A letter to DGI re-Crippled System

Dear discount games Inc.,

I’m not sure if I am addressing this to the correct organization so I apologize in advance if you aren’t the people I am looking for.

I have been a loyal listener and customer of DGI and the muse on minis podcast network for the last year.  The numerous podcasts are one of the shining points of my day—especially on my 2-hour daily commute.  Even though I barely ever get to play war machine, it has been a pleasure to live vicariously through battle driven, dark guidance, and many other fan-produced shows.

Unfortunately, I’ve had to delete the network from my feed going forward.

This morning I popped on my headset for one of the few quality quiet moments my schedule affords.  I started with an episode of crippled system—usually an entertaining ramble through food, movies, and pop culture with a sprinkling of gaming.  One of the hosts, Nathan, went off on a rant about Wisconsin’s Governor’s attack adds stating that to say he is like a sack of shit is not a simile because the governor is scientifically provably exactly that.  He then said, I can only assume while turning to face the live stream, “to all our Republican listeners, Fuck you.”

I understand that in today’s deeply polarized political climate that a certain amount of political acrimony is unavoidable.  I have no issue with a gaming podcast dipping into ruff language and political commentary—especially if it’s limited to the hosts’ personal beliefs.  As a conservative leaning independent though, I do take issue with the host telling 40%-50% of the voting population to fuck themselves.  I would have the same reaction if he had told his Democrat listeners to fuck off too.  I listen to gaming podcasts to get away from the real world.  Gaming is my hobby and escape.  Especially since the other 3 hosts seemed fine with Nathan’s outburst, I have to assume that this sort of thing is acceptable to them.

I wanted you to know why I won’t be listening to the network any more in case this is an issue you wish to address.  I’m going to continue following chain attack, battle driven, and buying my gaming products from DGI but I will not be listening to the MOM network any more.  I have no interest in even passively supporting intolerance.

Thank you for your continued support of various gaming communities.  I realize that crippled system doesn’t represent DGI’s views on any given subject.  I do not hold you responsible for my frustration.

Please have a great holiday weekend.