A bipartisan group of US Representatives and Senators has written to Activision Blizzard CEO Robert “Bobby” Kotick under letterhead of the US Congress, demanding that Blizzard reconsider its stance on China, Hong Kong, and the freedom of speech.
What does the US Congress have to say about Blitzchung’s Hearthstone hiatus?
What legal requirements prevent Blizzard from complying with Congress’ request?
And can you really defend freedom of speech by telling someone to "speak" differently...in the "strongest terms"?
As if Blizzard wasn’t having a bad enough week...in Virtual Legality.
CHECK OUT THE VIDEO AT: https://youtu.be/wFW5rbsFXQU
#Blizzard #China #Government
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Discussed in this episode:
“Blizzard bans collegiate Hearthstone players for 6 months, raising questions about free speech”
GameDailyBiz – October 18, 2019 – James Brightman
https://gamedaily.biz/article/1307/blizzard-bans-collegiate-hearthstone-players-for-6-months-raising-questions-about-free-speech
“Blizzard bans collegiate Hearthstone players for 6 months, raising questions about free speech”
IGN – October 18, 2019 – Matt Kim
https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/18/us-congress-members-send-letter-to-blizzard-over-concern-for-recent-actions?sf110859280=1
“Dear Mr. Kotick”
Congress of the United States – October 18, 2019
https://www.wyden.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/101819%20Wyden%20Letter%20to%20Activision%20Blizzard%20RE%20Hong%20Kong.pdf
“Dodge v. Ford Motor Co.”
Wikipedia Entry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_v._Ford_Motor_Co.
“Dodge v. Ford Motor Co.”
Case Text – 204 Mich 459 (Mich. 1919)
https://casetext.com/case/dodge-v-ford-motor-co
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