BLACK LIVES MATTER | OfflineTV Podcast #23
[00:00 - 00:23]The topic of discussion is the ongoing movement in the Americas surrounding the killing of George Floyd by the Minneapolis police.
[00:23 - 01:16]They intended to discuss the topic later in the podcast, but decide to address it now as it is a significant current event.
[01:18 - 03:29]The hosts mention the "all lives matter" response to the Black Lives Matter movement and give analogies to explain why this response is considered tone deaf.
[02:22 - 04:40]They discuss the impact of social media and the brevity of messages in the current movement.
[03:16 - 03:52]The hosts mention the "all lives matter" response to the Black Lives Matter movement and give analogies to explain why this response is considered tone deaf.
[04:40 - 07:13]The hosts acknowledge their roles as streamers and professional video game players, and the criticism they receive for speaking on political or social issues.
[05:27 - 05:49]They mention the concept of "reactive activism" and the importance of educating oneself before speaking on a topic.
[05:50 - 07:01]They discuss the impact of social media and the brevity of messages in the current movement.
[06:13 - 08:44]They mention the concept of "reactive activism" and the importance of educating oneself before speaking on a topic.
[06:28 - 06:40]They intended to discuss the topic later in the podcast, but decide to address it now as it is a significant current event.
[07:51 - 08:36]The hosts acknowledge their roles as streamers and professional video game players, and the criticism they receive for speaking on political or social issues.
[08:44 - 12:12]They mention the concept of "reactive activism" and the importance of educating oneself before speaking on a topic.
[10:17 - 11:46]They discuss the impact of social media and the brevity of messages in the current movement.
[11:15 - 11:21]The hosts acknowledge their roles as streamers and professional video game players, and the criticism they receive for speaking on political or social issues.
[12:12 - 13:27]The hosts share their personal actions in response to the movement, including donating to small businesses affected by looting.
[13:27 - 14:59]They discuss the backlash and criticism they received for their actions, including accusations of only caring about Black-owned businesses.
[14:59 - 15:07]The conversation starts with the question of whether it is bad to not want drama attached to supporting a good cause.
[15:07 - 16:01]The group agrees that people will complain about anything and that it is impossible to please everyone.
[16:01 - 16:17]One person mentions being influenced by their friends and assistant, while another mentions seeing other influencers take a stand.
[16:17 - 16:50]The conversation ends with one person expressing their frustration at being told it is their responsibility to speak out.
[16:51 - 17:44]They talk about what made them want to tweet or speak out about the Black Lives Matter movement.
[17:20 - 17:32]The conversation ends with one person expressing their frustration at being told it is their responsibility to speak out.
[17:45 - 18:51]They discuss the negative connotations of the term "influencer" and prefer to be called streamers or content creators.
[18:51 - 20:26]They bring up Logan Paul's controversial video at a mall and his brother Jake's involvement in a protest.
[19:15 - 19:26]The conversation shifts to the recent Black Lives Matter movement and the concept of privilege.
[19:26 - 20:55]They mention how Jake attached a fundraiser to his video that was actually created by someone else.
[20:55 - 21:48]One person mentions being influenced by their friends and assistant, while another mentions seeing other influencers take a stand.
[21:48 - 23:28]The conversation shifts to the recent Black Lives Matter movement and the concept of privilege.
[21:55 - 22:56]They acknowledge their own privilege and the importance of using their platform for good.
[22:31 - 24:00]They discuss the negative connotations of the term "influencer" and prefer to be called streamers or content creators.
[22:44 - 22:49]The conversation starts with the question of whether it is bad to not want drama attached to supporting a good cause.
[24:00 - 24:39]They discuss the list of names of victims of police brutality and how it affected them.
[24:39 - 25:10]They talk about what made them want to tweet or speak out about the Black Lives Matter movement.
[25:10 - 25:25]They stress the importance of being informed before publicly supporting a cause.
[25:25 - 27:25]One person mentions being influenced by their friends and assistant, while another mentions seeing other influencers take a stand.
[26:43 - 27:47]The conversation ends with one person expressing their frustration at being told it is their responsibility to speak out.
[27:47 - 29:27]The speaker decided to support the issue and take action, influenced by Marquez Brownlee and other friends.
[28:08 - 28:18]They received a tweet from Marquez Brownlee, a well-known black tech reviewer, which prompted them to understand the issue from a creator and personal standpoint.
[29:27 - 30:24]They believe that there is still racism within the gaming community and wanted to make a clear statement against it.
[30:24 - 34:05]The speaker has seen instances of racism in gaming, such as the use of the "triHard" emote, which can make people of color feel singled out.
[33:51 - 33:57]A black viewer messaged the speaker privately, expressing gratitude for their support and care about the issue.
[34:29 - 37:25]The speaker was initially angry about a position taken by someone else.
[37:36 - 40:48]The speaker does not have many black friends, but has a mod who is black and is more conscious of their words and actions because of this.
[39:31 - 40:12]They were also influenced by a tweet from a black streamer's mother about how to behave when pulled over by police.
[39:44 - 40:48]The person compares their mother's concern for their safety during the pandemic to the concern for safety in the face of police brutality.
[40:48 - 40:53]The group briefly discusses the possibility of moving to Canada due to the current political climate.
[40:54 - 43:29]The person discusses the impact of seeing the faces of those affected by racism and police brutality in films and videos.
[43:30 - 44:24]The person compares their mother's concern for their safety during the pandemic to the concern for safety in the face of police brutality.
[43:38 - 43:50]The person discusses the impact of seeing the faces of those affected by racism and police brutality in films and videos.
[44:08 - 44:41]The person compares their mother's concern for their safety during the pandemic to the concern for safety in the face of police brutality.
[44:42 - 45:38]The person mentions a blog post by Obama and urges people to exercise their right to vote.
[45:38 - 46:25]The group briefly discusses the possibility of moving to Canada due to the current political climate.
[46:26 - 47:22]They acknowledge that change may not happen overnight, but hope that the current events will have a lasting impact on society.
[47:22 - 48:17]The group concludes their discussion, thanking viewers for watching and encouraging them to stay safe.
[47:53 - 48:58]The person discusses the impact of seeing the faces of those affected by racism and police brutality in films and videos.
[48:58 - 49:45]They mention their appreciation for technology in spreading awareness and the hope for more rapid change.
[49:09 - 49:53]The group concludes their discussion, thanking viewers for watching and encouraging them to stay safe.