Current Events > Blizzard bans people with pro-HK signs

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DarkRoast 10/16/19 5:18:35 PM #1:	https://kotaku.com/blizzard-gives-6-month-ban-to-college-team-that-held-up-1839103489 Every Voice Matters at Blizzard and we strongly encourage everyone in our community to share their viewpoints in the many places available to express themselves. However, the official broadcast needs to be about the game and competition, and to be a place where all are welcome. "We strongly encourage people to share their viewpoints" -bans people for sharing their viewpoints- --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:928853090] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>https://kotaku.com/blizzard-gives-6-month-ban-to-college-team-that-held-up-1839103489 Every Voice Matters at Blizzard and we strongly encourage everyone in our community to share their viewpoints in the many places available to express themselves. However, the official broadcast needs to be about the game and competition, and to be a place where all are welcome. "We strongly encourage people to share their viewpoints" -bans people for sharing their viewpoints- </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 10/16/19 5:19:26 PM #2:	DarkRoast posted... Every Voice Matters "except when it goes against the Communist Party" <cite>Zikten posted [p:928853131] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>DarkRoast posted...</cite> <quote>Every Voice Matters</quote> "except when it goes against the Communist Party"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarkRoast 10/16/19 5:20:13 PM #3:	"be a place where all are welcome" "Including despotic regimes" --- Well allons-y, Alonso! <cite>DarkRoast posted [p:928853163] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>"be a place where all are welcome" "Including despotic regimes" </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 10/16/19 5:20:45 PM #4:	Why are they pandering so hard to China? --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:928853182] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Why are they pandering so hard to China?</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Trigg3rH4ppy 10/16/19 5:20:50 PM #5:	Good, hopefully more players follow suite and show the world how much Chinese prick Blizzard has down their throat. --- ~A little nonsense, now and then, is relished by the wisest men ~ TWSSted since~ 3/27/12 https://imgur.com/zlaENmx <cite>Trigg3rH4ppy posted [p:928853187] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Good, hopefully more players follow suite and show the world how much Chinese prick Blizzard has down their throat.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
legendarylemur 10/16/19 5:21:19 PM #7:	DarkRoast posted... "be a place where all are welcome" "Including despotic regimes" "be a place where all are welcome" --- "Iwata was awesome" - Mr. Nintendo* https://i.imgtc.com/7dRrfE1.jpg <cite>legendarylemur posted [p:928853210] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>DarkRoast posted...</cite> <quote>"be a place where all are welcome" "Including despotic regimes" </quote> "be a place where all are welcome*"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
hockeybub89 10/16/19 5:21:46 PM #8:	Blizzard can lick balls --- http://card.psnprofiles.com/1/NIR_Hockey.png http://www.last.fm/user/hockeybub89/ <cite>hockeybub89 posted [p:928853235] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Blizzard can lick balls</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
MC_BatCommander 10/16/19 5:22:01 PM #9:	Veggeta X posted... Why are they pandering so hard to China? You have to be in good graces with the Chinese government to continue doing business there --- The Legend is True! <cite>MC_BatCommander posted [p:928853251] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>Why are they pandering so hard to China?</quote> You have to be in good graces with the Chinese government to continue doing business there</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
sylverlolol 10/16/19 5:23:08 PM #10:	DarkRoast posted... "be a place where all are welcome" "Including despotic regimes" srsly --- This is my signature. There are many like it, but this one is mine. <cite>sylverlolol posted [p:928853296] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>DarkRoast posted...</cite> <quote>"be a place where all are welcome" "Including despotic regimes" </quote> srsly</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Zikten 10/16/19 5:23:10 PM #11:	MC_BatCommander posted... Veggeta X posted... Why are they pandering so hard to China? You have to be in good graces with the Chinese government to continue doing business there and China is a massive new market for them and other companies. <cite>Zikten posted [p:928853298] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>MC_BatCommander posted...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>Why are they pandering so hard to China?</quote> You have to be in good graces with the Chinese government to continue doing business there</quote> and China is a massive new market for them and other companies.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 10/16/19 5:25:24 PM #12:	But they're gonna lose so much Western business and now they lose so much reputation. I guess that gathered their win/loss lmao --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:928853386] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>But they're gonna lose so much Western business and now they lose so much reputation. I guess that gathered their win/loss lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
