Additionally, the most significant increase in identity-based harassment occurred among adult women (49% in 2021, compared to 41% in 2020). Another study, conducted by Bryter – The Female Games Survey, showed that toxicity towards women is increasing over time and 64% of survey participants, all female, responded that they were mistreated in games by male players in the past year. 1 in 5 said poisoning made them not want to play again.