Tldr: developers were harassed
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so they’re not responding, but they’re still listening to feedback? Isn’t listening the actual harmful part here? How does this help employees at all?
Saying “we’re not engaging at all” makes it clear that whether the feedback is positive, negative, seen, or not - a reaction will not be provided. This keeps the community managers from getting into the mud with the rest of the pigs and creates a bit of a barrier for audiences.
It may not seem logical but neither are the people sending death threats to game developers on Reddit. More of a psychological wall to create perceived space.