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Quidditch to change name, citing J.K. Rowling's 'anti-trans positions' (archive.ph)

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– altmehere 49 points 2 years ago +49 / -0

both leagues have been quietly collecting research to prepare for the move and been in extensive discussions with each other and trademark lawyers

the name "quidditch" is trademarked by Warner Bros., which produced the "Harry Potter" movies, and as a result the sport's expansion has been limited in its sponsorship and broadcast opportunities

This is quite obviously the real reason they're changing the name. Rowling's politics are simply a convenient excuse and bringing it up also serves as a message to Warner Bros. that if they fight back they'll be accused of transphobia.

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