konokonohamaru 10/16/19 5:25:44 PM #13:	Veggeta X posted... Why are they pandering so hard to China? I'm pretty sure they have more customers in China than any other single country --- A very happy young man looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. <cite>konokonohamaru posted [p:928853402] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>Why are they pandering so hard to China?</quote> I'm pretty sure they have more customers in China than any other single country</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk 10/16/19 5:28:53 PM #14:	Political affiliated stuff has always been against their TOU --- https://i.imgtc.ws/ZSMkmi1.jpg <cite>RdVEHfJqAvUPIbk posted [p:928853546] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Political affiliated stuff has always been against their TOU</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 10/16/19 5:31:24 PM #15:	Veggeta X posted... But they're gonna lose so much Western business and now they lose so much reputation. I guess that gathered their win/loss lmao We'll see if this is the case when Diablo 4 comes out. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:928853664] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>But they're gonna lose so much Western business and now they lose so much reputation. I guess that gathered their win/loss lmao</quote> We'll see if this is the case when Diablo 4 comes out.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Tyranthraxus 10/16/19 5:34:24 PM #16:	Blizzcon is going to be such a fucking shitshow --- It says right here in Matthew 16:4 "Jesus doth not need a giant Mecha." https://imgur.com/dQgC4kv <cite>Tyranthraxus posted [p:928853792] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Blizzcon is going to be such a fucking shitshow </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 10/16/19 5:36:08 PM #17:	Veggeta X posted... Why are they pandering so hard to China? Money, just like apple, Google, Nike, NBA, Samsung, Disney, etc --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:928853871] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted... </cite> <quote>Why are they pandering so hard to China?</quote>Money, just like apple, Google, Nike, NBA, Samsung, Disney, etc </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Inferno Dive Dragoon 10/16/19 5:36:30 PM #18:	I'm starting to think Blizzard enjoys all the negative PR at this point. Hope willing the next Blizzcon is a total shit show, because they're literally asking for it now. --- Les aristocrates a la lanterne! Les aristocrates on les pendra! <cite>Inferno Dive Dragoon posted [p:928853889] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>I'm starting to think Blizzard enjoys all the negative PR at this point. Hope willing the next Blizzcon is a total shit show, because they're literally asking for it now.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 10/16/19 5:38:41 PM #19:	I'm honestly surprised Activision hasnt stepped in to take the blame for these actions. People are probably more likely to look past this shit if it were Activision calling the shots and painting Blizzard to be a victim. --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:928853981] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>I'm honestly surprised Activision hasnt stepped in to take the blame for these actions. People are probably more likely to look past this shit if it were Activision calling the shots and painting Blizzard to be a victim.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 10/16/19 5:40:01 PM #20:	Its pretty amazing that we already know Blizzcon 2019 is gonna top "Don't you guys have phones!?" --- "Your mother was a broken down tub of junk with more gentlemen callers than the operator." <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:928854022] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Its pretty amazing that we already know Blizzcon 2019 is gonna top "Don't you guys have phones!?"</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 10/16/19 5:43:58 PM #21:	Lol they're in a funny predicament I can see why they would for focusing on sports only but lawd the back lash and convenient China appeal --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:928854192] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Lol they're in a funny predicament I can see why they would for focusing on sports only but lawd the back lash and convenient China appeal</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Darmik 10/16/19 5:45:45 PM #22:	Smashingpmkns posted... I'm honestly surprised Activision hasnt stepped in to take the blame for these actions. People are probably more likely to look past this shit if it were Activision calling the shots and painting Blizzard to be a victim. I don't recall Activision really making a stance on anything. They're just sort of there. Pumping games away. Their developers are always the ones dealing with the community. --- Kind Regards, Darmik <cite>Darmik posted [p:928854262] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>I'm honestly surprised Activision hasnt stepped in to take the blame for these actions. People are probably more likely to look past this shit if it were Activision calling the shots and painting Blizzard to be a victim.</quote> I don't recall Activision really making a stance on anything. They're just sort of there. Pumping games away. Their developers are always the ones dealing with the community.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 10/16/19 5:59:32 PM #23:	Darmik posted... Smashingpmkns posted... I'm honestly surprised Activision hasnt stepped in to take the blame for these actions. People are probably more likely to look past this shit if it were Activision calling the shots and painting Blizzard to be a victim. I don't recall Activision really making a stance on anything. They're just sort of there. Pumping games away. Their developers are always the ones dealing with the community. I doubt Activision cares because China makes up less than 20% of Blizzard's playerbase. But it would have been a smart money move for Activision to take the brunt of the criticism and a good PR move by Blizzard cuz now you have a bunch of the Western playerbase fucking pissed at one of their developers. --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:928854869] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Darmik posted...</cite> <quote>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote> I'm honestly surprised Activision hasnt stepped in to take the blame for these actions. People are probably more likely to look past this shit if it were Activision calling the shots and painting Blizzard to be a victim.</quote> I don't recall Activision really making a stance on anything. They're just sort of there. Pumping games away. Their developers are always the ones dealing with the community.</quote> I doubt Activision cares because China makes up less than 20% of Blizzard's playerbase. But it would have been a smart money move for Activision to take the brunt of the criticism and a good PR move by Blizzard cuz now you have a bunch of the Western playerbase fucking pissed at one of their developers.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
