Brianna Wu / John Walker Flynt - "Biggest Victim of Gamergate," Failed Game Developer, Failed Congressional Candidate

[Flopwop]

Just out of curiosity, what would folks consider a "career?" 5 years in an industry? 10? R60 took what, like 3 years or so to make?

John's probably put in more years as a professional victim, and GamerGate to present is still less than four.

John barely did squat for Rev60 besides the character designs which are arguably the most horrendous part of the game.

Rev60 was created by a bunch of women she found on Craigslist and tricked into developing her game for her while being paid pennies an hour. There’s a reason you don’t hear or see anyone from the Giant Spacekat team anymore, because they want fuck all to do with her. There’s also a reason the PC version of Rev60 took so long to come out and is littered with bugs that are never going to be fixed - because Brianna is not only lazy but doesn’t known how.

But to answer your first question, I personally believe it’s what you accomplish that defines your career. Not how long you were working or for whom you were working for. In Brianna’s case, she’s a nobody since the only thing she accomplished was being a cow.

 

[Particle Bored]

John barely did squat for Rev60 besides the character designs which are arguably the most horrendous part of the game.

Rev60 was created by a bunch of women she found on Craigslist and tricked into developing her game for her while being paid pennies an hour. There’s a reason you don’t hear or see anyone from the Giant Spacekat team anymore, because they want fuck all to do with her. There’s also a reason the PC version of Rev60 took so long to come out and is littered with bugs that are never going to be fixed - because Brianna is not only lazy but doesn’t known how.

I'm aware, but even a game publishing exec that doesn't lay hand to keyboard aside from emails, spreadsheets and PowerPoints has a "career in the game industry."

(ergo, Frank's spent more time in his "video game career" than John, even by your rubric)

 

[Sissy Galvez]

John barely did squat for Rev60 besides the character designs which are arguably the most horrendous part of the game.

Rev60 was created by a bunch of women she found on Craigslist and tricked into developing her game for her while being paid pennies an hour. There’s a reason you don’t hear or see anyone from the Giant Spacekat team anymore, because they want fuck all to do with her. There’s also a reason the PC version of Rev60 took so long to come out and is littered with bugs that are never going to be fixed - because Brianna is not only lazy but doesn’t known how.

But to answer your first question, I personally believe it’s what you accomplish that defines your career. Not how long you were working or for whom you were working for. In Brianna’s case, she’s a nobody since the only thing she accomplished was being a cow.

You don’t hear from them because Frank and John/Brianna threatened to sue their asses if they spoke out. They’re probably afraid of crossing them for fear of backlash from their followers.

 

[Dr. Merkwurdichliebe]

"Alright Ms. Wu, why should we consider hiring you as a night stocker at Wal-Mart?"

"Well, I'm a leading figure in feminism, a leading figure in female game development, a leading figure in programming, a leading figure in the fight against Gamergate, a leading figure in Democratic politics, a leading figure in..."

Flynt/Wu would never make it to an interview for any job. The work-history section of this 40-year-old applicant's resume would either be totally blank or it would quickly be found to be totally false. And most companies insist on references who are real and alive and have contact information; nonexistent gay guys who were murdered in Mississippi won't cut it. The shrieking laughter coming from the HR department during the internet search on "Brianna Wu" will also not bode well for the aspiring vice president of game development.

 

[RodgerDodger]

Massachusetts isn't exactly California (i.e. the worst state in the country for the wealthier spouse) but it's fairly possible to get it at least during the pendency of the divorce and briefly thereafter, although it's not mandatory and it certainly doesn't happen all the time. I think Frank is likely to have a better lawyer, though, and might even ratfuck John by consulting every lawyer within 100 miles just to keep them from working for John because of conflict of interest rules.

The fact that John contributed virtually nothing and on top of that squandered immense amounts of money definitely weighs against him, though.

In any event, John could end up immediately fucked, but definitely would end up fucked in the long run.



I don't think if it ends up a swearing contest between them that it ends well for John. He comes across as shady and dishonest even with friendly questioners throwing softballs at him. There won't really be much tolerance for him tarding out while testifying.

I'm thinking even a family court judge would sentence both of them to lengthy prison terms just for having to come into the same room as them. Even in the wonderfully wacky world of family law and human stupidity on parade these two stand out as truly exceptional horrors. The judges first order on meeting them would be to the local sheriff. "You got any of them there sniffer dogs? Send em over to this address, just to be sure..."

 

[AnimuGinger]

including an anon claiming to have worked for Wu once

See, guys, Natalie is alive!

 

[Jaimas]

See, guys, Natalie is alive!

Best joke in 100 pages. Enjoy your fucking Semper Fidelis.

