No more druids and paladins from Iran !

darelsalam · 08-30-12 at 01:57 AM

Quote:

Iranian World of Warcraft fans have
been left outraged after the US company
behind the game abruptly halted access
in accordance with trade sanctions
and refused to offer refunds.

After discovering they were unable
to log on, Iran-based players began
posting complaints on the Blizzard
Activision forum. Days later, an
employee delivered the bad news
in a post.

"United States trade restrictions and
economic sanction laws prohibit Blizzard
from doing business with residents of
certain nations, including Iran. Several
of you have seen and cited the text in
the Terms of Use which relates to
these government-imposed sanctions.
Blizzard tightened up its procedures
to ensure compliance with these laws,
and players connecting from the
affected nations are restricted from
access to Blizzard games and services."

According to the post, disappointed fans
of games like Diablo 3 and StarCraft 2
are not even due a refund—bad news
for those who have ordered the
upcoming Mists of Pandaria. Blizzard's
PR director Rob Hilburger's comments
that the Iranian market is just
"a tiny fraction" of its ten million
strong worldwide network will
presumably do little to calm fans
who have been playing for more than
a decade, now left with nothing more
that a mild dig at the politics behind
the decision: "We apologize for any
inconvenience this causes and will
happily lift these restrictions as
soon as US law allows."

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http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2012/08/no-refunds-for-iranian-world-of-warcraft-users-blocked-by-us-embargo/

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http://www.newser.com/story/153047/no-more-world-of-warcraft-for-iran.html

**PhoenixBSD** · 08-30-12 at 03:48 AM

It's extremely sad that the US government and most American citizens are completely against Iran, a former ally, for no other reason than the US government's blind allegiance to Zionist Israel. The rogue state of Israel not only controls most US media but also dictates US foreign policy. Ironic that the once mighty US has long been the rogue state's puppet. If Americans were ever allowed to see truthful unbiased news of the Middle East, especially the atrocities committed by Zionist Israel, the US would be at war with Israel, not kissing its ass and threatening Iran.

And let me just say that I'm not pro-any Middle East nation/state and truly believe they should all work out their own problems without US interference/help. After all, biased inept blind US foreign policy has proven to be at our own peril... September 11th, 2001, anyone?

**dormin** · 08-30-12 at 04:16 AM

Obviously I never finished reading this article. I only have one question. WTF do trade sanctions and embargo's have to do with playing WoW? I can see the evil behind this. This would be one sanction that effects the people and would tick them off. Actually its kinda smart. But still the definition here does not seem to fit.

Given that the internet is fairly new in the realm of men, maybe it should include an embargo or sanction. I can see it now. Cuba evicted from the web....

@PhoenixBSD 2001 was simply an excuse to grab some oil and enslave their own. Nothing to do with that country.

**tomandsusan** · 08-30-12 at 05:21 AM

Wow Phoenix, you do your shopping at Hitler's store? The people of the US are not against the Iranian people that I know of---just the government controlled by CRAZY ASS RELIGIOUS NUTS! I imagine the majority of the people of Iran would prefer to live in the 21st century instead of the 14th. As far as sanctions go, you have to abide by them or you will be prosecuted by the government. I suppose we will hear how all this is Bush's fault. Geeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

**dormin** · 08-30-12 at 05:31 AM

If that was the case @tomandsusan explain all the cuban cigars in the US? Embargo's don't work when people don't really care about them. If you want a good embargo you need the people behind you. But the US people like to pick and choose what laws to follow and which to ignore. Don't blame em.

The cold war is over. They should call this for what it really is. The war for natural resources. Don't laugh Canada is next. If they can't screw us behind the scenes the US government will find another way.

**tomandsusan** · 08-30-12 at 05:55 AM

I am not saying it's fair. If the US puts sanctions against a country, they can prosecute you if you don't comply. (besides, Cuban Cigars are the best!)

I am not saying everything our government does is right, ethical or moral but to say the ROGUE ZIONIST STATE controls the US is ludicrous!

