Hey Daveykins. Below I've gathered a list of widely-accepted demarcations that indicate one is in a cult.
Let's see how many of these have applied to you!
1. Opposing critical thinking
You and your clique flat-out deny information if goes against the grain, even if it's empirically proven (See also: Alison Rapp).
Conclusion: Accurate.
2. Isolating members and penalizing them for leaving
You've been convinced that self-flagellation is needed for you to be accepted, and you yourself have felt the sting of isolation for disagreement (see also: Nora Reed).
Conclusion: Also accurate.
3. Emphasizing special doctrines for social interaction
You flat-out will not discuss anything anywhere you cannot be observed on Social Media by your associates. They control your timeline.
Conclusion: Accurate.
4. Seeking inappropriate loyalty to leaders
I'm not going to point out specific previous acts of inappropriate behavior (searching your name in Google Image search will adequately portray that these exist), but your entire history since Gamergate began has been attacking the enemy for the sake of even the tiniest shred of recognition.
Conclusion: Accurate.
5. "Othering" the Out-of-Group
You're so guilty of doing this on Twitter that it borders on parodic. Someone disagrees with you tangentially or asks a question? You will either block them in a matter of minutes or dismiss them as a hostile presence. Anyone remotely affiliated with Gamergate is, in your world-view, disease-ridden sub-human vermin. You essentially have no IRL friends going by how much time you spend on Twitter.
Conclusion: Depressingly accurate.
6. Crossing Boundaries of Behavior
Your behavior on Twitter has been isolating and bizarre. You have done exactly what your clique has demanded of you, and debased yourself for their amusement. You donate to their Patreons, you blindly back their causes, and you do not hesitate to go hostile even if the entire argument against someone is based upon lies.
Conclusion: Terrifyingly accurate.
7. Separation Hostility
Those in the Rat King consider you an asset, and will do anything to prevent you from leaving it, in spite of what you yourself need and want. Your own happiness and well-being is considered expendable in their eyes, because the cult of personality is all. Despite everything you've already sacrificed for the sake of people who will never recognize your doing so, you show all signs of continuing to sacrifice for them.
Conclusion: Again, accurate.
7 out of 7, Daveykins.
All evidence is that the little clique you back is a Social Cult.
Do yourself a favor: Get the fuck off of twitter, away from the clique, and touch-base with your family and IRL friends. Leave this depressing mass of retards behind and embrace a better way - a life away from the Social Justice cult that continues to make you miserable. Improve your lot, and see where it takes you.
