Neal Lewis
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On this eve of Hogwarts Legacy's launch, I find I have no desire to play a game that was built from a place of hate, discrimination and dehumanization.

The Trans community have been loud and clear about what buying this game means in terms of support for their existence. I'm following their lead.
10:26 PM - Feb 09, 2023
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Phoenician
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In response to Neal Lewis.
I respectfully disagree. There are hills I’m willing to die on, but this is not one of them. To boycott a game because the owner of the IP has an opinion you disagree with, on a subject near and dear to you, and who is willing to spend her own money to support, is wrong, IMHO. Don’t you do the same?
10:38 PM - Feb 09, 2023
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Neal Lewis
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In response to Phoenician.
This isn't just about JK Rowling's "opinions". It's about her tacit approval and support of groups and politicians who are actively pushing policy and rhetoric that are endangering the lives of already marginalized people.

This is about more than a video game and definitely more than an "opinion"
12:36 PM - Feb 10, 2023
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Phoenician
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In response to Neal Lewis.
You still haven’t explained what she’s doing wrong. Is she not entitled to have her own opinions, even if you disagree with them? Is she not entitled to spend her money as she pleases? Individuals are attacking marginalized peoples all over the world - why are you so upset about Rowling?
01:27 PM - Feb 10, 2023
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Neal Lewis
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I suggest you read this article. It sums up my reasoning in better words than I can manage - https://www.gamespot.com/articles/jk-rowlings-anti-transgender-stance-and-hogwarts-legacy/1100-65016...
In response to Phoenician.
03:16 PM - Feb 10, 2023
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Phoenician
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In response to Neal Lewis.
Just curious, what other people and organizations do you boycot? Are you going to ignore the Super Bowl, because of the KC Chiefs’ insulting appropriation of Native American names and icons? How about celebs with affairs, which ones do you no longer watch their movies and shows?
04:58 PM - Feb 10, 2023
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Neal Lewis
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In response to Phoenician.
It's a very long list. None of these organizations, people or productions are missing what little money I choose not to give them. Instead choose to give my money to entities that offer the same services without the harm to marginalized groups. It's not as onerous as it's believed it to be.
07:09 PM - Feb 10, 2023
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