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Uploaded by 123LOL4LOL123 Oct 13, 2019 at 12:14PM EDT
Origin Entry: 2019 Blizzard Boycott
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![Boo!-bell Follow @SGBluebell i have been keeping quiet out of fear but as an english major and chinese speaker i feel like i really need to point this out since i don't know how many ppl will know enough to explain the blizzard post really seems like it was written by a chinese (non-native EN) speaker 5:37 PM 11 Oct 2019 916 Retweets 2,076 Likes 60 t916 2.1K Boo!-bell@SGBluebell 7h before i go into this, i want to point out that the tone & language is all over the place- some are more native EN phrasings, others seem like typical CN, which makes me think there's some cobbling together here 1 336 i 17 Boo!-bell @SGBluebell 6h in CN it is very common to use ellipses & space them out like this. this just doesn't happen in EN unusually this starts in the first person and uses casual contractions ("what's happening"). contractions don't exist in CN, so using them in formal situations is a common error 2 298 ti 15 Boo!-bell @SGBluebell 6h the structuring: in chinese writing it's typical to add what an english teacher might call "topic sentences" at the beginning and end of paragraphs. this isn't conventional and sounds very heavy-handed in english. At Blizzard, our vision is "to bring the world together through epic entertainment." And we have core values that apply here: Think Globally; Lead Responsibly; and importantly, Every Voice Matters, encouraging everybody to share their point of view. The actions that we took over the weekend are causing people to question if we are still committed to these values. We absolutely are and I will explain. 4 344 t18 Boo!-bell@SGBluebell 6h in the same vein, headers containing incomplete clauses or rhetorical questions before paragraphs are common in chinese, but clunky in english. for an OW example look at the HZS krystal callout. also, why are the blizz parts indented? doesn't it look like it was copy & pasted? As to how those values apply in this case: First, our official esports tournament broadcast was used as a platform for a winner of this event to share his views with the world. We interview competitors who are at the top of their craft to share how they feel. We want to experience that moment with them. Hearing their excitement is a powerful way to bring us together. Over the weekend, blitzchung used his segment to make a statement about the situation in Hong Kong-in violation of rules he acknowledged and understood, and this is why we took action. Every Voice Matters, and we strongly encourage everyone in our community to share their viewpoints in the many places available to express themselves However, the official broadcast needs to be about the tournament and to be a place where all are welcome. In support of that, we want to keep the official channels focused on the game. Second, what is the role of shoutcasters for these broadcasts? We hire shoutcasters to amplify the excitement of the game. They elevate the watchability and help the esports viewing experience stay focused on the tournament and our amazing players. Third, were our actions based on the content of the message? 1 297 ti16 Boo!-bell @SGBluebell 6h this header ("OK") makes it obvious that there are two voices here (minimum): whoever wrote this and whoever wrote the indented statement "copy and pasting official blizz statements" is even weirder- if there IS an official blizz statement why are we getting it in this wrapper?? OK, what could Blizzard have done better, and where do we go from here? Over the past few days, many players, casters, esports fans, and employees have expressed concerns about how we determined the penalties. We've had a chance to pause, to listen to our community, and to reflect on what we could have done better. In hindsight, our process wasn't adequate, and we reacted too quickly. We want to ensure that we maintain a safe and inclusive environment for all our players, and that our rules and processes are clear. All of this is in service of another important Blizzard value--Play Nice; Play Fair. In the tournament itself blitzchung *played* fair. We now believe he should receive his prizing. We understand that for some this is not about the prize, and perhaps for others it is disrespectful to even discuss it. That is not our intention. 4 286 t16 Boo!-bell @SGBluebell 6h we then get into this long section where the grammatical indicators become apparent using "When we think about..." instead of the present participle ("thinking", or something else bc "think" isn't really the best word here- it's too personal for a statement) is another CN sign But playing fair also includes appropriate pre-and post-match conduct, especially when a player accepts recognition for winning in a broadcast. When we think about the suspension, six months for blitzchung is more appropriate, after which time he can compete in the Hearthstone pro circuit again if he so chooses. There is a consequence for taking the conversation away from the purpose of the event and disrupting or derailing the broad cast. 2 281 ti16 Boo!-bell @SGBluebell 6h in chinese, verbs don't take on diff conjugations- e.g. "think" is just "think", to indicate time it looks like "when i think", "i think back", "i once think" (NOT thought), "think [word serving the purpose of ing]" bc words like "thought" and "thinking" just don't exist 1 251 ti 13 Boo!-bell @SGBluebell 6h so using "When we think about" (maybe ... in CN), which is kind of awkward and unfitting in EN, instead of "Looking back on", "Considering our", etc. is a red flag in the same vein, why "with regard to" instead of "regarding"? it's not wrong just weird 4 11 263 Boo!-bell @SGBluebell 6h also, in CN there are no plurals (no dogs or cats, only dog or cat) see: "there is a consequence" (instead of the native EN phrasing "there are consequences") that's everything that pops out to me immediately, i'll add if i find anything weird compete in the Hearthstone pro circuit again if he so chooses. There is a consequence for taking the conversation away from the purpose of the event and disrupting or derailing the broadcast. With regard to the casters, remem ber their purpose is to keep the event focused on the tournament. That didn't happen here, and we are setting their suspension to six months as well. 7 296 21 Boo!-bell @SGBluebell 6h so why is this statement... like this? it's not a vocal recording of j. allen brack. here's what j. allen brack sounds like. news.blizzard.com/en-us/blizzard... if it's not him then who is it? why a non-native EN speaker? why didn't PR edit this? what's going on here? BIZARD ENTERTAINMENT Message from J. Allen Brack Message from J. Allen Brack news.blizzard.com 15 430 ti 41](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/masonry/001/603/149/634.png "Blizzard's response by J. Allen Brack might not actually be from J. Allen Brack")
![[-] VetofThePsychicWars 2924 points 8 hours ago 2 5 I once visited a cattle farm where they had this big machine that would roll around the cow pasture, scooping up droppings. Then the machine would drop all of it into a gigantic container where it could be processed for fertilizer. Well one day that container broke and a week's worth of accumulated cow feces spilled out all over the pasture. And that was the biggest pile of b------- I had ever seen, until I read this. permalink embed save report give award reply](https://i.kym-cdn.com/photos/images/newsfeed/001/603/113/390.png "A comment reacting to Blizzard's recent statement")
