According to numerous sources, those living in China can no longer purchase Animal Crossing: New Horizons. The game, which has no official release in the region and therefore requires players to import the game via services like Taobao, has reportedly been pulled from sale after being banned. Taobao sellers are claiming that they have been given notice that they are no longer allowed to sell any imported copies of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, or any merchandise related to the game. Currently, no official reasoning has been given for the ban, but many believe that the ban was caused by people using New Horizons as a tool to protest, with political activists like Joshua Wong creating pattern designs saying "Free Hong Kong, Revolution Now".

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[Joom]

It was reported on German, Chinese and American media months ago. I do not remember, sorry.

How convenient. The burden of proof is kinda on you if you're going to make such a claim. They've already discovered that the same species of bat that carried SARS is also a carrier for COVID, and is still being actively eaten by the Chinese. You don't need a patient zero in order to use deductive reasoning. I also wouldn't believe hardly anything from those media sources considering how biased they are.

 

[spotanjo3]

I dont care about this game but what China Government does is cruel and mean. He is disgusting and cold heart!!!! Poor Chinese people. Still communist. Sad!

 

[UltraDolphinRevolution]

How convenient. The burden of proof is kinda on you if you're going to make such a claim. They've already discovered that the same species of bat that carried SARS is also a carrier for COVID, and is still being actively eaten by the Chinese. You don't need a patient zero in order to use deductive reasoning. I also wouldn't believe hardly anything from those media sources considering how biased they are.

I am sorry, but you have not provided a source either. I am not writing a thesis at the university. I thought it was common knowledge that the earliest patients were not linked to the market.

Kristian Andersen, an evolutionary biologist at the Scripps Research Institute who has analyzed sequences of 2019-nCoV to try to clarify its origin, says the 1 December timing of the first confirmed case was “an interesting tidbit” in The Lancet paper. “The scenario of somebody being infected outside the market and then later bringing it to the market is one of the three scenarios we have considered that is still consistent with the data,” he says. “It’s entirely plausible given our current data and knowledge.” The other two scenarios are that the origin was a group of infected animals or a single animal that came into that marketplace.

 

[ChaosEternal]

In the US, rape games are banned outright, I believe. Who am I to tell the Americans that they have to allow rape games? Live and let live.

Actually, to the best of my knowledge, you could absolutely make a pro-KKK game in the US. I wouldn't be surprised if its been done before. The same can be said of rape games. As far as I know, the US government does not have the power to block either type of game without extremely compelling reasons, such as if they included illegal materials like military secrets or child pornography. That being said, selling games like that isn't easy because retailers don't want to be associated with them. However, that's the result of private decisions, not government fiat. You need only look at Steam now allowing adult games to see how that marketplace is changing as consumer opinion changes. Now don't get me wrong, China absolutely has a right to do things their own way, I'm just saying that the US's way is in fact different.

 

[arcanine]

How is it a direct result? Are North American governments to blame for H1N1?

have you seen the conditions in which many people live and work in china? have you seen the cramped and squalid conditions? do you understand how germ theory would operate under conditions like that?

 

[Deleted User]

isabelle was too scary for them

 

[UltraDolphinRevolution]

have you seen the conditions in which many people live and work in china? have you seen the cramped and squalid conditions? do you understand how germ theory would operate under conditions like that?

It is anything but ideal. However, China is still a developing country and it is making progress. I read a few weeks ago that Hong Kong bans the import of pork from some parts of th US because of an outbreak among pigs. The jump to "Americans are *insert insult*" is far-fetched though.

 

[ShadowFlash]

The brutal and corrupt regime in China once again proves that it is unfit to govern a nation of 25 people, much less over a billion. It can only stay in power via murder, intimidating foreign journalists (and arresting/deporting those that don't report their lies), and by keeping the vast majority of Chinese citizens ignorant of the rest of the world and its own crimes.

China bans one-two games - REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Germany etc-etc do that on daily basis - "that's different".

"Brutal"? Cops in China don't shoot kids with wiimotes or fire at university professor because from across the street his ancient Motorola phone was casting shadow similar to a gun and damaging his spine, leaving dude in the bed for more than 7 months after which he can barely walk again.

Also ask Assange about intimidation. Last time he was shown in public he looked as if he was tortured for quite awhile. That's what happens to you if you'll expose dirty secrets of rich and powerful in "free countries" Also how Epstein was "suicided" and his diaries were "losted". Someone was really afraid if that pedophile shithead will talk and expose his clients.