evil_zombie11 10/16/19 6:01:18 PM #24:	Game companies have been getting political for a couple years now. But NOW we have to just think about gaming, and just the games. Yeah ok hypocrites. Lmao --- Yo wtf Probably lifting or running... <cite>evil_zombie11 posted [p:928854945] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Game companies have been getting political for a couple years now. But NOW we have to just think about gaming, and just the games. Yeah ok hypocrites. Lmao</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
s0nicfan 10/16/19 6:10:05 PM #25:	--- "History Is Much Like An Endless Waltz. The Three Beats Of War, Peace And Revolution Continue On Forever." - Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz <cite>s0nicfan posted [p:928855294] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Blue_Dream87 10/16/19 6:11:28 PM #26:	Oh God I want to see a Blizzcon protest --- <cite>Blue_Dream87 posted [p:928855344] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Oh God I want to see a Blizzcon protest </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 10/16/19 6:11:37 PM #27:	s0nicfan posted... Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account. --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:928855349] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted...</cite> <quote></quote> Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
K181 10/16/19 6:22:29 PM #28:	Fans need to realize that Blizzard has jumped the shark and the creative direction that made the company has all long since moved on. Just move on and stop giving them money and attention. That'll send a far bigger message than being angry for a few months. Full stop cold turkey, stop giving them money and don't even look their way for a few years. --- Irregardless, for all intensive purposes, I could care less. <cite>K181 posted [p:928855834] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Fans need to realize that Blizzard has jumped the shark and the creative direction that made the company has all long since moved on. Just move on and stop giving them money and attention. That'll send a far bigger message than being angry for a few months. Full stop cold turkey, stop giving them money and don't even look their way for a few years.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 10/16/19 6:25:29 PM #29:	Smashingpmkns posted... Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account. In reality's defense, that's not a defense. --- "Your mother was a broken down tub of junk with more gentlemen callers than the operator." <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:928855955] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account. </quote> In reality's defense, that's not a defense.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Unsugarized_Foo 10/16/19 6:25:45 PM #30:	Smashingpmkns posted... s0nicfan posted... Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account. No, its a totally legit, free, happy to be, wants nothing else, Chinese citizen who under no circumstances would fib, even if they had a reason to! --- "All I have is my balls and my word, and I don't break them for anyone!"-Tony Montana <cite>Unsugarized_Foo posted [p:928855963] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted...</cite> <quote></quote> Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account.</quote> No, its a totally legit, free, happy to be, wants nothing else, Chinese citizen who under no circumstances would fib, even if they had a reason to!</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ssjevot 10/16/19 6:29:53 PM #31:	"In their defense it's just an official spokesman for them in China." --- Favorite Games: BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Bayonetta, Bloodborne thats a username you habe - chuckyhacksss <cite>ssjevot posted [p:928856117] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>"In their defense it's just an official spokesman for them in China." </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
konokonohamaru 10/16/19 6:30:50 PM #32:	Smashingpmkns posted... s0nicfan posted... Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account. "we object to political statements" "we will defend the pride and dignity of China at all cost" I truly hope that last bit is the translator adding a bit of his own sauce to the statement --- A very happy young man looking forward to a bright and wonderful future. <cite>konokonohamaru posted [p:928856159] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote>s0nicfan posted...</cite> <quote></quote> Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account.</quote> "we object to political statements" "we will defend the pride and dignity of China at all cost" I truly hope that last bit is the translator adding a bit of his own sauce to the statement</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DeadBankerDream 10/16/19 6:32:12 PM #33:	The translation is a week or so old now and I haven't seen anyone dispute it. --- "Your mother was a broken down tub of junk with more gentlemen callers than the operator." <cite>DeadBankerDream posted [p:928856217] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>The translation is a week or so old now and I haven't seen anyone dispute it.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
