Games Workshop is Making a Big Mistake

Описание: Games Workshop has begun a large IP Crackdown on Youtube, which runs a very real risk of spilling into other elements of Warhammer 40k, Warhammer Fantasy, Age of Sigmar, and other content on this platform. It may also have a detrimental effect on the future of Total War Warhammer 3. Let's explain why this is happening, why it's WRONG and a big mistake, and what action we can take to hopefully change their perspective.

Games Workshop Complaint Website - https://complaints.games-workshop.com/

Open Letter to Games Workshop - "Hello, As a GW customer since ______, who has invested many thousands of pounds and countless hours in the hobby, I was disappointed to see the new "zero tolerance" policy on fan animations and the immediate chilling effect this has had on the previously vibrant online fan-art community. While I understand that businesses need to protect their intellectual property, and the complications added by recent developments like Patreon, I believe the new policy is unduly heavy-handed and ultimately destructive to both the community and to GW itself. I know numerous players first drawn to the hobby via fan created media, who have since become keen Warhammer players and regular GW customers. There are many popular franchises that successfully manage to find a balance where fan creativity is fostered while still protecting their IP. I would love to see GW reach a more nuanced solution to protecting its IP than a blanket ban, and to continue to foster the passionate, creative community that serves to expand the hobby rather than snuff it out. As such I will regretfully not be purchasing any GW products while this "zero tolerance" policy is in effect. Thank you for your time."