Brigandier
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Asmongold Announces That His Father Has Passed Away
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I don't get it?
IFireflyl
Gold Member
You're taking a lot of crap for what you said because people are being overly sensitive. There was nothing wrong with what you said. Personally, I think Asmongold is a total dork. I don't particularly dislike him, but I don't like him either. Regardless of how we feel about him, the pain of loss is something everyone should be able to empathize with. I'm sorry this is something he has to struggle through.
Charlie Kirk was assassinated. There are plenty of people who said things like, "I don't agree with a lot of what Charlie Kirk said or stood for, but he didn't deserve to get shot." What M Madonis said is functionally no different, and that's an okay stance to have. We don't have to pretend that we like someone, but we do have to show a modicum of respect for our fellow human beings. M Madonis said that even though he wasn't a fan of Asmongold, he still empathizes with the loss. That's not despicable behavior.
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Polygonal_Sprite
Member
He sounded like a cool dad when he'd call in to the stream.
RIP.
RIP.
Sevyne
Member
Love him, hate him, or anything in between, nobody can deny the love and massive respect he had for his parents. It ain't easy losing someone that important to you, and I'd hope that even the haters could dial it back for even a few moments and just let a guy mourn his loss in peace.
RIP Asmondad.
RIP Asmondad.
GamesDontSuck
Member
RIP.
It's not easy loosing a parent.
It's not easy loosing a parent.
It's not commendable to steep your condolences in a list of qualifiers so that everyone knows you don't actually like or associate with the person.
Trilobit
Absolutely Cozy
Unless he has really good friends and support where he lives now, I'd advice him to move closer to his remaining family even if they live in another state. Maybe his computer company requires him to be physically in Texas though. Otherwise he can stream from pretty much anywhere.
Nocty
Currently Steaming
agreed, It's bordering on socopathic behaviour to be honest. You wouldn't go up to a group of people leaving condolences or mourning someones death in person just to tell them you didn't like the guy, it's just fucked up, why people do it online is baffling.
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Senua
Member
Anonymity brings out our worst traits, If you let it
IFireflyl
Gold Member
I don't think saying, "I didn't like the guy, but that sucks," is a list of qualifiers that people need to get upset over. You're welcome to your opinion. I just think the comment made is being blown out of proportion. It would be one thing if he said, "Asmongold is a cockbag. I disagree with him on everything, and he is a cancer to society. Fuck that faggot. But RIP to his dad." That would be wildly inappropriate. But again, you're entitled to your opinion. I just think people are being overly sensitive.
You claimed it was commendable. It is not worthy of praise whatsoever.
IFireflyl
Gold Member
Fair point. It's neutral. But it still doesn't make his comment despicable.
Senua
Member
Nah, just bad taste
Giallo Corsa
Gold Member
I'll bite :
It takes a special kind of stupidity to play coy the way he did. It's like walking into a funeral and saying, "Didn't even know who your husband was ma'am, nor do i care but RIP." Comes off as passive-aggressive as hell.
Honestly, if I were in the same room, I'd have to call it out on the spot.
And let's not kid ourselves here: the guy you're bending over backwards to defend is the same one who was posting baiting nonsense in the C. Kirk thread, he knew exactly what he was doing unless, of course, you also enjoy playing coy.
People should be able to read the fucking room but again, internet anonymity does that.
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IFireflyl
Gold Member
Giallo Corsa
, I don't want you to "bite". This isn't bait. It's a forum, and I expressed my opinion. Nothing more. Neither of you have to agree with my opinion. Neither does
EviLore
. Nor does anyone else on the forum. I said what I had to say, and I'm not going to go into some circular argument against everyone who disagrees. That's why I like this forum. Agreements can occur with civility, and we can all move on.
Giallo Corsa
Gold Member
Now this I agree with.
Cheers
Minsc
Gold Member
There's two things I hate most about the internet I think (social aspects particularly, forums, twitter, insta, etc)
1) Everyone is so fucking serious all the time, if you say the wrong thing you're cancelled / banned.
2) If you say something casually or jump in to comment, you are almost certainly going to not know the full depth/history of what is being discussed and you get judged for that. Like you might say you like so and so, and it turns out a few weeks ago they made some outrageous comment you were unaware and the whole mood is like you're treading on dangerous waters for not knowing all that info.
I dunno, very soap boxx I know, but sometimes the internet was better when it is just a place without crazy rules. That said, even I know from the OP that this is a thread for paying honest respects, and my own personal views above about not taking everything so damn serious do not apply to a thread like this.
1) Everyone is so fucking serious all the time, if you say the wrong thing you're cancelled / banned.
2) If you say something casually or jump in to comment, you are almost certainly going to not know the full depth/history of what is being discussed and you get judged for that. Like you might say you like so and so, and it turns out a few weeks ago they made some outrageous comment you were unaware and the whole mood is like you're treading on dangerous waters for not knowing all that info.
I dunno, very soap boxx I know, but sometimes the internet was better when it is just a place without crazy rules. That said, even I know from the OP that this is a thread for paying honest respects, and my own personal views above about not taking everything so damn serious do not apply to a thread like this.
eNT1TY
Member
Asmon is a real one, the relationship he shared with both parents is admirable, enviable even. My pops passed away two months ago and i like to think we had a good relationship in his latter days despite a major rift that lasted years that thankfully we managed to repair. It takes the presence of family and loved ones to ease the anguish and suffering one goes through and it seems that Asmon has a strong support system in that regard. Man it still shivers my timbers when i occasionally take a look at my call and whatsapp history and see all those missed calls and time stamped cut short conversations with my dad. I was such a fool and still possibly continue being one.
Trilobit
Absolutely Cozy
His video got some tears from me. Incredibly sad. He must have a lot to process. I hope he's prepared for a backlash after helping his dad for years due to his health. Humans can push a lot back to our subconsciousness when we can't afford to deal with something emotionally at the moment. But eventually, when the emergency is over, all those years can rush over you like a big wave. And it can hit like a motherfucker.
Probably should invest in a therapist for some time to be able to process things more easier. Or spend time with his family in Florida. Being alone too much after a death can make things a lot harder than they need to be.
Mephisto40
Gold Member
Losing both parents in the space of a couple of years must be incredibly difficult to handle
SEGAvangelist
Member
It does it make it kinda shitty. Like... I wouldn't have a beer with a person like that. I treat these recent qualifier posts like nose rings.
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