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Alright, pause the game just for a sec.

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Games aren't just fun, it's more then that right?

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They bring us together

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whether in a workplace or on a stream

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or at a convention.

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At any given moment there are millions of people

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like you and me, playing, chatting, adventuring,

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dueling, adventuring, side questing, exploring!

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Millions of real people.

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Most of our gaming experience can be amazing.

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But let's be honest, there are problems:

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toxic corners of the community, abuse, harassment,

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bullying, isolation, depression.

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Behind the avatar on your screen a real person

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may be suffering alone in silence.

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It might be your friend, your kid, your co-worker,

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or maybe that person is you.

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Too often it feels like we're supposed to toughen up,

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play on, get good.

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But if someone is struggling, they don't need to get good,

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they need to get help.

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Whether you're a game developer, a fan,

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a player, a streamer, a competitor,

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any part of this community

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if you need someone to talk to

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the Games and Online Harassment Hotline

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is here for you.

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It's not about the person you think has it worse than you,

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or the person you've heard stories about.

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If you or someone you care about is struggling

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no matter how bit or small it might feel