Developer Playtonic Removes Jontron from Yooka-Laylee Cast

the_randomizer · Mar 23, 2017

I personally think that the removal is a bit extreme, two wrongs don't make a right. Yes, what people say and do can be is one thing, but a company to resort to SJW-like/PC methods, really? The damage is done, sure, but letting political views affect a game is just asinine.

sarkwalvein · Mar 23, 2017

Jontron was an idiot regarding his PR for making those comments, and even if I find them disgusting I think that is no reason to take him away. Fucking PC wins over Free Speech.
I find this decision stupid, and I don't agree with Jontron's comments.

Well, I suppose all of this is business. They must have done a market research and found this would increase sells/profit. That is the only explanation I can find to this stupidity from a corporate point of view.

leonmagnus99 · Mar 23, 2017

who is this jon tron guy ? i only know a few youtubers.
pewdiepie (i love the guy no homo) and i also like h3h3 alot.
but my most fave is Happyconsolegamer.

having that jon tron whoever removed is a big deal to you guys that know him ? does he have a good 'voice acting' voice ?

Meteor7 · Mar 23, 2017

So they liked his voice acting, but not after it turns out he has some unpleasant opinions. That's like firing your IT guy after you find out he likes Lucky Charms.

sarkwalvein · Mar 23, 2017

leonmagnus99 said:
who is this jon tron guy ? i only know a few youtubers.
pewdiepie (i love the guy no homo) and i also like h3h3 alot.
but my most fave is Happyconsolegamer.

having that jon tron whoever removed is a big deal to you guys that know him ? does he have a good 'voice acting' voice ?

He is a very good comedian that makes a video game comedy series (and some other things lately), and happened to make some very unfortunate comments bordering white supremacy in the late days.
I recommend you watch his channel, he has very good content, most of it somewhat old.

Foxi4 · Mar 23, 2017

leonmagnus99 said:
who is this jon tron guy ? i only know a few youtubers.
pewdiepie (i love the guy no homo) and i also like h3h3 alot.
but my most fave is Happyconsolegamer.

having that jon tron whoever removed is a big deal to you guys that know him ? does he have a good 'voice acting' voice ?

Oh boy. You have a lot of catching up to do.

https://www.youtube.com/user/JonTronShow
https://www.youtube.com/user/GameGrumps

Jontron was an original Game Grump and currently makes excellent content on his own channel.

leonmagnus99 · Mar 23, 2017

sarkwalvein said:
He is a very food comedian that makes a video game comedy series (and some other things lately), and happened to make some very unfortunate comments bordering white supremacy in the late days.
I recommend you watch his channel, he has very good content, most of it somewhat old.

i did try watching some of his stuff , but he never really appealed to me :/
i only like his beard >v>"

can you recommend me a video from him ?

the_randomizer · Mar 23, 2017

Meteor7 said:
So they liked his voice acting, but not after it turns out he has some unpleasant opinions. That's like firing your IT guy after you find out he likes Lucky Charms.

Again, it's SJW PC bullshit. Pandering to the masses just because little Timmy gets mad at something someone said on the internet. People need to grow thicker skin.

"Oh no, someone said something I don't like, time to make a federal case out of it!"

Freaking butthurt SJWs

leonmagnus99 · Mar 23, 2017

Foxi4 said:
Oh boy. You have a lot of catching up to do.

https://www.youtube.com/user/JonTronShow
https://www.youtube.com/user/GameGrumps

Jontron was an original Game Grump and currently makes excellent content on his own channel.

awesum, thanks.
i will give those a watch.

yodamerlin · Mar 23, 2017

It seems to fall back onto the same Freedom of Speech problem.
I think it's a good thing. People should be allowed to say what you want. But then I would still want to be able call them a dick, and refuse to distribute their content.
I think Freedom of Speech shouldn't protect you from the consequences of what you have said, it should just allow you to say it.

