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From: Gary McGath <garym@mcgath.com>
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Subject: Re: CRIT awards code of conduct
Date: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:38:24 -0400
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On 6/27/24 8:39 PM, Jay E. Morris wrote:
> Interpretations of this rule run the gamut from seeing a statement of 
> solidarity with Palestinians to reading it as a ban on all Jewish 
> gamers. In the custom of the modern internet, reactions have included 
> harassment and review-bombing of anyone remotely associated with the 
> awards, including nominees.

Yes, it is "the custom of the modern Internet" for people to claim the 
moral low ground, even if it takes serious work to look worse than the 
people they're criticizing.

-- 
Gary McGath    http://www.mcgath.com