Wait, did PDP apologise? Or are we talking about the French person?
"apologized"
Wait, did PDP apologise? Or are we talking about the French person?
Well I know for a fact they don't take offense. It was never uncomfortable laughter and it was just a passing moment in conversation full of all kinds of joking around. If my friends didn't like it they'd say something. They are not shy. I would never say that to you or anybody that was uncomfortable with it. I can only speak to my personal experience.
Wait, did PDP apologise? Or are we talking about the French person?
I challenge anyone to write an apology that would please everyone on GAF.
Seeing how this is like the 4th time he been seen doing this, they wouldn't have to wait that longHe apoligized but some people(rightfully so) arent going to give him the benefit of the doubt and will wait to see he acts for the next year or so.
I challenge anyone to write an apology that would please everyone on GAF.
Have you seen the responses to his tweet?
https://twitter.com/pewdiepie/status/907595561565655040
Most people don't care. Apology accepted, and will forget about it next week.
Well I know for a fact they don't take offense. It was never uncomfortable laughter and it was just a passing moment in conversation full of all kinds of joking around. If my friends didn't like it they'd say something. They are not shy. I would never say that to you or anybody that was uncomfortable with it. I can only speak to my personal experience.
So what you're saying is you saw a guy getting lambasted for being racist and you just had to jump to his defence? Klol, I never liked Pewdiepie. His catch phrase is a poor rip off of Mr. Hanky from South Park and I never found him remotely funny or entertaining. I always wondered how he got so damn huge. It doesn't make sense really, but in a world ruled by Kardashians anything is possible I guess.
Can anyone link the apology?
Hope this makes you feel validated bruh.As a bruva, you accept wack ass apologies.
I challenge anyone to write an apology that would please everyone on GAF.
Your explaining to me why I shouldn't be able to say the apology was decent. I hate this stuff. I am on your side and I agree with you. This doesn't excuse his behavior and I NEVER SAID IT DID.
And Pewdiepie reaches millions, so it is wider then his personal space. And even then 'n****' and 'nigga' are not the same, and it really differs per person if someone might not take offense or not. So tip: just don't say it.Well I know for a fact they don't take offense. It was never uncomfortable laughter and it was just a passing moment in conversation full of all kinds of joking around. If my friends didn't like it they'd say something. They are not shy. I would never say that to you or anybody that was uncomfortable with it. I can only speak to my personal experience.
I don't like him, just got to spent my day defending him. Got it. You can't fault people for not really taking your word based on your posts in this thread.lol, I never liked Pewdiepie. His catch phrase is a poor rip off of Mr. Hanky from South Park and I never found him remotely funny or entertaining. I always wondered how he got so damn huge. It doesn't make sense really, but in a world ruled by Kardashians anything is possible I guess.
He needed to cut the n-words out that slipped in, because he needed to make this video in the heat of the moment.I feel like it undercuts the apology when it's edited like a YouTube video of a product unboxing or whatever. There's an edit after basically every sentence and it makes it look like it took him like 30 takes to get through it.
His recent video about the hurricanes, earthquakes and firess currently was basically full of the usual right wing climate change denier talking points.
The video was like watching a segment on Fox News.
The dude is a full on right winger. Complete with the racism, anti-science stances, anti-sjw and anti-feminism.
He knows that this part of his message attracts a large part of his young, white, male audience.
And he knows what not to say to keep them around.
He is basically the mainstreamification of the politics of gamergate.
I'm starting to get the sense that the reason you're participating in this thread is because you're looking to be excused for using the n-word. You realize that all of these people who are angry about PDP's use of the word might feel the same about your use of the word. You're not going to find absolution here. People are not going to give it to you, for good reason.
I would strongly suggest that, instead of arguing for your moral correctness, you take some time to think about your personal justifications.
I challenge anyone to write an apology that would please everyone on GAF.
That was one of the most insincere, no effort apologizes i've ever seen.
I challenge anyone to write an apology that would please everyone on GAF.
What are you talking about?
I'm French as well and there's a big difference between "Noir" for "Black" and "Nègre" = "Nigger", or "Beur" for "Arabic" and "Bounul" = "sand-nigger / dirty arab?", etc.
You can't call someone a "nègre" or a "bounul" in France and not expect at least the same amount of outrage from people.
I don't understand how people discern the apology as "sincere". It could very well be written by a pr firm that specialises in damage control.
I challenge anyone to write an apology that would please everyone on GAF.
Hope this makes you feel validated bruh.
People on here taking personal shots on a strawman.
