Colin Moriarty is leaving Kinda Funny Games.
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AntraxSuicide
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Getting a lot of work out of this one.
You don't get to tell women what jokes about them they should find acceptable.
Edit: and now it won't embed?
Do you really need an example? Think about any joke you've ever heard that was specifically about a historically oppressed minority. Seems pretty cut and dry to me that stereotyping people as a whole based on any aspect of their biology only further disenfranchises and marginalized them. This isn't really up for debate man.
Oh get out of here with this. HE was a blow to kinda funny with that dumb ass comment. He made the decision to leave. He represents a brand and quite frankly he fucked up their image.
Stop blaming someone else for what Colin himself did. He got himself in that situation. That said. It's not just about that tweet. This is a pattern people noticed and it's pretty telling that he's following people like JonTron considering the shit he's going through right now.
Hidden One
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*sees his twitter icon*
Nothing of value was lost.
Nothing of value was lost.
nice shifting the goalposts there bud
TheMrPliskin
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Those recent follows are real special, dude couldn't even wait a couple of days before letting it all hang out.
Because he's a toxic personality who is ok with fostering hate within the gaming community, the less people like him the better.
Because he's a toxic personality who is ok with fostering hate within the gaming community, the less people like him the better.
Goldenroad
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As a Kinda Funny fan this is a huge relief that these guys can now focus on making good video game content without Colin's alt-right bs constantly being the center of attention. Maybe that's the kind of crap you are looking for as a fan of their's, but clearly they were not looking for that, and a lot of their fans weren't either. So, maybe different fans have different expectations of them.
GlamFM
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Always good to have threads like this to see where people's priorities really lie, it serves as a useful reminder just how thin the veneer really is.
If you're a racial minority, a woman, or part of the LGBTQ* rainbow coalition, never forget:
Many people's support for us is worth less to them than the continued presence of someone who occasionally talks vaguely intelligently about video games. Do not believe we can rely on these people to ensure our safety or to defend our right to exist. We are worth less to them than even the smallest interruption of their entertainment, and they will abandon us over the smallest inconvenience.
If you're a racial minority, a woman, or part of the LGBTQ* rainbow coalition, never forget:
Many people's support for us is worth less to them than the continued presence of someone who occasionally talks vaguely intelligently about video games. Do not believe we can rely on these people to ensure our safety or to defend our right to exist. We are worth less to them than even the smallest interruption of their entertainment, and they will abandon us over the smallest inconvenience.
Here's another one just in case you missed the others:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry...really-gave-a-sht_us_56cf57e2e4b0bf0dab313ffc
"How dare the left not tolerate my intolerance."
But yes, sexism is simply a "contrary opinion."
Jesus fucking Christ.
Darryl M R
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So people were saying you can't judge Colin by his followers--can we judge him based on who he follows?
Jesus, people in this thread are just fucking awful. I didnt agree with Colin on a lot but lots of you are frothing at the mouth about this.
I think this is a sad end. For all his problems he brought a unique perspective and it was entertaining. I dont consume entertainment just to see and here exactly what I want. And I cant separate real issues from childish internet bullshit.
I think this is a sad end. For all his problems he brought a unique perspective and it was entertaining. I dont consume entertainment just to see and here exactly what I want. And I cant separate real issues from childish internet bullshit.
source: psychologytoday.com
quoting an academic study, though I doubt you bothered to read that far :/
are you really this stupid? this whole thing just gave him more power and leverage. he will get a new job very easily.
Ninja Scooter
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Was Colin calling everyone who didn't find his joke funny a "humorless sack of shit" an example of the kind of tolerance and acceptance we should all strive for? Or are you just full of creamy shit?
The Iron Yuppie
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Good. He's a smug prick who was never funny and never insightful.
Silver Arrows
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Of course, better to be snarky then to actual refute his points, hoho!
UtterlyPerplexed
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At no point while typing this post did you stop to ask yourself:
"are my priorities right?"