 

[rhinoplasty]

Flynt/Wu would never make it to an interview for any job. The work-history section of this 40-year-old applicant's resume would either be totally blank or it would quickly be found to be totally false. And most companies insist on references who are real and alive and have contact information; nonexistent gay guys who were murdered in Mississippi won't cut it. The shrieking laughter coming from the HR department during the internet search on "Brianna Wu" will also not bode well for the aspiring vice president of game development.

She's actually in a better position than she was before if she's smart enough to just say "I've been a housewife for several years and want/need to get back in the workforce" which isn't ideal but is a completely acceptable reason not to have work history

But she'd definitely mention her candidacy and probably illustrate (or make a video) with her Rev 60 characters, with wonderful results.

 

[RodgerDodger]

Flynt/Wu would never make it to an interview for any job. The work-history section of this 40-year-old applicant's resume would either be totally blank or it would quickly be found to be totally false. And most companies insist on references who are real and alive and have contact information; nonexistent gay guys who were murdered in Mississippi won't cut it. The shrieking laughter coming from the HR department during the internet search on "Brianna Wu" will also not bode well for the aspiring vice president of game development.

Any executive or manager who would let Wu in the door would be so incompetent as to be immediately fired. You don't let somebody elses problem into your home. Wu just screams massive liability with no benefits.

 

[KerryDixon9]

And most companies insist on references who are real and alive and have contact information

Brianna Wu is a worthless spastic who should never be considered for any position, but the one thing she wouldn't fall down on is getting references. Cory Doctorow is one for a start, there's the idiot who keeps inviting her on to the TWiT podcast, there's probably some high ranking Google employee who she's been backchanneling. There's probably a hundred feminist twitter activists that would jump at the chance of writing a reference raving about the wonderful work Brianna does.

The press Brianna gets pisses me off. The quality of references Brianna is able to get would probably piss me off even more.

Of course, they won't even look at her references because of her twitter, the google search and the fucked up interview she gave, but I think the references will be excellent.

 

[AnOminous]

The press Brianna gets pisses me off. The quality of references Brianna is able to get would probably piss me off even more.

And he could probably cite to fake news stories about himself where incompetent journalists simply repeated his lies.

 

[Ghostse]

Rev60 was created by a bunch of women she found on Craigslist and tricked into developing her game for her while being paid pennies an hour. There’s a reason you don’t hear or see anyone from the Giant Spacekat team anymore, because they want fuck all to do with her.

I thought its because John had put on some weight and needed to let out his skin coat a little.

 

[AnOminous]

I thought its because John had put on some weight and needed to let out his skin coat a little.

The last we heard from GSK was from Emma Clarkson, who by that point openly detested Wu.

 

[AntiphonRhamnousios]

I just googled it, and of course he wrote about it.

“We’re not living in Flint with Flynt,” I figured. “Why not drink the water?”

Not yet, but soon...

PS

I've forgot to fix the second sentence:

I just googled it, and of course he wrote about it.

“We’re not living in Flint with Flynt,” I figured. “Why not drink the water Koolaid?”

 

[Eli Whitney]

Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear that I damaged my car!

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When John was a teen, an ‘87 mustang was still a pretty new car. Usually a car less than 10 years old doesn’t need “restoring”, just fixing. Of course John could be lying about this as well.

 

[Norvic]

When John was a teen, an ‘87 mustang was still a pretty new car. Usually a car less than 10 years old doesn’t need “restoring”, just fixing. Of course John could be lying about this as well.

Lying most likely. The make and model of the car Johnny boy restored when he was a kid has changed about 4 or 5 times now.

 

[AnOminous]

When John was a teen, an ‘87 mustang was still a pretty new car. Usually a car less than 10 years old doesn’t need “restoring”, just fixing. Of course John could be lying about this as well.

John's general penchant for constantly lying, as well as the general implausibility of the story, makes this likely. I also don't believe anyone with rudimentary "restoration" experience would have idiotically destroyed that Audi in completely ridiculous ways trying to do fairly minor things.

 

[ZKWNordman]

Lying most likely. The make and model of the car Johnny boy restored when he was a kid has changed about 4 or 5 times now.

Additionally it was always her “POS” car that her parents bought in order to teach her a good work ethic. This is the first time I’m aware of that she referred to it as a friend’s car.

 

[Norvic]

Oh boy, Wu going after the big guns now.

It's one thing calling Cliffski out, opinionated maker of weirdo simulation games, but once you call out Mr. Meatboy himself you're asking for never being allowed on the internet again. You've got to wonder if she knows who he is. I think I should buy some popcorn.

 

[Peace and Harmony]

You've got to wonder if she knows who he is. I think I should buy some popcorn.

Absolutely raped