Quote Originally Posted by Merrigan View Post
So... react?

Instead of moping around, and retreating into your own "safe space": speak up. Point out to men who disrespect women that they are acting like horny teenagers. Educate your friends around you, to give more support to these demands.

By deserting community spaces, you are letting those who wish you weren't there win.

So much for the little activist rant (which is still sincere, though).

But in concrete terms: beware of the ambient paranoia. Do harassment and dirty jokes exist on MMORPGs? Of course it does. Are they omnipresent? I don't think so. Be careful not to do like those people who had ONE toxic experience in a dungeon, and conclude that the whole community is to blame.
And although it seems to be a taboo, "crabs in a bucket" situation, if someone harasses you based on your gender in-game, report them. It's among the prohibited activities. If you see discriminatory behavior, take action against it. It helps everyone, not just yourself.