"It was an atrocious thing to say and I should have never said it. I'm taking some time off to reflect on why I said it and I hope to end up a better person as a result. Anyone who says this word is scum and is actively making the world a worse place. It's not just a word. It represents centuries of hatred, pain, and oppression, and we can't ignore that."
That'd be nice for a start. Big fucking improvement over "I'm sorry if I offended anyone."
You say its ok to joke with your friends and say the n word all the time.
Is it still ok if you are streaming live and have 50+ mil subs with a large portion of it children?
Usually you learn your lesson after the first mistake , he has been a repeat offender. Only reason he is apologizing is because he was caught accidently . No apology especially this backhanded "i hear it online all the time " one won't be accepted. He probably should take time off from gaming and seek help if he was seriousI challenge anyone to write an apology that would please everyone on GAF.
Not a problem.I'm on your side too bro, I didn't mean any harm by my comment. I am just saying I don't believe him for one second.
You also said you thought he was gonna give some explanation for his actions.
I blurted it out ( forgot I was streaming ) is probably the truth, but why would that word be the first that comes to mind? He is still a racist.
Maybe he will try to better himself, I surely hope so. Anyway didnt mean to act like a dick sorry.
I'd have added a time out for myself as well. "I made some large mistakes here, and also in the past. I have come to realize this is not OK and that I need to change. I will be taking a step back from making my videos for a while to learn from this and come back a better person, who hopefully deserves the forgiveness from the people I offended or hurt by my actions.""I sincerely apologize for my use of the word. It is not okay in any context and nothing I say can excuse myself.
I ask everyone out there to consider the vile history behind such words. Just because you hear these words online does not mean it's ever okay to use them.
Never use hateful or biggoted language, and call out anyone who does. Indifference will not stop racism, only action will."
I dunno...something like that. Again, he's in a position of influence. Anything less than a call to action is a failure.
Except that, he did not really. He also said nobody watching his stream cares. And his apology is lazy to say the least.Well, I find it's two different things. I say "nigga" very occasionally and the context is a joking non malicious manner where there's mutual respect and it's just friends joking around. He said nigger with a hard R in a derogatory manner and that's not cool at all, but he did say "I didn't mean it" right after and now he published an apology taking responsibility that those same children will see. Shitty thing to say, but he seems to be owning it. To be clear, I don't like Pewdiepie, I just find the reaction a bit crazy. Direct it at those Charlottesville white supremacists instead maybe.
Have you seen the responses to his tweet?
https://twitter.com/pewdiepie/status/907595561565655040
Most people don't care. Apology accepted, and will forget about it next week.
"It was an atrocious thing to say and I should have never said it. I'm taking some time off to reflect on why I said it and I hope to end up a better person as a result. Anyone who says this word is scum and is actively making the world a worse place. It's not just a word. It represents centuries of hatred, pain, and oppression, and we can't ignore that."
That'd be nice for a start. Big fucking improvement over "I'm sorry if I offended anyone."
Hello !
I'm French and i don't understand why people are so angry about this word, because in French we have a n-word for black people, a b-word for white people and a b-word for arabic people and sometimes people use it but there's no problem with this ?
Well, I find it's two different things. I say "nigga" very occasionally and the context is a joking non malicious manner where there's mutual respect and it's just friends joking around. He said nigger with a hard R in a derogatory manner and that's not cool at all, but he did say "I didn't mean it" right after and now he published an apology taking responsibility that those same children will see. Shitty thing to say, but he seems to be owning it. To be clear, I don't like Pewdiepie, I just find the reaction a bit crazy. Direct it at those Charlottesville white supremacists instead maybe.
took him 2 days to drop 90 seconds, that should tell you everything
Hello !
I'm French and i don't understand why people are so angry about this word, because in French we have a n-word for black people, a b-word for white people and a b-word for arabic people and sometimes people use it but there's no problem with this ?
LMAO this is literally "if you're such a feminist why don't you talk about Saudi Arabia?" 😂😂Well, I find it's two different things. I say "nigga" very occasionally and the context is a joking non malicious manner where there's mutual respect and it's just friends joking around. He said nigger with a hard R in a derogatory manner and that's not cool at all, but he did say "I didn't mean it" right after and now he published an apology taking responsibility that those same children will see. Shitty thing to say, but he seems to be owning it. To be clear, I don't like Pewdiepie, I just find the reaction a bit crazy. Direct it at those Charlottesville white supremacists instead maybe.
That's a good apology. Seems sincere and accepts responsibility, without excuses.
I'm satisfied with it.
I don't understand how people discern the apology as "sincere". It could very well be written by a pr firm that specialises in damage control.