Silverstring Responds To IGF Sex Scandal Controversy

One Angry Gamer "The allegations regarding the Indie Game Festival being in collusion with media consultant and design firm Silverstring Media, rocked gaming to its core. Well, not really… most people already knew that there were “back channels” and dirty dealings going on, but no one knew how to go about exposing it… until now. Well, after the video that rolled out all the information started picking up steam in social media circles about how the Independent Games Festival was corrupt, the media firm alleged to being in cahoots with the organization decided to come forward to clarify their stance."

[-Foxtrot]

LOL

They basically ignored everything that's came out about it, to be honest they didn't really respond to anything.

[WilliamUsher]

"Everyone is starting to talk about us. So hi there folks; yes, we're here."

That's basically what their response amounted to.

I don't know if they just tossed that up as they consult with lawyers or they're prepping for something else.

Here's the thing I've learned in these situations: When alleged with something of this magnitude you NEVER RESPOND. EVER.

They just committed a cardinal sin in the chess game of marketing.

Documented. Stored. Archived.

Every breath they take, every move they make, we'll be there watching...

https://www.youtube.com/wat...

#GamerGate #TheFireRises

[-Foxtrot]

Best part about the response is the closing paragraph

"The games industry is still wrestling with what it means to be art"

Urm...no it's not, I think the gaming industry knows fine well what it is

"How to recenter marginalized voices. How to encourage ethical practices while nurturing the close communities that allow creative work to thrive."

You mean how you basically took a shit all over people then try and play the victim card even though you know you are in the wrong. Seems a little hypocritical no?

"This process will take time, but we are committed to constantly fighting for positive change in our communities, our culture, and our industry."

Positive change? How can there be positive change after what you guys have done, not to mention supporting people like Zoe Quinn and Anita "Massive Hoop Rings"

"We will never let ourselves back down from this cause"

Great...the final line is basically then going

"We're in the right, we are the good guys, we are the hero's in this play"

Honestly...this is unreal

[SmielmaN]

They also basically inferred that the gaming community is stupid. Don't let this go away guys. This is bullsh!t. Without the gamers, and developers who aren't getting shafted, there would be no industry or gaming events that these guys have been taking advantage of through unethical business practices.

#Silverstringcorruption

[3-4-5]

They use words daily. They know how to manipulate words to their favor, and people need to be smart enough to see through the BS.

* These people are that corupt, that when confronted with evidence, they just deny it and play the victim card.

That is like some guy punching an old lady in the fact and then trying to deny it and act like it was her fault.

[StifflerK]

Whoa .

These guys are ****ing nuts.

That google link had Brendan Keogh on it , I seem to remember his name from one of those videos , just checked out his twitter and , well this:

The TNI syllabus of Gaming and Feminism:

http://thenewinquiry.com/fe...

0_0 These people are insane.

Weren't GDC also linked to this mess? I just saw this too:

GDC General Manager Meggan Scavio, "I'm hoping that GDC 2015 is the year we start aggressively addressing diversity at our event."

I'm sure she will.

http://www.gamasutra.com/vi...

At first I thought they were doing it for money/power etc, now it seems they're just doing it because they hate privileged males?!?!? WTF is wrong with these people?!?!

[WilliamUsher]

Wow, didn't catch that the first time around (gotta be honest, there's a lot of documents and I'm really pressed for time).

I'll need to further look into that. Thanks for bridging this connection. I will add this to the folder (it's now over 362mb full of documents, images., etc.) The rabbit hole grows deeper.

There were previous mentions about their connections with GDC but it was flimsy at best. I think this info could really help make some headway.

I'm going to check on Meggan Scavio's connections and see if there's further ties with Silverstring.

Thanks again for the help.

#TheFireRises

[StifflerK]

Hey , no problem.

You might find this interesting:

Game website Critical Distance

http://www.critical-distanc...

is funded by.... Silverstring (- since June 2014.)

http://www.patreon.com/Silv...

It's another example of an Indie promotion company having undisclosed financial ties to the media.

Also GDC are owned by UBM Tech:

http://tech.ubm.com/

But I don't see anything suspicious about them or their other brands, maybe GDC is as far as it goes?

[DragonKnight]

Didn't GDC give Anita Sarkeesian that Ambassadorial Award? Gee, I wonder why?

[mixelon]

I don't know what people were expecting them to say, realistically?

Everyone has their own horses in this (very weird) race.