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Blizzard Suspends Professional Hearthstone Player for Hong Kong Comments

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2525 points hownottowrite | 4 comments | 08 Oct 19 09:23 UTC | HN request time: 0.001s | source
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johnchristopher ◴[08 Oct 19 12:16 UTC] No.21191363[source]▶
From https://www.pcgamer.com/blitzchung-removed-from-hearthstone-... a description of the incident :

> As Andy reported earlier today, Blitzchung did not back down after the sudden removal of the broadcast, during which he wore a gas mask and goggles before shouting "Liberate Hong Kong, revolution of our age!" Following the incident he released a statement elaborating on his stance, writing "I know what my action on stream means. It could cause me lot of trouble, even my personal safety in real life. But I think it's my duty to say something about the issue."

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ummonk ◴[08 Oct 19 15:59 UTC] No.21193676[source]▶
Okay that explains it. I thought banning for 12 months was a little harsh for someone making a political statement once, but he knew what he was doing and doubled down on it.
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1. luckydata ◴[08 Oct 19 16:29 UTC] No.21194017[source]▶
It sounds like you agree with the measure. Is that the case?
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2. ummonk ◴[08 Oct 19 23:38 UTC] No.21198466[source]▶
I do. I don’t want sporting events, conventions, etc. to become platforms for advocacy about controversial politics.

I support non-disruptive actions like kneeling at an anthem, but advocacy about a political issue during a post-match interview streamed by the event organizer certainly crosses the line.

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3. luckydata ◴[09 Oct 19 00:31 UTC] No.21198756[source]▶
Crossing lines is the point of activism, we wouldn't have any of the rights we enjoy (and soon we might lose if we're not careful) in the west if not for people that systematically crossed lines and used high visibility occasions to make a point.

It might be worth checking this out:

https://theundefeated.com/features/mexico-city-olympics-prot...

4. nashashmi ◴[09 Oct 19 01:42 UTC] No.21199170[source]▶
Were rules already established in the terms of service that would prevent him from protesting against a country or supporting oppressed people? If it was during the broadcast, then cutting the broadcast is sufficient punishment.