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Jul 24, 2021 · We have an update on Chris Metzen's remarks in relation to the lawsuit, as he tweeted out some comments on his time with Alex Afrasiabi (who was specifically named in some claims in the lawsuit). As for Alex. I loved working with him and jamming in story meetings.
- Apologies from the leadership is just the company covering themselves in the event the CLAIMS are found to be true or actionable. What happened to...
- What happened to innocent until proven guilty? It still exists. But now imagine they were accused of manslaughter or so. Would your perspective cha...
- Either way both sides of this will not come out unscathed.. You will have those who will be scarred for life over what happened, and the reputation...
- Sorry, but nobody is tweeting or posting articles saying live love forget. I don't think anyone who wants to be taken seriously says that. For good...
- Well, to me it seems we are on the same page on the topic over all. We both demand that we look into the evidence and take action according to that...
- This is different, because it's not a case when some people just come out and are making accusations against company. This is a lawsuit with result...
- I dont think it is useless virute signaling. He admits to being wrong, and outlines to actually talk to women (or any group you think might be suff...
- The biggest problem with this message of men needing to be more "aware and compassionate" towards woman is built upon this idea women have that men...
- ya, if only activision/bliz would have only hired straight white men and ignored everyone else, no matter their qualifications, there wouldn't have...
- Spoken like someone who has never been in a situation of abuse.
Jul 25, 2021 · However, given that Metzen worked closely with World of Warcraft's former senior creative director Alex Afrasiabi, who is directly named in the lawsuit, there was some doubt about Metzen's...
- Jody Macgregor
Afrasiabi likely didn't get away with what he did because he was "untouchable" in the same way Metzen or Morheime would be. He got away with it because his behavior was enabled, and the behavior of his victims or accusers were suppressed enough to likely not even make it to a VP's desk.
Jul 25, 2021 · He also specifically addresses his relationship with former Blizzard dev Alex “Furor” Afrasiabi, who is specifically named in the lawsuit as a serial harasser and has been openly accused of sexually assaulting multiple women.
- Bree Royce
Chris Metzen: "It's one of the things I miss most about work... that sexy man right there." He was talking to Afrasiabi. Either he had a blindspot the size of the moon for that guy where his IQ dropped to about 60 when he was within 10 feet of him... or he knew just about everything and did nothing. And I don't believe Metzen has ever had an IQ ...
Jul 28, 2021 · In statements published on social media, Metzen and Morhaime apologized for their roles in creating the company’s so-called frat boy culture.
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Jul 25, 2021 · The lawsuit itself says (page 15) Afrasiabi “was permitted to engage in blatant sexual harassment with little to no repercussions” and that he would harass female employees during Blizz Con.
