While I agree that they probably aren't bigots themselves or intending to condone bigoted behaviour (though I have barely watched KF just that 5 minutes), the discussion they have about Notch and PDP leaves a lot to be desired. I mentioned Tim Schafer earlier in this thead and what he said at GDC, I think it's good to highlight.
"I hope this isn't controversial, but fuck white supremacists. I think it's sad that racists and other hate peddlers feel safe in any space that's remotely connected to videogames, and I think we all have an opportunity in our work, in our daily lives, and in our platforms big and small, to make it absolutely clear that we do not tolerate any of that crap."
This really didn't properly come through in the discussion. Now I don't say they need to start their every podcast with condemning bigotry and hate. But when you are talking about people like Notch and Pewdiepie, atleast know exactly what you are talking about so it doesn't come off as downplaying the issue. Since they talked exactly about the problematic issues around these two fools, but failed to convey that the shit ain't right in any context. Greg already did take some responsibility, but hopefully also adresses it again to his audience and not just here to us.
It's not just about condoning the behaviour of those two inviduals because it's the right thing to do, but also sending a message to the audience of KF.
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