The creator of the popular video game Minecraft found himself left off the invite list to the game’s anniversary celebration thanks to a series of anti-LGBTQ comments.
Notch (real name Markus Persson), who goes by a singular name like Cher, created Minecraft back in 2011. The game has since attracted a large and devoted following. It boasts over 91 million monthly players, making it one of the most popular games in the world. Microsoft, the company that paid Notch a staggering $2.5 billion for the game, has planned a blowout anniversary party in Stockholm, Sweeden on May 10.
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The company, however, has done its best to distance itself and the game from Notch. The reason: a series of anti-LGBTQ comments dating back years. Microsoft has repeatedly issued statements denying that Notch’s words reflect the views of the company.
Celebrating fucking body dysphoria.
— notch (@notch) March 10, 2019
Most recently, Notch came under fire for transphobic comments on Twitter, characterizing transgender people as mentally ill and “diagnosing” them with body dysphoria. He’s also made comments about “limp-wristed” people, called for a “Heterosexual Pride Day” and made several racist comments, including the claim that white privilege doesn’t exist. His comments have attracted wide criticism, prompting Microsoft to expunge his name from histories of Minecraft.
Notch, for his part, seems unfazed by the criticism, or by getting left out of the Minecraft family. He continues to attack the LGBTQ community and has encouraged his followers on Twitter to “punch” people they perceive as left wing. Though Swedish, Notch has also (surprise, surprise) commended the policies of Donald Trump and White Nationalism.
DCguy
What a shock, an anti-LGBT bigot loves Trump.
SnakeyJ
Once again there is no context by Queerty around any of his quotes. He seems to be saying angry people are not paying attention to what he’s actually saying, but are reacting to perceived insults. Nowhere in this article does he diagnose anyone or any group of people with body dysphoria. He’s probably referencing real doctors who actually diagnose trans people with that.
And saying white privilege doesn’t exist isn’t racist, it’s just a fact.
Vince
Perceived insult? What else could he mean by “Celebrating f*cking body dysphoria” but as an insult.
gr8britton
Snakey J how about you enjoy a nice tall glass of “STFU?”
DCguy
So lets see, first you attack Queerty for not providing “Context”, and then you create a false context and pretend to read his mind.
Oh, one other thing. If you’re going to come on to defend a bigot, you may want to try…..really try….I know it’s a struggle….to hold your racism in check on the same post.
Now run along and play.
SnakeyJ
@Vince: there is still a lot of talk about body dysphoria. So far the research shows that the rate of suicide for trans people is only negligibly lower post transition. That seems to imply there might me a deeper issue and that can’t be ignored. These days many people, parents are supporting kids as young as 5 who say they are the opposite sex. They start with the hormone treatments etc and the effects are irreversible. If the kid changes their mind they’re left with a damaged body. And there are many examples of this happening. So these are just two good reasons not to encourage a quick operation.
BornTo
@ DCGUY says the biggest racist and troll on Queerty and everyone knows it. I think you are a really insecure guy who thinks he’s the self anointed arbiter of what is acceptable here on Queerty. If anyone veers even a millimeter away from your ignorant diatribes, you automatically try and shut them down by calling them all kinds of idiotic names. You my friend are like the brown shirts in Nazi Germany, you are filled with venom and hatred, you are self a righteous and smug bore!
Goforit
BornTo..… While I frequently do not agree with DCguy, I find it odd that you accuse him of calling others “all kinds of idiotic names”. And then you proceed to call him the “biggest racist and troll on Queerty”, “a really insecure guy who thinks he is the self appointed arbiter of what is acceptable”. You continue with “your ignorant diatribes”, “are like the brown shirts in Nazi Germany”, “filled with venom and hatred”, “you are self a (sic) righteous and smug bore!” I might suggest that you look in a mirror before your next comment.
DCguy
@BornTo
Except the problem with your comment is this.
When I call out somebody for racism or anti-LGBT bigotry, I reference what they said or did that spurred my comment.
But isn’t it interesting that you just vomited out a bunch of names like a 2nd grader upset because they spilled their chocolate milk but couldn’t provide examples.
But it’s ok, trolls trying to deflect from the topic of a anti-LGBT bigot is par for the course, you aren’t doing it any differently or better than any of the others. But nice try.
Polaro
I’m also tired of the liberal overreach, but you get so much wrong. White privilege is real. Yes, there is some argument that the science around transgender treatment is not completely solid, but the solution is not to denigrate transgender people. Gender/body dysphoria is a real issue. People have been stigmatized, beaten and killed.
Brian
I just want to know why they’re having a 10th anniversary party in 2019 for a game that was created in 2011?
Mack
Because either they’re trying to drum up more business or they can’t count?
Paganliam
The game was initially released to the public in 2009, basically an alpha version. It’s often referred to as Minecraft classic. The 2011 was the final product release.
Heywood Jablowme
Awwwww… gamers like him should have an Incel Pride parade.
Except they’ve probably never been outside before so they’re unclear on the concept.
Geeker
What a douchebag.
DCguy
Except you didn’t. But nice try.
Polaro
The guy is a douche. Just because he hits on a few plausible concepts, he’s still insulting and mean. Can’t defend him. Trying to pick out pieces of what he has said that isn’t bat-shit-crazy as a defense is b-s-c.