China doesn't have Guantanamo and other illegal off-shore prisons where people are being held and tortured without even being accused of something. But CHINA IZ EVIL!!!!!11111 Before that it was DPRK aka country that never attacked any other country but was under constant threat of invasion. Then they got nukes. Suddenly big bully wants to talk. Then it was "russian hackers" Lost elections - russian hackers, leaking toilet - russian hackers. Now it's China. Next it will be big mean and evil Vatican? How convenient when you have someone else to blame in your own fuckups.

25 people you say - how about 2nd economy in the world? Also majority of chinese citizens have waay better education than average american. They don't mistake Austria for Australia somehow.

P.S. Young naive neoliberals are so damn funny.


The whole HK protest thing started because one HK oligarchs was guilty of money laundering on epic scale so he was so afraid that he'll get 20-30 years in Chinese prison, because his schemes involved mainland China. Also there was some evidence that he got something to do with murders of some businessmen. And that warrants life in prison or execution. Soon after that protests started, Against extradition. What a surprise. Surprisingly enough Chinese authorities lets the whole thing slide and that law was even pulled.
But NED decided to pour some gas so they continued to destroy other people's property and acted like typical moron pea-brained student "protesters" which ruined a lot of countries before. They want to get back to glorious days of walled city, triad rule and drug and human trafficking probably lol.

 

[ChaosEternal]

-snip-

Uh... you do realize that Chibi is Canadian, right? Literally none of that applies to him. Either way, that's just a boatload of whataboutism and doesn't justify any of China's actions*. It's only useful for diverting attention from your own misdeeds by drawing attention to someone else's. Do you really want to set your moral standards by the respective lowest bars you can find among each of the world's nations? Maybe you're OK with saying that something is fine because the US or China does it, but I'm not satisfied with that, nor are most of the people commenting here by my estimation.

*Or anyone else's actions for that matter.

 

[UltraDolphinRevolution]

Gaming should but about fun and not politics. Maybe Nintendo shut down Miiverse because the costs of moderating it must have been enormous. I am not completely innocent as I once drew Zero Suit Samus in a burka (which I do regret).
Anyway I just hope Animal Crossing will be released in China without the HK baggage.

 

[ThomasTse1999]

China bans one-two games - REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Germany etc-etc do that on daily basis - "that's different".

"Brutal"? Cops in China don't shoot kids with wiimotes or fire at university professor because from across the street his ancient Motorola phone was casting shadow similar to a gun and damaging his spine, leaving dude in the bed for more than 7 months after which he can barely walk again.

Also ask Assange about intimidation. Last time he was shown in public he looked as if he was tortured for quite awhile. That's what happens to you if you'll expose dirty secrets of rich and powerful in "free countries" Also how Epstein was "suicided" and his diaries were "losted". Someone was really afraid if that pedophile shithead will talk and expose his clients.

China doesn't have Guantanamo and other illegal off-shore prisons where people are being held and tortured without even being accused of something. But CHINA IZ EVIL!!!!!11111 Before that it was DPRK aka country that never attacked any other country but was under constant threat of invasion. Then they got nukes. Suddenly big bully wants to talk. Then it was "russian hackers" Lost elections - russian hackers, leaking toilet - russian hackers. Now it's China. Next it will be big mean and evil Vatican? How convenient when you have someone else to blame in your own fuckups.

25 people you say - how about 2nd economy in the world? Also majority of chinese citizens have waay better education than average american. They don't mistake Austria for Australia somehow.

P.S. Young naive neoliberals are so damn funny.


The whole HK protest thing started because one HK oligarchs was guilty of money laundering on epic scale so he was so afraid that he'll get 20-30 years in Chinese prison, because his schemes involved mainland China. Also there was some evidence that he got something to do with murders of some businessmen. And that warrants life in prison or execution. Soon after that protests started, Against extradition. What a surprise. Surprisingly enough Chinese authorities lets the whole thing slide and that law was even pulled.
But NED decided to pour some gas so they continued to destroy other people's property and acted like typical moron pea-brained student "protesters" which ruined a lot of countries before. They want to get back to glorious days of walled city, triad rule and drug and human trafficking probably lol.

As a Hongkonger, I had to register an account just to clear things up a bit...the misconceptions in this shitpost is eye-opening and probably deserves an award for stupidity.

