Blizzard says its ‘relationships in China had no influence on our decision’ to punish an esports athlete who voiced his support for Hong Kong protestors

Blizzard CEO J. Allen Brack has issued the company's first public statement since its decision to ban an esports competitor and withhold his prize money for making statements supporting the protests in Hong Kong at a Blizzard-sponsored event. The company has been accused of prioritizing its relationships with China rather than protecting the right to free speech, which Brack denied:"I want to be clear: our relationships in China had no influence on our decision.

Blizzard CEO J. Allen Brack has issued the company's first public statement since its decision to ban an esports competitor and withhold his prize money for making statements supporting the protests in Hong Kong at a Blizzard-sponsored event. The company has been accused of prioritizing its relationships with China rather than protecting the right to free speech, which Brack denied:"I want to be clear: our relationships in China had no influence on our decision.

How to irreparably destroy your brand’s goodwill in one stupid decision. RIP Blizzard, Gillette, Bethesda.

Freedom comes responsibility. People keep forgeting that. You have the freedom to drive a car but you still have to obey signs and speed limits. You have the freedom to smoke pot but you shouldn't DUI. This lady explains the situation very well:

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You liar lol. Nobody believes that nonsense

So in the same logic, if a player voiced their support to the Chinese communist party, they will receive the same treatment? BlizzardBoycot

No one should ever compete with BLizzard again. They are as bad as any high stakes welcher. Can't trust them to pay what they agree to pay.

so then, they just hate people who stand up for human rights in hong kong for no reason at all? that's even worse

Well i guess then they wont care if we make overwatch get banned in china. Please mold the image of every character in overwatch into hong kong supporters ppl. We are winnie the pooh-ing this game

Bullshit!

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