Using information from CharlieIntel, Activision's statement reads, "At Tim's request, we have removed the TimTheTatman operator bundle from the Modern Warfare II and the Warzone store."
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Following the streamer’s request to have it removed in “support” of NICKMERCS, Activision has taken TimTheTatman’s creator to bundle out of Warzone and Modern Warfare II. After reiterating a common right-wing talking point that likens queer people to child molesters in a comment, NICKMERCS had his creator bundle removed. Using information from CharlieIntel, Activision’s statement reads, “At Tim’s request, we have removed the TimTheTatman operator bundle from the Modern Warfare II and the Warzone store.”
TimTheTatman tweeted that he felt it was unfair for him to have his operator in the games while NICKMERCS’ had been taken down, and on June 10 he asked to have his operator removed as well. If you need more information about The NICKMERCS saga is still going strong, so Activision has removed TimTheTatman’s creator bundle from Warzone and MW2, then read carefully, and don’t forget to share with your friends.
In response to a Twitter video purportedly showing anti-LGBTQ+ protestors attacking pro-LGBT+ demonstrators, NICKMERCS tweeted on June 7 that “They should leave little children alone.”
In response to Activision’s decision, other well-known figures have already stated their positions on the matter, with Dr. Disrespect uninstalling and boycotting the game. TimTheTatman is now supporting NICKMERCS by asking Activision to likewise remove his Operator bundle in a show of solidarity.
It was “wrong for me to have [my Operator bundle] and he no longer has his,” Tim later tweeted on June 10 after his stream, choosing to stand by his “friend for years.” Then he asked Activision to take both Nick’s and TimTheTatman’s bundles out of the CoD store.
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The tweet from NICKMERCS seems to be reiterating an unfortunate right-wing talking point that alleges all queer people, but particularly trans people, are child molesters. It’s a dangerous and dehumanizing statement to make now when the rights of LGBTQ people are increasingly under attack. Warzone
The tweet from NICKMERCS seems to be reiterating an unfortunate right-wing talking point that alleges all queer people, but particularly trans people, are child molesters. It’s a dangerous and dehumanizing statement to make now when the rights of LGBTQ people are increasingly under attack.
NICKMERCS is an expert in Apex Legends and a FaZe Clan member. Queer players and supporters are prevalent in Apex, and the FaZe streamer’s tweet sparked a significant backlash there. Activision’s decision to remove the creator bundle from Call of Duty games, however, has caused streamers like Dr. Disrespect to boycott the title by uninstalling it, and TimTheTatman to ask that their content be taken down as well. What will happen next for Activision or the involved streamers is unclear.
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