Humble launches the Heal COVID-19 Bundle, $20 for a collection of games, 100% goes to charity

Robika · May 13, 2021

Let's do something smoll so that they call us greedy for reducing the ability of our buyers to donate to charity.

Taleweaver · May 13, 2021

Ampersound said:
I hope more people get the chance to play Baba is You because of this bundle.
I've bought that game when it came out and it's just really fun, anyone who likes puzzles should give it a try

I'm not sure. I generally love puzzles and programming, but I just can't wrap my head around this one. It's original, absolutely. But I've had at least some levels that were just there to make you look stupid.

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Robika said:
Let's do something smoll so that they call us greedy for reducing the ability of our buyers to donate to charity.

Erm... Is this sarcasm? Sure, humble has had larger bundles before, but seldom if ever so many headliners. And you can always donate more than the suggested minimum for the bundle.

Robika · May 13, 2021

Taleweaver said:
Erm... Is this sarcasm? Sure, humble has had larger bundles before, but seldom if ever so many headliners. And you can always donate more than the suggested minimum for the bundle.

What I mean is that in this bundle gives 100% of earnings to charity, they announced an update a few weeks back that they will limit the ability to donate to charity to 20% tops.

Kwyjor · May 13, 2021

Robika said:
they announced an update a few weeks back that they will limit the ability to donate to charity to 20% tops.

Did you miss the subsequent update where they rolled that back due to public outcry?

Robika · May 14, 2021

Kwyjor said:
Did you miss the subsequent update where they rolled that back due to public outcry?

Totally missed that one. Okay cool, then it is fine.

MetallicKaiser · May 14, 2021

Feels like it's been awhile since I've seen a large bundle like this. Cool.

RedBlueGreen · May 16, 2021

Jayro said:
Damn, good catch. Reminds me of when S'mores flavored Oreos came out, and they missed the opportunity to call them S'mOreos.

You'd think they'd call the Oreos cereal Ore-O's, but they're Oreo O's.

Taleweaver said:
Jezus, seriously? I can't but read your comment as "I'm not racist, you're racist!". Which is basically an argument a five year old uses.

You know damn well what black lives matter aims to do. It's one thing to stay neutral toward their goal, but calling them racist for standing up against discrimination means you don't have a clue what the issue is. Which means you've either lived under a rock (which isn't true because you brought this stuff up) or you're racist. Yeah... Sorry you're in denial on that fact, but if you behave in that way, that's what you'll be called on upon. @hippy dave is perhaps a bit brass about it, but he's right on the money. A childish reply isn't going to redeem you in any way.

Also... Who the fuck are you anyway? Humble bundle 's CEO?
"I was just minding my own business when they started pushing BLM down my throat"
Humble had exactly one bundle that supported black lives matter, now roughly a year ago. If you don't support the cause, don't support the charity. Easy. Don't act as if anyone came knocking on your door, forcing that bundle upon you.
I have honestly no idea why you're so traumatized by black people standing up for injustice when this bundle is for helping covid vaccinations, but this isn't propaganda being pushed down your throat either.

While I don't exactly agree with him, I also don't care for companies attaching themselves to social causes for business and good PR. It just screams "look how good we are, we care about [current issue] give us your money!" and then they never acknowledge the issue again. People should not be treated like a social cause or project and then forgotten.

Taleweaver said:
Jezus, seriously? I can't but read your comment as "I'm not racist, you're racist!". Which is basically an argument a five year old uses.

You know damn well what black lives matter aims to do. It's one thing to stay neutral toward their goal, but calling them racist for standing up against discrimination means you don't have a clue what the issue is. Which means you've either lived under a rock (which isn't true because you brought this stuff up) or you're racist. Yeah... Sorry you're in denial on that fact, but if you behave in that way, that's what you'll be called on upon. @hippy dave is perhaps a bit brass about it, but he's right on the money. A childish reply isn't going to redeem you in any way.

Also... Who the fuck are you anyway? Humble bundle 's CEO?
"I was just minding my own business when they started pushing BLM down my throat"
Humble had exactly one bundle that supported black lives matter, now roughly a year ago. If you don't support the cause, don't support the charity. Easy. Don't act as if anyone came knocking on your door, forcing that bundle upon you.
I have honestly no idea why you're so traumatized by black people standing up for injustice when this bundle is for helping covid vaccinations, but this isn't propaganda being pushed down your throat either.

While I don't exactly agree with him, I also don't care for companies attaching themselves to social causes for business and good PR. It just screams "look how good we are, we care about [current issue] give us your money!" and then they never acknowledge the issue again.

JonhathonBaxster said:
Most of these games are trash and this supposed deal is coming from an organization that pushed BLM propaganda on its user base. I won't be supporting this sale.

I'd say it's worth it just for 7 Days To Die, Bioshock, Titan Quest, and Saints Row the Third.

Taleweaver · May 17, 2021

RedBlueGreen said:
While I don't exactly agree with him, I also don't care for companies attaching themselves to social causes for business and good PR. It just screams "look how good we are, we care about [current issue] give us your money!" and then they never acknowledge the issue again. People should not be treated like a social cause or project and then forgotten.

That's your good right. I have to point out that some bundles (this one... Iirc the BLM one from last year as well, but can't remember) give 100% to charity, so the monetary aspect doesn't come into effect.
Humble 's recent critic was actually that their main trend is to shy away from charity with an imposed maximum of what you can give to charity. So indeed : their roots get certainly more blurred out.

Still... You wouldn't boycott a company because they once picked a charity you disagree with, right?

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