Everyone else is already (rightfully) jumping on you for this, but if Blizzard was "not taking a side," then they would have done nothing.I agree that the punishment was overboard, no doubt. But I think it's unfair to conclude for certain that Blizzard is taking sides. While it could be true, we dont know that for certain, it could very well be them sending a message that such political statements are not welcome on their platform regardless of what the statement is.
I've seen people mention on reddit / twitter to somehow get some Overwatch characters to meme against Xi. So that China boycotts Overwatch to really send Activision Blizzard a message.
This is just sad to see. This company is unrecognizable from the legends who created these characters decades ago.
But apparently some voice matters more than others.
It's not the obligation of people to give Blizzard the Benefit of the Doubt. If Blizzard wanted us to think they weren't going to choose sides they wouldn't have done this in the first place.I agree that the punishment was overboard, no doubt. But I think it's unfair to conclude for certain that Blizzard is taking sides. While it could be true, we dont know that for certain, it could very well be them sending a message that such political statements are not welcome on their platform regardless of what the statement is.
Blizzcon 2019 will be entertaining, and Blizzcon 2020 will be in China.Blizzcon is in 3+ weeks, with diablo immortal and this. Blizzcon 2019 would be quite entertaining.
Holy shit. Nothing to see here, folks.
A useful reminder that corporate "wokeness" is a ploy to separate you from your cash.
yes.A useful reminder that corporate "wokeness" is a ploy to separate you from your cash.
As soon as it is tested for real, it crumbles.
This is a fucking terrible look and I hope they get some serious blowback.
Apparently this is happening, good to see that even the Blizzard employees are unhappy about it:
People should sing the Winnie the Pooh theme during the big panels at Blizzcon.
This is a fucking terrible look and I hope they get some serious blowback.
Apparently this is happening, good to see that even the Blizzard employees are unhappy about it:
In case you needed more proof that companies saying things like "diversity matters" is just a way to get into your wallet.
I have no doubt that the original founders of the company believed it... but they're all gone, forced out by profit-maximizing suits. Those are simply relics now and glad to see current employees voicing their dissatisfaction in any way they can.A useful reminder that corporate "wokeness" is a ploy to separate you from your cash.
As soon as it is tested for real, it crumbles.
China is like the most insecure kid ever that doesn't want its people looking at the controversial thing because they know for a fact that it will make a good point and sway people.
They are idiots, this is causing way more press than a single tweet or a single hearthstone player ever couldChina is like the most insecure kid ever that doesn't want its people looking at the controversial thing because they know for a fact that it will make a good point and sway people.
Yep. I don't know anything about Hearthstone and have never heard of this e-sports member. I barely know of anyone from any e-sports scene anymore, outside of the FGC. I can't say I really follow the news or community of any Acti-Blizzard games.They are idiots, this is causing way more press than a single tweet or a single hearthstone player ever could
Moral values are important until they negatively impact our EPS.