BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
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#2Blizzard president Brack’s statement that their policy limiting player speech is to “ keep the focus on the game and on the tournament."
This is curious in such an ad supported game and tournament coverage. Do twitch ads take focus away from the tournament? A five second statement by a player is nothing compared to all the non-game material within and around broadcasts.
This seems to me to be some damage reduction strategy that didn’t focus group its statements well enough.
Re: BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
#3This will be truly interesting to see.
I wonder what can Blizzard possibly do for this not to spiral out of control and please West and China at the same time.
I do not envy their PR department right now.
But then again its all their own doing, so ready up the popcorn...
Re: BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
#4Blizzard president Brack’s statement that their policy limiting player speech is to “ keep the focus on the game and on the tournament." This is curious in such an ad supported game and tournament coverage. Do twitch ads take focus away from the tournament? A five second statement by a player is nothing compared to all the non-game material within and around broadcasts. This seems to me to be some damage reduction st…
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Re: BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
#5Blizzard president Brack’s statement that their policy limiting player speech is to “ keep the focus on the game and on the tournament." This is curious in such an ad supported game and tournament coverage. Do twitch ads take focus away from the tournament? A five second statement by a player is nothing compared to all the non-game material within and around broadcasts. This seems to me to be some damage reduction st…
Implying the distraction from the game and the tournament is just the 5 seconds.
Having code-pink style protests aimed at disrupting (not raising awareness) is going to backfire on protestors and could end the internet's fascination w/ supporting HK vs China.
Lets not forget that big money interests are involved heavily in pushing the astroturfing online. Many global and HK national interests depend on HK not being consumed by China. The billionaire protesting in the streets w/ people is being held up as an idol, but the reality is that he will become an even bigger target if HK unifies with China and will likely have his empire dissolved.
I'm all for a free HK, but the fact is that's not going to happen. Barring a world war, they will be eventually incorporated as a part of China proper.
Re: BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
#6As long as the protesters don't disrupt the experience that I paid for too much, they can do whatever they want.
After weighing the facts carefully, I've decided that Blizzard was justified in penalizing the Hearthstone player, justified in penalizing the two casters, and truly abysmal at managing public relations.
My position on Hong Kong is unchanged. I'm still firmly of the belief that China needs to grant Hong Kong full autonomy and/or independence, and that China needs to stop trying to extend its morally bankrupt censorship beyond its own borders.
Re: BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
#7As long as the protesters don't disrupt the experience that I paid for too much, they can do whatever they want. After weighing the facts carefully, I've decided that Blizzard was justified in penalizing the Hearthstone player, justified in penalizing the two casters, and truly abysmal at managing public relations. My position on Hong Kong is unchanged. I'm still firmly of the belief that China needs to grant Hong Ko…
> As long as the protesters don't disrupt the experience that I paid for too much, they can do whatever they want.
Grow a backbone, some things are more important than a video game expo
Re: BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
#8As long as the protesters don't disrupt the experience that I paid for too much, they can do whatever they want. After weighing the facts carefully, I've decided that Blizzard was justified in penalizing the Hearthstone player, justified in penalizing the two casters, and truly abysmal at managing public relations. My position on Hong Kong is unchanged. I'm still firmly of the belief that China needs to grant Hong Ko…
Ah yes, as long as the protesters are non disruptive and I can ignore them they are allowed to protest as they want. Should they inconvenience me however, someone will have to take care of them
Re: BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
#9As long as the protesters don't disrupt the experience that I paid for too much, they can do whatever they want. After weighing the facts carefully, I've decided that Blizzard was justified in penalizing the Hearthstone player, justified in penalizing the two casters, and truly abysmal at managing public relations. My position on Hong Kong is unchanged. I'm still firmly of the belief that China needs to grant Hong Ko…
Protest is supposed to interrupt, to be there where it isn't wanted. It is supposed to be inconvenient and blocking.
Re: BlizzCon 2019 Protest “Full-Steam Ahead,” Say Organizers
#10This will be truly interesting to see. I wonder what can Blizzard possibly do for this not to spiral out of control and please West and China at the same time. I do not envy their PR department right now. But then again its all their own doing, so ready up the popcorn...
they cannot please both.
They will have to ride out the bad PR in the west, because they cannot afford to ride out the chinese market's dominance and profits.