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> FYI, for folks who aren't familiar, Mark Kern's history also includes full throated support of GamerGate and being removed from a CEO role at Red 5 by the board of directors. (Allegedly for erratic and disruptive behavior.)

how are these relevant to the subject at hand, particularly the second issue? it comes across like fnords

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Because it's fairly common to signal boost someone who you may or may not agree with, and having the information can be useful for someone who previously was unaware?

sorry, how are rumors about what he was fired for useful information?

Because there was an appeal to his authority on the matter as a blizzard dev in the op.

Because almost everything he said reads like a really generic right-wing narrative shaping about media manipulation, complete with conspiracy theory accessories. Like the most egregious one he included in that thread involves a total misunderstanding of publication dates and general time zones.

Don't read that thread and expect to learn much or gain insight, save for the fact that Blizzard really messed up here.

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