Firstly, 'one HK oligarch' a.k.a. Joseph Lau, the former chair of Chinese Estates Holdings, was convicted of money-laundering, but it was not in China - it took place in Macau, which has a separate judicial system from China. There he was sentenced to 5 years and 3 months in prison, but since he was tried in absentia, he hasn't served his sentence. He proceeded to lodge a judicial review against the HK government in early April, then withdrew the review thereafter - this was all in late May, stating that he 'loves his Country and Hong Kong'. Since I can't post links here because I'm new, I'm attaching the titles of the articles which I referenced in case someone wants to read more about the whole movement or just wants proof.
Hong Kong fugitive tycoon Joseph Lau withdraws legal challenge to extradition bill, expressing ‘love’ for country - Hong Kong Free Press
The first protests against the bill started in late March, which is way too early for collusion to happen between the businessman and pro-democracy groups organising the rally. Thus, this throws your argument out of the window.
In Pictures: 12,000 Hongkongers march in protest against ‘evil’ China extradition law, organisers say - Hong Kong Free Press


Secondly, the Chinese government did not let the whole thing slide. They claimed the protests were 'riots', despite the aforementioned protesters carrying nothing but umbrellas, N95 respirators and goggles in order to protect themselves from the overwhelming amount of tear gas and pepperballs being shot at them by the police, which were often at times uncontrolled.
Hong Kong’s anti-extradition law protests were ‘riots’, Beijing claims - Hong Kong Free Press

Thirdly the protesters are not NEDs as you claim - I personally know some of them and I can assure you that they come from a variety of different backgrounds - medic, nursing, law and engineering students enrolled in some of the best universities in HK, including CUHK, HKU and HKUST, which are among the top ranked universities in the world, so they are far from 'NEDs'.

Finally, what the protesters are doing is not trying to ruin Hong Kong, our home country. Their demands are clear since day 1 of the protests, and these are as follows.

1. Full withdrawal of the extradition bill [accomplished]
   
2. Halt the characterisation of protests as 'riots'
3. Amnesty for all arrested protesters
4. Fully independent investigations into police brutality
5. Universal suffrage for both the Chief Executive and the Legislative Council, the parliament of Hong Kong.

What they are fighting for is for Hong Kong's democracy, and for a better future for our future generations. Strides towards democracy and freedom are often violent, as seen in past histories, but ultimately I believe it is for the better good of the people, and in this case, the people of Hong Kong, including me.

Shame you're a Serbian communist shill, trying to defend a tyranny which doesn't even give a damn about you - Oh yeah, Yugoslavia was communist wasn't it? That explains the love towards the CCP. Well, I'd wish you good luck amidst the CCP virus, and hopefully it doesn't kill you, because if it did, it would be the most sarcastic thing in the world - being killed by something that you love.

Lastly,

光復香港，時代革命
香港獨立，唯一出路

 

[ShadowFlash]

Uh... you do realize that Chibi is Canadian, right? Literally none of that applies to him. Either way, that's just a boatload of whataboutism and doesn't justify any of China's actions*.

"Whataboutism" is nothing but bullshit cold war propaganda no-term that means literally nothing. Just like "cultural appropriation" (the whole modern culture is a fusion of thousands of different cultures and if you want to avoid any kind of "appropriation" you should stop using any language first and foremost).

In the argument when someone accuses others of doing something it's perfectly fine to point out transgressions of said person.
Like
Wife: "You forgot to flush the toilet again!"
Husband: "Sorry but i was in a hurry and you did that last week and also you dropped butter from your sandwich just because you were talking on the phone and not paying attention, i almost broke my neck because of that"


[/quote]
It's only useful for diverting attention from your own misdeeds by drawing attention to someone else's. Do you really want to set your moral standards by the respective lowest bars you can find among each of the world's nations? Maybe you're OK with saying that something is fine because the US or China does it, but I'm not satisfied with that, nor are most of the people commenting here by my estimation.

*Or anyone else's actions for that matter.[/QUOTE]

I just pointed out that China isn't the first in that aspect, others did and do that on larger scale and then pointed out that whole HK debacle isn't really what many people say it is.

Also dude said something about China kicking out western journalists? If you say A then say B - China did that in response to US doing that to Chinese journalists. In diplomacy it's always equal reaction.

As for diverting attention - that's what most Western political media do. Major fuckup - blame China, Russia, Iran, aliens, if it's in the US - democrats will start throwing poo at republicans or vice versa.
Well latter isn't exactly diverting attention but trying to gain score before elections.

P.S. Canada also did censor or ban some games. Literally everyone does that, some countries more than the others. Also i don't think that censorship is always bad - it depends. I'm fine with violent games for example when they are about situations where that stuff appropriate - Doom, Mortal Kombat, any serious medieval/fantasy game. If you slash someone with a sword you'll chop his limbs off or leave a huge wound. But maniac simulators or rape simulators - i don't think that a sane person will be playing those. In my opinion those shouldn't exist at all. Also i'm full support of banning lolicon. Cartoon or not - porn involving underaged is sick and disgusting.

