Ben Brode Talks About a Harrasment Situation, Reports and Firings and More

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We now have former Hearthstone Game Director and one of its chief architects, Ben Brode, speaking out in relation to the accusations of the Activision Blizzard lawsuit. He talks about a situation where a colleague confided in him about a harassment situation, as well as mentions several firings that resulted from his own reports to HR and about whether a toxic work environment was why he left the company.

I tried to warn her that silence meant that others could become victims. I wanted to breach trust and just report this fucker. But I didn’t. I still don’t know if I did the right thing. But I know how incredibly courageous you have to be to come forward with these stories.

— Ben Brode (@bbrode) July 25, 2021

There is strength in numbers, though. There’s a reason why we never heard about Bill Cosby and then 60 women came forward at once after so many years. Same for Weinstein, Lasseter, #MeToo.

— Ben Brode (@bbrode) July 25, 2021

So anyway just huge fucking ups to you, the people who embolden us all by sharing your stories.

And to the people who don’t: I see you and I know the baggage you carry. I understand why you can’t.❤️

— Ben Brode (@bbrode) July 25, 2021

 

I was at the time. I had reported others and they had been fired. Obviously my experience was suuuuuper different from other folks, but I had only my perspective back then. This is part of the importance of listening to women, and hearing their stories.

— Ben Brode (@bbrode) July 26, 2021

Team 5 wasn’t toxic for me, but I’ve got every privilege. I left because I was excited about trying something new, not because I was running away. It’s horrifying to read these stories, though. I’m glad people are feeling emboldened to speak up about their experiences.

— Ben Brode (@bbrode) July 22, 2021

 

Ben Brode is now the Chief Creative Officer at the game studio Second Dinner.

Source: keggarr.

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I would love for a past employee just come out in support of blizzard, not cause I think they'd be right but at least then that post would earn a right to exist rather than just being another parroted support statement, they're so meaningless and overly contrite  at this point.