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Compilation of Tobi's Racist & Predatory Behavior

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saocyn
Profile Joined July 2011
United States937 Posts
Last Edited: 2020-07-02 15:12:38
June 25 2020 19:34 GMT
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The one main caster I knew had skeletons in the closet but everyone loved him for his talented casting albeit biased casting. I have unfollowed any stream that allowed this guy to be a caster for close to 6 years now like JoinDota etc.
Tobi (TobiWanDota) Dawson, had built a large career with organization Freaks 4U Gaming the company behind joinDOTA JoinDOTA's growth largely contributed by Toby, has been employed with them for 7 years. He remains an "Honorary Member" among their staff.

Prior to these accusations, Toby exhibited subtle Racism in cast that involved CN teams vs Western teams. Casters should show impartiality. During the duration of a professional career, repeatedly shown bias, favoritism and sexism. It was evident during the casting of TI-2 when there were supposed "Scheduling conflicts" in what games Toby did or did not want to cast. (Which amounted to Toby refusing to give favorable coverage to Chinese teams) Chinese Team (IG) Invictus Gaming, ended up winning the championship that year.

In 2012, another offense involved Toby (Tobiwan) Dawson streaming live-public games in which he targetted (BIPOC) saying "you heard the expression..lame as a ni**ers baby?" (Screenshot below)

In 2012, Dota 2 Starladder Finals Kiev - Toby attempted to marginalize Female Dota 2 players with his commentary. He supported European tournament organizations that mandated the objectification of female Dota players.
https://imgur.com/vv6xv
New Female Dota 2 players became increasingly reluctant and disappointed that a professional streamer/caster would contribute to furthering the gender divide that already had minuscule representation, to begin with.
https://tigrish.blogspot.com/2012/10/my-two-cents.html

In 2015, Further evidence revealed by management (Cyborggmatt) Involved Toby excluding Attendees based on their race. (Chinese) as a contractual obligation for his attendance. Contractual stipulations also included barring other promotions (BTS) from casting and or streaming tournaments ran by Chinese organizers. To this day we are unaware of the influence / Involvement of JoinDota.

In recent Events Toby Dawson (34) (TobiWANDota) from London, England, has been identified as a Sexual Predator within the Dota 2 Community by various victims, friends, and co-workers. (Accusations of implied rape) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TobiWan
(Wiki)TobiWan
After allegations against GrandGrant surfaced, Toby spoke in defense of the victims. (6/23/20) Which in turn, leads other victims in the community, to speak out against him.


After being called out in a reply post, Toby admits he's not innocent but a "Better-man now"
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Upon discovering Toby feigning ignorance, she immediately called him out.
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Toby's Original Twit longer Response (His first response Which he deleted and rewrote)
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imgur.com

Toby Admits to the allegations In Response (Now Deleted) Akin to R.Kelly & Trump "Settling matters in private"
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Cap (Caster) urged other's to come out and he would stand by them


Cofactorstrudel Steps up


Botjira was the first to take up cap's Support and revealed:


In response, Meruna (Syndren's girlfriend) revealed - Tobi Did "NOT" take no for an answer in a twit longer.

https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sr9phu

In response to Meruna, EeVee Has come forward


In response to Meruna, Ashnichrist Provides TEXT Proof in Support of Meruna's Accusations "Toby isn't an isolated case, believe meruna"

https://twitter.com/ashnichrist/status/1276199529252036616/photo/1

Other Women Step Up To Confirm the allegations




More Women Come out


Toby's "New response" once called out for his hypocrisy and virtue signaling
https://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1sr9pi5

Syndren (Long Time Co-Caster / Partner) Response in discovering What Tobi did to his current GF.


Meruna Counter argument in the exact instance of his act


Toby's Supporters, support his use of "how many inches am I?"


Meruna's Defense for saving Text History (She was 18 at the time, toby was 26)


Sexist Incidents
Heres Toby making fun of women: https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/11sxcl/in_20_mins_tobiwan_v1lat_will_cast_the_womens/

2014 - JOIN DOTA - Cloud9 vs Fnatic Game 1 - ESL One Dota 2 Playoffs - TobiWan & Luminous
Here's Toby's opinion on women in esports as follows:

(36:19) Toby: That's the role of girls in e-sports, they're either bat shit crazy or in a long term relationship
that's the rule man, that's the rule when you get to a LAN event.
(36:29) Lumi: I take no part in toby's comments
(36:31) Toby: (Proceeds to laugh) HAHAHA ahhh because you know the rebuttal that could come back at you!
(Willingly Acknowledging sexism and the consequences while proceeding to continue taking part in it.)

This was not the first and last incident regarding Tobi's blatant disregard for women's rights and inclusion. He would also turn the community against up and coming caster/team organizer Kelly Milkies. Formerly from team Alliance.


