Blizzard Suspends Hearthstone Player For Hong Kong Support, Pulls Prize Money

[rhorle]

We all know it's Vague so they can ban anybody for practically anything.

Which means they are not only about inciting violence. So it isn't something "we all know".

[mvaliz]

Because Blizzard wanted to?

Because they knew it was extreme, and people called their bullshit on it.

Maybe they were convinced that their original punishment, as out lined by the rules, really is too harsh. So they changed the punishment. The rules also covers much more then just violence and you damn well know it. Trying to claim otherwise just shows a bias.

And the rules they used barely covered anything he said, and you damn well know THAT - let alone to enforce the maximum level of punishment without first warning!

And, as the other said, just because it's in the rules doesn't make it right.

Trying to shill otherwise just shows a bias.

[szechuan]

So it isn't something "we all know".

It's something people know if they've been following this Controversy, it's been mentioned PLENTY of times in this topic that the rules are vague so Blizzard can ban anybody for practically anything.

Which means they are not only about inciting violence.

Are you claiming they were inciting Violence?

[rhorle]

And I Never said YOU said Only like you claim.

Oh so you admit they only did it because of the Backlash, not much of an argument.

You were the first one to apply the word only to my statements. You should seek help for your multiple personalities if you really believe you never used the word only.

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Yes it is. Are you claiming they were inciting Violence?

No. The person I quoted claimed the rule is just to cover violence. Which is why I said it isn't something everybody knows if I poster is claiming those rules only cover a certain topic. Seriously.

[szechuan]

You were the first one to apply the word only to my statements.

I never explicitly said You said ONLY.

You should seek help for your multiple personalities if you really believe you never used the word only.

I never said I didn't use the Word. What is wrong with you?

[rhorle]

And the rules they used barely covered anything he said, and you damn well know THAT - let alone to enforce the maximum level of punishment without first warning! And, as the other said, just because it's in the rules doesn't make it right.

It was a rule Blitzchung agreed to. He himself even stated he was wrong for breaking it. They were not enforcing the maximum level of punishment. The rule broken only has one level of punishment. It had nothing about warnings. If you are such an expert on the rule broken how do you not already know this?

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I never explicitly said You said ONLY.

You did right here:

Oh so you admit they only did it because of the Backlash, not much of an argument.

How can I admit something if I never said something?

[szechuan]

How can I admit something if I never said something?

Context Remember? You're the only one whining on "Only" because you have no other argument left.

The rule broken only has one level of punishment.

It doesn't. Stop lying.

[rhorle]

Context Remember? You're the only one whining on "Only" because you have no other argument left.

Why have you spent the last several posts denying you said I used only when you are saying I used it through context? I have only ever used it as a possibility. I even mentioned how it is one of many. You even agree it is one of many possibilities. Yet you continue to argue about me saying it is the only possibility.

[szechuan]

Why have you spent the last several posts denying you said I used only when you are saying I used it through context?

Again I stated you never Explicitly Said it.

Yet you continue to argue about me saying it is the only possibility.

Because You keep falling back on it, don't know why it's so hard for you to understand that.

I even mentioned how it is one of many.

Such as Conspiracy Theories?

The rule broken only has one level of punishment.

This is also a Flat Out Lie.

[rhorle]

This is also a Flat Out Lie.

It is not. It has one punishment. Clearly outlined in the broken rule.

Engaging in any act that, in Blizzard’s sole discretion, brings you into public disrepute, offends a portion or group of the public, or otherwise damages Blizzard image will result in removal from Grandmasters and reduction of the player’s prize total to $0 USD, in addition to other remedies which may be provided for under the Handbook and Blizzard’s Website Terms.

[szechuan]

It is not. It has one punishment. Clearly outlined in the broken rule.

Yet they AU team didn't get that Punishment, and they also Changed the Punishment on a whim.

It has one punishment.

It's not, they also don't State exactly how much time they will be banned for.

[Mayhem]

It's not, they also don't State exactly how much time they will be banned for.

Are you arguing now that "removed from Tournament, prize money reduced to 0 and banned for x amount of time" are depending on the amount of time totally different punishments?

[Jshadowhunter]

lol

and there's 2 separate.

[Molis]

lol

and there's 2 separate.

How childish. You do know full well people promoting this shit will not be taking part


Pay $500 for the Con plus travel and hotel only to get escorted out and not be allowed to come back then I can post it on you tube and get clicks!

What a great idea

[Dead Moose Fandango]

I still don't understand what the Chinese president has against Winnie the Pooh. I mean, other than the bear of very little brains thing. But wouldn't it be nice for your people to look at you as a friendly, kinda and sure pudgy leader? Well, again, probably the bear of very little brains might be the problem, I guess. Or maybe he's concerned about his weight.

[Edge-]

How childish. You do know full well people promoting this shit will not be taking part


Pay $500 for the Con plus travel and hotel only to get escorted out and not be allowed to come back then I can post it on you tube and get clicks!

What a great idea

You think Blizzard is going to want videos if them having security escorting people out in Winnie the Pooh outfits, and then their vlogs about how they were banned for wearing a costume that's not explicitly against the rules?

Media will be there too, and they'll be covering these kinds of protests.

They're going to be walking a very, very fine line here.

[mvaliz]

How childish. You do know full well people promoting this shit will not be taking part


Pay $500 for the Con plus travel and hotel only to get escorted out and not be allowed to come back then I can post it on you tube and get clicks!

What a great idea

You know you can just walk outside the con wearing the costume while holding a picket sign. You're acting like they're going to storm the opening ceremony stage or something. :P

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I still don't understand what the Chinese president has against Winnie the Pooh. I mean, other than the bear of very little brains thing. But wouldn't it be nice for your people to look at you as a friendly, kinda and sure pudgy leader? Well, again, probably the bear of very little brains might be the problem, I guess. Or maybe he's concerned about his weight.

Glad I'm not the only one!

I often sarcastically joked to myself that this might've been a failed plan by Xi to use reverse-psychology to get people to associate him with a charming simple-life lovable huggable character who shares with friends and treats them like family. :P

[Mayhem]

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Hey, mr fake outrage found something new to post.

No more youtube videos?

[Very Tired]

Wonder if Blizzard employees are getting training for how not to make memes out of themselves for Blizzcon.

[Dextroden]

You think Blizzard is going to want videos if them having security escorting people out in Winnie the Pooh outfits, and then their vlogs about how they were banned for wearing a costume that's not explicitly against the rules?

Media will be there too, and they'll be covering these kinds of protests.

They're going to be walking a very, very fine line here.

Man. If only these people actually were willing to risk their freedom on the frontlines instead of taking shots at Blizzard because it risks no jail time.

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Hey, mr fake outrage found something new to post.

No more youtube videos?

Bethesda fucked up again. So gaming journalism is focused on that right now.