Here's what baffles me:
To the people who really, genuinely are putting energy into this- are you operating under the assumption that the majority of people who self-identify as "gamers" AREN'T a bunch of socially stunted, ill adjusted man children that are, in fact, awful human beings? Because you're wasting your time. They are. The vast, vast majority of them. Just give up. Stop trying to identify as a "gamer" and save it. It's not worth it, they're not worth it, the industry, in fact, is not worth it. The idea of "gaming" as culture is not worth it. Be a person that happens to enjoy games from time to time. You'll feel better and will save yourself a shit ton of self-inflicted grief.
This sordid episode did remind me that I need to buy and play Zoe's game at some point, so good job shitheels I guess? +1 sale.