**L1b3rta** · 08-30-12 at 06:18 AM

Just a reminder to all you gentlemens, this discussion could easily take a wrong turn to religious debate. :)

ferysery · 08-30-12 at 06:51 AM

Hi
I donno what the fuss is all about
all iranian internet users use vpn to overcome government web restrictions
and they also play wow
and access every known web service blocked by US or iran gov
so no worry for now, till finally our f**kin gov closes vpn ports
then its gonna end up really bad for internet addicted users like us in iran.
wish u all well
and dont get ur broadband service for granted!

just imagine our internet access conditions, it would bring tears 2ur eyes!

**PhoenixBSD** · 08-30-12 at 07:10 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by tomandsusan

Wow Phoenix, you do your shopping at Hitler's store? The people of the US are not against the Iranian people that I know of---just the government controlled by CRAZY ASS RELIGIOUS NUTS!

Congratulations t&s, it's early in the thread and you've already mentioned Hitler so you've earned a Godwin Award. This has absolutely nothing to do Hitler or the Nazis, for that matter. It has to do with Israel's influence in all things US government and media related, which has proven to be at our peril. And most Americans, especially Republicans, despise Iran although its not limited to just the one party. I'll be more than happy to debate the Zionist Israel issue with you at any time but I can tell from your comments that you need to do quite a bit of research to be up to the task.

**ItalicPixels** · 08-30-12 at 08:47 AM

The US is just about unfair even when it comes to games.

**tomandsusan** · 08-30-12 at 10:49 AM

I don't think a debate would do much good. You would not change your prejudice against Israel and all the anti Zionist literature on the web would not change mine.

(the reference to Hitler was from another thread.)

**Silvergrin** · 08-30-12 at 11:28 AM

Wow, I personally had nothing to do with this and yet I find myself feeling like a douche bag. America I am disappoint.

Notorious_dog · 08-30-12 at 11:32 AM

Yo yo mayn... wtf is going on in hur? **** them Terrorists mayn! **** them!

This post is a riddle. Question: Who am I talking about?

**Vivit4r** · 08-30-12 at 11:42 AM

I believe the trade sanctions were placed because Iran has doubled their nuclear capacity. The west see's this as a potential threat to Israel because it is a step closer to making a nuclear weapon. However, Iran maintains that it's nuclear goal with the following staement:

"Iran will never pursue nuclear weapons and will not give up its nation's right to peaceful nuclear energy," Khamenei told the gathering of leaders. "Our motto is nuclear energy for all, and nuclear weapons for none."

However, the suspect of trigger for these motions is because of Iran's military site at Parchin.

08-30-12 at 03:48 AM	#2
PhoenixBSD Luminiferous Ether Sailor Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Thailand Posts: 1,698	It's extremely sad that the US government and most American citizens are completely against Iran, a former ally, for no other reason than the US government's blind allegiance to Zionist Israel. The rogue state of Israel not only controls most US media but also dictates US foreign policy. Ironic that the once mighty US has long been the rogue state's puppet. If Americans were ever allowed to see truthful unbiased news of the Middle East, especially the atrocities committed by Zionist Israel, the US would be at war with Israel, not kissing its ass and threatening Iran. And let me just say that I'm not pro-any Middle East nation/state and truly believe they should all work out their own problems without US interference/help. After all, biased inept blind US foreign policy has proven to be at our own peril... September 11th, 2001, anyone? Last edited by PhoenixBSD; 08-30-12 at 04:00 AM.

08-30-12 at 04:16 AM	#3
dormin Illuminati Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 3rd Rock Posts: 2,505	Obviously I never finished reading this article. I only have one question. WTF do trade sanctions and embargo's have to do with playing WoW? I can see the evil behind this. This would be one sanction that effects the people and would tick them off. Actually its kinda smart. But still the definition here does not seem to fit. Given that the internet is fairly new in the realm of men, maybe it should include an embargo or sanction. I can see it now. Cuba evicted from the web.... @PhoenixBSD 2001 was simply an excuse to grab some oil and enslave their own. Nothing to do with that country. Last edited by dormin; 08-30-12 at 04:19 AM.

