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Minecraft Creator Slams ESA Over 'Illegal' Private Server Claims

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Markus 'Notch' Persson, the creator of Minecraft, has publicly criticized the Electronic Software Association (ESA) for labeling private servers as illegal. Persson described the ESA's stance as "borderline evil." This statement comes amid discussions about game server legality and player-created communities. AI

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Minecraft Creator Slams ESA Over 'Illegal' Private Server Claims

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