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Nov.16,2023
Is opposing LGBT considered homophobic? Collaborative skins in "Call of Duty" were removed! For gamers, the month of June has already proven to be a time for celebration. Games like "Street Fighter 6" and "Diablo 4" were released to both critical acclaim and commercial success. Furthermore, titles like "Final Fantasy 16" are still on the horizon. June 2023 is, without a doubt, the best gaming month of the year. However, June isn't just a month of celebration for gamers. It's also a time for the LGBT community to have their own pride festival. Every year, June is designated as "Pride Month" for the LGBT community. People take to the streets, waving rainbow flags and participating in "Pride Parades" to celebrate and express their pride. However, this year's "Pride Month" hasn't gone as smoothly as usual. According to reports, a major conflict broke out on June 7th at Glendale University in California. The conflict began when the university's board of trustees approved a proposal to designate June as "Pride Month" for sexual minority groups. This decision sparked strong opposition from anti-LGBT groups, leading to the ensuing chaos. In the aftermath of the conflict, popular "Call of Duty" streamer NICKMERCS made a statement that seemed to be "homophobic." NICKMERCS is a top streamer on the Twitch platform and is also a co-owner of FaZe Clan, a well-known organization focused on FPS esports. What began as a brief comment quickly turned into a major controversy as NICKMERCS' significant influence drew the ire of many LGBT supporters. They criticized his remarks as disrespectful to sexual minority groups and demanded an apology to the LGBT community. In subsequent live streams, NICKMERCS stated that he had no intention of offending anyone but was just concerned because his own child had recently started school and was becoming sensitive. However, NICKMERCS did not apologize to the LGBT community and maintained that schools should not be discussing such matters. NICKMERCS' stance further escalated conflicts within the "Call of Duty" community, with many content creators and professionals openly criticizing his problematic statements. The official "Call of Duty" account promptly removed the collaborative cosmetic packs associated with NICKMERCS. Unfortunately, Activision Blizzard's unilateral decision to remove these cosmetics left players who had already purchased them feeling cheated. Players began advocating for a resolution and criticized Activision Blizzard for its poor decisions. TimTheTatman, another popular streamer, joined the ranks of those condemning Activision Blizzard to show his support for his friend NICKMERCS. TimTheTatman stated, "As a friend of NICKMERCS, we should stand together through thick and thin. Please remove my bundled packs as well." However, Activision Blizzard seemed unmoved by the dissatisfaction of the community. Following TimTheTatman's request, they also removed his bundled cosmetic pack. As of now, Activision Blizzard has not issued any further response to the situation. In the end, NICKMERCS expressed gratitude, likely out of necessity. Nevertheless, it's clear that getting involved in LGBT-related issues can lead to unnecessary misunderstandings and controversy. In the past two years, issues related to LGBT and political correctness have gained prominence, not just in the gaming industry but also in the broader entertainment industry. While it's essential to respect all minority groups, it's equally important to oppose those with ulterior motives or extreme ideologies.
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