Two weeks ago, the State of California's Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed a lawsuit against Activision Blizzard, pertaining to the company allegedly treating its female employees poorly. Amidst the legal problems and criticisms being aimed at Blizzard, their president, J. Allen Brack will be stepping down from his role after serving 15 years with the company. Taking his place will be Mike Ybarra and Jen Oneal, the former of which used to be the VP of Xbox, while the latter is a woman who led Vicarious Visions, who was acquired by Blizzard earlier this year after being owned by Activision since 2005.

Both leaders are deeply committed to all of our employees; to the work ahead to ensure Blizzard is the safest, most welcoming workplace possible for women, and people of any gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or background; to upholding and reinforcing our values; and to rebuilding your trust. With their many years of industry experience and deep commitment to integrity and inclusivity, Jen and Mike will lead Blizzard with care, compassion, and a dedication to excellence. You’ll hear more from Jen and Mike soon.

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[Flame]

i hope the door hits him in the way out

 

[MohammedQ8]

how do they treat females poorly?

 

[Ampersound]

What a chicken.

 

[Lenks]

Good.

 

[the_randomizer]

Good, serves that dumbass right. Maybe he should have handled it better instead of using cop out platitudes for damage control.

 

[1NOOB]

lol

 

[Lazyboss]

Now it's going to be a "yes ma'am" company.

 

[spotanjo3]

how do they treat females poorly?

It didn't say but don't be surprised. The discrimination is here to stay and it is part of hatred because hatred exists. It is not going away at all. That's the problem.

 

[Chary]

It didn't say but don't be surprised. The discrimination is here to stay and it is part of hatred because hatred exists. It is not going away at all. That's the problem.

The entire lawsuit in the linked previous article explains what went on.

 

[ZeroFX]

lmao, let chaos consume that company!

 

[tpax]

In modern times, we don't need evidence anymore. Guilty undtil proven innocent.

 

[Deleted member 546149]

Some People: Take responsibitly

Most People:I'm outta here!

 

[CeeDee]

Bobby Kotick next?

 

[osaka35]

Ah yes, the whole "i messed up at this company, time to step down and go head a different company". Dare we hope things will get better now? Somehow I doubt it. My guess is just more of the same and it's more of a "get out of dodge" and "faked perception something meaningful is happening".

In modern times, we don't need evidence anymore. Guilty undtil proven innocent.

It's not a "he said/she said" kind of scenario. the preponderance of the information is toward the conclusion that, at the very least, some inexcusable behaviour happens as a natural extension of the supported culture. And has done so for quite a long time now without repercussions for those guilty. What have you heard to the contrary?

 

[godreborn]

Ah yes, the whole "i messed up at this company, time to step down and go head a different company". Dare we hope things will get better now? Somehow I doubt it. My guess is just more of the same and it's more of a "get out of dodge" and "faked perception something meaningful is happening".


It's not a "he said/she said" kind of scenario. the preponderance of the information is toward the conclusion that, at the very least, some inexcusable behaviour happens as a natural extension of the supported culture. And has done so for quite a long time now without repercussions for those guilty. What have you heard to the contrary?

I was thinking the same. He's just going to be given another exec position at some other company, because he's wealthy. He's not going to learn anything if that's the way it's going to continue to be in the world.

 

[kevin corms]

Not sure if anything we are hearing has anything to do with him, but I too would leave this company. No matter how you look at it, or who you believe, its a huge mess. Seems right now they are desperately trying to find some people to pin the blame on, where if the allegations are true I think everyone working there is a piece of crap for letting it go on. If its not true, the entire thing is even worse for the effects it could have down the road.

 

[kevin corms]

Some People: Take responsibitly

Most People:I'm outta here!

In this case, most people "oh crap lets suddenly pretend we are just victims and find someone else to blame".

 

[Xzi]

Somehow I doubt Bobby Kotick will do the same, though he most certainly should.

 

[DoctorBagPhD]

In modern times, we don't need evidence anymore. Guilty undtil proven innocent.

>A lawsuit alleges workplace discrimination
>CEO chooses to resign due to the overwhelming amount of people all corroborating that workplace discrimination took place under their watch

I'm missing the part where it was suggested they were guilty of anything. I swear to god people like you thrive on getting upset over made-up situations. Seeing people get buttmad over a situation they don't even comprehend is genuinely entertaining to me.