To Fight Apple and Google’s Grip, Fortnite Creator Mounts a Crusade

To Fight Apple and Google’s Grip, Fortnite Creator Mounts a Crusade(nytimes.com)

5 points by pldpld 5 years ago | 5 comments

fortran77 5 years ago |

Why would they use the offensive term "crusade?" People were murdered during the crusades. As a descendant of people targeted by the Crusades, I wince whenever I see this word.

dhagz 5 years ago | |

I think they're just trying to convey the idea that it's some grand "holy" war of questionable origins.

neilalexander 5 years ago | |

So was Fortnite's presence on the App Store.

jeidodjdfj 5 years ago | |

Crusade is not an offensive term.

fortran77 5 years ago | | |

Many style guides disagree: https://www.dailywritingtips.com/crusade/