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Blizzard Suspends Professional Hearthstone Player for Hong Kong Comments

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2525 points hownottowrite | 1 comments | 08 Oct 19 09:23 UTC | HN request time: 0.212s | 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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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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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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1. 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.