CeeDee · Mar 23, 2017

I'm just hoping the Switch version doesn't come with the update installed already.
I didn't know JonTron was in it at all, but I would quite like some Jon voices in the game.

sarkwalvein · Mar 23, 2017

leonmagnus99 said:
i did try watching some of his stuff , but he never really appealed to me :/
i only like his beard >v>"

can you recommend me a video from him ?

I don't know. I would first watch his two collaboration videoclips with schmoyoho (because short and awesome).

SkittleDash · Mar 23, 2017

Welp, despite Jon's comments, People are still going to go apeshit at them for removing him. I too think this is a crap idea.

ShadowOne333 · Mar 23, 2017

Got what he deserved for being ignorant and such an a-hole.
And that people, is why you don't fucking post your bullshit opinions to anyone except those closer to you, not for the whole world to see, much more when you are an e-celeb
Bravo Playtonic Games, I applaud this decision

Foxi4 · Mar 23, 2017

Just to be clear, this isn't about liking or not liking Jontron as a person, this is about firing someone because they said something you don't like or agree with. It's a pretty big deal as of late. I feel that Freedom of Speech, one of the most basic human rights and the cornerstone of democracy, is being under constant attack simply because certain opinions might be controversial or hurtful. I don't like the idea of living in a world in which everything you say is policed on the off chance that you might offend someone - that's the exact opposite of freedom.

ShadowOne333 said:
Got what he deserved for being ignorant and such an a-hole.
And that people, is why you don't fucking post your bullshit opinions to anyone except those closer to you, not for the whole world to see, much more when you are an e-celeb
Bravo Playtonic Games, I applaud this decision

What you're describing is called fascism. We shouldn't voice our opinions lest the politically correct gestapo smites us with their ban hammer? That's dystopian.

DesuIsSparta · Mar 23, 2017

I was never a fan of his content, but seeing them remove him completely from the game because of some comments he made, whether people disagree or not, seems extreme...

As if people will think some guy's voice in a game reflects the company's views entirely.

I'm not saying they should go out and hire people like him, however removing him from an already-finished project is just... wow.

the_randomizer · Mar 23, 2017

ShadowOne333 said:
Got what he deserved for being ignorant and such an a-hole.
And that people, is why you don't fucking post your bullshit opinions to anyone except those closer to you, not for the whole world to see, much more when you are an e-celeb
Bravo Playtonic Games, I applaud this decision

He could have said them after the game was released

I kid, I kid.

But Playtronic: "Screw 1st amendment rights" right? XD

chavosaur · Mar 23, 2017

Foxi4 said:
On the other hand, as a strong supporter of Freedom of Speech and Expression, I can't exactly stand idly by when someone is being punished for their opinion, no matter how controversial. I can't speak for all of us gamers, but to me this basically means that I won't buy the game, and if I do for the sake of my better half, who happens to be a big Banjo fan, it'll be a pre-owned copy, so that the developers don't get a single penny from my purchase. I can't support this kind of conduct, even though I fully undestand the company's motivation. Playtonic is free to remove content from their own product, and I'm free to vote with my wallet and remove said product from my basket.

I'll be buying the game, despite not particularly agreeing with the decision. Jon has every right to his opinion as you said. He also has every right for people to view him as a bit of a loon thanks to how poorly he represented himself in his, "debate."

And I find what happened to Pewdiepie and Jon to be perfectly reasonable. We are all entitled to our opinion, just as companies are entitled to distance themselves from us when we make controversial statements or statements that don't represent them as a whole.

This has been happening to regular celebrities for ages now, we are now moving into an age where it effects YouTubers as well. This kind of treatment can be related to the fall of Mel Gibson a few years ago. And I don't find it that crazy, nor do I feel any sympathy for Jon. Not that I condemn him, I don't disagree with everything he said. But we could all see a mile away that what he discussed would have repercussions, that's how the media world works, and if that bothers you there isn't much fixing it either. That's just business.

ShadowOne333 · Mar 23, 2017

the_randomizer said:
He could have said them after the game was released I kid, I kid.

But Playtronic: "Screw 1st amendment rights" right? XD

What 1st Amendment?

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