>For over 13 years, RetroAchievements has taken a neutral stance toward the content of games that receive achievement sets. However, the planned release of Pokémon Clover’s achievement set has made it clear that neutrality is not enough.
>This decision was not made to placate any particular group. When we initially approved Pokémon Clover, we opened dialogue with our community to understand the impact of our policies. Through this dialogue, we quickly realised our view was too narrow. We failed to consider how hosting certain content affects the safety and inclusivity of our community, and for that, we apologise. This policy change reflects our evolving understanding of our responsibility as a platform.
>Hate speech does not belong on RetroAchievements.
>Even when disguised as a joke, it normalises real-world hate and harms our community. There is a difference between juvenile humor and outright hate speech. What Pokémon Clover calls humor is hate speech. RetroAchievements will not legitimize bigotry by hosting an achievement set for it.