Inside The Culture Of Sexism At Riot Games
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Over the course of several months, Kotaku has spoken to 28 current and former Riot employees, many of whom came forward with stories that echo Lacy’s. Some of those employees spoke on the record; most spoke anonymously because they feared for their future careers in the games industry or they were concerned that League of Legends’ passionate fanbase would retaliate against them for speaking out. Many of those sources painted a picture of Riot as a place where women are treated unfairly, where the company’s culture puts female employees at a disadvantage.
https://kotaku.com/inside-the-culture-o ... 1828165483Wasn't sure where else to put this, but this article is an important read I think, even for those who don't play LoL. I knew very little of Riot or their one giant game but this is a meticulously researched article that demonstrates just how terrible the industry can be.
This tweet thread response to the article is also worth a read: