{"id":17667,"date":"2021-06-12T08:47:00","date_gmt":"2021-06-12T12:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dviouscontent.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/12\/xqc-defends-pentas-gta-rp-character-after-being-accused-of-digital-blackface\/"},"modified":"2021-06-12T08:57:51","modified_gmt":"2021-06-12T12:57:51","slug":"xqc-defends-pentas-gta-rp-character-after-being-accused-of-digital-blackface","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dviouscontent.com\/index.php\/2021\/06\/12\/xqc-defends-pentas-gta-rp-character-after-being-accused-of-digital-blackface\/","title":{"rendered":"xQc defends Penta&#8217;s GTA RP character after being accused of &#8220;digital blackface&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong>Felix \u2018xQc\u2019 Lengyel has come out in help of GTA RPer Penta after he was accused of \u201cdigital blackface\u201d by utilizing his character Mike Block on the NoPixel server.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Having obtained a number of bans from the GTA RP NoPixel server, xQc is not any stranger to controversy. The truth is, a few of this controversy has concerned standard streamer Penta, who in Might criticized the Canadian\u2019s \u201cassault canine\u201d follower base.<\/p>\n<p>However this time, it&#8217;s Penta who&#8217;s within the limelight, because the Twitch streamer has been slammed by a fellow RPer for utilizing a black character, Mike Block, regardless of Penta himself being white.<\/p>\n<p>On his June 11 GTA stream, Penta bought right into a feud with fellow roleplayer Adam \u2018adamvision\u2019 Nickerson, which resulted in Penta capturing him lifeless. Afterwards, Nickerson proceeded to repeatedly inform Penta the \u201cmake-up\u201d was \u201cfading off\u201d, referencing the normal use of blackface.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/gta\/xqc-defends-pentas-gta-rp-character-after-being-accused-of-digital-blackface-1593575\/about:blank\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=ProtectiveBlightedFerretMcaT-hQM0KNtGeLk2UwbL&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=ProtectiveBlightedFerretMcaT-hQM0KNtGeLk2UwbL&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>Nickerson then tweeted a follow-up assertion, the place he doubled down on his criticism of Penta. \u201cTonight\u2019s stream bought heated and I mentioned issues that may seemingly be torn aside for extra drama,\u201d he mentioned.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn abstract; I believe digital blackface is blackface. I believe it\u2019s inappropriate, dangerous and distasteful. For those who assume in any other case, please don\u2019t comply with or help me.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Hey Of us. Tonight&#8217;s stream bought heated and I mentioned issues that may seemingly be torn aside for extra drama. <\/p>\n<p>In abstract; I believe digital blackface IS blackface. I believe it is inappropriate, dangerous and distasteful. For those who assume in any other case please do not comply with or help me.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Adam Nickerson (@theadamvision) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/theadamvision\/status\/1403614548951592963?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 12, 2021<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>However Penta disagreed, and accused Nickerson of being a \u201cresiding, respiratory reddit remark\u201d. He added: \u201cIt\u2019s a state of affairs the place individuals are so used to enjoying themselves in RP that they assume everybody wants to try this.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>xQc defends Penta in GTA RP controversy<\/h2>\n<p>xQc later got here out in help of Penta, and defined why he thinks roleplayers needs to be allowed to play characters of virtually any identification.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cYou shouldn\u2019t bottleneck what folks can roleplay,\u201d he mentioned. \u201cThere some issues which are slightly extra sensitive, slightly bit far out, however for those who begin gatekeeping what folks can roleplay, then folks will find yourself solely with the ability to roleplay themselves.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not blackface. The character, the backstory, the skeleton of the entire roleplay, it\u2019s a black character. Finish of story. You wanting so as to add extra traits to tug off your outcome: No. You\u2019re not going to realize that aim.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/gta\/xqc-defends-pentas-gta-rp-character-after-being-accused-of-digital-blackface-1593575\/about:blank\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-rocket-lazyload=\"fitvidscompatible\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=WiseCorrectLampImGlitch-dQbn7mF8w1wDMiiv&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><noscript><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clips.twitch.tv\/embed?clip=WiseCorrectLampImGlitch-dQbn7mF8w1wDMiiv&amp;parent=www.dexerto.com&amp;parent=www-dexerto-com.cdn.ampproject.org&amp;parent=www.google.co.uk&amp;parent=www.google.com&amp;parent=www.google.fr&amp;parent=www.google.es\" width=\"620\" height=\"378\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/noscript><\/p>\n<p>xQc then defined why he believes Nickerson\u2019s viewpoint may have undesirable long-term impacts. He added: \u201cWhat for those who\u2019re not spiritual and also you go and roleplay a priest at an area church, or no matter?<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese items are supposed to be enjoyable, they\u2019re chill. I don\u2019t assume anyone\u2019s harm, I don\u2019t assume anyone\u2019s pushing hardcore unhealthy stereotypes in any respect.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon\u2019t push the race card round issues the place it\u2019s not a problem. On the subject of marginalized folks, yeah, you must watch out, however struggle the issues that trigger hurt, not the issues which are truly good.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Penta has reported the incident to the NoPixel admins, however there has not been a response on the time of writing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dexerto.com\/gta\/xqc-defends-pentas-gta-rp-character-after-being-accused-of-digital-blackface-1593575\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Felix \u2018xQc\u2019 Lengyel has come out in help of GTA RPer Penta after he was accused of \u201cdigital blackface\u201d by utilizing his character Mike Block on the NoPixel server. Having obtained a number of bans from the GTA RP NoPixel server, xQc is not any stranger to controversy. 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