Colin Moriarty is leaving Kinda Funny Games.
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Nah. This feels like a breakup of your favorite band. I've been fans of all these guys since I was 17. I'm almost 25 now. I've consumed hundreds of hours of content from them through various periods/phases of my life. This is a big deal to some people, myself included.
ScientificPizza
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Sure, it's easy to be offended. But do you know what else is easy?
Not being offensive.
Not being offensive.
SolidChamp
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EDIT: Ignore me. I can't read.
Well, I guess I might as well throw my opinion into this thread.
I was a practically religous podcast beyond listener, but dropped of when Greg and Colin left IGN. I always felt their insights on games was interesting, even if I didn't agree with them some of the times.
Despite being subscribed to KF, I can't say I watched much of their stuff. Mostly just subscribed to show Colin and Greg my support. For some reason, I didn't find a lot of their KF content interesting. So I honestly can't comment on any of this stuff most of you are talking about.
Colin always had radical political views, and I always felt it kinda detracted from their game discussions, but Colin is obviously passionate about it, even if most people here and straight up disagree with him.
I can't really claim to have strong political views. I am not an US citizen, but I know saying "what happens in the states doesn't effect me" is ignorant considering the US is one of the worlds largest powers, and what happens there will affect the world on a global stage. I also think a lot of what is going on there is bullshit, like the immigration ban. Its ridiculous.
I dodged a lot of the colin was right threads, mostly because some of the dirt people pulled on him felt a bit hard to believe, but also kinda expected. I dunno. Maybe its the rose colored glasses I am wearing from the Beyond days, but it sucks to see him being deconstructed like this.
Still, it feels sad to see him go. He and Greg have shared a presence together in all forms of digital content I want to say since 2007, so seeing them split apart feels bittersweet.
So yeah... I know this probably doesn't contribute much to the discussions going on here, but for me this kinda feels like an end of an era. Colin and Greg felt inseparable, even if their views crossed and interjected. I can't say I will miss Colin, since after Beyond I didn't watch much of their KF stuff. Just that this feels a bit odd.
I was a practically religous podcast beyond listener, but dropped of when Greg and Colin left IGN. I always felt their insights on games was interesting, even if I didn't agree with them some of the times.
Despite being subscribed to KF, I can't say I watched much of their stuff. Mostly just subscribed to show Colin and Greg my support. For some reason, I didn't find a lot of their KF content interesting. So I honestly can't comment on any of this stuff most of you are talking about.
Colin always had radical political views, and I always felt it kinda detracted from their game discussions, but Colin is obviously passionate about it, even if most people here and straight up disagree with him.
I can't really claim to have strong political views. I am not an US citizen, but I know saying "what happens in the states doesn't effect me" is ignorant considering the US is one of the worlds largest powers, and what happens there will affect the world on a global stage. I also think a lot of what is going on there is bullshit, like the immigration ban. Its ridiculous.
I dodged a lot of the colin was right threads, mostly because some of the dirt people pulled on him felt a bit hard to believe, but also kinda expected. I dunno. Maybe its the rose colored glasses I am wearing from the Beyond days, but it sucks to see him being deconstructed like this.
Still, it feels sad to see him go. He and Greg have shared a presence together in all forms of digital content I want to say since 2007, so seeing them split apart feels bittersweet.
So yeah... I know this probably doesn't contribute much to the discussions going on here, but for me this kinda feels like an end of an era. Colin and Greg felt inseparable, even if their views crossed and interjected. I can't say I will miss Colin, since after Beyond I didn't watch much of their KF stuff. Just that this feels a bit odd.
Ninja Scooter
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It's like when Guns N Roses broke up, which was sad, but also understandable because Axl Rose was such an abrasive asshole.
100%. I'm excited for the futures of Colin and KF alike, but it's hard for me to deal with the fact that Colin and Greg won't be making content together anymore.
Abandapart82
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You are entitled to your opinion but I don't believe Colin has ever said he's better then anybody. You may think he's an ass but what you said is factually incorrect.
Jerm411
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Lol I've been following and a fan since the Clements Beyond days....life goes on.
He checked out of KF a while back and if you've been watching the content, it's quite obvious..
Ninja Scooter
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he didn't say that Colin ever declared he's better than everybody.
thekiddfran
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Pretty much me too actually.
I have been looking at content from Colin and Greg since they started in IGN 10 years ago..
Its a big deal that Colin is leaving
Not true!
The reply by the person he was talking to:
EASTC0AST_GH05T
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He did start to seem annoyed talking about games to me.
On the positive side, I'm glad that there doesn't seem to be any animosity between Colin and Greg over this. Would've hated to see two guys that've been best friends for a decade part in a ugly way, but leaving in this manner hopefully leaves the door open to regular guest appearances from Colin on KF, as Greg alluded to today.
Even outside of that context, the dude constantly calls people babies that can't handle things. That's like a textbook example of thinking you're better than people.
ScientificPizza
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Those receipts tho
Someone who constantly talks about how unimportant particular people are definitely thinks they're better than a lot of people
Massive Duck. C.M.
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I like how he states he was raised to treat people with dignity and respect and then immediately proceeds to toss those out the window with the rest of the statement lol
meanspartan
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...Who made fantastic fucking music.
Officerrob
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Classic Colin
ScientificPizza
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lmao
also the assertion that he has done the very best that he can is kinda depressing considering how this all turned out
Spiral Insanity
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His Twitter feed reads like Trump's...
Jerm411
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Well you know....podcasts and videos....the real backbone and foundation of social equality....
mariachi507
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I always see these anti PC people bring up this point. Goes on to talk about a group getting offended and then immediately follows it up with no one cares. Do they even fucking read what they write? If no one cares then then why are people getting upset numbskull?
