In a bold move that has sent shockwaves through the streaming community, renowned content creator Dr Disrespect has decided to boycott Call of Duty: Warzone. This decision comes in the wake of Activision's removal of NICKMERCS' operator pack from Modern Warfare 2, following a controversial tweet made by the popular streamer on June 7. The tweet ignited a firestorm of backlash, prompting Activision to take swift action.

NICKMERCS' tweet, which addressed alleged incidents of anti-LGBTQ+ protesters targeting pro-LGBTQ+ demonstrators outside a school board meeting in Glendale, California, drew sharp criticism from fans and fellow creators who deemed the comments to be bigoted and misguided. Activision, emphasizing its commitment to celebrating Pride with its employees and community, promptly responded by removing NICKMERCS' operator bundle from the game.

Dr Disrespect, an influential figure in the streaming world, expressed his discontent with Activision's decision on his recent stream. While acknowledging the shortcomings of this year's Call of Duty installment, he emphasized that the move by the company's PR marketing team was particularly difficult to digest. Dr Disrespect issued a clear ultimatum, stating that either Activision must publicly apologize to NICKMERCS or reinstate his operator bundle if they want him to consider playing Call of Duty again.

Dr Disrespect's stance has gained traction, as other streamers, including Nick's close friend Cloakzy, have also uninstalled Call of Duty in solidarity. Though not explicitly stating that his actions were a direct response to Activision's decision, Cloakzy revealed during his stream that he had spoken to NICKMERCS and expressed support for his strong and inclusive community, known as MFAM.

NICKMERCS later clarified his position during his own stream, asserting that he is not "anti-gay." However, he suggested that discussions about sensitive topics such as sexual orientation and gender identity should primarily occur between parents and their children, rather than being a part of school curriculum or initiated by teachers. The Glendale Unified School District confirmed that their elementary curriculum does not currently incorporate specific information about LGBTQ+ or gender identity.

Since the removal of NICKMERCS' operator bundle, Activision has not issued any further statements regarding the situation, leaving fans and streamers eagerly awaiting any updates.

Dr Disrespect's decision to boycott Warzone serves as a powerful reminder of the influence and significance of the streaming community. As the controversy continues to unfold, it remains to be seen how Activision will respond to the growing chorus of discontent among players and content creators. The outcome of this situation could potentially have long-lasting implications for the relationship between game developers, streamers, and their fan bases.