Head Of Norwegian Esports Association Responds To My Video
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As a norwegian im satisfied with and stand behind the norwegian esports association stance of blaming the swedes. Case closed.
Yepp, we did it
Why kick us when we are down
Classic Norway trying to copy us Swedes smh
Norway is better Sweden as a swede@zkillez
"we can cut all this out by the way griff"
*narrator: griff didn't cut any of it*
directors cut
"And I took that personally" lol
Richard Lewis: bigger, longer, and uncut
That last 10 seconds would easily be a 1M+ TikTok/shorts clip
The teaser for the next You Speak Your Brains killed me. "After the Loba video, it was like shooting fish in a barrel..." LOL!!!!
oh 100% an incident will happen. it's ignorant to think the every day citizen's of the country will honor these special "protections", they don't get special treatment in their own country and we're supposed to believe foreigners/tourists will? that's insane to me.
Australia won't be able to buy vapes soon yet foreigners can still bring them in. Foreign privilege is a thing. Don't see Saudi citizens able to do much like how we can't.
Trust me bro if the saudi gov tells their people to listen, they WILL listen. Freedom of speech and expression isn't a thing there, at least as far as I remember.
@@handprintinc.3396There's a large number of super religious Wahabbis there though, who sometimes oppose the regime when they see it as unislamic (and they often go to prison for it, but still). Could me some fanatic who decides to take "justice" into his own hands
@@trid3nt749 when you have a government as invasive as the saudi ones, they'll know what those mfs are doing 24/7. During the pandemic they made everyone download a privacy invading app that updated their status and their location at all times. I'm not saying that it's infallible, just saying that it's highly unlikely that some fanatic will succeed
Great work Richard, if they are answering your comments it means it has gotten to them, that they have probably been pressured by employees with concerns you raise or at least they they are doubting their idiotic positions. Keep it up
Another banger Rich.
Found it interesting that part of her justification for it being safe was that Sweden had no problem sending two players to saudi without fucking mentioning the orientation or gender of those two players...
calling saudi arabia a "monarchy in transition" is the biggest cope bullshit I've ever seen. (the irony of using the word transition is also funny af)
i can't imagine the mental gymnastics to write "monarchy in transition". That oil money must be amazing.
Must be better than coke the way they justify it, itching for the bag @@cykablyat1466
They literally build projects with slavery and have laws against homosexuality. The worst part about all of this is the hypocrisy.
So many videos in a row. Love to see it.
Thank you for do follow up on this Richard, I saw that article a couple of days after your first video on this topic.
I tweeted her out on this response as well.
It got even worse.
Just me or is Richard starting to look younger recently? Good stuff brother, also nice tshirt! Great content as always
Diogenes: 'In a rich man's house there is no place to spit but his face.'
much love
Congrats on the new home, great vid as usual
Richard Lewis upload early in the morning (Australia)? My day is made
That last line was fucking fire
You know its good when the public statement brings up "human rights" at 18:08.
Funny how people didn't feel the need to bring up how everyone shares the common goal of recognizing human rights in places like the US, Russia, or other European countries(some of which may have regressive attitudes towards LGBT rights). Hell, nobody brought up human rights when we were talking about hosting majors in places like Brazil which was notable at the time for being potentially unsafe for LGBT people.
Brazil and Saudi not even close to comparable in terms of rights for LGBTQ people
Can't get enough Rich keep em coming.
I’ve only just noticed uzumaki in the background
Ah yeah, when we said "we can't guarantee participants' safety, really we meant we can guarantee their safety. Just wanted to clarify that"
Not Saudi related, but more UAE related (although I'm sure Saudi is very similar), but y'all should check out the new podcast The Runaway Princesses.
This clarification was basically "nuh uh" in corporate speak. lmao
Why is the Head Of Norwegian Esports Association a Finn?
Yeah, that's definitely weird. I'd understand it if Norway was in the EU, because nobody runs their own country there apart from Hungary maybe, but Noway isn't even in the EU, so...
Why is Scotland prime minister "Humza Yousaf"? Those are questions that'd never been answered.
It’s probably safer to travel to riyad than London or Stockholm but you’ll never hear that from big Rich
Norwegian Esports Association "trust us bro, it's safe has house's"
It is somewhat ironic to call it a "Monarchy in transition" and yet the laws of that country say what they say.
Enjoy the house warming thank you for all the great content you pump out
I sure do love that I have a right to reply... To my own daft statements.
As a Norwegian i am disgusted by how she thinks that this is not a real problem. Norwegian have issues understanding and accepting the fact that the mindset that other peoples cultures have, is different than our own.
Nå er heldigvis "Norwegian Esports Organisation" en liten tulle organisasjon, men herregud så flau respons dette er.
"Gays for Palestine is like trees for deforestation" is a banger line
Saying “A monarchy in transition” = all credibility lost
I have something to say about this head of esports association, their values, their identity as a an immigrant in the nordics, but it would probably be misunderstood as xenophobia, so nevermind that. "The nordic way" is a real thing and we'd like to keep it that way.
Trees for deforestation, can you simplify it anymore? Cheers
Waiting for a video on S1mple to falcons
Russia actually relies on their religion and promotes having like traditional family values. I remember that they actually refused(or cut out scenes from) movies where gay pair kissed. But yeah I think if it was the same with russia like whole conflict was hush-hush I think it would be fine for them to attend any competitions
And there is nothing wrong with that. Not everyone has to be Western degenerate that can't figure out what a woman is.
Look at the professional footballers that have "transitioned" to the Arab League, they're already having second thoughts.
