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Diversity must not lead to conflict, according to CD Projekt Red studio head [PCGamer] (New Translation in Threadmarks)

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CD Projekt CEO Adam Kiciński and CD Projekt Red studio head Adam Badowski have given an interview discussing the studio's approach to inclusion and diversity at the publisher.
The interview, originally given in Polish to Rzeczpospolita Daily, was translated into English for the CDP website. In it, interviewer Katarzyna Kucharcyzk probes Kiciński and Badowski about how the company comes across as more vocal on diversity and injustice than other companies in the increasingly-conservative Poland.
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Talking about the importance of tolerance in the creative process, Badowski discusses how some at the studio believe in a definition of tolerance as "the capacity to respect other people's needs and opinions which we ourselves do not espouse, and to refrain from combating phenomena which we regard as evil. Others are more in line with Popper's proposition that a tolerant society, if it is to remain tolerant, must not tolerate intolerance. There are also people at our studio who disagree with both views."
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While Badowksi himself doesn't say which definition he ascribes to, he does say "The key takeaway is that diversity... and the differing sensitivities and outlooks which result from it, must not lead to conflict. In this way our team's energy can be fully directed towards creation."
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At the very least, I think it'll be very interesting to see how Cyberpunk 2077 deals with certain topics and themes.
 
Razmos

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Fuck off transphobic assholes.

Sure sounds like they are tolerant of intolerance if they hire people who disagree with diversity
 
Kinsei

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Go fuck yourself. (The CEO, not anyone in this thread)

Trash ass company.
 
flyinj

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What the fuck ?

So according to this they would have no issue hiring full on white supremacists?
 
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In other words, anyone who could "cause conflict" due to their diversity would not be hired, I understand.
 
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Bigotry signaling
 
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Not sure who actively tries to convince people not to buy their shit more...JK Rowling or CDPR?
 
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Their PR continues to be a disaster. I really no longer like the vibe coming off that company. At all.

This isn't the first time they've given us a peek at problematic viewpoints.
 
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Lol I would say what the fuck, only there's no reason to expect anything else from cdpr so I'm actually not surprised whatsoever
 
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Isn't CDPR the most valuable company in Poland?

Seems like they are in the best position in the country to fight against the growing bigotry by setting an example of being as inclusive as possible and pushing back against it.

Instead they seem to be embracing the bigotry.
 
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What the actual f. Been on the fence about cyberpunk because it's not my kind of game. This definitely tips the scale further towards the "not buying it" side
 
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This from the guys who touted how free you are with character creation in your game and in reality your character is he or she based on the tone of their voice. Who could have expected this
 
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I feel like Cyberpunk will disappoint at this point as we discover the bias of bigots on the content of the game. They no longer have the excuse that it's the witcher world to dismiss some of the stuff in that game.
 
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flyinj said:
Isn't CDPR the most valuable company in Poland?

Seems like they are in the best position in the country to fight against the growing bigotry by setting an example of being as inclusive as possible and pushing back against it.

Instead they seem to be embracing the bigotry.
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And people will defend them because "Poland isn't progressive" like that makes it any better.

Sure was just a couple of bad eggs at the company huh!
Guess this explains why they never gave a proper apology for their social media person sending out those transphobic tweets, because their company has "diverse" opinions!
 
Yog-Sothoth

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So "Yeah diversity is cool and whatever but if it causes conflict among our bigot employees we ain't hiring you thnx"

Fuck off.
 
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This is a friendly reminder that Cyberpunk is originally a tabletop RPG and that there are numerous ways to enjoy a Cyberpunk setting without giving money to these transphobic assholes who at this point I'm starting to get the feeling don't understand what Cyberpunk actually is.
 
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This company seems worse and worse everytime we learn more about it.

I can't help but consider not supporting them anymore. Actually it shouldn't even take this long, this is a horrible look.
 
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Yeah.... I'm feeling better and better about not paying any attention to this game.
 

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This is a friendly reminder that Cyberpunk is originally a tabletop RPG and that there are numerous ways to enjoy a Cyberpunk setting without giving money to these transphobic assholes who at this point I'm starting to get the feeling don't understand what Cyberpunk actually is.
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It's going to be that meme.
"Wow cool future"
 
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I don't mean this as an excuse, but more to provide Context.

Poland is a deeply religious and conservative nation. More so than the US. I am not at all surprised this company has these views.
 
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PC Gamer is blatantly twisting his words to generate outrage. This is what he actually says...

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We are proud of our diversity, but we realize that for the organization to function well, it is necessary to actively care for mutual respect and tolerance.

California is a great example of how openness, respect and tolerance have a positive impact on innovative businesses and, consequently, on the economy.

In my opinion, this is mainly due to an increased sense of security. In an environment where you can be yourself, it's easier to talk honestly, share your ideas, express opinions, and it's a leaven of masses of interesting things.

When we make a revolution in role-playing games, it is because a group of brave women and men are not afraid to talk about their ideas. Our role as boss is to manage this process boldly and sensibly
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He's essentially saying that CDPR wont tolerate people who are intolerant. Please read the full interview before rushing to judgement.
 
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Kiciński even seems to imply that sexism isn't as big an issue in gaming as it is elsewhere, stating that "in the 20th century the superb writer Andre Norton (born Alice Mary Norton) chose to publish under a male pseudonym because her publisher believed that the masculinized readership demographic would not take interest in fantasy authored by a woman. There is no such issue with videogames".
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Hmmmmm
 
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