So how did Riot Games' walkout end?
May 28, 2019
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Heard there's still forced arbitration, but are they doing anything to address the issues brought up?
Context: https://kotaku.com/over-150-riot-employees-walk-out-to-protest-forced-arbi-1834566198
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Over 150 Riot Employees Walk Out To Protest Forced Arbitration And Sexist Culture [Updated] 
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I assume you haven’t checked lately, but the US is only 77% white, and only about 55% of babies born were white (as of 2010 census). I imagine those numbers will be even lower in 2020. Game companies have to do more to welcome minorities, sometimes at the expense of white males or they will lose more and more future customers. It’s not racism it’s pragmatism.
And they've honestly implemented a lot of tools to reduce toxicity as much as possible. Immature people gonna game and immature.
On some level I sympathize with them because emotional immaturity and seeking comfort through online gaming often goes hand-in-hand with depression. Not always mind you, but there's definitely a good chunk of depression and somewhat related anger problems inherent in online gaming. And of course that gives them no right to yell at teammates.
I presume you are saying diversity of thought or experience is good since the melanin content of skin is an irrelevant DNA component in decision making.
Is diversity in a hierarchical organization (like the military, firefighter, etc) good? Probably not - leads to indecision in critical moments. It’s only when creativity is required that diversity is typically value-add.
1. Having too many of a single group such as white males who play the same game, creates an echo chamber. Progress is made when ideas are challenged creatively.
2. The recruiters are dropping the ball. If they’re only bringing us people with gaming experience, then we only get people from the same background. We need to find great engineers that might have never considered gaming as an option.
3. Once someone joins our industry they need to feel welcomed. They need to feel safe that they can speak out with their POV and not marginalized. It’s so important that if someone’s ideas are not used, it’s because of the idea, not who they are.
4. No one gets a free pass. This industry is filled with both men and women who are doing their dream job. We don’t need dreamers. We need people who put in the work and earn their spot.
5. We have a long way to go. But this world isn’t filled with heroes and villains. A white dude isn’t the enemy. Also, I’m white, I’m a dude. So everyone else on this thread complaining that you feel threatened. STFU. We all have it pretty good. If you feel a woman got a promotion you deserved, then work twice as hard. Find new roads, they’re always out there for people like us. We’re not going to be hurt by giving a hand up to the disenfranchised.
6. STEM education for young women is a major factor. We need more women in tech, we need young girls engaged early on and staying engaged. To enable that they need to feel welcome.
7. Great games are made when people are challenged. The more diverse voices at the table, the better the product is.
8. It’s easy to be the victim. Stand up for yourself, listen, be polite and work hard.
9. Toxic can be an odd term. I’ve worked in a office where my boss slammed doors and threw chairs. He was an asshole. If anyone is complaining about perceived slights or micro-aggressions. Grow the fuck up. If someone is sexually harassing you, go to HR. Or just publicly shame them. But if they just hurt your feeling because they’re an asshole. The acknowledge they’re an asshole. Move on and focus on how you can do a kickass job. Simply put, don’t play the victim.
We’re all lucky to work in this industry.
But it’s easier to call people names than to practice empathy.
If you did you might realize, if you’re nice to girls you might eventually get laid.
Good luck.
Also Kotaku isn't an unbiased source, especially when it involves industry members with similar politics.
Remember all those children who walked out in the 20s, 30s, 50s, 60s, and 70s? They literally gave their blood and life so you can have a fairer, safer work place by walking out. Every concession made by business owners in the last century, from which everyone of us benefited, has been thanks to the blood and tears of organised men and women workers.
Everyday I go home at 5 pm, safe and sound to see my wife and kids, I remember the sacrifices these people made, despite every generation telling them versions of your comment.
All these modern walkouts are just people who want to jump on the popularity train because I'm sure these people, while trying to do a good thing, are also very toxic. They DO work at riot...