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Here's an unpopular opinion: Donald Sterling has the right as an American to be an old bigot in the security of his own home. He's a victim.
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Josh Olin (@JD_2020) April 30, 2014When you were raised in an era where segregation was perceived as "right", that will stick with some people. Doesn't make him a monster.
— Josh Olin (@JD_2020) April 30, 2014
Talk about voicing an unpopular opinion; within a day of publishing those tweets, Josh Olin was let go from his job as a community manager at Turtle Rock Studios, an independent game developer.
The comments made by our former community manager stand in stark contrast to our values as a game development studio. <1/2>
— Turtle Rock Studios (@TurtleRock) May 1, 2014
We sincerely apologize for his remarks and in no way endorse or support those views. <2/2>
— Turtle Rock Studios (@TurtleRock) May 1, 2014
That action has led to a lot of people expressing their opinions, popular and otherwise.
When @TurtleRock is saying they don't support @JD_2020's views, R they saying they don't support one's right to have unpopular opinions?
— John Gardner (@j_gardner) May 2, 2014
Can't help feeling @TurtleRock were premature in their action towards @JD_2020. Did they even bother to speak to Josh before firing him?
— Trun0 (@Trun0Jay) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 wow they fired you for that? Sorry @TurtleRock but that was a bad decision on your part.
— david whitehouse (@davo_whitey) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 Bummed to read about your job situation. Well done standing up for what you believe though. I agree with your tenets.
— John (@jhanan) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 I can respect other peoples right to an opinion without respecting the opinion. Sorry u lost ur job over that difference.
— daniel seavers (@Energonman) May 2, 2014
Seriously, @TurtleRock fired @JD_2020 for defending freedom of speech publicly w/ unpopular example? That studio really missed the point.
— Erik Dale (@EuroDale) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 You expressed opinions that vary from the collective. You are a #dissident Control your emotions. Suppress your opinions. #happy
— The Minister (@Ministry__Love) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 What happened to you was ridiculous and, in my opinion, cowardly. Whatever support I can give, you've got.
— Jack Glasken (@JackGlasken) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 Gamers are behind you Josh…keep your head up.we all have the right to free speech! #EvolveSucks
— MamaCorpsemaker (@zombemom) May 2, 2014
@TurtleRock I hope you despicable thought Nazis get sued into bankruptcy, your actions way out of line. @JD_2020
— Fred Sanford (@FredSanford13) May 2, 2014
As a Community Manager I am APPALED at what has happened to you, @JD_2020. Unbelieveable @TurtleRock. Wow. Just wow.
— Dianna Lora (@GrlpantsGR) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 expressing your opinions is no longer acceptable. Almost funny you were punished for defending having/expressing them.
— Jon Surrell (@jonsurrell) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 I feel for you. Good luck to you man. It will all work out in the end. Stay positive!
— Anthony Garlanger (@tgarlanger) May 2, 2014
It's remarkable how so many are willing to throw away privacy for the sake of moral outrage. http://t.co/CLretQdEyg
— Emmanuel Petti (@epetti) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 Just read about your firing and the tweet you made regarding Donald Sterling. FWIW I agree with you 100%. To hell with @TurtleRock
— Bo (@Survival81) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 U got screwed by @TurtleRock. Ur tweet is 100% right. Sterling is a piece of shit but his right to opinion is what makes USA great.
— Shady (@snipershady) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 Thank you for standing up for #freespeech Racism is wrong, but so is #thoughpolice #tcot
— Everett Wilkinson (@teapartyczar) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 Definition bigot-intolerance of opinion that differs from one's own. Guess that defines Turtle Rock! Sorry u lost job. Agree w/you.
— Edith Keenan (@KeenanEdith) May 2, 2014
Considering what's happened to @JD_2020, I genuinely fear being in the public eye. Genuinely ridiculous.
— Jake Colosimo (@b0nestorm) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 @gameinformer Welcome to 1984. You are guilty of a having an opinion. #thoughtcrime #ingsoc #Orwellian
— Timothy (@defendgotham) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 Props to you for being able to separate two parts of the story like an adult who can critically think.
— K.H. (@littlefatbears) May 2, 2014
Here's an unpopular opinion: @JD_2020 has the right as an American to stick up for an old American bigot who he thinks is a victim. #victim
— Alejandro Hernandez (@hernandear1) May 2, 2014
What happened to @JD_2020 is an example of what happens when you allow morons to rule society…. http://t.co/kJmBp0dgBQ Idiocracy is here..
— Dale Jackson (@TheDaleJackson) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 Just read about your tweet. I agree with you and wish you the best. Don't ever apologize for believing in freedoms.
— Liberty-Bella-Biker (@DreamWeaver61) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 Sorry you became another victim of the liberal white guilt witch hunt. You aren't crazy for seeing the Sterling thing that way.
— Paul Edwards (@PEdwards980) May 2, 2014
.@TurtleRock lets .@JD_2020 go because of his opinion on sensationalized media. Does this company look diverse? pic.twitter.com/00ToqKpzD6
— Derrick Gott (@derrickgott007) May 2, 2014
Hello there, @JD_2020 Like you, I am a fellow Thought-criminal. I'm sure I'll see you in a re-education camp soon #Ingsoc
— Brittain Bush (@trojanswin4ever) May 2, 2014
Not everyone disagreed with Turtle Rock’s action, though.
@JD_2020 Calling a blatant racist a "victim" is kinda weird though. I wouldn't say your tweet was racist but definitely peculiar as hell.
— Latenius (@Latenius) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 @Sidawg2 hahahahahaa racists get what they deserve
— Phillip Jager (@Novaspencersent) May 2, 2014
@JD_2020 You believe it is okay to be racist in private and that some1 deciding to make that public is wrong. That in itself is racist.
— Gen0 (@_Gen0) May 2, 2014
#TurtleRock was 100% right to fire Josh Olin. He was making excuses for a BIGOT! Society should have no tolerance for these apologists!
— zebra (@NEZZZ0) May 2, 2014
Calling sterling a victim is supporting him. If @jd_2020 was unable to recognize that, he has bigger problems… What a douche.
— Lono (@LonoSG) May 2, 2014
Final thoughts from Olin?
The irony of my Donald Sterling tweet(s) was I was raising an issue with sensational media. Expressly not defending his remarks or actions.
— Josh Olin (@JD_2020) May 1, 2014
I'll remind you, my remarks were in condemnation of sensational media, and support of one's privacy. Not in support of Sterling's actions.
— Josh Olin (@JD_2020) May 1, 2014
Final thoughts: I believe in racial equality & do not endorse bigotry in any way. I also believe in free speech and decry sensational media.
— Josh Olin (@JD_2020) May 2, 2014
