TheCall of Dutycompetitive world revolves around rules set by the Call of Duty League (CDL). These rules are in place to enforce professionalism, fairness, and respect among the competitors as a preventative measure against toxic behavior some fans have. Recently, aCall of Dutycompetitor received a suspension from the league after making death threats against a fellow competitor.
The incident occurred during theCall of Dutyeventknown as the Challengers Elite qualifiers. The former uT Crew player Bryan “Jimbo” Sabman made an aggressive comment toward KISMET of Built By Gamers. His statement was recorded live with the in-game comms and later spread across social media.
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Jimbo released an apology via Twitter, in which he said he had no intention of threatening another competitor. TheCall of Dutypro competitorclaimed his statement was made in the “heat of the moment,” and was a figure of speech rather than a direct threat. He claims he had no intention of harm, and the mix-up occurred due to English not being his first language. Although he said this does not excuse his actions, he wants to clarify his position regarding the three-month suspension. Jimbo claims he will use the League suspension to learn from his mistakes and work on his maturity and mental health.
It is unknown iftheCall of Dutyleaguewill shorten his suspension as a result of the apology. While many fans want to lessen the punishment, the CDL tends to be strict regarding its policies. WithCall of Dutyrising in popularity as an esport, the professionalism of its players will continue to be a top priority of the organization.
Death threats are being taken seriously after thedeath of aCall of Duty Mobilecompetitor. With tensions on the rise, the CDL will most likely not revoke the suspension, which places a permanent stain on Jimbo’s record. AsCall of Dutybecomes a more professional experience, it will not be surprising to see a rise in regulations regarding hate speech and toxic behavior.
The CDL is currently active with ongoing competitive content.Call of Dutyranks high among Twitchviewers, with its popularity spiking throughout the CDL seasons. With so many viewers watching, maintaining a professional atmosphere is vital to the success ofCall of Dutyand professional esports as a whole.
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