Casters are avoiding saying the words ‘Hong Kong’.

CataclysmicNeo·Oct 8, 2019·133 votes·22,258 views

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHEiLIGtLFU&t=235 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEqn3FlKJdM&t=535 And during the group stage draw

All these times the casters deliberately avoided saying the words Hong Kong. In the first two clips the caster literally said ’Hong Kong eh... HKA’ in no normal circumstance would someone correct themselves like that unless they were specifically warned not to. In the group draw HKA was deliberately abbreviated when every other team had their full names on the paper inside the ball.

People hate on Blizzard and NBA but we need to be aware that it is happening within our very own game as well.

103 Comments

RainbowIceeOct 9, 201955 votes

League is partly owned by a chinese company. It is very obvious what their stance is on this. People just don't want to lose their jobs, but make no mistake Riot because of it's owners are anti hong kong. And this thread will be closed very soon probably due to pressure to keep these things on the down low on the excuse that we should not discuss politics even though this is a very important part of our world happening right now.

InfernapeOct 9, 201931 votes

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League is partly owned by a chinese company. It is very obvious what their stance is on this. People just don't want to lose their jobs, but make no mistake Riot because of it's owners are anti hong kong. And this thread will be closed very soon probably due to pressure to keep these things on the down low on the excuse that we should not discuss politics even though this is a very important part of our world happening right now.

partly? riot is entirely owned by Tencent.

LegendmakerGTXOct 9, 20199 votes

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partly? riot is entirely owned by Tencent.

I wish the NA region and EU can tax Tencent for being "Anti HongKong" just like what communist China does to company's who support HK. It isn't fair that China gets to use our fair rules but when it comes to China they can use their rule when ever they want.

Trias000Oct 9, 201950 votes

Fuck you, Tencent

MetaMessiahOct 8, 201941 votes

It's honestly weird as it's not like Hong Kong's existence is actively being denied.

NoobDefaultOct 9, 20198 votes

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It's honestly weird as it's not like Hong Kong's existence is actively being denied.

I will probably get censored for this... But what some people don't realise is that Tencent is in bed with the chinese government. So in no way will Tencent even remotely support or even respect the people of Hong Kong.

destroyer22719Oct 9, 201940 votes

Tencent is the OWNER of riot games. When people say "Hong Kong" we all know the first thing that comes to our minds. Recently stumbled accrossed this article too: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2019/03/28/commentary/world-commentary/worried-huawei-take-closer-look-tencent/. So I am honestly, yes disapointed. But not surprised at all for this censorship.

ModJikkerOct 9, 201934 votes

Hey all,

While discussing Riot's interactions with China's policy in relation to Hong Kong is one of the few exceptions we have to the rules regarding social/political commentary, we do need to make sure that the conversation remains focused on Riot's actions and avoid any discussions related to China and Hong Kong themselves.

Thanks

[poppy-wink]

NiyOct 9, 201921 votes

This blatantly obvious push away is quite frankly disgusting.

ModJikkerOct 9, 201926 votes

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This blatantly obvious push away is quite frankly disgusting.

From the Board Universal Rules:

Do not post or engage in discussions of religion, ethnicity/race, sexual orientation, gender, politics, or real-world social issues.

We are actually allowing an exception here because it relates to Riot and how they react to the policies; this is a rare exception so calling it a push away when we are actually permitting discussing Riot's reaction is a bit odd. However, when topics go away from that discussion into the political/social discussion of China and Hong Kong themselves, they violate this rule and will be subject to removal.

NiyOct 9, 201913 votes

I apologize for my reaction, I was not addressing your comment. I was simply directing my anger at you because it was easy and you had openly commented. I've cooled my head and now regret my actions. I will not delete the comment however because I'm afraid it will delete your response, which was fairly logical and I would like others to see it.

TayzzerOct 9, 20193 votes

Guys if riot was like blizzard they would have shut this thread down. Im actually impressed that they are making an exception to their own rule of not discussing political issues because they want us to see that they want us to be able to discuss their reaction.

Tarquin96Oct 9, 20198 votes

Boards mods arent riot

TayzzerOct 10, 20191 votes

fair nuff

ImTheJuggernautyOct 9, 20197 votes

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Hey all,

While discussing Riot's interactions with China's policy in relation to Hong Kong is one of the few exceptions we have to the rules regarding social/political commentary, we do need to make sure that the conversation remains focused on Riot's actions and avoid any discussions related to China and Hong Kong themselves.

Thanks

[poppy-wink]

Oh no, it's the thought policeman, Jikker, removing any content he disagrees with. Weak. You guys are going to lose face for this. It's thinly veiled propaganda and thought control, not for the sake of keeping order or protecting players from harassment or offensive speech, but because you guys have to protect your Communist Chinese dictators and enforce their decrees.

ModUlanopoOct 9, 201913 votes

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Oh no, it's the thought policeman, Jikker, removing any content he disagrees with. Weak. You guys are going to lose face for this. It's thinly veiled propaganda and thought control, not for the sake of keeping order or protecting players from harassment or offensive speech, but because you guys have to protect your Communist Chinese dictators and enforce their decrees.