Not to mention that the reason for other people not caring is because they are privileged​ enough that they don't have too. It's such a basic concept that many aren't grasping nowadays, or I guess they just refuse to.
LockOfTheWeek
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How is that post a bannable offense?
Ninja Scooter
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Pm a mod if you have a problem with it.
Totally agree with this post.
mariachi507
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And wrote these lyrics.
They wrote some good tunes, but my opinion of Axel lives and dies by One in a Million. There's that separating the artist from their art again which I have a hard time justifying to myself at times but I still do it.
I mean the years of having the don't tread on me flag as his profile pic was basically a flashing billboard to let people know he was a complete tool.
Obliterator
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Holy Jesus Christ these are actual Guns N Roses lyrics?! What the fuck
End of an era man.
Really sucks that Colin's leaving, been listening to the guy for well over 6-7 years.
I honestly think KF will be poorer with his presence gone, he always added a unique voice to the entire crew and his wealth of industry and especially Playstation knowledge is a big loss. PS I Love you should just be axed too at this point, Greg can't fill Colin's void with Tim or Altano being drafted in.
Truthfully, I'm still hoping he reconsiders but I think it's all gone a bit too toxic atm and it didn't help the kind far right cretin Colin was (I think unwillingly attracting) with all the political talk becoming more prevalent.
It's a genuine shame this all blew up over some very silly tweets and him stupidly doubling down, the baying mob was always going to scream for his head.
Anyway, I'm glad for all the good things he brought to the industry and he will still remain one of my favourite voices in gaming, with none of this changing how I largely feel about him since I first listened to him way back when.
Good luck to ya Col!
Really sucks that Colin's leaving, been listening to the guy for well over 6-7 years.
I honestly think KF will be poorer with his presence gone, he always added a unique voice to the entire crew and his wealth of industry and especially Playstation knowledge is a big loss. PS I Love you should just be axed too at this point, Greg can't fill Colin's void with Tim or Altano being drafted in.
Truthfully, I'm still hoping he reconsiders but I think it's all gone a bit too toxic atm and it didn't help the kind far right cretin Colin was (I think unwillingly attracting) with all the political talk becoming more prevalent.
It's a genuine shame this all blew up over some very silly tweets and him stupidly doubling down, the baying mob was always going to scream for his head.
Anyway, I'm glad for all the good things he brought to the industry and he will still remain one of my favourite voices in gaming, with none of this changing how I largely feel about him since I first listened to him way back when.
Good luck to ya Col!
Good riddance..i never liked him anyway also when he was at IGN such an entitled prick, Didn't anyone forget that wonderful video where he was walking down the street acting all tough because we as consumers are entitled? You can't forget that gem.
I had an conversation with him on twitter years ago and he blocked me of something i do not remember but i had a strong argument against him and he couldn't take it. Breitbart would be a excellent fit for him.
I had an conversation with him on twitter years ago and he blocked me of something i do not remember but i had a strong argument against him and he couldn't take it. Breitbart would be a excellent fit for him.
Complicated
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I'm so glad I don't have to worry about shit like this with the GiantBomb guys. They're all just good people who aren't assholes. The closest thing to this happening is when someone moves on to do awesome new things like Patrick, Austin, and Drew did.
I have amazing friends on both sides of the political spectrum.
Putting folks in a box, and labeling it "tool" is so close-minded.
Don't do that to yourself dude. Put people first, politics last.
Far right does what you just did all the time with the Arab/Islamic community, don't stoop low.
Don't dismiss, choose to discuss, understand, and at worst agree to disagree.
Jerm411
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The KF forum topic on this is nutty as hell...I tried to bring some sensibility to it but of course it's filled with "SJWs" being blamed...shit being flung at Tim and Greg..."muh liberties"....Colin was forced out...blah blah blah.
One guy seriously just stated himself and others are soldiers that just lost a war....
Jesus. Christ.
One guy seriously just stated himself and others are soldiers that just lost a war....
Jesus. Christ.
Massive Duck. C.M.
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Things like this are easy to say when your friends' "politics" don't involve thinking less of you because of your race or financial standing
Not surprised that KF attracts people like this when you have Colin openly advertising Republican politics and giving these right-leaning ideologies a platform.
Jerm411
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Agreed....just thought they might be more level headed but it's filled up mainly with Breitbart idiots.....
mariachi507
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Yep. I didn't even bring up verse where he throws around the N word because Axel Rose feels like he should be able to.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_in_a_Million_(Guns_N'_Roses_song)
blame space
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yeah because that symbol totally HASN'T been co-opted by the tea party
Fine, reply with a better example. I'll wait....
My point is a balanced approach not a dismissive one.
Again please reply with a better example.... otherwise your comment was meant to derail vs assist.
Just be glad that GAF exists lol. Whatever would we do without it...
You want a better example of your own bizaare train of thought? You really think "Oh man, he generalized people with Tread on Me avatars, that's analagous to hating muslims" is the go to thought of a balanced approach? What assistance do you think you're giving that poster when you suggest that?
Shambalakan
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More than 70 pages for this?! :O
Colin and his politics never really bothered me. Even as it increasingly crept into everything going on at Kinda Funny. I don't necessarily agree with all of his sentiments, but that didn't make him unlikable to me. It's obvious to me why he rubs people the wrong way, but he strikes me as someone who challenges majority of the norms people believe in. In hindsight I didn't really notice the direction he was heading and Kinda Funny too. The Colin was right segments I'm sure were making him question a lot of things in his surroundings.
ScientificPizza
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A better example of what?
Again....give a better equivocal example.
If it more clearly achieves the balanced approach I was seeking to make as my point, I will wholeheartedly agree and edit my post with your response.
Relax, I'm not trying to argue with you dude lol, fair and balanced approach remember?
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