Destiny and Quantic part ways - Page 92

On May 05 2012 03:56 Klondikebar wrote:


That player on the internet happened to be Korean so...yeah he did go up to an Korean man and call him a gook.

It might not make you a racist but it does make you a shitty friend.

On May 05 2012 03:55 Silvertine wrote:
The amount of straw men in your post is incredible.


Of course not, no one has claimed that the words alone cause suicide. They are merely a part of the cruelty inflicted, which yes, is responsible for many suicides.


This silly argument could be applied to any disgusting statement ever made. You could tell a stranger on the street that they're disgusting trash, and it's their fault if they let it affect them? This is known as blaming the victim.


Once again confusing the issue. The question is not whether the person is a bigot or not, it's whether or not what they say is bigoted. No one is arguing that a person who says "That's gay" once is a dyed-in-the-wool homophobe. The point is that it unnecessarily inflicts pain upon people who already receive far too much abuse for their nature.


It's stunning how twisted your logic is. The person calling others "niggers", "faggots" and Asian people in particular "gooks" isn't guilty of persecution... it's the people who criticize him?


The words "nigger" and "gook" already have venom and power, that's why people use them. Good luck finding a linguist in a world who disagrees with that assertion.


Yet again, no, nobody has said that. Stop misrepresenting people's views.


Who in this thread has made the claim that stopping the use of these words would end bigotry altogether? Please, point to a single post.


Stop being so melodramatic. A guy called people "nigger", "gook" and "faggot" and lost his job. In virtually any setting that outcome would be very likely, it's a perfectly reasonable reaction.

On May 05 2012 03:55 Silvertine wrote:
The amount of straw men in your post is incredible.


Of course not, no one has claimed that the words alone cause suicide. They are merely a part of the cruelty inflicted, which yes, is responsible for many suicides.


This silly argument could be applied to any disgusting statement ever made. You could tell a stranger on the street that they're disgusting trash, and it's their fault if they let it affect them? This is known as blaming the victim.


Once again confusing the issue. The question is not whether the person is a bigot or not, it's whether or not what they say is bigoted. No one is arguing that a person who says "That's gay" once in a dyed-in-the-wool homophobe. The point is that it unnecessarily inflicts pain upon people who already receive far too much abuse for their nature.


It's stunning how twisted your logic is. The person calling others "niggers", "faggots" and Asian people in particular "gooks" isn't guilty of persecution... it's the people who criticize him?


The words "nigger" and "gook" already have venom and power, that's why people use them. Good luck finding a linguist in a world who disagrees with that assertion.


Yet again, no, nobody has said that. Stop misrepresenting people's views.


Who in this thread has made the claim that stopping the use of these words would end bigotry altogether? Please, point to a single post.


Stop being so melodramatic. A guy called people "nigger", "gook" and "faggot" and lost his job. In virtually any setting that outcome would be very likely, it's a perfectly reasonable reaction.

On May 05 2012 03:54 Tyrant0 wrote:
People who actually judge what computer accessories they buy based on whether or not that brand sponsors a player who has said a racial slur are amazing. I guess that mouse just spontaneously falls apart the instant Destiny says the N word. Or, they'll start watermarking the entire box with the N word and refuse to sell it to black people.

Lynch mob 2012, coming to a sponsor near you.

On May 05 2012 03:48 Roe wrote:

And the problem with this is...what exactly? You just in one post, argued for freedom of speech then argued against it.
People should be allowed to say what they want, that goes both ways. The freedom to say what they want, in this case, ended up with Destiny losing money. What exactly is so wrong with this picture to you? You don't like people talking? You don't like them spreading the truth about someone?

On May 05 2012 04:01 Fallians wrote:


I disagree, just because someone uses a word doesn't mean the usage of that word defines them as a person. In my school the word ''fag'' or ''faggot'' is used by everyone, including the ones who are actually gay. It's not an expression of hate or intolerance it's just a word that has a negative connotation. I would argue that the use of ''offensive'' words in the wrong way (NOT as a tool or weapon of hate) will eventually see them take on a new meaning, one that doesn't carry the negative stigma for which it was originally created.

On May 05 2012 03:48 Smackzilla wrote:


Dude, what's your measure of integrity? If Tiger or Spitzer hadn't apologized, would you respect them? How exactly are you relating them to Destiny?

The bottom-line is that a jerk who doesn't apologize is still a jerk, and one who will likely never change.

On May 05 2012 04:02 Mordiford wrote:


A lot of people choose not to support companies that take certain stances on issues. In a market where there is a lot of comparable competition, supporting the organizations that your consumers support can be the deciding factor in a purchase.

It's about not wanting to support a company that finances a group you disagree with, the market for gaming gear is pretty competitive, there are plenty of comparable options, wanting to support a team can make the difference.

On May 05 2012 04:04 Kickboxer wrote:


My measure of integrity, and I hope everyone else's, is not being a hypocrite. If I have to choose between a honest jerk and a two-faced polite person I'm taking the jerk ten times out of ten.

On May 05 2012 04:04 Halym wrote:
ITT butthurt people with thin skin.

This is the internet. Welcome to it, where literally anything and everything WILL happen.

On May 05 2012 03:52 DarJir wrote:
Anyway we can get him relisted?

I think I speak for alot of visitors when I say I look to the place for news and stream links first. Forums and the drama they manufacture are a distant second. Not telling you guys how to run your show, but keeping certain facets of the site seperate and independant of each other would be great. If its popular and related to things that people associate with TL.net I don't see why it shouldn't be listed. Especially when they all come with content warnings.

Can't say I respect anything Destiny says or does, but I do find the show he runs on stream to be amusing. And yes.. him getting beat and the raging that he does plays a part in it.

On May 05 2012 04:05 Tyrant0 wrote:


You disagree with Destiny. Not Quantic nor their sponsors.