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by lettergram 2453 days ago
I think it’s a bit different. In this case you’re economically punishing the responsible party - not trying to raise awareness (make a scene).

I can silently stop playing Hearthstone and the effect would be felt. I’m not wasting other people’s time or breaking a contract.

In regards to the kneeling specifically, my impression was it was free publicity to the players. Honestly, looked like they were taking advantage of the situation, a way to get free press for themselves. I know I wasn’t the only person who felt this. That’s likely part of the reason they were canned.

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Ah yes, how dare those black players lift their heads up and 'make a scene'. What grifters they are, taking advantage of their blackness to promote themselves.