I think we need to make a scale of Minecraft YouTuber apologies that goes from Wilbur “I admitted it years ago but I won’t say I did because I don’t want you look into my past. Half of what should be an apology video is promotion” Soot to Dream “I’ll over explain every action I’ve ever done for several hours without saying anything substantial and only proving the accusations true” wasTaken
Anyway, I've broken down the video into more easily digestible clumps under the cut. Time stamps and me yelling at him included.
0:42 "There's been a lot of different clashing labels and opinions about me on the internet over the past year; the loudest of which (on both sides of the fence) have been quite unhealthy, stemming from accusations made about me from just over a year ago."
Really crazy how he says "accusations" like he didn't confirm it on Twitter when it initially happened.
It's also interesting how he says "unhealthy," it's almost like he's calling the people saying it unhealthy, rather than his own actions.
0:53 "I'm not here to drop any bombshells- I don't want to reopen any old discussions. I responded to the situation in February of last year and I still stand by everything I said in that statement."
So we've gone from "accusations" to standing by his own statement. Ah okay.
1:05 "I understand it was misinterpreted by some people, probably due to my wording."
Oh okay. "Accusations" -> standing by his own statement -> OTHER people misinterpreted (well then why couldn't he make a follow up post of some kind?)
1:09 "I know some people are still looking for clarity- especially nowadays, where personal transparency is more common amongst content creators than it's ever been before.
Don't be shy, just say you were held accountable!
Also why is he saying "more common" "than it's ever been before" like that sldfkjs. It sounds like he's talking about a disease rather than being a decent human being.
1:17 "However, this clarity (the clarity I've offered to my close friends and my family) would mean publicly sharing deeply personal parts of my private life and my relationships with the internet. I've never been comfortable doing that and I don't believe that should be the cost of being understood."
You'd almost imagine that after about a year and a half of being radio silent, that he might've been comfortable at this point? But yeah no worries, Wilbur, because you don't need to post publicly!!! You don't need to have a platform!!
But gosh, he's so concerned about the audience having clarity. I'm 1:30 into the 6 minute video, I sure do hope the majority of the video isn't promotion. (Subtle foreshadowing)
But anyway, back to the video
1:32 "All I can say is that the labels that have been attributed to me by social media are not true, and I don't accept them."
Don't be shy, explain which labels. Say them.
1:39 "I don't believe in this expectation that content creators should use their platforms to attack and defend."
I love how he's using "attack and defend" to better portray himself as a wounded victim, rather than DIRECTLY hurting people to make them victims.
It's also funny how he's implying that he naturally deserves the right to be a content creator, and thus he shouldn't have to justify any of his actions ever, even if they were (by definition) harmful to others.
1:46 "I definitely don't think [attacking and defending on social media is] how serious accusations should be handled."
Well no, you don't believe in handling serious "accusations" in general. Don't be shy, mention any details about what happened. Imply a LITTLE bit about what you're referring to.
It's interesting how he's using the word "accusation" to escape any responsibility. It's like he's trying to gaslight people into thinking it never happened/was all a lie??
1:50 "I felt this way for a really long time now, having seen other content creators go through similar situations."
Don't be shy, mention what other content creators or kinds of situations. Are you referring to ones that were able to prove that it was a lie? Or are you referring to ones that took advantage of vulnerable people and didn't respect their boundaries, then expected complete respect on their platform?
I also enjoy another use of "situation." Maybe he got tired of saying "accusation" 10 trillion times, but the word has the exact same meaning lmaoo.
And btw, in case anyone thinks I'm being too sensitive about the literal meanings of words he's saying, I think he knows full well what kind of language he's using. In case anyone forgot, he really enjoyed writing/things having deep, philosophical meanings (him writing that dsmp fanfic, his fake crash outs, general monologues, etc.) So in my opinion, it's incredibly unlikely he's using these words by accident.
1:55 "I know it's not a perspective that's going to satisfy everyone, but it's one I can get behind, and I hope that makes sense to you."
No yeah, it makes sense. You're using this as a justification of your own actions so you don't view yourself in the wrong!!
Also "I hope that makes sense to you" sounds really... pathetic. More subtle victim card imo. He gets to sound innocent if people don't get it.
2:01 "None of this is me trying to dig up or dwell on the past here."
Nono, this isn't about "dwelling on the past." This is about acknowledging the actions he decided to take that ended up with people being hurt.
This feels like explaining basic morality to a toddler.
2:04 "I would just feel very strange if I carried on without at least acknowledging the past year."
Nah, I think it's common knowledge that people would be ???!!!! to coming back after 2 years of no uploads and very limited communication (RIGHT after the Shelby situation happened).
He just wants to point to the video and be like, "Look, I handled it there!!" Where he only calls the abuse a "situation" or "accusation" which links back to his Twitter where he's vague and "misinterpreted."
2:10 "All I can do now is move forward, and I hope you enjoy what I've been working on-"
Not gonna put any more. He's promoting Lovejoy and his channels for the most part.
He won't do much Minecraft anymore.
And small correction to my meme, he did say sorry once!! Oh um- it was about not playing Minecraft, not a serious apology or anything like that :)
