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I've been saying this, jokingly, for awhile now: Blizzard is a law firm that just happens to make video games. I'm sure they went this route because they think

I've been saying this, jokingly, for awhile now: Blizzard is a law firm that just happens to make video games. I'm sure they went this route because they think they can win (I mean clearly, right? Who goes to court thinking they'll lose). Anyways, not super insightful either way but they do litigate a lot.

mediaman 5y ago
It's an interesting point. On the other hand, many of these state prosecutors are very afraid of losing: many of them have gone the "golden career route" of name-brand schools and law firms, and shy away from any possible failure. That's mostly bad, because they won't bring cases that are worthy but risky to their career. When they do ultimately bring a case, though, it means it's strong.
- albatross13 5y ago
  I'm inclined to agree with you, honestly- my comment was more just me musing aloud about Blizzard's hubris in the face of the law. They've also lawyered up and ruined a lot of good vanilla WoW private servers, which I think adds to their hubris- fighting a state in court is going to be a lot more involved than telling a few nerds online to stop running a WoW server. Anyways, I think you're correct and I personally look forward to Blizzard losing.
- astrange 5y ago
  My vague understanding is that federal prosecutors are the extremely conservative ones, but state are more likely to prosecute - for instance because the AG is elected and wants to be seen doing something.
  - benglish11 5y ago
    These state Human Relations/Civil Rights board are headed by appointed officials from the executive branch (not the AG). They generally pass on many cases (when you want to sue your employer you have to submit your case there first and they pass on the vast majority even though many of those cases have strong merits) so if they’re picking up the case that generally means it’s strong
- raxxorrax 5y ago
  Not sure. A case like this brings extreme publicity. And loosing would not necessarily attributed to the lawyer. In that case it would be an industry that suppresses women.

mediaman 5y ago

It's an interesting point. On the other hand, many of these state prosecutors are very afraid of losing: many of them have gone the "golden career route" of name-brand schools and law firms, and shy away from any possible failure. That's mostly bad, because they won't bring cases that are worthy but risky to their career. When they do ultimately bring a case, though, it means it's strong.

albatross13 5y ago
I'm inclined to agree with you, honestly- my comment was more just me musing aloud about Blizzard's hubris in the face of the law. They've also lawyered up and ruined a lot of good vanilla WoW private servers, which I think adds to their hubris- fighting a state in court is going to be a lot more involved than telling a few nerds online to stop running a WoW server. Anyways, I think you're correct and I personally look forward to Blizzard losing.
astrange 5y ago
My vague understanding is that federal prosecutors are the extremely conservative ones, but state are more likely to prosecute - for instance because the AG is elected and wants to be seen doing something.
- benglish11 5y ago
  These state Human Relations/Civil Rights board are headed by appointed officials from the executive branch (not the AG). They generally pass on many cases (when you want to sue your employer you have to submit your case there first and they pass on the vast majority even though many of those cases have strong merits) so if they’re picking up the case that generally means it’s strong
raxxorrax 5y ago
Not sure. A case like this brings extreme publicity. And loosing would not necessarily attributed to the lawyer. In that case it would be an industry that suppresses women.