Professor Fights Online Hate With Kindness
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Dartmouth professor Sachi Schmidt-Hori, a consultant on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed game, faced online harassment after its release. Gamers criticized the inclusion of a Black African samurai, targeting Schmidt-Hori with hateful messages and false reviews. Instead of ignoring the abuse, she responded with kindness, inviting critics to discuss their concerns. Several apologized after conversations with her, highlighting the impact of direct engagement over online anonymity. Ubisoft defended its creative choices and praised Schmidt-Hori's response.
Dartmouth professor Sachi Schmidt-Hori, a consultant on Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed game, faced online harassment after its release. Gamers criticized the inclusion of a Black African samurai, targeting Schmidt-Hori with hateful messages and false reviews. Instead of ignoring the abuse, she responded with kindness, inviting critics to discuss their concerns. Several apologized after conversations with her, highlighting the impact of direct engagement over online anonymity. Ubisoft defended its creative choices and praised Schmidt-Hori's response.
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