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Critics point out that the list of values promoted by Evil Hat—respect for different races, genders, body types, and marginalized groups—is generally uncontroversial and widely accepted. Yet, the company claims that anyone who does not endorse every point on their list is a fascist or bigot. This binary framing is seen as extreme and potentially divisive because it labels dissenters as enemies rather than as community members with differing views.
Moreover, some argue that these statements push the needle toward censorship and social shaming under the guise of progressivism. They believe that such overt exclusionary messaging might backfire, turning off dedicated fans and harming sales in the process—a risk that has already begun to manifest based on reactions from the wider community.