"The country itself is a monarchy in transition"
Are they transitioning from male to female or
Trees for deforestation is a fantastic analogy.
Isn't it just giving an example of an oxymoron or what is he saying?
If there was to be an 'incident' wouldn't that be exactly what we need to make things clear? But seriously, I don't agree with (e)sports joining events in this country while at the same preaching and even canceling people for the 'cause'.
Naivety Incorporated (tm)
If the definition of safe they used is “they didn’t get put in prison” then that’s simply not enough. If as you say, they participated at the event and then get quickly hurried off into a hotel or other place of stay only to be held there until the next event, I still cannot reasonably be asked to believe that I should consider that region/country/city/event safe for LGBTQ individuals.
Overall, the only thing that really matters to these individuals is the Saudi paycheck. In some ways, as despicable as it would be, I’d rather they just admitted that instead of spewing out such nonsense.
Hey I'm Freddy Hernandez I just moved to this family neighborhood with my new wife and guess what we having family cookouts and with at least another married couple in the next yard doing family cookouts
Surely noone can read this stuff and think " This is fine they really care about LGBTQ rights" right?
Can't wait to see my comments on how OW and the Score got me into esports on Speak your brains :')
You're typically pretty reasonable, but this one kinda seems outta the park. I agree there was a load of pandering "we all share a goal" bla bla. But honestly, what do you want the Esports Federation to do? They're an esports Federation. Taking them at their word, they're talking to Amnesty International, as well as the Saudi government. We all know it isn't gonna do jack shit about their values, but why shit on them for that? They can't really do much, and they're doing a hell of a lot more than just sneaking to Riyadh and hoping no one notices. There seems to be no right choice for the Federation. And it doesn't seem that far out, that the Federation only can judge safety in Saudi-Arabia by talking to the Swedes, and it seems as if you don't know what the security measures in place are either, since you didn't mention them, at least for that particular example. Not saying you're bullshitting, but I believe you are being too black-and-white here.
> But honestly, what do you want the Esports Federation to do?
How about condeming the Saudi Arabian regime to the same degree they condemn the Russian regime?
@@RLewisReports Well yeah that's probably pretty reasonable. Wouldn't change much, though that is definitely a sensible point of criticism, but I stand by you slamming them a bit too hard. Doesn't seem as bad some of the other shit you've called, despite seeing a similar level of criticism. I do agree that they should stop the hypocrisy though. Valid point.
You are right Richard. Its hypocritical what they claim and what they do, but honestly do you think anyone gives a shit about gay rights unless it makes them money or they directly affected. You just not allowed to say anything against it in the western culture. So you have to say you for them rights to be allowed to do anything in western world i assume people are doing what they always done and say what ever is on the current agendas so people leave them alone and they can make money.
Are you questioning the existence of empathy?
Yes, people do care about lgbt issues outside of its ‘profitability’. If they didn’t, these companies wouldn’t bother espousing these beliefs.
Why do you want to be "allowed" to say something against rights? Oh no, the West doesn't let me be a bigoted twat for free! 😭
So people and companies who are for human rights are only doing it to make money?
^judging by how quickly they take Saudi money, obviously yes?
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The organisations say are going to protect the teams with gay players. Cool let's give them that for a second.
What of the fans that come to the country to attend an event? Are they going to protect them as well, as far as giving a "guarantee". How would they know who to protect? Do they need to declare if they are gay when they come into the country first? Effectively putting a massive target on their head for the false hope of protection?
"queers for palestine like trees for deforestation" !?
Can one historically oppressed not stand with other oppressed group despite a disagreement in other things?
Didn't think you'd miss this simple thing.
Good luck being queer in Palestine.
"disagreement in other things" is a beautiful way to put "denies their very right to exist" lmao.
@@givemeajackson still may not be as beautiful to you as "only oppose genocide conditionally". No lmao. Only disgust.
How do you think Hamas would treat the people doing the protesting in their country?
@@RLewisReports I believe they are known to supress dissent EVEN if it requires the use of violent force on their own.
But as someone wiser than me said "Being against genocide should not be conditional".
Not enough lgbt everywhere already, lets inject this pathological ideology to esports as well 👌
Bet you'd fit right in with the saudis, yeah?
I will be prepared to see this on "You Speak Your Brains"
I bet you support oppressing women too.
Why is it OK to inject the Saudi state ideology but not one that is resistant to it?
Least based RL video for real. Again lg tv qhd+ nonsense.
He's openly bisexual so it would stand for reason that he would care about this topic. But i think it makes basic sense that people like Muma, Biofrost, Scarlett should be able to compete without fear for their safety
@@alfred9805 Stay in the west then.
@@Divinity_vAThat's his fucking point dipshit. Maybe watch the video before glazing over because something about gay people game up
@@Divinity_vA That is exactly what the video (and the first one) is about you muppet. Stay in the west where we have human rights. Dont take e-sport (and football) to shit countries where they dont have human rights. Bang on target analysis of you
Honestly Richard you are right about everything except for palestine takes. Queers for palestine is an amazing organisation and I can explain to you why. If you are ever interested in actually learning more than Israeli fucking talking points.
LOL
@@RLewisReports I’ll hop in disc actually man like why not just have a convo with me I’m a queer lebanese guy
@@RLewisReports I’m in uni in Amsterdam right now I’m doing a minor in armed conflict studies. I would be happy to talk to you man I really am a fan bruh
Do you think Hamas will reciprocate support for you?
@@RLewisReports no I don’t agree with the ideologies of hamas obviously. You can walk and chew gum Richard.
You don't have to try so hard to make the Saudis seem normal and sane compared to the looney western world.