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Riot doesn’t want League of Legends broadcasters discussing ‘sensitive topics’ on the air
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You don't need to be owned by Tencent. Any company putting on such major tries to avoid controversy, as as any sports organization (for example, football players not being allowed to have any messages underneath their jersesy when they celebrate a goal).
So before you jump on to any conspiracy conclusions- remember that this is very common, even without anything Chinese involved (hello, NFL).
So before you jump on to any conspiracy conclusions- remember that this is very common, even without anything Chinese involved (hello, NFL).
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agree fuck riot, but lets not go crazy now
Real talk- do you think Nintendo would allow someone to make a political statement in a Nintendo Direct? Cause I highly doubt that (and I could have probably named any other major gaming company here instead of Ninty).
I have no problem with this. There is a time and place for political discussions, an esports tournament is not it.
Sorry, I was not aware that working in the industry means you are no longer allowed to point out common sense (the fact that everyone does it).
Does this affect just casual twitch streaming? There's a great series of Cities Skylines videos that explain various leftwing social concerns. Is the idea here that the game company could revoke your license if they don't like your commentary? I can get it for like paid broadcasters, but it seems insane for twitch streamers, even if they're saying some bonkers shit. It should be up to Twitch to decide their terms of appropriate conduct:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdeirDrinWk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdeirDrinWk
No, it wasn't a insult. Just wanted to say to others how painfully obvious it is that you know what you're talking about.
If all you've got is hypotheticals, maybe just don't bother replying.
Oh, I guess I look like a complete jerk now :( My apologies then! I assumed it was a case of "of course the corporate guy defends this", as happened in the past. Sorry!
I am being hypothetical cause I don't want to derail the topic, but here is one example for you, if you can't be bothered to google:
Fuck esports.
I love the independence of the fgc, but the modern tour system... I'd say the similar outcomes could be possible.
I love the independence of the fgc, but the modern tour system... I'd say the similar outcomes could be possible.
People do not realize until now that this has been the case for years. It only is just not becoming a hot button issue because of Blizzard's punishment.
To me, this is not news. As you pointed out, plenty of companies who put on these events do not want their players / casters derailing their broadcasts to focus on a political issue.
Does that make it right?
Nope. But it's not new, and isn't some Chinese conspiracy.
Weird take, but ok.
What did people expect? Expected them to say "Screw the tournament. Let's talk about politics and sensitive topics in front of millions of viewers like it's what it's supposed to be."???
I really, really hope someone or some team will ignore this and raise some awareness about the situation of the Uyghurs and Hong Kong. Or at least call China out. We need more people speaking up about this and not let themselves be intimidated by China's influence/economical standing.
Exactly. Esports mimicks real sports yet again, if you think about the ban on anything lgtb during olympics in Russia, NFL cracking down on kneeling during the anthem etc.
Controversy is bad for business, and that is after all what matters to shareholders. Though I am to be honest surprised to see how many people across the internet only seem to notice this now, I had thought that was pretty obvious.
I hope one of the participants is as brave as Blitzchung so we can see how Riot handles it and force them to make a real choice.
I don't begrudge anyone if they don't do anything though. It is a tough choice and they'd also need to stand with their team unlike Blitzchung who was in an individual esport.
I don't begrudge anyone if they don't do anything though. It is a tough choice and they'd also need to stand with their team unlike Blitzchung who was in an individual esport.
Until the "sensitive topic" can be levied for profit. They are a Chinese company so this is expected. Riot is garbage on a whole bunch of levels so this is par for the course. It is important that these companies are being forced to declare where they stand instead of just skirting the issue as a kind of soft censorship.
It is, it's a non-story. The last thing you want is players/staff getting into a political debate on abortion or something during a live broadcast.
Of course organizers want to avoid sensitive topics for their event,
nothing really unusual. Its a problem when someone does decide to say something political and gets a needlessly harsh punishment for it like in the Heartstone situation where its obvious that the company doesn't simply want to avoid sensitive topics but is appeasing China
Riot won't be able to surpress Twitch chat though without constant banning
nothing really unusual. Its a problem when someone does decide to say something political and gets a needlessly harsh punishment for it like in the Heartstone situation where its obvious that the company doesn't simply want to avoid sensitive topics but is appeasing China
Riot won't be able to surpress Twitch chat though without constant banning