You're allowed to think that, just as we're allowed to think having political discussions on a board dedicated to a video game is futile. You're not going to sway any opinions here. You're not going to influence the situation at hand, mostly because the likeliest limit to your involvement is just making a fuss here. If you were genuinely passionate about this subject, you would be elsewhere, affecting real change.

Shrek LuigiOct 9, 20194 votes

would tons of people boycotting this game "influence the situation at hand"? because posts like this are certainly going to push people in that direction. get off your high-horse pls.

ModUlanopoOct 9, 20198 votes

[{quoted}](name=Shrek Luigi,realm=NA,application-id=9hBQwnEU,discussion-id=m9QMwyHU,comment-id=0015000200000000,timestamp=2019-10-09T20:35:15.428+0000)

would tons of people boycotting this game "influence the situation at hand"? because posts like this are certainly going to push people in that direction. get off your high-horse pls.

I'll believe it when the slacktivists actually do something.

KanzlerOct 9, 20196 votes

Isn't name calling against the rules? Reported.

ChrisBrownzeOct 10, 20197 votes

Oh so now youre allowed to name call people "slacktivists" because youre a mod. You get special privileges? Or is it just the classic case of mods abusing their power?

TyRamosOct 9, 201923 votes

Yeah that's very odd. I'm glad you noticed and brought this to our attention

Magnesium14Oct 9, 201918 votes

Riot is owned by Tencent. Tencent is in China. Tencent doesn't want a ~~Tencent square~~. My bad I meant Tencent respects all opinions they would never try to suppress a political opinion

General Esdeath Oct 9, 201917 votes

tbh I think they may just be concerned that their job is on the line next. I do think Tencent would do it, but I don't think anyone has been warned yet.

EyesOfTheFoxOct 9, 201914 votes

Well, Tencent is a Chinese company. I'm sure they are quite aware of what the Chinese government will do if the Chinese government thinks League is promoting rebellion or seen as a form of propaganda. And to such a large company that has a hand in the global economy, money is more important than human rights. Gotta keep that honey pot overflowing so Winnie the Pooh can stay fed.

Eternal TormentOct 9, 201911 votes

Tencent is largely investing in censorship about Hong Kong. They also invested 140 millions into Reddit and killed a few largely populated subreddits by forcing the whole subreddit to be exlusively in Chinese letters and other subreddits like r/Pics remove posts and ban your account for posting about past censorship-activities, such as the infamous tiananmen square.

Tencent is Big on supporting the current Chinese dictatorship, so I wouldn't be too surprised if the whole boards ends up eating the shit for them noticing that it's brought up here.

Spooky SkeletonOct 9, 201910 votes

I really hope whoever wins just shouts "free Hong Kong" and unleashes a collosal shitstorm.

ITZ ICYOct 9, 20198 votes

Now imagine a situation where Hong Kong Attitude wins, and casters won't be able to even say their full name when they are champions. Glorious.

I'm pretty sure it would be the first case where a winning team didn't get a skin line too.

Wizard BlazeOct 9, 20197 votes

Riot been kissing china ass more now than before it seems.

letsgetmagicalOct 9, 20196 votes

Just sad. That these NA/EU casters are puppets and they don't realize how deep china's hand are in them.

LMQ XiaoWeiXiaoOct 10, 20196 votes

#Free Hong Kong!

XJ99999999999999Oct 9, 20193 votes

https://clips.twitch.tv/YawningDrabPotatoBCouch

GallOct 9, 20193 votes

Even the slightest slip-up might cause all Chinese teams to be forced out of the LCS, or Tencent might have to take more extreme measures OR lay off a ton of people/ who knows what.

The reality of politics will seep into every aspect of life sadly. Wish we didn't have this censorship.

Walmart KarenOct 10, 20193 votes

These mods talkin down to people, censoring everything. the rules only work on us

mack9112Oct 9, 20192 votes

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JuiceOct 9, 201917 votes

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IfnethOct 9, 20195 votes

Your organs will not be harvested this month.

GeminiRuneOct 9, 20192 votes

I read up on this a bit before the play ins started and I had thought to myself the whole 1907 Fenerbache case but on a more critical mass. The casters, production, and even the players of HKA themselves have to tread carefully like it's some kind of Freudian slip. And on that it's within mixed reasoning from the Chinese impact to just the team's name itself. Would it have mattered if they were able to identify as their old HKE tag? Probably still...

As long as they're in the tournament it will be a rather looming. Kudos to keeping evasive of it but damn if it feels like a gun is being put to heads over it.

IfnethOct 9, 20195 votes

I say it’s time for the pro scene to take a stand, one way or the other. What if Faker said to free Hong Kong?

Aroma1989Oct 9, 20193 votes

Unironically, I wouldn't put it past the company to fine him for it.

AlterMordredOct 9, 20191 votes

Im being serious delete your thread, Tencent is extremely anti Hong Kong they would really remove the boards if this shit starts getting too much attention as much as it sucks

KarunamonOct 9, 20195 votes

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Im being serious delete your thread, Tencent is extremely anti Hong Kong they would really remove the boards if this shit starts getting too much attention as much as it sucks

So let's bring more attention to it and we can prove that at least one other company says "how high?" when china says "jump".