Sigh... Right, not posted much on the forum but have been a fan of GB for a while. While I don't normally involve myself in Internet arguments, will make an exception here... Firstly @Gamer_152 Your post was excellent. You got to the heart of the controversy and IMO have taken the right stance. Anyway, on to my comments: I'm gay, I don't particularly find the f-word offensive. Partially because here in the UK it's not used that much/with as much history of hate surrounding it (well, not from my experiences anyway) and my first introduction of it was from LOTR (same with f*g, growing up in London has always meant cigarette to me first). So, while I wasn't particularly offended by what Ryan said I was grateful that he recognised that it was wrong to say and offensive (in terms of it bein used as hate speech) and apologised. What I have been offended by is the reaction by some members of the community. Everyone obviously has the right to have an opinion to what should/shouldn't be said, usually defined by their upbringing and country of origin. But, you do not have the right to say if someone should/shouldn't be offended by a specific word (in any context). And that, largely, if it's a perjorative directed at a specific minority group it's that group who gets to say how offensive it is as a whole - to be able to reclaim it (like queer has been) or to say that this shouldn't really be said and that in any context it is deemed offensive to that minority (obviously individual members of that minority may be perfectly happy with others saying it - but this is for social groups only IMO, and the Internet/out in public is not a 'social group'). So, words I am not comfortable with people saying (if anyone cares): F-word R-word N-word C-word - I am guilty of using this, but I recognise it's wrong and only really use it when I'm very annoyed. Which, I know, isn't an excuse... K-word (there are probably others that my mind is blanking of at the moment) So, basically my stance is: Don't actively try and say things that you know some people find offensive and if you do say it and people are offended accept that they have a right to be offended and apologise for offending them. (This is not directed at anyone specifically, just at some of the sentiments I've noticed surrounding this issue. Not attacking anyone, just wanted to have my say).
You recognised immediately that you'd said something offensive and you immediately apologised for it. While not excusable to say that word, it shows that you're a decent person in how you handled it.
While I was shocked and a bit worried when the news broke, livestream plus this has helped! Will continue my premium membership as long as you're producing awesome content :)
While I'm very nervous about this news, I'm happy to give GB the benefit of the doubt. Hopefully they'll still be as independent as they are now. But with a stronger financial backing to do more crazy stuff...
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