Among Us Girl Gang unites female gamers around the world
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In early September, the popular iOS game “Among Us” saw a surge in downloads, leading to the creation of multiple online communities for the game.
To further communicate, users have been creating Discord servers, a platform for users to create safe community spaces online, especially for female gamers.
Players have found themselves playing alongside users who utilize racist and homophobic language, making players feel uncomfortable.
Frustrated by the gaming environment, around 300 women from around the world have banded together to form the “Among Us Girl Gang” Discord server. This safe space requires an application to join and sparks hate-free games.
Anyone who uses hateful slurs or game-ruining hacks will be removed from the server.
The server has a separate channel for users who want to upload pictures of pets or create conversations with fellow users about current events.
The women who created this server have managed to connect people through the internet in a safe and supportive environment.