To Fight Apple and Google’s Grip, Fortnite Creator Mounts a Crusade
nytimes.comWhy would they use the offensive term "crusade?" People were murdered during the crusades. As a descendant of people targeted by the Crusades, I wince whenever I see this word.
I think they're just trying to convey the idea that it's some grand "holy" war of questionable origins.
So was Fortnite's presence on the App Store.
Crusade is not an offensive term.
Many style guides disagree: https://www.dailywritingtips.com/crusade/