Asmongold Speaks Out Against Reddit Criticism and Faces Backlash
Twitch streamer Zack “Asmongold”has openly criticized Reddit users, accusing them of harboring “racist”sentiments towards him. In a recent discussion on his subreddit, Asmongold referred to Reddit as being one of the most socially aware platforms due to its unique upvote and downvote mechanism, which he believes reinforces a culture of conformity.
In his remarks, Asmongold addressed the reaction to those who deviate from societal norms portrayed on Reddit. He stated:
“You have somebody that doesn’t do that and does the opposite, and you’re going to have a bunch of people who have been, you know, f**king brainwashed into acting that way and they’re getting upset.”
During a live session, a viewer suggested that the hostility directed at Asmongold from Reddit users could be construed as racism. His response indicated a sense of resignation regarding the matter:
“‘It sounds like racism.’ Are Redditors racist against me? That’s a great question. And I think the answer is probably yes. Like, I mean, if I have to go off on one side or another, that’s probably yes. Absolutely! And, yes! ‘What they said about you rating Soulslike isn’t even true.’ Well, they’re just re*ards, there’s no reason trying to prove them wrong, other than, like, what’s funny and the media what they’re saying. They’re just stupid.”
Despite the controversy, Asmongold emphasized that he does not dwell on the perceptions held by Reddit users:
“This is why I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about this, right? I talk about it for 20 minutes or something. But other than that, I move on. I’ve got to do other s**t. My life is the antithesis of what you’re supposed to do. And despite everything, I’m still successful.”
Controversy with HasanAbi Over Recent Comments
In related news, on March 13, 2025, Twitch political commentator Hasan “HasanAbi”took to X to challenge Asmongold’s remarks regarding the arrest of Mahmoud Khalil by ICE. During a Just Chatting livestream, Asmongold expressed a seemingly supportive viewpoint towards Khalil’s arrest:
“It’s hard to say whether he committed a crime, but there is a higher standard of conduct for green card holders than people who are naturalized citizens. And he wasn’t meeting that conduct, so he is getting deported hopefully. I heard that it blocked.”
HasanAbi responded to Asmongold’s comments by sarcastically labeling him a “classic free speech defender”:
“asmongold thinks its a violation of free speech when devs make videogame b**bs smaller, but when the dhs openly kidnaps a greencard holder for being pro palestine, he thinks its awesome and not a violation of the first amendment. classic free speech defender stuff here.”
Moreover, on March 21, 2025, Asmongold stirred further controversy by commenting on allegations against TikToker and YouTuber Harry Sisson, where he expressed indifference towards women’s rights.
As the debates unfold, Asmongold continues to navigate the intersection of gaming, culture, and social justice, drawing both allies and critics alike.