everyone keeps saying im “running from accountability” so im out here openly talking about it and owning up to my friendship with Colin and im getting blocked with no further discussion about it. what accountability do you want? im out here talking about it now.
As if they actually care about “accountability” all they want is to make you feel miserable for something they perceive as a slight against them personally, whatever that beef may be. It’s never about honesty, just pure spite.
Some people weaponize other's accountability, because it truly won't satisfy their absent needs in a public setting. True accountability on the internet is with direct involvement in a private setting.
Guilt by Association isnt true accountability. I'm sorry you're going through this.
The massive number of blocks I got was stunning. And I got to talk to him just a couple times(always very very nice) I admit I didn't even pick up on it until a couple months in but it was NUTS.
They don't want accountabiliy, most people who claim that are full of crap
They want you to grovel and they want clout in their social group. That's it. Social media optimises for maximum high school bullshit at the best of times
As someone who used to not like Colin and now is just “neutral” about him….he has not done enough actual harm to warrant people being on your ass about talking to him. Closer to a real centrist than a crazy conservative, unless he’s done something new that I’m not aware of
I love your coverage. I look forward to hearing you weekly this year on punching up. I also don’t feel like you’re the regurgitated same opinion on every gaming discussion. The Colin argument in 2025 is still one of the saddest weakest things ever
Heavily disagree with anyone that says something like that. To me, it's very corny & lame to say that about you, especially when their real problem is with someone else.
From what I've seen, you've been nothing but class. And nice to many people, including those who arguably don't deserve it.
I think Colin is a hack and a moron but idk what that has to do with you. He's certainly not the kind of person that I think you should be criticized for interacting with.
Obviously i don't find you annoying but different people get different vibes. I'm sure there's a lot of people who find me to be the most annoying person in the world and that's fine with me. Just do you.
I'm going to be honest Gene, since I was like 16 there have been TONS of game media I have gone through and you've the only guy I really like to read about.
Gene if there’s one thing you have to do, it’s ignore these negative comments losers make about you. You are still one of my favorite things about Last Stand, frankly one of the only things I can tolerate from there now.
I think that’s a silly comment when the grifter space is so rampant anyway.
and I'm one of the most corrupt to ever walk the earth. You're a good guy, Gene.
The gossip of games media is something I just tuned out over the years. Not worth giving any air to it and is always by people just looking to pick a fight or use someone to get ahead.
I mean I don’t agree with all of your takes, but I’ve never seen you be anything but respectful in your work. Even if you don’t like something, you’ve generally tried to be fair and find positives in it from what I’ve seen. So I don’t know who decided that, but they’re wrong.
Being a public figure must be a real pain in the ass. You can't win. There's a permanent stink around LSM that means anybody who works with them is gonna get called names by folks the community for the rest of time. I dunno how that gets resolved. Best to not take these sorts of things to heart.
I haven’t seen the criticism and don’t know who’s making it… but I suspect there’s some jealousy that you’re a real journo with job security and a solid wage at one of the only old media outlets that publishes in-depth games content.
There’s a million wannabes, but only one Gene Park
Gene, you're fucking amazing. Fuck the haters, and people who will never give you a chance to be yourself. You're awesome, and I'm not alone in that opinion. You can't please everyone, so don't try. Be yourself and find your posse.
Been following for a while and I think that your work is awesome and your always positive and have interesting stories to tell. You're awesome dude, don't let anyone else get ya down. I hope that I run into you at MAGFest cause I missed you last year!
I saw someone try to cancel you once because you went to someone’s wedding. people are fucking dumb as shit. you are genuinely great and I, a random nobody, appreciate your work.
While you've been fighting cancer (congrats on your continued victory!), they've been fighting with fascists and billionaires who suck up to them. Some of us even cancelled lifelong subscriptions to treasured journals of the past. But Bezos sucks; so goes the Halo Effect.
You're one of the best Gene, sounds like some guy is jealous of you and needs to get a fuckn grip. Any podcast I see you're a guest on I listen to, you know your shit and have a fun perspective.
I don’t really read your pieces much (not subscribed) but I don’t see how you are annoying, as for the people who consume the media more than I, you probably said a hot take and that makes you the worst person ever to them???. Nah man you’re great at what you do and you’re loved by a lot of ppl.
Gene I loved your dedication to Gaming & you quickly became one of my favorite people in the industry
You are genuinely one of the chillest & coolest dudes I have the pleasure of interacting with.
Loved every interaction on Twitter we had, & still will do!
Gene I know some of the people coming at you. They tried to do what you do and failed. They couldn’t lace your boots my brother, and they’re mad about it. I’m a raging socialist, I enjoy LSM daily because I have a brain in my head and can think for myself. Stay up, you rule.
The guy who called you annoying has 18K posts on a service that been public for less than a year. You know how annoying you have to be to post that often?
Couldn’t be farther from the truth. There’s only so many video game personalities that I pay attention to, and you’re an exceptional person. Have always appreciated your honesty in your personal life which clearly translates to your care for games media.
Don’t let the horde of negativity win. Ever.
You are genuinely my favorite games media guy! Every time a game comes out that my wife and I want to play we sprint to your socials to see if you’ve written or posted anything about it yet.
Every time I've seen you write or post you've been thought-provoking and enjoyable to read. You clearly put in effort to prop up your cohort and are just all around a nice person. Don't pay the assholes any mind, it's easy to tear people down. Far harder to get a following being good-hearted.
Someone tell @commandersterling.bsky.social there's a new contender for the throne of "Games media journalist that gets the the most shit for no legitimate reason"
Gene, I'm so grateful that I've come to know you from listening to you on LSM and look forward to every appearance you make on any show and you're a great follow on everything. If someone doesn't like you they have no taste in anything. You're a living legend!
I think you are easily the best working in games media. Most of them are cocksucking leeches that move in group think and don’t have a original thought of their own but maybe the condemnation of media writ large b it you stand out for sure
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Guilt by Association isnt true accountability. I'm sorry you're going through this.
They want you to grovel and they want clout in their social group. That's it. Social media optimises for maximum high school bullshit at the best of times
Glad to have you here Gene
But the people that they're really mad at don't care because they're nihilistic fucks, so they're targeting anyone and everyone adjacent.
(Rob Kovacs and Annie Rosen are playing the Belvedere lounge Saturday at 4:00, if you need a recommendation while you’re having fun…)
Especially considering Colin is relatively tame nowadays, despite his past.
Sorry this type of thing keeps happening. ♥️
From what I've seen, you've been nothing but class. And nice to many people, including those who arguably don't deserve it.
Everything else is just 'info' lol
I think that’s a silly comment when the grifter space is so rampant anyway.
The gossip of games media is something I just tuned out over the years. Not worth giving any air to it and is always by people just looking to pick a fight or use someone to get ahead.
Keep doing what you're doing.
You're a good fella :)
There’s a million wannabes, but only one Gene Park
I don't have to explain why is important to have different perspectives on the art we consume.
Haters will hate, Gene.
Let them, keep doing you bud.
Please don’t ever forget that or think otherwise Gene.
You are genuinely one of the chillest & coolest dudes I have the pleasure of interacting with.
Loved every interaction on Twitter we had, & still will do!
You’re one of the best humans 🤍
Don’t let the horde of negativity win. Ever.