"People are so stupid": Pirate Software denies using fake voice amid allegations
Twitch streamer, indie game developer and YouTuber Jason 'Pirate Software' is back in the internet hot seat, but this time, it's not about game design or quirky life advice. In a frenzy of conjecture, Pirate Software has been accused of faking his voice, something he finds ludicrous.
The controversy ignited where a 30-second excerpt of Pirate Software replying to a chat comment rapidly accumulated views. One viewer curtly asserted, '100%, not his usual voice,' implying Pirate's unique style of speaking was faked either via digitization or acting.
Pirate Software Denies Fake Voice
Instead of dismissing the jab, Pirate doubled down on it with a typically frank and frustrated reply,
"100%, not his normal voice.' How would I maintain it for 12 hours a day? Insane memes.
Just go to my next meet and greet, and record me. Like, I'll do one at TwitchCon San Diego. Be there! 'It's the voice chip, of course.' Yeah. 'They'll edit your voice.' I know, dude! They're going to do some weird bulls**t.'
JUST NOW: Pirate Software is getting sued. He's done.
His tone betrayed not simply frustration but weariness with a pattern on the internet, individual conjecture masquerading as objective reality, and frequently unfounded.
A History of Lies?
This isn't the first time Pirate Software's rhetoric has stoked a firestorm.
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Among the jokes in a resurfaced podcast clip that he once worked on hacking power plants for the U.S. which stirred envy throughout the tech creator world.
The sweeping claim assisted in sketching out the narrative of a hacker-turned-gamedev with an exciting history. It attracted skepticism. Top tech creator Coding Jesus questioned that assertion, asserting it was just another instance of Pirate Software possibly exaggerating qualifications for bragging rights or personal development.
Persona or Performance?
The core of the argument isn't merely the voice. It's about realness in the creator economy. For developers such as Pirate Software, who combine narrative, broadcasting, and cult game creation, the boundary between themselves and their digital personas can be blurry. Pirate insists there's no 'act' here.
I reviewed Pirate Software's code. Oh boy...
In an online age when creators are treated more like celebrities than hobbyists, even something as intimate as your native voice can be up for public debate. For Pirate Software, who built a cult following on candor, coding insight and quirky charm, the suggestion that he's a phony is an assault on his very essence.
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