Over the last day, the streaming community, specifically in the Call of Duty scene, has been rumbling after Activision removed NICKMERCS’ operator pack from Modern Warfare 2 due to the streamer’s controversial tweet on June 7. Several prominent figures in the industry have commented on the matter, including popular streamer Dr Disrespect, who has uninstalled the game out of protest.
Activision removed NICKMERCS’ operator pack from Modern Warfare 2 after the 32-year-old streamer replied in a Twitter thread regarding anti-LGBTQ+ protesters allegedly attacking pro-LGBTQ+ demonstrators outside of a school board meeting in Glendale, California on June 7. At that meeting, members of the board were voting on recognizing June as Pride month.