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Panel starts with a content warning: discussions of gender-based harassment, misogyny and sexual violence may occur. Here we go. 
By the way: another absolutely packed room, and loads of men. All I can think is how rare it would be to see this at a film/tv industry event and/or academic event.
Comments welcome.
Comments welcome.
When I say packed, Iām talking well over 100 people (anyone know room capacity?). A truly, genuinely diverse audience listening to a sophisticated discussion on toxic masculinity. This is remarkable. #PAXAus2019
5 hours into #PAXAus2019. I have some thoughts, as a newbie to the gaming community.
1. Anyone who thinks the film & tv biz has a lot of money is not understanding the meaning of a lot of money.
2. The gaming community has a really good sense of humour about itself.../
1. Anyone who thinks the film & tv biz has a lot of money is not understanding the meaning of a lot of money.
2. The gaming community has a really good sense of humour about itself.../
3. Definitely male dominated. But definitely not a hegemonic masculinity (I may recant this later. Panel on masculinity up next)
4. The people here are really NICE. Friendly, helpful, super engaged and engaging.
5. As per
4. The people here are really NICE. Friendly, helpful, super engaged and engaging.
5. As per
5. As per earlier tweet, discussions and debates about inclusion and representation are robust and at the fore. Inspiring really.
6. The asks about representation are easily delivered - write interesting characters with complex profiles. Stop stereotypes, tropes & death. š
6. The asks about representation are easily delivered - write interesting characters with complex profiles. Stop stereotypes, tropes & death. š