vigorm0rtis 10/16/19 6:32:33 PM #34:	Blizzcon's gonna be fucking gold. --- "Can't wait to count out your coin!" -- Bethesda, 2018 <cite>vigorm0rtis posted [p:928856233] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Blizzcon's gonna be fucking gold. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 10/16/19 6:33:40 PM #35:	Keep digging your own grave Blizzard. --- Occam's razor: The simplest solution (answer) is most likely the right one <cite>creativerealms posted [p:928856276] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Keep digging your own grave Blizzard.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Veggeta X 10/16/19 6:39:39 PM #36:	I don't think they gives two fucks about anything other than China and their money at this point. --- Don't like it? Don't watch it. It's that simple Dictator of Nice Guys <cite>Veggeta X posted [p:928856518] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>I don't think they gives two fucks about anything other than China and their money at this point.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Smashingpmkns 10/16/19 6:52:38 PM #37:	DeadBankerDream posted... Smashingpmkns posted... Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account. In reality's defense, that's not a defense. Unfortunately whoever controls their Chinese twitter account doesn't have the same freedoms as, let's say, Lebron James. --- Clean Butt Crew <cite>Smashingpmkns posted [p:928856993] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>DeadBankerDream posted...</cite> <quote>Smashingpmkns posted...</cite> <quote> Eh in their defense this is most likely a Chinese employee in China that controls their Chinese twitter account. </quote> In reality's defense, that's not a defense.</quote> Unfortunately whoever controls their Chinese twitter account doesn't have the same freedoms as, let's say, Lebron James.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
L0Z 10/16/19 6:54:16 PM #38:	Id be worried that blizzard sends all your info to the Chinese govt for doing this <cite>L0Z posted [p:928857038] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Id be worried that blizzard sends all your info to the Chinese govt for doing this</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
ssjevot 10/16/19 6:57:18 PM #39:	konokonohamaru posted... "we object to political statements" "we will defend the pride and dignity of China at all cost" I truly hope that last bit is the translator adding a bit of his own sauce to the statement I will do a breakdown of it for you here (using traditional Chinese, I don't have simplified on my phone): (Simultaneously,) (we also) (will) (as we always have) (resolutely) (defend) (the country's) (dignity). You can copy all that into a single sentence on Google and translate it and it should come out alright. --- Favorite Games: BlazBlue: Central Fiction, Street Fighter III: Third Strike, Bayonetta, Bloodborne thats a username you habe - chuckyhacksss <cite>ssjevot posted [p:928857159] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>konokonohamaru posted... </cite> <quote>"we object to political statements" "we will defend the pride and dignity of China at all cost" I truly hope that last bit is the translator adding a bit of his own sauce to the statement</quote> I will do a breakdown of it for you here (using traditional Chinese, I don't have simplified on my phone): (Simultaneously,) (we also) (will) (as we always have) (resolutely) (defend) (the country's) (dignity). You can copy all that into a single sentence on Google and translate it and it should come out alright. </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
DarthWendy 10/16/19 7:00:17 PM #40:	--- Ave Caesar, Rosae Rosam et Spiritus Rex ! - Voila, ca ne veut absolument rien dire mais l'effet reste le meme https://i.imgtc.com/eRE0ORV.jpg <cite>DarthWendy posted [p:928857293] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote></quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
creativerealms 10/16/19 7:17:19 PM #41:	Veggeta X posted... I don't think they gives two fucks about anything other than China and their money at this point. They don't care about China. Just the money. It doesn't matter where. --- Occam's razor: The simplest solution (answer) is most likely the right one <cite>creativerealms posted [p:928857961] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Veggeta X posted...</cite> <quote>I don't think they gives two fucks about anything other than China and their money at this point.</quote> They don't care about China. Just the money. It doesn't matter where.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
I Like Toast 10/16/19 7:57:08 PM #43:	L0Z posted... Id be worried that blizzard sends all your info to the Chinese govt for doing this You think they already don't have it --- If you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all <cite>I Like Toast posted [p:928859571] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>L0Z posted... </cite> <quote>Id be worried that blizzard sends all your info to the Chinese govt for doing this</quote>You think they already don't have it </quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
Life Sympathy 10/17/19 2:11:05 AM #44:	Wow. If the player ban didn't seal Blizcon's fate for shit hitting the fan, this will. It boggles my mind that Blizzard can suck this much ass with public relations. --- We're surrounding you. We see you, but you probably don't see us. And if you see us, we're not letting on that we see you. <cite>Life Sympathy posted [p:928871591] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Wow. If the player ban didn't seal Blizcon's fate for shit hitting the fan, this will. It boggles my mind that Blizzard can suck this much ass with public relations.</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
paerarru 10/18/19 5:29:28 AM #45:	Blue_Dream87 posted... Oh God I want to see a Blizzcon protest hahahahaha ikr that's gonna be good --- Hottest K-Pop Girl Group http://challonge.com/96st4ysk <cite>paerarru posted [p:928918545] in Blizzard b... [t:78090755]...</cite> <quote>Blue_Dream87 posted...</cite> <quote>Oh God I want to see a Blizzcon protest </quote> hahahahaha ikr that's gonna be good</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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