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Topic	Blizzard releases statement about banned HK Hearthstone player.
deoxxys 10/12/19 2:36:28 AM #54:	ForteEXE3850 posted... deoxxys posted... Actually It appears everyone was jumping to conclusions as if Blizzard's punishment was to side with the opposition. They actually just came out and said their decision was not based around appeasing China at all and that they punish all players that use the platform for their social/political commentary. Also the backlash did have some positive results, the guy got his prize money back and his punishment halved along with the commentators. Blizzard literally posted in China this. https://www.dailywire.com/news/gaming-companys-statement-regarding-player-who-voiced-support-for-hong-kong-was-different-in-chinese We would like to express our strong anger and condemnation at what happened at the Hearthstone Asia Tournament last weekend. We also strongly object to the spreading of personal political beliefs during any contests. The contestant involved (Blitzchung) will be banned from participating in any contests, and the broadcasters involved will also be immediately stopped from working (under Blizzard). Meanwhile, we will, as always, be determined to defend the pride of the country (China). Them claiming China was uninvolved with their decision making is bull crap. That is not Blizzard. That is the Chinese company that provides Blizzard servers in China. Why else would they say: "We are very angered and disappointed at what happened at the event and do not condone it in any way. We also highly object the spreading of personal political beliefs in this manner...We will always respect and defend the pride of our country." Blizzard's home country isn't China :/ --- twylite sprinkle http://tinyurl.com/jeqyas3 https://tinyurl.com/mgvx7h2 <cite>deoxxys posted [p:928661735] in Blizzard r... [t:78079962]...</cite> <quote>ForteEXE3850 posted...</cite> <quote>deoxxys posted...</cite> <quote>Actually It appears everyone was jumping to conclusions as if Blizzard's punishment was to side with the opposition. They actually just came out and said their decision was not based around appeasing China at all and that they punish all players that use the platform for their social/political commentary. Also the backlash did have some positive results, the guy got his prize money back and his punishment halved along with the commentators.</quote> Blizzard literally posted in China this. https://www.dailywire.com/news/gaming-companys-statement-regarding-player-who-voiced-support-for-hong-kong-was-different-in-chinese We would like to express our strong anger and condemnation at what happened at the Hearthstone Asia Tournament last weekend. We also strongly object to the spreading of personal political beliefs during any contests. The contestant involved (Blitzchung) will be banned from participating in any contests, and the broadcasters involved will also be immediately stopped from working (under Blizzard). Meanwhile, we will, as always, be determined to defend the pride of the country (China). Them claiming China was uninvolved with their decision making is bull crap.</quote> That is not Blizzard. That is the Chinese company that provides Blizzard servers in China. Why else would they say: "We are very angered and disappointed at what happened at the event and do not condone it in any way. We also highly object the spreading of personal political beliefs in this manner...We will always respect and defend the pride of our country." Blizzard's home country isn't China :/ --- twylite sprinkle http://tinyurl.com/jeqyas3 https://tinyurl.com/mgvx7h2</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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