Hey Kam. It seems to be the case that a lot of the player base, particularly those who play Custom Games, are angry with having host bots being taken away from them.
I suppose legal measures do not allow full disclosure of activities within Blizzard, but a bit of communication would go a long way with resolving this pressing matter with the community.
But, if the words of superiors are to be followed, do convey this problem, that they may yet be able to comsider a possible solution that satisfies everyone. Best of Luck!
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