Is gatekeeping in virtual worlds (or gaming period) a bad thing?

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Published on January 27, 2025 12:00:00 AM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhA2Gdt_hcw

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I think gatekeeping, a nerds favorite past timing, is actually a good thing. Well, sort of.

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