To Fight Apple and Google’s Grip, Fortnite Creator Mounts a Crusade (opens in new tab)

(nytimes.com)

5 pointspldpld5y ago5 comments

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Why would they use the offensive term "crusade?" People were murdered during the crusades. As a descendant of people targeted by the Crusades, I wince whenever I see this word.

dhagz5y ago

I think they're just trying to convey the idea that it's some grand "holy" war of questionable origins.

neilalexander5y ago

So was Fortnite's presence on the App Store.

jeidodjdfj5y ago

Crusade is not an offensive term.

fortran775y ago

Many style guides disagree: https://www.dailywritingtips.com/crusade/

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5 comments

fortran775y ago

Why would they use the offensive term "crusade?" People were murdered during the crusades. As a descendant of people targeted by the Crusades, I wince whenever I see this word.

dhagz5y ago

I think they're just trying to convey the idea that it's some grand "holy" war of questionable origins.

neilalexander5y ago

So was Fortnite's presence on the App Store.

jeidodjdfj5y ago

Crusade is not an offensive term.

fortran775y ago

Many style guides disagree: https://www.dailywritingtips.com/crusade/

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