Can't Believe I'm Talking About This Again

“Hey grieving father, can I impersonate your dead son?” _Stunned silence_ “Welp I guess it’s fine then”

"Show everyone the full context!" *the full context makes him look 10x worse* Great idea

All this "additional context" made me go from "this is weird" to "this is wrong" And "he's not acting in bad faith" to "he knows and he's in it for the money"

Technodad responded: "Hey everyone. Mr. Technodad here. Four years after my son Alex, known to so many as Technoblade, passed away from sarcoma, his community remains one of the most meaningful parts of the legacy he left behind. You make art, videos, jokes, and tributes. You look after each other. Together, we have built a loving and inclusive community. It means more than can ever be properly said. Tributes are welcome, and they always will be. Fan art, cosplay, quotes, and creative works made in his memory are ways of celebrating him, and those works speak to my heart. They speak to all of our hearts. I have recently become aware of concerns around a YouTube channel imitating Technoblade's voice, mannerisms, look, name, and persona. When this was first brought to me by one of Alex's YouTube friends, I was under the impression that it might be a one-time tribute. I did not know what to think. It was startling and emotionally complex to be presented with, and when people asked me about it at the time, the only honest answer I had was: inconclusive. However, this has continued for several weeks, and it is now clear that an identity is being built as an ongoing public persona. That is a different thing from a tribute. Many others have since reached out for my opinion. The situation is complicated by a simple truth: despite being "Technodad," I cannot speak unilaterally on behalf of all of Alex's family, friends, and fans, who no doubt have a variety of reactions. But after careful consideration, I have reached a conclusion I can give from my own perspective, as Technoblade's father and as the person Alex entrusted to look after what he left behind. I am asking for this to please stop, and for the persona in question to cease. No blessing or permission for this, or for any similar persona now or in the future, has been given. I encourage anyone interested in becoming a content creator to find their own voice. Show us who you are! A sincere presentation of your authentic self will always be better than an imitation of someone else. I am also asking the community not to harass anyone over this. That is not what Alex would have wanted. I do not believe there was malicious intent. Technoblade never dies. He is in his videos, right where he left himself, still making us laugh, still reaching our hearts. Mr. Technodad"

“To honor the loss of Rexsplode I’ll be taking his name, genetics, friends-“

27:53 I find it cringe and hypocritical that he says we shouldn't assume how technodad feels, but still goes ahead and assumes his silence means hes ok with it, just doesn't sit well with me

Update: TechnoDad posted his official stance on reddit as of a couple hours ago. He has made it clear he doesn't want the channel or any imitation of his son. So regardless of anyone's take on this situation, TechnoLarp is officially over.

I feel so bad for Technodad. People saying he's "schitzoposting" on reddit is deplorable. Poor guy LOST HIS SON TO CANCER. The disrespect is insane. He should have full say in how his son is honored. And being this pushy about it as Technolarp is doing is super disrespectful. Like, if I were in his situation, I wouldn't have even posted any content as Technolarp until Technodad responded. And if he never responded, I'd go with a new project. At this point he's showing how little he actually respects Techno and his family, and just wants to benefit from them.

No matter how he twist it, this situation reminds me only one meme: "Hello, this is Michael Jackson. Im not dead. Please send me money to sponsor my big return"

I swear, no English word has been more thoroughly abused than "context".