I am concerned with how Blizzard addresses redemption from attempted (or completed) genocide

[Amadis-draka (Amadis)]

@Dreadmoore-wyrmrest-accord

I mean, true or not, orcs were brainwashed too.
They don’t get a pat on the shoulder.

You pat the Orcs on the shoulder plenty for everyone:

@Dreadmoore-wyrmrest-accord

@Moraati-moon-guard

Heck, Orcs in lore had far greater direct knowledge as to what they were signing up to

No, they didn’t.
Kil’jaeden the Deceiver appeared as dead orcs before shamans.
Why the heck would you tell such a bold faced lie?
To defend Manari? The universe’s baby/planet/wife killers???