The Controversy Surrounding Hogwarts Legacy and Online Harassment
The highly anticipated game Hogwarts Legacy, developed by Warner Bros., allows players to fulfill their childhood dreams of living in the magical world of Harry Potter. However, the game has been met with protests from political activists due to author J.K. Rowling’s views on transgender individuals.
Increase in Online Harassment
Since the early access release of Hogwarts Legacy, the protests have escalated to online harassment targeting content creators on platforms like Twitch. Well-known streamers such as xQc and HasanAbi have spoken out against this abusive behavior, particularly because HasanAbi has a significant transgender audience.
Asmongold’s Response and Solution
Asmongold, a prominent expert on MMOs, has taken a stand against online harassment. In addition to condemning the behavior, Asmongold offers a straightforward solution to streamers facing harassment—ban the offenders. He advises content creators not to engage, waste their time, or invest their emotions in these individuals. Instead, he encourages an instant ban to deprive them of attention.
Public Response and Asmongold’s Commentary
Many creators have publicly addressed the online harassment faced by individuals playing Hogwarts Legacy. The girlfriend of the popular channel GirlfriendReviews even broke down in tears during a live stream due to the continuous harassment. Asmongold, in a Twitter post, expressed his disdain for such behavior, labeling those who engage in it as “pieces of shit.”
Asmongold further criticized the behavior, asserting that there is no acceptance for such actions. He questioned why some people on the internet believe that their disagreement with others entitles them to be heard. In his opinion, their opinions hold no significance and they are merely “names on the screen” or “NPCs.”