I reject the idea that there's been a culture "rout" in gaming. Frankly, it's the only place where we see active, continual, but disorganized resistance within the general population. Mostly because it's funny to piss off the Leftists. Fighting fire with fire may work, but often only polarizes and hardens two sides, meaning that the Left can strengthen their conquests. Mockery has a utility when also working with annoyance and disruption. "Lol, shut up fag" is a great response that delegitimizes the enemy both as a threat and as a power. Reacting with outrage still acknowledges their authority.

Anita is actually a poster child of this. Reactionary attitudes and enflamed outrage at her antics only solidified her position. Apathy is what actually did her in, and ended her fraud. There was nothing for the Left to rally around to defend.