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causing quite a stir and I'd like to hear what y'all think. From what I've gathered, Zach Jesse was charged with sexual assault in 2004. Then quite about a month or so ago he top 8'd a Grand Prix. Drew Levin (some magic dude apparently, never heard of him before this) was bringing up his criminal history on twitter, and it became a big deal for a day or two. Today, Zach Jesse was banned by WotC until 2049 (so probably a life time ban).

Personally, I think it is dumb that they banned him considering his case is like 10 years old. It would be understandable if it was relatively recent, but it just isn't. I'm also disappointed that if Drew Levin didn't say anything, nothing would've happened. Seems like WotC acted on public opinion (I don't think it is majority opinion either), which is dangerous

relevant links:
Current thread on reddit

Brief Wizard's PR response

Zach Jesse's response from when he top 8'd the GP

Old Article from when he was charged

It's just tragic that a convicted sexual predator can't play kids cards anymore.

He has a thing for anal, so a convention center full of ass cracks is too distracting.

Sex offenders are the Modern-Day pariahs of society. Whether or not you "morally" agree with how they're treated after they've served their sentences, Jesse's ban seems on-par.

seems extreme though, coming from the guy who made a joke about it in the blathering thread.

dick move by drew though.

like its 10 years, he served his time, and some scg writer got salty


when will chaplin get his lifetime ban for moving Ecstasy?

was it chaplin? i feel like it was chaplin. he couldnt go to japan.


ive played magic with ex heroin dealers trying to get their lives back. alex keeps being allowed to play when thats a worse thing in the game if your trying to promote it.

Ban is ridiculous and unjustifiable.

If there's a way in which this ban is good it's in waking people up to the threat of SJ online activism.

yo, is that guy from team academy who robbed a convenience store and shot the guy to death on a lifetime ban? i know he had a life sentence

I'm far from being an expert on the subject, but we did study Rape Shield and related laws in my Evidence class. If Jesse's ban from Magic gets you going, you don't want to know about the rights the accused loses in court.

I also find it interesting that this is happening right on the tails of the "women in Magic" discussions.

i want more women in magic.

Some french pro friends of mine have played Drew Levin. He's a complete asshole, trashtalk and do everything around the rules that could get him a win.

Fuck all these SJW getting position in business company.

This isn't really Drew Levin's fault. Maybe he whiny-bitched about it and put attention on it, but that doesn't mean it's his fault. It's either Zach Jesse's fault for being a rapist or WOTC's fault for being overly harsh in their 10-year late punishment, depending on which side you take.

I'm fine with the ban and dumbfounded that so many people are surprised by it. Open up your eyes to the society you are a part of.

this happens everyday in every facet of your lives

unless you're GR, whose village chieftain is whoever rapes more women

Somehow drew Levin managed to make himself less likable

The MTGO ban, though? Has any software provider ever been held morally accountable for any of their dubious users? I don't understand what scenario they're afraid of there.

I guess you haven't heard about malicious activities related to magical cards over the internet.

this happens everyday in every facet of your lives

unless you're GR, whose village chieftain is whoever rapes more women

#RacistRapeJokes

rapcist

kait has seen the rapists

Drew and Jesse should both be banned for being drains on society!

Also fuck that guy for having two first names

Also fuck that guy for having two first names

then your also saying fuck me for having 4 of them.

Fuck you and your goddamn names

Fuck you and your goddamn names

i could of been the fifth tom in my family.

the tom who got away

Uncle tom

Baguys second name is Tom and his first name is Peeping and his third and fourth names are Zach Jesse

Iamatomguy

iamtommy

I'm going to reiterate that this person raped someone and the punishment in question is "cannot play a game marketed to children ages 13 and older."

He should be in jail for the rest of his life. He instead cannot play a card game.

He should be in jail for the rest of his life. He instead cannot play a card game.

he plead guilty and did his time. he's not a habitual offender like what kait has to deal with on a daily basis. im not being some rape apologist shitbag and you can call me whatever name you can but im pointing out he did his time, and that if wotc is gonna go after these kind of people, then chaplin needs a lifetime ban because he did more time.

crackgate guy was posting peoples asses online. without permission.

but fuck alex too.

I'm fine with the ban and dumbfounded that so many people are surprised by it. Open up your eyes to the society you are a part of.

Sorry, but in Europe, you mostly are not required to notify noone about your past time served. Not to your neighbours, not in your job interview, etc...

In my opinion, if people think criminal offenders are not getting enough punishment, just increase the sentences time, otherwise you might as well tatoo "robber", "murderer", or "rapist" in people's foreheads, it will save these hassles.

For once in my life, I'm completely with Maverick.

Relevant: http://sperlinggrove.blogspot.com/2015/ ... ittle.html

I don't remember hearing about him winning a GP from a prison cell. That's impressive.

This whole time I thought you guys were talking about DTR Alex, not Bertoncini.

This whole time I thought you guys were talking about DTR Alex, not Bertoncini.

dtr alex needs a lifetime ban too, i bet he hurt some butts somewhere :^)