Man defends Donald Sterling’s right to be an ‘old bigot’ in his own home, is fired

When 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

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

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

@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

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

@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 (@RazrLeafMustach) 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

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

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