Zack “Asmongold,”a prominent Twitch streamer and previous member of the gaming organization OTK (One True King), took to his streaming platform on March 28, 2025, to engage with his followers regarding some concerning posts on his subreddit, r/Asmongold. The controversy arose from several comments that appeared to endorse anti-trans sentiments, prompting Asmongold to announce that he would take action to remove these posts.
Asmongold, who has transitioned from a gaming personality to a political commentator, has often found himself at the center of heated debates within the online community. Despite accusations of bias, he strongly opposed the harmful messages targeting the trans community that surfaced on his subreddit. He expressed his disapproval by stating:
“My subreddit has had a lot of comments and a lot of posts that are like, ‘Trans people are bad.’ This sh*t is dumb. Y’all need to stop doing this. It’s just weird and dumb. I get that some people wanna make a joke about it. I don’t really care about the jokes. That’s fine and the punchline is trans people are bad. We are gonna be deleting a lot of these.”
Addressing the Community: “It’s Mean Spirited”
Asmongold’s recent remarks aimed to tackle the negativity present in his community, especially concerning conversations around sociopolitical issues in the United States. He firmly condemned the posts that demeaned trans individuals, asserting:
“It’s just mean spirited, negative, dumb sh*t. There’s no conversation about it. It’s like trans people are ugly – ‘Aha, joke.jpeg.’ Stop it, guys. Just dial it the f**k down. Dial it the f**k down and stop doing it.”
While he acknowledged having previously critiqued members of his community, he clarified that his intent is not rooted in hatred. He emphasized:
“Just because I talk critically about the issue (trans community) doesn’t mean I hate them, okay? Like, please.”
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In response to a particular discussion on his subreddit, which highlighted the struggles faced by trans individuals, especially around the issue of shelter, Asmongold stated:
“A perfect world would be like, you know, a transgender shelter or shelter for people that are from both sides or whatever, right? But that’s generally what it is.”
Asmongold’s evolving focus on political issues has influenced his streaming brand and his association with OTK, especially as sponsors have become more cautious about their support due to his outspoken views on sensitive matters, including the Israel-Palestine conflict. This commentary sheds light on the complex dynamics between content creation, community engagement, and the impact of personal beliefs in the digital age.