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[-] [email protected] 206 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

I don't know whether valve has violated anti-trust law or not, and I certainly don't think gaben deserves any more protection from covid than the general public but;

this is a stupid ruling. Why on earth can't he appear remotely, as he requested? They can't "adequately assess his credibility"? Are they gonna have an FBI body language expert on hand? Check his forehead for sweat droplets? There's nothing they can ask him in person that they can't ask him over a camera.

Feels like the plaintiffs are doing some kind of lowkey spite thing here, and I'm surprised the judge played along.

[-] [email protected] 56 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Most courtroom bullshit like this boil down to people who probably shouldn't be in power powertripping.

[-] [email protected] 55 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

don't think gaben deserves any more protection from covid than the general public

I think gaben deserves the world’s sickest powered respirator with RGB lights and holographic Team Fortress 2 unusual hat visual effects.

Glad to hear the court will require N95s at least.

[-] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago

It's a fucking stupid lawsuit in the first place. I can think of at least 5 different pc game storefronts anybody can use

[-] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Can you provide a real-world example of what constitutes a monopoly in your eyes?

[-] [email protected] 21 points 2 years ago

Locked down App Store on iOS (EU is trustbusting this one)

Locked down PlayStation ecosystem

Locked down Xbox ecosystem

Locked down Switch ecosystem

Regional monopolies by ISPs

[-] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago

They did meet him in the middle, though. Everyone in court has to wear a mask when he's there, and he only has to take it off when he's speaking.

[-] [email protected] 34 points 2 years ago

This is not how the masks work though. If I were honestly concerned about my health I'd take this as an insult.

[-] [email protected] 24 points 2 years ago

Having everyone in court wear masks absolutely does help protect him. However, what would protect everyone better is proper ventilation systems - but that would cost businesses money, rather than passing the cost and responsibility onto individuals.

[-] [email protected] 13 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Leaving the mask on the entire time is the only way it works. If everyone is taking it off to talk, they're gonna be spreading shit around every time they talk. What state is this court in? Texas?

[-] [email protected] 5 points 2 years ago

Everyone leaving their mask on the entire time is the most effective way it works. The judge is seeking a compromise, presumably with the intent of being able to clearly hear him speak and see his facial expressions. I don't think anyone else will be taking their masks off, not even the lawyer asking him questions, so in that regard Gabe will still be somewhat protected.

Like I say though there are far more effective measures involving good ventillation. If you spend a long enough time in a sealed room with someone infected, even the mask won't be enough protection, but if there is good ventillation then you won't be breathing in anywhere near as much of other peoples' germs.

The case is being heard in Seattle, Washington. This is the specific order: https://cases.justia.com/federal/district-courts/washington/wawdce/2:2021cv00563/298754/170/0.pdf

Accordingly, Mr. Newell is ORDERED to attend the deposition in person as noticed. (See Dkt. No. 165-2.) In hopes of alleviating Mr. Newell’s health concerns, the Court mandates the following additional health measures: all participants (including questioning counsel) must wear a tightly fitting certified N95, KF94, or KN95 face mask throughout the deposition. At his discretion, Mr. Newell may provide those certified masks to participants. But Mr. Newell shall remove his mask when responding to questions from Plaintiffs’ counsel.

The bit about Gabe providing the masks makes me raise my eyebrow a little, but I think everyone would still be required to wear a mask regardless of whether or not Gabe hands them out at his own expense - I think it's just so that Gabe can be sure everyone's mask is up to snuff, if he's concerned about that.

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