[Kotaku] Tensions Rise At Bethesda As Employees Pressure Company On Abortion Measures

[Remember_Spinal]

One Bethesda employee caused significant controversy in the work Slack when he posted an eight paragraph rant against abortion. "I'm dismayed over the consistent crying out for the 'right' to murder one's own kin," he wrote. "Human rights aren't being violated in overturning Roe vs. Wade, they're being restored for those who cannot speak for themselves." The message included eleven quotes from the Bible. Kotaku was able to obtain screenshots of this post from the company-wide Slack channel. A Bethesda director eventually removed the post and locked the thread, and asked employees to keep politics and religion out of the "water cooler" channel.

Microsoft, which acquired Bethesda last year, had already announced that it would provide travel expense assistance to employees who wish to get an abortion. However, a former ZeniMax employee who worked at the company after the acquisition told Kotaku that Microsoft and ZeniMax handled benefits completely separately, and therefore, those Microsoft policies don't apply to staff at ZeniMax. "When it became clear that Microsoft was not absorbing us into their umbrella, a lot of people quit," they said.

Tensions Rise At Bethesda As Employees Pressure Company On Abortion Measures

Many at the Starfield studio feel management’s response to the repeal of reproductive rights has been inadequate

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Jim Ryan was right.

 

[Dr Bass]

Again ... back to the media aspect of how they are spinning this. Is it "employees pressuring the company" or was it one mad dude ranting where he shouldn't? I find it so weird when one or two people will do something and the "news" tries to spin it as some kind of common thing among a demographic. Similar to the "Sony fans sending dick pics to SSM" baloney.

And yes, of course Jim Ryan was right. You should show up to work to do your work. You need so much focus to produce great products and services, no one should even feel like there is time to be engaging in any kind of activism.

 

[Papacheeks]

Tensions Rise At Bethesda As Employees Pressure Company On Abortion Measures

Many at the Starfield studio feel management’s response to the repeal of reproductive rights has been inadequate

kotaku.com

Jim Ryan was right.

Yup.

It's not up to a company. Its one thing if they offer better choices for healthcare to cover more to be used for employee's. But outside of that its not up the a publisher to make political choices.

 

[rofif]

wtf does that have to do with work place?
Are they giving birth under their desks ?!

 

[EbonyRainbow]

Tensions Rise At Bethesda As Employees Pressure Company On Abortion Measures

Many at the Starfield studio feel management’s response to the repeal of reproductive rights has been inadequate

kotaku.com

Jim Ryan was right.

Of course they flooded the channel with religious quotes to justify ripping away birthing people's rights. I hope they were disciplined accordingly

 

[Kretos]

They should do a walkout and maybe even a strike

 

[Darth Vader]

This is why I don't bring politics to work and try to avoid them on forums.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

Maybe I am re----ed. Cuz I read the words...but didn't understand shit.

 

[Sircaw]

wtf does that have to do with work place?
Are they giving birth under their desks ?!

how the hell did i get that placenta on my shoes

 

[Sircaw]

Maybe I am retarded. Cuz I read the words...but didn't understand shit.

STICK TO WHAT YOU'RE GOOD AT FFS, Games, there is a pun in there somewhere



P.s I have no idea what is going on too.

 

[Gods&Monsters]

Imagine waiting for your boss to tell you if it's okay to get an abortion. Is Phil going to pay for it too

What's the obsession with abortion and video games? Even Sony delayed Ragnarok according to Jason

 

[Bodycount611]

Don't understand why a corporate entity that makes computer entertainment software has to say anything about abortion. It factually has NOTHING to do with them, or the services they provide, actually.

Not everyone has to appease the toxic sensibilities of a few deranged leftwingers who think every single product they consume has to come from a parent company that supports their political views.

Is Bethesda located in one of the States where abortion is still legal? If so, these employees have nothing to worry about. If not, take it up with the SCOTUS. The ruling has been passed and that's all there is to it.

 

[Remember_Spinal]

Imagine waiting for your boss to tell you if it's okay to get an abortion. Is Phil going to pay for it too

What's the obsession with abortion and video games? Even Sony delayed Ragnarok according to Jason

i don't think its an obsession, its probably just not the opportune time to market the game. The US is still the biggest gaming market, so they have to abide by current events here. They need to do things when they have everyones attention.

 

[Bo_Hazem]

Next we should have a sex space inside companies or we riot.

 

[Bodycount611]

Imagine waiting for your boss to tell you if it's okay to get an abortion. Is Phil going to pay for it too

What's the obsession with abortion and video games? Even Sony delayed Ragnarok according to Jason

to disenfranchise, harass, and make conservative, pro-life gamers feel unwelcome.

It's a tried and true bully tactic.

funny how it always seems to come from toxic individuals and sites like Jason Schrier, Kotaku, and the rest of the political activists disguised as video game websites.

 

[Sircaw]

Don't understand why a corporate entity that makes computer entertainment software has to say anything about abortion. It factually has NOTHING to do with them, or the services they provide, actually.

Not everyone has to appease the toxic sensibilities of a few deranged leftwingers who think every single product they consume has to come from a parent company that supports their political views.

Is Bethesda located in one of the States where abortion is still legal? If so, these employees have nothing to worry about. If not, take it up with the SCOTUS. The ruling has been passed and that's all there is to it.

its cheaper to send them for an abortion, tickets and all than to give them maternity leave

 

[Gods&Monsters]

i don't think its an obsession, its probably just not the opportune time to market the game. The US is still the biggest gaming market, so they have to abide by current events here. They need to do things when they have everyones attention.

It doesn't seem to affect anything else. It's the 4th of July weekend in USA, tons of celebrations everywhere. A new Minions movie also came out for all the children that didn't get aborted and they are expecting a huge box-office.

‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ No Small Fry At Independence Day Box Office With $116M+ Opening

FRIDAY MIDDAY: Moviegoers can’t resist dinosaurs, and they can’t resist Minions, especially when they’re coming from Universal. The studio has a big 4th of July winner in the fift…

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Only Sony cancelled while the hype was at an all-time high. Next week people are on vacation they won't care about reading the news.

 

[Bodycount611]

you have toxic manbabies in this industry who will literally throw a hissy-fit if something fun or entertaining happens while they're nursing their wounds and sucking their thumbs over their political losses.

Sony can't share the date because a few butthurt activists in the U.S are currently in mourning over local politics. No fun allowed right now, fellas.

Absolutely insane behaviour.

 

[Papacheeks]

you have toxic manbabies in this industry who will literally throw a hissy-fit if something fun or entertaining happens while they're nursing their wounds and sucking their thumbs over their political losses.

Sony can't share the date because a few butthurt activists in the U.S are currently in mourning over local politics. No fun allowed right now, fellas.

Absolutely insane behaviour.

This is why Politics is not allowed on this site. We are talking about a publisher. And Ill be honest this thread is bordering in my eyes to being closed.

 

[Sircaw]

I think you ban the person that started all this

@Gods&Monsters