Also i don't think that for example US govt will be happy about stuff like someone promoting separatism or just instigating civil disorder in for example MMO game.

 

[ShadowFlash]

Shame you're a Serbian communist shill, trying to defend a tyranny which doesn't even give a damn about you - Oh yeah, Yugoslavia was communist wasn't it? That explains the love towards the CCP. Well, I'd wish you good luck amidst the CCP virus, and hopefully it doesn't kill you, because if it did, it would be the most sarcastic thing in the world - being killed by something that you love.

First mistake people do which discredits everything they say is calling names, and yelling in caps. Clean your monitor from saliva.

So you failed miserably at that. Second - protests become riots when they become violent a protesters start to attack others, destroy property. It gives any police forces to use force, If there are dead bodies - that gives them the right to use deadly force
There's no country in the world where laws say otherwise. That's why i'm saying that China lets it slide.

Also "democracy" and "freedom" are the most abused umbrella terms. Do you realize that your freedom ends where rights other start? Neoliberals like you are always yapping about democracy and freedom but when they come to power they start to gag anyone who doesn't agree with them and cater to radical nationalists if not outright neonazis. There's literally no exception to this rule.

Also what kind of democracy are we talking? Most countries are democratic to some extent, absolute monarchies like KSA aside.
Ancient Greece had OG democracy, proper one, just with slaves. Medieval democracy where a group of rich people were deciding what to do. In very democratic way, peasants just weren't included. Representative republic with no direct elections is also democracy but well... in most cases there are just two major parties, others never get any seats and swapping one to another and vice versa doesn't change much in internal and foreign policy. So it's kinda democracy with kinda elections. Not much different from a a single party system.



P.S. after CCP virus thing you did one thing - displayed that if a majority of protesters are like you they are idiots.

Cases of strange pneumonia with majority of the sympthoms being the same as COVID-19 were observed as early as in spring 2019 in at least 8 countries so yeah, you again proved that you're an idiot. Even if pandemic started mainly because of Wuhan outbreak only moron can call it "CCP virus" especially because well.. HK flu was a thing.

You just discredited the part of protests that had some valid point. ggwp.

P.S. For NED etc. The protests "leader" got a picture of him with US officials. They are getting funds from NGOs (i love that euphemism for organizations funded by a state or group of states) - it's not some conspiracy theory but publicly available information.

Also you made one mistake by even mentioning Serbia and Yugoslavia. It was a long time ago but my friend's sister and my friend died when North Atlantic Terrorist Organization bombed two "military objects" - a hospital and a kindergarten. Friend's father died in the market and everyone saw a plane dropping shit at such low altitude that was impossible to make a mistake. Also we remember how US was instigating civil war by funding radical nationalists from both sides to use it later as an excuse for invasion.


I won't be replying to any saliva rain from you - if you want to continue this discussion you can google how to do it like a mature reasonable human being or just STFU.

 

[UltraDolphinRevolution]

As a Hongkonger

I hope we do not limit this discussion to name calling. I´d love to pick your brain regarding HK.
I want to talk about the five demands:
1. You are against an extradition bill even if it means protecting criminals (including murderers). Why? There are extradition bills between all kinds of countries. HK is not even a country.
2. Isn´t that forced speech? I.e. the opposite of freedom of speech? Do you agree that the protests have partly become riots (independend of who started it)? Do you agree with me that your protests would have resulted in shots fired if it had been attempted in the USA, for example (i.e. storming government buildings)?
3. Even the violent ones? What makes you different from a terror organization then? (s. Taliban requests)
4. By whom? America? You think America would allow an investigation into police brutality by other countries?
5. I guess that would include the possibility of voting for those who want separation from the mainland. Therefore I`m curious: How do you feel about separatist movements in other countries? Catalonia for example or a white ethno state in the USA (crazy idea, but it was discussed until Charlottsville)

BTW thank you for joining this forum. Maybe you are also interested in gaming.

 

[arcanine]

It is anything but ideal. However, China is still a developing country and it is making progress. I read a few weeks ago that Hong Kong bans the import of pork from some parts of th US because of an outbreak among pigs. The jump to "Americans are *insert insult*" is far-fetched though.

if by “making progress” you mean “further oppressing a population of impoverished people into squalor for the material benefit of its government and corporations at the expense of human life, animal rights and environmental protection” then yeah, i guess they are making progress. And that trajectory puts them on track with every other human “civilisation” on the planet.