In The Division 2 there was an unusually blunt response from the project head after criticism on Twitter. This is now a topic of conversation among fans. They are discussing whether an official representative of Ubisoft can allow themselves this kind of response. What do you think?
This statement is about: During Ubi Days 2019 in Tokyo, Julian Gerighty, Creative Director at Ubisoft and head of The Division 2, invited fans on Twitter to come by the event and say hello.
The Twitter user Fabio simply wrote bluntly: “The Division 2 is a flop!”
However, this statement received an unusually blunt response. The usually friendly and good-humored Gerighty did not let it go and responded with the words, “Not as much as your dick. Enjoy your day.”
This statement is to be understood as: The statement is a play on words. “Floppy” means limp. With his statement, Gerighty is therefore targeting the word flop and is basically saying, “Not as limp as your noodle.”
This response is a topic of conversation among fans.
The surprising thing is that Gerighty has not deleted it yet, and that it is still visible on Twitter more than 10 days later.
What led to this reaction? Fans are now discussing why the Creative Director allowed himself such a statement.
After all, Gerighty is generally considered a friendly and easygoing guy. He has also responded kindly and patiently to people before and after this tweet.
As a reason for the outburst, one sees the tense situation surrounding The Division 2.
The game was praised by most critics and fans shortly after its release, but then failed to convince players in the long term. Due to a lack of content, bugs, and mixed gameplay mechanics, numerous players turned their backs on the shooter.
The developers are working hard to continue optimizing the game and align it with the wishes of the fans, but the hoped-for turnaround has not yet materialized. Whether the new content from Episode 2 and Title Update 6 will bring about a change remains questionable.
This could be the reason for the tense atmosphere and an explanation for the unusual reaction, some fans say.
What do fans think about this statement? Some fans are discussing the wording of Gerighty’s response.
Some find it amusing. For example, Twitter user AIMTrader writes, “Julian! Why didn’t your response get more likes? You brightened up my Sunday morning.”
Others, like Redditor Magnamos, also show understanding for the reaction. Magnamos says he can completely understand why he reacted this way. Perhaps a bit rough, but certainly deserved. Others note that he probably fell victim to a troll.
However, some fans find the manner in which Gerighty responded inappropriate. Even the title of the Reddit post asks in disbelief – Is this real?
User JohnnyTest91 thinks that if he made such a statement towards a client, he would have been fired immediately.
Generally, the prevailing tone in the thread is that Gerighty’s response is not an acceptable form of communication – especially for an official representative of Ubisoft. Personal insults are below the belt and absolutely unprofessional – regardless of the situation.
Some note that the truth must hurt. If one responds like that to their players, they should rethink their job.
It remains exciting to see how the matter develops. So far, there has been no further response from Gerighty or Ubisoft. However, we will keep a close eye on the matter for you.
What do you think about Gerighty’s tweet? Can someone in his position allow themselves such a response, especially given the current situation of The Division 2? Or do you view such “jokes” more lightly and do not understand the fuss?
