In an extraordinary tale of perseverance, a player known as b00lin fought a legal battle lasting 763 days to overturn a ban issued by Activision and restore their reputation on Steam. Their remarkable journey was detailed in a comprehensive blog post, shedding light on the challenges faced by gamers in the face of unfair bans.
b00lin's ordeal began after they played over 36 hours of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta in December 2023. Initially, they believed the ban might have been due to errors during the testing phase. However, even after reporting the issue, Activision upheld the ban, prompting b00lin to take a stand rather than accept defeat.
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Throughout the legal battle, Activision refused to provide any evidence of alleged cheating, citing security concerns. b00lin only requested "harmless" information, such as the name of the software being flagged, but to no avail. The case eventually went to court, where it was revealed that Activision's lawyers had no actual proof of wrongdoing, highlighting the company's stringent stance on anti-cheat secrecy.
In a landmark ruling in early 2025, the court sided with b00lin, ordering Activision to cover their legal fees and lift the ban. This victory not only restored b00lin's reputation but also set a precedent for other gamers facing similar issues.
