The CSGOEmpire website, which has been involved in scandals before, has once again caused outrage among players after launching an unacceptable giveaway. On September 11, they announced the “9/11 Giveaway”, in which they offered participants to indicate the name of the person responsible for the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

More scandalous details of the “9/11 Giveaway”

The giveaway organized by CSGOEmpire, where participants had to indicate who they thought was responsible for the September 11 attacks, caused a real storm of outrage on social media. The esports community immediately reacted to this unacceptable move, criticizing the site for using such a sensitive topic for promotion.

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Reaction of insiders and esports platforms

Esports analysts and other players in the esports scene did not hide their shock and disappointment. Many of them reminded that this is not the first time CSGOEmpire has been at the center of a scandal. Previously, the site already had a negative reputation due to the disruption of a match at one of the major tournaments. Now, this incident has further undermined the platform's credibility.

Fake excuses and growing distrust

In their official statement, CSGOEmpire tried to distance themselves from responsibility, saying that their new intern was not aware of the significance of the date of September 11 and allegedly believed that it was a “PGL Stage Attack”. The company also announced the intern's dismissal, but many commentators on Twitter and other social media outlets questioned the veracity of this excuse. Most believe that such explanations look implausible, and that firing the intern is just a way to absolve the management of responsibility.

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How do such incidents affect the esports community?

This incident has once again raised questions about ethics and responsibility in the esports world. Given the huge influence of esports on young people, such mistakes can have serious consequences for the reputation of esports-related companies. Poor treatment of sensitive topics and the use of tragedies for advertising can undermine the trust of both players and sponsors, which ultimately affects the entire esports ecosystem.

What's next for CSGOEmpire?

Despite the apology, the scandal has left an unpleasant aftertaste in the community. Now, CSGOEmpire may face major challenges in restoring its reputation and user trust.