Some of board gaming's biggest and most influential reviewers are boycotting Codenames publisher Czech Games Edition, after the company decided to release a new Harry Potter-themed version of the game despite years of anti-trans campaigning from the character's creator, JK Rowling.
I am a huge fan of CGE, but I was really disappointed when I saw the announcement about the Harry Potter game. I will no longer be stocking their games in my shop as long as they are publishing her garbage.
I have immense respect for the fact that you’re willing to actually take a hit to your business for the sake of standing up for what’s right. It’s easy to boycott a product or a producer, it’s much harder to do what you’re doing.
Years ago I pulled all of the Hamper Potter merchandise off my shop’s shelves and dropped it at a thrift store. I considered the trash, but did not want it to end up in the land fill. I realize my shop had already paid for it, and Jo already made her money. But I did not want the optics of her shit on my shelves. Yes, a lot of people ask for HP merch, and yes I give them an earful when they do, no I am not ashamed.
Thank you, it means a lot. I am a hetero cis white male, I can never understand the hardships a trans person goes through on a daily basis. All I can do is stand in front of them, trying to deflect some of the blows meant for them.
I understand you’re probably wary of self-promoting here, but if you feel like PMing me the name of your store (assuming that’s information you’re happy sharing online) I’ll certainly be happy to pass it around where I can.
“We know many people around the world share the same sentiment about this universe, even among those who have been hurt by the public views and actions of its creator.”
How is this not a reason to not do this, unless it’s just ofr the profits…
I am a huge fan of CGE, but I was really disappointed when I saw the announcement about the Harry Potter game. I will no longer be stocking their games in my shop as long as they are publishing her garbage.
I have immense respect for the fact that you’re willing to actually take a hit to your business for the sake of standing up for what’s right. It’s easy to boycott a product or a producer, it’s much harder to do what you’re doing.
Years ago I pulled all of the Hamper Potter merchandise off my shop’s shelves and dropped it at a thrift store. I considered the trash, but did not want it to end up in the land fill. I realize my shop had already paid for it, and Jo already made her money. But I did not want the optics of her shit on my shelves. Yes, a lot of people ask for HP merch, and yes I give them an earful when they do, no I am not ashamed.
I salute you. No idea where your business is, if it’s in the Netherlands or near it, I’ll gladly visit.
Thank you, it means a lot. I am a hetero cis white male, I can never understand the hardships a trans person goes through on a daily basis. All I can do is stand in front of them, trying to deflect some of the blows meant for them.
It’s appreciated
I understand you’re probably wary of self-promoting here, but if you feel like PMing me the name of your store (assuming that’s information you’re happy sharing online) I’ll certainly be happy to pass it around where I can.
I do my best to not dox myself. I do not sell online any, I do make some exceptions.
Totally reasonable.
https://bsky.app/profile/pandybird.bsky.social/post/3luskvpiq222s
“We know many people around the world share the same sentiment about this universe, even among those who have been hurt by the public views and actions of its creator.”
How is this not a reason to not do this, unless it’s just ofr the profits…