ask why should they get involved? Make the case that devs read them, and that these websites have the ability to indirectly censor games via review scores. It’s not just about “ethics in games journalism”. That’s the worst pitch anyone could come up with! It sounds boring and pointless. Who will want to join something like that?. It’s about fighting corruption, censorship and protecting artistic freedom. See how much better that sounds? These people, through their corruption, can eventually damage the games YOU play, and people need to know it. Make it personal, or else people won’t care.

Tailor your message to the person you're contacting, and do background research. For some people, make the point that it's not even just about video games- it's about standing up to bullies and only one front in a larger battle against nerds. Make the point that they will be coming for you next, and that we need to stand together. This is our chance to finally fight back.

What we need.

> Air and Ground Support

> DIRECT calls to action. Making a general statement is appreciated, but not enough. Ask for people to sign up to KiA or get involved by sending emails. At least include links in the description.

A listing of Youtubers to contact.

Brony youtubers:

https://www.youtube.com/user/MandoPony

https://www.youtube.com/user/Saberspark

https://www.youtube.com/user/LittleshyFiM

https://www.youtube.com/user/DisneyFanatic2364

https://www.youtube.com/user/christkids

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheLivingTombstone

https://www.youtube.com/user/Letupita725HD

https://www.youtube.com/user/MylittleBronieDE

https://www.youtube.com/user/ChristiansCartoons

https://www.youtube.com/user/cannedcream

https://www.youtube.com/user/ACRacebest

https://www.youtube.com/user/mlpwarrior1302/

https://www.youtube.com/user/ILoveKimPossibleAlot/

https://www.youtube.com/user/Mastermax888

https://www.youtube.com/user/Bronymonster44

https://www.youtube.com/user/bronycurious

https://www.youtube.com/user/TBBBAP

https://www.youtube.com/user/EileMontyVA

https://www.youtube.com/user/jhaller2

https://www.youtube.com/user/Poowis/videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/DigibronyMLP

General/News/Talk Show related YTers

https://www.youtube.com/user/CGPGrey

https://www.youtube.com/user/BadgeofShame/

https://www.youtube.com/user/CrazyRussianHacker

https://www.youtube.com/user/pokeflirt

https://www.youtube.com/user/GoldJacketLuke/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/Fronk2107/

http://www.youtube.com/user/ABrandonToThePast

http://www.youtube.com/user/BlackCriticGuy

https://www.youtube.com/user/SecularTalk

https://www.youtube.com/user/bobsamurai

https://www.youtube.com/user/townsquare

https://www.youtube.com/user/golefttv

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheBigPictureRT

https://www.youtube.com/user/ZoominGames

Atheist and Skeptic Voices

https://www.youtube.com/user/armouredskeptic/videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheThinkingAtheist

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMessianicManic

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheAtheistVoice

https://www.youtube.com/user/VeganTruth

Geek and Nerd Culture related YTers

http://www.youtube.com/user/GalacticGod

http://www.youtube.com/user/TomSka/ (Maybe)

http://www.youtube.com/user/MegaCapitalG

http://www.youtube.com/user/cyberknight8610

http://www.youtube.com/user/mkohl40

http://www.youtube.com/user/StarstrikeDuelistX

http://www.youtube.com/user/JamieTheKid00

http://www.youtube.com/user/Wuphlez

http://www.youtube.com/user/Jawiin

http://www.youtube.com/user/TrumpSC

http://www.youtube.com/user/rahdo

XXXX - Already contacted, Answer= No. http://www.youtube.com/user/thedicetower XXXX

http://www.youtube.com/user/Trolden1337

http://www.youtube.com/user/amazhs

http://www.youtube.com/user/hsepicplays

https://www.youtube.com/user/RebelTaxi99

Anime/Pokemon YTers:

This is where we need the most help. Make Anime-related OC to get the word out.

http://www.youtube.com/user/ChibiReviews

http://www.youtube.com/user/GRArkada

http://www.youtube.com/user/Kinggoken

http://www.youtube.com/user/ChronexiaMisty

http://www.youtube.com/user/Acnologia/about

http://www.youtube.com/user/ProtoMario/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/BestAnimeTops

http://www.youtube.com/user/TopAnimeWeekly

http://www.youtube.com/user/LeeandLie

http://www.youtube.com/user/ForneverWorld

http://www.youtube.com/user/NoLongerAGame

http://www.youtube.com/user/AnimeScenes2014

http://www.youtube.com/user/superalx96

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheTopAnimeInfo

http://www.youtube.com/user/Tylerscrap

http://www.youtube.com/user/MunchingOrange/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/TamashiiHiroka/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/Marriland/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/dookieshedVIDS

http://www.youtube.com/user/TyranitarTube

http://www.youtube.com/user/giancarloparimango11

http://www.youtube.com/user/SullyPwnz

http://www.youtube.com/user/xxfluffypunkxx

http://www.youtube.com/user/NintendoFanFTW

http://www.youtube.com/user/ProVictini

http://www.youtube.com/user/TehIshter/videos

Politically Incorrect, Libertarian, Anarchist and Anarcho-Capitalist YTers. [ People likely to support us politically and logically] /pol/, you know what to do.