08-30-12 at 05:21 AM	#4
tomandsusan Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Never Never Land Posts: 5,815	Wow Phoenix, you do your shopping at Hitler's store? The people of the US are not against the Iranian people that I know of---just the government controlled by CRAZY ASS RELIGIOUS NUTS! I imagine the majority of the people of Iran would prefer to live in the 21st century instead of the 14th. As far as sanctions go, you have to abide by them or you will be prosecuted by the government. I suppose we will hear how all this is Bush's fault. Geeeeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

08-30-12 at 05:31 AM	#5
dormin Illuminati Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: 3rd Rock Posts: 2,505	If that was the case @tomandsusan explain all the cuban cigars in the US? Embargo's don't work when people don't really care about them. If you want a good embargo you need the people behind you. But the US people like to pick and choose what laws to follow and which to ignore. Don't blame em. The cold war is over. They should call this for what it really is. The war for natural resources. Don't laugh Canada is next. If they can't screw us behind the scenes the US government will find another way.

08-30-12 at 05:55 AM	#6
tomandsusan Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Never Never Land Posts: 5,815	I am not saying it's fair. If the US puts sanctions against a country, they can prosecute you if you don't comply. (besides, Cuban Cigars are the best!) I am not saying everything our government does is right, ethical or moral but to say the ROGUE ZIONIST STATE controls the US is ludicrous!

08-30-12 at 06:18 AM	#7
L1b3rta Guru Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 6,051	Just a reminder to all you gentlemens, this discussion could easily take a wrong turn to religious debate. :)

08-30-12 at 07:10 AM	#9
PhoenixBSD Luminiferous Ether Sailor Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Thailand Posts: 1,698	Quote: Originally Posted by tomandsusan Wow Phoenix, you do your shopping at Hitler's store? The people of the US are not against the Iranian people that I know of---just the government controlled by CRAZY ASS RELIGIOUS NUTS! Congratulations t&s, it's early in the thread and you've already mentioned Hitler so you've earned a Godwin Award. This has absolutely nothing to do Hitler or the Nazis, for that matter. It has to do with Israel's influence in all things US government and media related, which has proven to be at our peril. And most Americans, especially Republicans, despise Iran although its not limited to just the one party. I'll be more than happy to debate the Zionist Israel issue with you at any time but I can tell from your comments that you need to do quite a bit of research to be up to the task.

08-30-12 at 08:47 AM	#10
ItalicPixels Elite Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Italic Ocean Posts: 2,191	The US is just about unfair even when it comes to games.

08-30-12 at 10:49 AM	#11
tomandsusan Guru Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Never Never Land Posts: 5,815	I don't think a debate would do much good. You would not change your prejudice against Israel and all the anti Zionist literature on the web would not change mine. (the reference to Hitler was from another thread.)

08-30-12 at 11:28 AM	#12
Silvergrin Hunter's Moon Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 924	Wow, I personally had nothing to do with this and yet I find myself feeling like a douche bag. America I am disappoint.

08-30-12 at 11:32 AM	#13
Notorious_dog Elder Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 3,974	Yo yo mayn... wtf is going on in hur? ** them Terrorists mayn! ** them! This post is a riddle. Question: Who am I talking about?

08-30-12 at 11:42 AM	#14
Vivit4r The world is yours Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Florida, USA Posts: 2,034	I believe the trade sanctions were placed because Iran has doubled their nuclear capacity. The west see's this as a potential threat to Israel because it is a step closer to making a nuclear weapon. However, Iran maintains that it's nuclear goal with the following staement: "Iran will never pursue nuclear weapons and will not give up its nation's right to peaceful nuclear energy," Khamenei told the gathering of leaders. "Our motto is nuclear energy for all, and nuclear weapons for none." However, the suspect of trigger for these motions is because of Iran's military site at Parchin.