Dangansona
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Holy shit I just saw this news on Google now. Looks like I have 40 pages to read.
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
boredandlazy
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I know right? The intelligence on display during his coverage of the PS4 Pro puts even PewDiePie to shame.
Lan Dong Mik
And why would I want them?
Not a fan of the dude. Kinda Funny is better off without him imo.
GitarooMan
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Ha ha wow, those recent Twitter follows are almost too ridiculous to believe.
oh, i read the whole thing, very short article. and a very shitty one too.
Godspeed.
There are NUMEROUS fans in this thread who have said him BEING there caused them to unsubscribe from something they loved.
So, no, try again.
He suggested Psychology Today was a bad source. I pointed out that the article references academic research. I did refute his point, in a snarky way because he deserves it 😘
Goldenroad
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You don't get to make that call. You're not in some position to judge what jokes will have an impact on people. I understand that you're upset that someone got called out for doing something sexist that you think is okay, but you're not helping anyone by making arguments that sexist jokes aren't sexist.
Lashley
Why does he wear the mask!?
I'd advise against that
you think 2 people = the entire internet? there are a lot of websites out there that would be really happy to have him on his staff, that's if he doesn't launch a patreon by himself or something.
My point is that he will be do very well and he will get a new job soon.
TheWorthyEdge
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The PS4 Pro thing I can stand with. That was kinda silly. But one instance?
7DollarHagane
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Ethan isn't even in the same ballpark as JonTron. He isn't as liberal leaning as some would like so he gets lumped in with alt-right sometimes.
as someone who recently had to unsub from KF podcasts because he simply couldn't separate Colin's shenanigans from their insightful content anymore, this is good news. If Colin wants to do political punditry, be my guest, bets of luck.
its really satisfying to see hat, for once, this shit has consequences.
its really satisfying to see hat, for once, this shit has consequences.
Albino_Yeti
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and say the vast majority of people in this thread aren't KF fans. Greg, Tim, and Nick repeatedly voiced their support for Colin today, emphasizing that there is no bad blood, and that they still love him as a brother. They disagreed with him many times throughout his time at KF, but they never thought less of him. This thread has just thrown vitriol at him at an alarming rate. You are free to disagree with the man, even dislike him, but he's not a fucking shitstain on the human race like so many are suggesting in here.
ScientificPizza
Banned
and people are still caping for this guy
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
Nah, he'll get a new job easily. Some niche gamergate-site will see him as a big "get" cause of this controversy. Worst case he'll start a Patreon and rake in the Gamergate bucks.
I expect this to happen and he'll start his own show on Twitch or YouTube.
MindGamingMantis
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Bullshit. He's been a part of the package since the beginning and he's been the same person since IGN.
Breaking Normal
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I'm super sad to see him leave. I can't wait to see what he does next.
*checks Colin's recent follows on Twitters dot com*
nothing wrong with Joe Rogan. He's the fucking man.
Blatant sexism should never be something a person is able to look past because you like how they cover video games.
Saucestin_Roast
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I am kinda new to Kinda Funny. I prefer Easy Allies. But Greg and Tim are entertaining and I appreciate their attitudes. Colin always just seemed so negative and abrasive. No offense to him as a person, I'm just not exactly sad about this news. That being said, I obviously do not know him and I'm sure he is a good person. Hope he goes somewhere that makes him happier.
oh, we will HEAR from him again, don't you worry about that.
you are very naive if you think he will disappear because of this.
he will have an audience, me being one of them. Contrary to what most people here on GAF says, he will have an audience.
Yes, bish was the only moderator who ever did anything good. There are no mods watching this thread or writing any names down.
Fantastapotamus
Wrong about commas, wrong about everything
Okay, I didn't know that. I still don't think he's going to have a hard time getting a job. "Innocent white male gets fired after being on Glenn Beck" will still be enough to get him a job somewhere.
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