Kibler and Kostesich both are of the opinion that  WoW cataclysm Gold Chung did in fact commit an offence however, the one-year ban and the $10,000 in stakes that seem to be too harsh.

In the meantime, Blizzard fans are still organizing to boycott. Many players on the WoW Cataclysm Classic subreddit have made it clear that they will be leaving the game, or have deleted accounts. Many players have also asked WoW Cataclysm Classic streamers to quit the game out of protest. The demand led at least one famous streamer from the past, Disguised Toast, to affirm that this kind of expectation isn't always feasible, but he did issue an alternative ultimatum of his own.

Blizzard has also witnessed at least one notable change in its event competitions. Brian Kibler, a WoW Cataclysm Classic streamer who has also turned into an a frequent caster and event host, has issued an official statement regarding the decision. He acknowledged that he understood why Blizzard was forced to take measures against its platform to make political statements however, this decision appears excessively harsh and heavy-handed.

"That sort of appeasement absolutely not something I could without guilt accept," Kibler said. "When I heard about the decision I contacted Blizzard and told me that I do not believe I can cast for the Grandmasters finale at BlizzCon. I will not appear as smiling on camera that knowingly endorses this decision. Unless I see a change or is averted, I will not have any involvement in Grandmasters' future."

In a live stream, Kibler spoke about the controversy with James Kostesich aka "Firebat," the first WoW Cataclysm Classic World Champion. Kostesich acknowledged that the punishment is excessively harsh and called it "ridiculous" in addition to "unreasonable," and suggested Blizzard intends at making an instance for the participant.

The controversy began when professional athlete Ng Wai Chung aka "Blitzchung" expressed the support of Hong Kong protests during a post-match interview. Blizzard barred Chung from competing for a year, and also canceled the $10,000 he won as a result of a rule that prohibits any act that "brings the player into public disrepute, irritates a segment or a group of people or in any way harms reputation of the company." In the WoW Cataclysm Classic subreddit quickly filled with threads of players who had or had plans to end their participation in the game. The hashtag "Boycottblizzard" also trended on Twitter.

Chung himself admitted to AFP the agitation in his hometown sometimes kept him away from the game and he doesn't have any regrets in declaring his opinion.

"I gave up time with my classmates and studying for this contest. While it may seem like I wasted four years of my life however, there is something much that is more significant in my life--if we fail to win the competition, Hong Kong will end forever."

BlizzCon 2019 will begin on November 1st, WoW Cataclysm Classic Gold for sale and Blizzard might have to discuss the issue in person.