Fortnite gets an "F" from ADL for being ignorants towards H*lcaust awareness

Fortnite is rated as a PG-13 video game. However, from time to time, things do tend to get out of hand when engaged in voice chats with random players. Nevertheless, Epic Games has maintained a high level of scrutiny regarding safety in-game. Be that as it may, according to ADL (Anti-Defamation League), the developers lack an explicit policy around H*locaust denial.

To elaborate, according to the ADL, no measures have been put in place to safeguard the memory of the H*locaust and those who were victims of this atrocity. Owing to this, the organization has awarded Epic Games with an "F" rating.

Disclaimer: This topic could be distressing to some readers.

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Why did the ADL give Epic Games' Battle Royale Fortnite an F?

As stated by the Anti-Defamation League, there are several parameters on which it judges organizations. Depending on how many of these are fulfilled or looked into actively, a grade is given based on the findings. According to ADL, Epic Games failed all but one parameter check on their list. This included points such as:

• Explicit H*locaust denial policy? - (No)
• General hate policy? - (Yes)
• Effective product-level efforts to address H*locaust denial? - (No)
• Response within 24 hours? - (No)
• Notification of policy reason for enforcement? - (No)
• Action taken for the average user? - (No)
• Action taken for a trusted partner? - (No)

Of the seven parameters, only the General Hate Policy is the one that has been looked into by Epic Games. That said, this has been in place for a long time. As stated, with Fortnite being rated PG-13, the developers had to lay down the ground rules early.

Returning to specific rules to combat H*locaust Denial, there are none in place. This has been showcased in the report by citing a few usernames associated with H*locaust denial. Although both users mentioned in the report are no longer active, their accounts exist in the database. Here is what the ADL had to say:

"Using the Fortnitetracker website, CTS was able to find several usernames associated with H*locaust denial. Multiple users had the name “H*lohoax,” while others included the username “H*lohoax” with the n*mber 88, a white s*premacist reference to “H*il H*tler.” Others used “6 Gorillion,” a hateful phrase used to mock J*ws by claiming they exaggerate the number of people who died during the H*locaust."

Due to these reasons and the failure to have stricter rules, Epic Games was awarded an F-grade for 2023. As of now, the developers are yet to comment on the report. However, netizens have a lot to say on social media.

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What do netizens think of the ADL's report on Fortnite?

While the Anti-Defamation League was clear about its feelings toward Epic Games, the community had mixed replies. Some called out the ADL, while others mentioned how the organization was being edgy:

On the flip side of calling out the ADL, some netizens did take their comments too far and became disrespectful to an extent. Many began asking for Fortnite Skins/Outfits that shouldn't exist at all.

All said and done, while the ADL may have its flaws, as mentioned by the community, they have provided proof that Epic Games has no H*locaust denial policies in place. Given the recent troubles with the FTC, looking into this problem could save the developers a lot of time and effort in the future.