WoW Streamer Pirate Software Faces Fallout After Hardcore Guild Controversy

A failed dungeon run in Hardcore World of Warcraft spiraled into online harassment, leading to Pirate Software's removal from the OnlyFangs guild.

The controversy began after two players died during a Dire Maul dungeon run in Hardcore World of Warcraft, where character deaths are permanent.
Critics accused Pirate Software, a Twitch streamer and ex-Blizzard developer, of abandoning his team instead of using crowd-control abilities to help them survive.
Following the incident, OnlyFangs guild leader Sodapoppin removed Pirate Software, citing discomfort among members and the escalating drama.
Pirate Software faced severe online harassment, including hate raids, doxxing, and death threats, prompting him to ban thousands of accounts and defend his actions publicly.
Despite issuing a final statement expressing disappointment with the situation, Pirate Software has refused to apologize, maintaining he acted rationally under the circumstances.