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
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
https://twitter.com/Trun0Jay/status/462201750272090112
@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.
— Energon man (@Energonman) May 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/EuroDale/status/462208485200261120
@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 | #BlackLivesMatter (@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
https://twitter.com/epetti/status/462235297015934976
@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
https://twitter.com/teapartyczar/status/462245306244268032
@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
https://twitter.com/b0nestorm/status/462257884156272640
https://twitter.com/defendgotham/status/462259663535611904
https://twitter.com/littlefatbears/status/462266691292913664
https://twitter.com/hernandear1/status/462270395572174848
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 (@DreamWeaver61) May 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/PEdwards980/status/462283443431149568
.@TurtleRock lets .@JD_2020 go because of his opinion on sensationalized media. Does this company look diverse? pic.twitter.com/00ToqKpzD6
— DerrickGott007 (@derrickgott007) May 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/trojanswin4ever/status/462308157557964800
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
— ⚰️theEND⚰️ (@2giygas) May 2, 2014
https://twitter.com/_Gen0/status/462257200627740672
https://twitter.com/NEZZZ0/status/462253204168650752
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
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