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ICE AND IRE

Early on a Friday morning, a small group of protesters gathered around a fountain in front of BlizzCon 2019’s main security checkpoint. A few convention employees stood facing the black-clad group, passively watching the protestors unpack boxes of t-shirts while holding signs that said “Questions?” on long poles, as if they were Swiss Guards.

Not many had questions. The attendees already knew the score. Security is directly ahead. Protesters in Hong Kong demand increased autonomy from mainland China. Backpacks should be open for inspection. Blizzard angered fans by punishing Ng Wai

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