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5 min readThe European Citizens Initiative "Stop Killing Games" has officially crossed one million signatures, but the celebration comes with a heavy dose of uncertainty. Asmongold and his co-host Ross break down the milestone with cautious optimism, explaining that the real work is just beginning — and that the one million number might not be as solid as it looks.
The million-signature problem
The headline is real: the initiative hit one million signatures. But Ross explains that this number is not final. Every time a signer makes a mistake — wrong ID, incorrect data entry — their signature gets invalidated during the EU's verification process. He estimates that 10 to 15 percent of signatures will be thrown out for user error alone. That means the campaign needs a significant buffer. "40% should be really safe," Ross says, meaning the real target is closer to 1.4 million legitimate signatures.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Stop Killing Games hits 1 million signatures** - The European Citizens Initiative has crossed the one million signature milestone, but the host warns that the real number may be lower due to invalidated signatures and potential spoofing.
- 2 (04:57) **Maintaining skepticism and continued effort** - The host praises Ross for being level-headed, acknowledging the milestone as a massive success while stressing the need to keep pushing due to uncertainty.
- 3 (08:28) **The real work begins after the petition** - The host clarifies that reaching the signature threshold is just the start; lawmakers will then evaluate and decide, which will be an even bigger phase.
- 4 (09:33) **Addressing harassment and internal issues** - The host condemns harassment of Pirate Software, emphasizing that personal attacks are unacceptable and that the campaign should focus on signatures.
- 5 (11:05) **UK government petition clears 100,000 signatures** - The UK petition has surpassed the threshold by 34%, a massive achievement, though the host is uncertain about the outcome.
- 6 (14:28) **Final reflections and call to action** - The host praises the organic support from major creators and emphasizes Ross's heroic effort over the past 10-11 months, regardless of the final outcome.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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