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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
{{incomplete|Still a lot left to cover such as trouble that women had in the community and other cases that had ties to the July 2020 allegations}} | {{incomplete|Still a lot left to cover such as trouble that women had in the community and other cases that had ties to the July 2020 allegations}} | ||
Throughout the 2010s, sexual misconduct allegations had been levied against many notable members in the community, with notable examples being {{Sm|Alex Strife}}, the head TO of the {{Trn|Apex}} series; {{Sm|Lolex}}, the head TO of the {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T|series}} series; and {{Sm|Hyuga}}, the best ''[[Smash 4]]'' {{SSB4|Toon Link}} player at that time. These allegations were often posted on Twitter in the form of a TwitLonger, and consisted of a description of events as well as screenshots of evidence such as text messages and DMs. In addition, other TwitLongers are often posted, usually from the accused and others who were involved in the case. Depending on whether | Throughout the 2010s, sexual misconduct allegations had been levied against many notable members in the community, with notable examples being {{Sm|Alex Strife}}, the head TO of the {{Trn|Apex}} series; {{Sm|Lolex}}, the head TO of the {{Trn|B.E.A.S.T|series}} series; and {{Sm|Hyuga}}, the best ''[[Smash 4]]'' {{SSB4|Toon Link}} player at that time. These allegations were often posted on Twitter in the form of a TwitLonger, and consisted of a description of events as well as screenshots of evidence such as text messages and DMs. In addition, other TwitLongers are often posted, usually from the accused and others who were involved in the case. Depending on whether sufficient evidence was provided to prove the accused was guilty, tournament organizers can choose to issue a ban. | ||
However, most incidents that occurred before 2020 were considered isolated and unconnected from each other, and as such aside from severe cases such as Alex Strife, bans were mostly relegated to certain regions or tournament series, which could lead to further controversy over whether a player was allowed to attend an event. This is most notable with Hyuga, who was allowed to compete in Mexico after his one year ban and with some players believing he had served his punishment, but continued to be suspended from several events in the United States, including {{Trn|Clutch City Clash 2}} and events held by {{Team|2GGaming}}, as many other players believed a player like him shouldn't be welcomed back to the community. | However, most incidents that occurred before 2020 were considered isolated and unconnected from each other, and as such aside from severe cases such as Alex Strife, bans were mostly relegated to certain regions or tournament series, which could lead to further controversy over whether a player was allowed to attend an event. This is most notable with Hyuga, who was allowed to compete in Mexico after his one year ban and with some players believing he had served his punishment, but continued to be suspended from several events in the United States, including {{Trn|Clutch City Clash 2}} and events held by {{Team|2GGaming}}, as many other players believed a player like him shouldn't be welcomed back to the community. | ||