Racist Incidents against Blacks & Asians/CN Players
heres Toby making a joke about black children being inferior: https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/tkz4d/dota_2s_biggest_caster_tobiwan_using_the_word/
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Toby Apologizing for his behavior 8 years ago (he clearly hasn't changed after cyborg matt's post)
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/tkz4d/dota_2s_biggest_caster_tobiwan_using_the_word/

Cyborgmatt himself saying TObiwan literally puts in his contract that specific people can't attend the same events as him, and tried to block Beyond The Summit from making content in hopes they would fail due to his RACISM against chinese players/people: https://external-preview.redd.it/MXLnwcC4s57F_qiBAcwqZKsj3t77Tlhun_QgUI85WoM.png?auto=webp&s=727fc56605e68a7a01d23da3a6ee50607e358d35
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The post by Cyborggmat was confirmed to be in 2015 By this thread, in which they threw Cyborggmat under the bus for speaking up about Tobi's Racist behavior.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/2ek43v/cyborgmatt_being_extremely_salty_because_of_tobi/

In an attempt to silence Cyborggmat for ousting his racist behavior, he de-modded him. The process of de-modding Matt, resulted in his channel coining the term "FREEDOM"

SuperBLuigi: Tobi talking about Cyborgmatt changing it from Subs to everyone and typing "FREEDOOMMMMMM" in chat, which is why Tobi de-modded him.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/2ek43v/cyborgmatt_being_extremely_salty_because_of_tobi/

Toby Attempting To Teach "White Australian History"
https://medium.com/@genghiskhatt/about-toby-dawson-again-fb1adef6ac8e

Here is Toby laughing at Llama for being harrassed online:


Community Response
LD's Response of Learning about the Accusations


Code Red Esports - Drops Toby Immediately from representation.


Valve Officially Removes Tobiwan's Voicelines With Update
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/hfrjmu/valve_just_removed_tobiwan_voicelines_from_the/

Pyrion Flax (Voice actor and caster) owns up to harboring Tobi's Secret and the toll it took on him. He confronts Maelk about the matter


(Maelk is/was Toby's boss)
Maelk Reaffirms the situation and tells his side of his limited ability to do anything on the matter.
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/hfvy7w/pyrion_flaxs_statement_about_tobi_and_dota_metoo/

Toby's Old Photographs With Cosplayers / Caster Reinessa in 2014
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She States in The Join Dota Article www.joindota.com
"Reinessa: My first ever Dota 2 event was at TI4, and I was beyond excited to finally be at an event with so many people I admired and to have a chance to meet someone who loved cosplay and loved Dota. I waited in line, and when we went to take a picture, a caster said 'Wait, we have to do this pose' and slid down my leg. I didn't think too much of it, but I could see the huge crowd of people in front of us all taking their pictures and I was just leaning as far away as possible to make it as not awkward as possible."

Toby's Old Photographs with one of the first All-Female Dota 2 Team
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All Female Dota 2 Team Forced to Strip for a Photoshoot As A Prerequisite To Play Dota 2
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Nahaz's Response on Discovering Screen Shot Conversations of Toby & Meruna
https://medium.com/@nahazdota/regarding-toby-b5ee41b193e4

Meruna Clarifies Consent


Purge Drops the Hammer on Consent after Evidence revealed - Toby (Tobiwan) Dawson Removed Condom without Consent.




Clarifying Due Process
Od Pixel's Confirmation on Evidence Shared


LD's Confirmation of Evidence Shared


Due Process Shared


Cap Learning of the Evidence and Reaffirms his Stance In relation to Toby (Tobiwan) Dawson.


OdPixel Defending The Right To Disassociate with Tobi Professionally.


Nahaz's - "Regarding Toby" - Based upon what I have seen I do not plan to associate with Toby in the future.
https://medium.com/@nahazdota/regarding-toby-b5ee41b193e4


Valve Drops Tobi's Voicelines in Dota 2 Chat Wheel


Hot_Bid Releases 20 Page Conversation Between Meruna & Tobi (Includes Screenshots)

https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vRUMXgF3HrqZI-FRxm0FLo5JaIJlzeNXWs966jVpaFZV9otAPr78GQ-_TOydS_hu-BWOA8XycjZjD8E/pub

ODPixel - I don't feel comfortable working with Tobi
https://www.reddit.com/r/DotA2/comments/hhaeng/odpixel_i_dont_feel_comfortable_working_with_tobi/

If anyone else has instances, please post below and i'll add it to the compilation.
Qualitaetsgarant
Profile Joined April 2018
124 Posts
June 25 2020 19:38 GMT
#2
May the witch-hunt begin.
InFiNitY[pG]
Profile Blog Joined December 2002
Germany3474 Posts
June 25 2020 20:47 GMT
#3
On June 26 2020 04:38 Qualitaetsgarant wrote:
May the witch-hunt begin.


Are you for real? How much more proof do you need? live videos from the incidents in question?
"I just pressed stimpack, and somehow I won the battle" -Flash
tehh4ck3r
Profile Joined August 2013
Magrathea7077 Posts
June 25 2020 20:58 GMT
#4
Going to lock this thread, discussion about Tobi specifically can continue in the newsed thread.
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