In a remarkable display of persistence, a player known as b00lin spent 763 days fighting to overturn a ban issued by Activision, ultimately restoring their reputation on Steam. b00lin's journey, which they detailed in a comprehensive blog post, began after playing over 36 hours of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 beta in December 2023. Initially, b00lin assumed the ban was due to errors during the beta testing phase, but Activision upheld the ban despite b00lin's efforts to report the issue. While most players might have given up, b00lin chose to take legal action.
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Activision refused to provide any evidence of alleged cheating, citing security concerns. b00lin only requested "harmless" information, such as the name of the software flagged by Activision's anti-cheat system. The case eventually went to court, where it was revealed that Activision's lawyers had no concrete proof of wrongdoing. It became clear that the company's stance on anti-cheat secrecy was stringent. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of b00lin, ordering Activision to cover their legal fees and lift the ban. This victory was achieved in early 2025, marking a significant milestone in b00lin's battle for justice.
