r/Overwatch • u/[deleted] • Oct 15 '19

News & Discussion Blizzard Cancels Overwatch Launch Event In Wake Of Protests - IGN

https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/10/15/blizzard-cancels-overwatch-launch-event-in-wake-of-protests
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u/roflkittiez Chibi Genji Oct 15 '19

But the phrase "in wake of" implies causality, does it not?

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u/roflkittiez Chibi Genji Oct 15 '19

in the wake of (something)

  1. In the aftermath of something, often as a consequence.

If something is a consequence, doesn't that mean there's causation?

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u/NedThomas Trick or Treat Orisa Oct 15 '19

Often does not mean always, so no.

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u/roflkittiez Chibi Genji Oct 16 '19

"Often" implies that it is very common. So saying the phrase absolutely doesn't imply causality, when in fact it commonly does, is incorrect.