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Developer cancels contracts with publisher Tripwire following boss' anti-abortion comments

  • V3ntilatorV3ntilator243,135
    Posted on 06 September 21 at 18:22, Edited on 06 September 21 at 18:25 by V3ntilator
    FiveWizz said:
    V3ntilator said:
    FiveWizz said:
    Consequences of actions.

    I just feel sorry for employees that do not share these views that may be impacted. This will have had a very negative impact on employees who work directly for his company. And Be it directly or indirectly this won't have fostered a nice environment for many women to work in.

    He's the one that chose to share these opinions publicly so despite what we say about separating politics from the "art" it's almost impossible at this point to not have an opinion.

    I say with great pride that I couldn't disagree more with his statement.
    No one seem to give a shit about innocent people losing their jobs over this, because it's more important to punish their boss.
    I don't think many think it's more important to punish the boss or one person I just don't think people think about it in the first place. It's an oversight. I.e. people have promised to not buy any more games from that company which could effect people's livelihood as you suggested. All that side is just a shame. I just hope people who need the work can find work elsewhere or that their job isn't impacted too much.

    They may now also need to go and find a job because they simply don't want to work for him anymore. And that blame is on this company owner.
    Good point, but it happens because the "accusers" are narrow minded and egoistic. They only have their own agenda, and f*** the rest.
    They are unable to see two sides of the same thing.

    Some might quit as you say, but thats something they chose on their own.
    This Tripwire thing is calmed down and forgotten soon, and Tripwire will still be there as usual.
    People forget quickly. This is news now, not next week.
    Next week there is a new scandal.

    Humanity still haven't evolved 100% from Neanderthals and is why positive news rarely sells. Negative news is what humanity cares about.
    If CNN went positive, the channel would go bancrupt.
  • Posted on 06 September 21 at 18:24
    Won't be missed
  • FiveWizzFiveWizz677,833
    Posted on 06 September 21 at 18:24
    lethelerror said:
    DarqStalker said:
    Perfect Year said:
    There was a time when an opinion could be expressed openly. That time long since passed.
    You can. Doesn't mean there isn't consequence to those opinions and to what you say.
    I too like to police peoples thoughts and opinions
    I dont recall the "police" being involved lol. A company decides to do business as it pleases. And you have no say over it.

    He's the one that decided to share his opinion and others have the right to act on it.

    Simple as that.

    Twitter is a public forum.
  • FireDrake007FireDrake007271,441
    Posted on 06 September 21 at 18:24
    ShadowRaven9 said:
    Reaper08R said:
    I don't get it - are people no longer be allowed to be pro-life? Personally I'm pro-choice up to a certain point in a pregnancy, and pro-life after that point. As long as you don't impose these views on your co-workers in one way or the other, you should be free to express whatever view you wish. That's the entertaining thing about this topic - both sides (or both 'extremes' at least) are convinced that they hold the moral high ground over the other.
    People are allowed to be Pro-life... but people who are Pro-Choice are allowed to disagree and walk away from those business relationship. I dont see what the big deal is.
    So you agree then that it is okay for people to walk away or boycott those who have a different sexual orientation, profess stands against racial injustice, have different religious convictions, have socialist democratic political leanings, etc.

    Our society is very fragmented today with both the right and left refusing to compromise because those in the middle are not allowed to express their views and are shunned by extremists on both sides of the political spectrum.
  • Brelen RavenBrelen Raven201,421
    Posted on 06 September 21 at 18:24
    Sashamorning said:
    Isn't there a forum rule about no politics?

    Do not use the forums to push your own political or ethical agendas. We recognise that video games invite some political and ethical discussion – just keep it on topic.
    Oh yeah. There it is.
    I have no idea why this article was even published because all the comments are literally just political. 😅
  • ManicMetalheadManicMetalhead1,366,844
    Posted on 06 September 21 at 18:43, Edited on 06 September 21 at 18:47 by ManicMetalhead
    We understand that politics are divisive and topics like this will cause a fair amount of discussion, but we’re committed to bringing gaming news to you even if these are the topics are this polarising.

    The comments went off track a lot quicker than we expected and have been locked to prevent circular arguments.
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