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00:00:00 – 00:12:36
The video addresses Blizzard's strict crackdown on profanity in Overwatch, resulting in players being banned for minor swear words, with no appeals granted. The community criticizes Blizzard's over-policing of language in a game where heroes swear and feels that Blizzard's profanity rules are excessive. The video also discusses the idea of tipping developers post-game, with mixed reactions to the concept proposed by former Blizzard president Mike Yabara. Overall, the video delves into issues around profanity enforcement, player communication, and the ethics of tipping in various contexts.
00:00:00
In this segment of the video, the focus is on Blizzard cracking down on profanity in Overwatch, a game rated T for teen, not W for weenies. A collegiate Overwatch player was banned for simple swear words, leading to a 30-day ban and unable to participate in a tournament. Blizzard support staff defend the decision, emphasizing a no-tolerance policy for profanity despite having a profanity filter. The ban applies even to simple swear words, with no appeals granted for discussion. The video questions the logic of having a profanity filter if using profanity leads to a ban, suggesting a blacklist instead. The segment criticizes Blizzard’s strict stance on profanity in Overwatch.
00:03:00
In this segment of the video, it is discussed how Overwatch 2 players are being banned for swearing, which has sparked backlash from the community. Blizzard’s customer service enforced a strict profanity rule, leading to bans for even minor profanity. The community criticized the vague profanity policy and customer service’s dismissive response. Many feel Blizzard is over-policing language in a game where heroes themselves swear. The community sees this as an unnecessary and extreme move, and some suggest Blizzard is alienating players with their strict rules and questionable enforcement.
00:06:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses issues with Blizzard’s handling of Overwatch, focusing on the banning of players for using profanity and the idea of tipping developers after finishing a game. They express concern about potential over-policing in Overwatch 2 and criticize Blizzard’s approach to player communication. The speaker also criticizes the concept of tipping developers post-game, highlighting that the tips would likely not benefit the actual developers but go to the publisher instead.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the topic of a post-purchase tip feature for games is discussed. Former Blizzard president Mike Yabara suggested the idea of players being able to give extra money to developers after completing a special game. He mentioned games like Horizon Zero Dawn, God of War, and Red Dead Redemption 2 as examples. The suggestion received mixed reactions, with some supporting the idea as beneficial for developers, while others highlighted concerns about profits going to publishers instead. Yabara acknowledged that not everyone would like the tipping idea. Ultimately, the discussion around implementing such a feature continues, with considerations about the distribution of funds and impact on developers and publishers.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the issue of tipping in service jobs. They express frustration at the fact that workers rely on tips for income instead of being paid a decent wage. The speaker emphasizes the importance of tipping to support these workers, as refusing to tip only harms the individual providing the service. Additionally, they mention the unethical practice of some employers taking a share of the tips meant for the employees.