http://www.youtube.com/user/LearnLiberty

http://www.youtube.com/user/stefbot

http://www.youtube.com/user/ReasonTV

http://www.youtube.com/user/SchiffReport/

http://www.youtube.com/user/HONORYOUROATH

http://www.youtube.com/user/SandmanMGTOW (Yes, it’s a MRA channel)

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheAlexJonesChannel

http://www.youtube.com/user/X22Report

http://www.youtube.com/user/LibertyPen/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/pinegrove33

http://www.youtube.com/user/AaronClarey

http://www.youtube.com/user/bigthink/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/AdamKokesh/

http://www.youtube.com/user/Pajamasmedia

http://www.youtube.com/user/PMRants

Small/Midsize LPers/Gamers

Get them on side. The larger LPers won’t talk about this due to fear, but the smaller ones might.

https://www.youtube.com/user/Captain8Bit/

http://www.youtube.com/user/Sp4zie/

http://www.youtube.com/user/UberDanger/

http://www.youtube.com/user/LeagueOfSuperCritics/

http://www.youtube.com/user/BlackNerdComedy

http://www.youtube.com/user/WatchMojo “Top ten reasons why shirtgate is stupid”

http://www.youtube.com/user/BellularGaming

http://www.youtube.com/user/Nobbel87

http://www.youtube.com/user/PressHeartToContinue

http://www.youtube.com/user/MyHarto

http://www.youtube.com/user/TradeChat

https://www.youtube.com/user/JamesNintendoNerd/

https://www.youtube.com/user/ClanOfTheGrayWolf

https://www.youtube.com/user/MetalJesusRocks

https://www.youtube.com/user/RaychulMoore/videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/DashieGames/videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/DownRangeGaming/videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/XpertThief

https://www.youtube.com/user/Domislive/videos

https://www.youtube.com/user/friendlyai1

https://www.youtube.com/user/YourHeroes/

https://www.youtube.com/user/AlphaSquadHD

https://www.youtube.com/user/BasicallyIDoWrk

http://www.youtube.com/user/HaargusMcFargus/

https://www.youtube.com/user/BigJigglyPanda

http://www.youtube.com/user/awesomefaceprod

http://www.youtube.com/user/Jethrotex

http://www.youtube.com/user/videogamedunkey/

http://www.youtube.com/user/packattack04082

http://www.youtube.com/user/Redmercy

http://www.youtube.com/user/PaperBatVG

http://www.youtube.com/user/TSirDiesAlot/

http://www.youtube.com/user/gregidot

http://www.youtube.com/user/ThirdMarioBrother

http://www.youtube.com/user/TheHeatedMo

http://www.youtube.com/user/ExpansionPakYT

http://www.youtube.com/user/YoshiToMario

http://www.youtube.com/user/AttackingTucans/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/SuperMCGamer/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/PurpleRodri/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/JohneAwesome

http://www.youtube.com/user/Aaronitmar

http://www.youtube.com/user/EWNetwork/videos

http://www.youtube.com/user/GlitchxCity

http://www.youtube.com/user/shofu/videos

Get people involved and build bridges. Ask MM or SoA to bring some of these youtubers onto a stream, maybe just a general chat stream at first, but get to know them and make friends.

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If you're on this list and have been contacted:

Hi! I'm pretty sure you're confused, but the long story short is- we need your help. We're from #Gamergate, and we're leading a consumer boycott against corrupt journalism. The media (of course) is trying to stop us anyway they can, so they've slandered us by telling blatant lies along with spreading false rumors. We want to put a stop to it, but need more support. That's why we're asking you for your help to get the truth out. We can understand if you don't want to get involved, but you are one of our last hopes.

Please think about it.

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How to use Tags.

If we use these tags together on all social media and we can reach over 100 million people a month.

A major failing of our current social media strategy has been "keeping it all in the tag". Stop it. You're preaching to the choir at this point. In order to reach neutrals, you need to post material OUTSIDE of #Gamergate, because many of the people on the tag already know about it.

http://top-hashtags.com/hashtag/anime/ (use particular anime if need be)

http://top-hashtags.com/hashtag/Mario/

http://top-hashtags.com/hashtag/Xbox/

http://top-hashtags.com/hashtag/Playstation/

http://top-hashtags.com/hashtag/Gaming/

http://top-hashtags.com/hashtag/Gamer

http://top-hashtags.com/hashtag/Nerd/

Tailor your posts and make OC and related to each specific tag’s interests. Use vidya characters related to the game and time posts to coincide with major new releases.

Popular video games to tag posts with

#Pokemon #Zelda #link #GTAV #WoW #Sonic etc