Sexism in geek culture

Why can't it be both? You can be sexist and elitist, and furthermore you can be sexist in expressing elitism and you can be elitist in expressing sexism (in fact the latter goes without saying, really). It seems bizarre to suggest female gamers don't face problems specific to their gender just because much broader problems exist as well, especially when it's as obvious as it is.

Where did I say it can't be both? In the example given by the OP that isn't sexism as explained in my very first response.

Well you did kind of straight up say "it's not sexism ... that is the problem". That kind of suggests you don't think it's sexism that is the problem. Maybe I read too much into it, whatever. You also didn't really explain how it's not sexism, you just kinda pulled the old 'you should take sexual harassment as a compliment' and ignored the parts about being called a 'fake geek' and 'attention whore' and experiencing misogyny online.

Sexism and sexual harassment isn't the same. Also, looking at someone or admiring someone who is looking good due to wearing revealing clothes is neither sexism or sexual harassment. That's why I disagree with OP. If you go go a cosplay event wearing such what do you expect? For people to look at you in disgust? If I go out as a male and look good and people look at me that's normal. People are attracted to the bodies of other people. Hardly a groundbreaking revelation is it? Its entirely natural. But yeah, nice one for putting words in the mouths of others on the basis of assumptions and presumptions.

And I didn't ignore the parts about being a fake geek but again I see that as an issue of elitism and not sexism. As for attention whore I think anyone, male or female, who goes out wearing revealing clothes wants attention. Men walk in the streets in the summer with their tops off for women to notice their bodies. Its not that common a thing though in a civilised society so when people do it others will look.