Gaming News - G4TV: Blizzard Cracking Down On "Inappropriate" Starcraft 2 Maps

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Gamers seem to really be taking to Starcraft 2's create-your-own map feature, and that means one thing: Wangs! ...or so I interpret Blizzard's committment to taking down "innapropriate" maps.

According to Blizzard community manager Lylirra on the game's official message board:

While players are encouraged to share the maps they create through Battle.net, published maps are subject to review to ensure that they promote a fun and safe environment for all players...

If a map is found to contain inappropriate content, it will be removed from Battle.net and the map maker will be contacted via email.



As anyone who reads the internet probably suspects, the response from some of the more vocal members of Blizzard's message board was "OMG! My freedoms are being oppressed!" Not so, according to Lylirra:

"Keeping people from seeing your hate speech and obscene images on our private game service is not the same as relinquishing your constitutional freedoms in the hopes of increased personal/familial security. Ben [Franklin] would tie you to a kite and let go of the string for making such comparisons."

Personally, I love penis-shaped maps, not because of some personal affection for male genitalia, but rather because the inventiveness and ingenuity displayed in the production of dong-themed computer entertainment is truly inspiring. Also: It's funny. But I get why serious players wouldn't want Battle.net clogged up with a ton of silly maps.

But the hate speech? I can do without that, people.







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