Changing my name from Sp4zie to Spuzie

A short video explaning why I am now changing my nick to Spuzie on all platforms!

All my socials, will update as changes goes through:

@Spuzie @SpuzieIRL

[QQ-piqh]

To us, you'll always be D4ve! <3

[MrLancelet]

You'll always be D4VE in my heart

[jessehenkel]

Common Spuzie W! It shows depth of character to do what feels right despite it being potentially detrimental to you personally.

[ArthurVdP-B]

Congrats on going through with something that makes you feel better, even though it is so scary!

[DheroLP]

I was aware how the word "spaz" is used in english and obviously there was an immediate connection there, but I never really considered it to be off. Either way, I think this is a really sweet gesture to do and it just proves once more what an immensely considerate and warm-hearted person you are. Much love from a long-long time enjoyer. Hope I'll get to tune into the livestreams a bit more again in the future! See you there! <3

[schnader]

As a neurodivergent guy myself, I didn't even know the term "spaz" was a slur used against neurodivergent people.
Nonetheless, I can only see this as a win across the board for yourself and people who might feel targeted/offended by such things.
Luckily D4ve and the content will remain the same as always which is the reason all of us are still sticking around here.
Much love from the guy who reminded you to change TFT boards the other day on stream. ♥

[longers]

Mad respect, D4ve! But for real, I totally get it. Everything you said about the word "spazie" matches with thoughts I've had for years. As a neurodivergent myself, it did hit me over the years what your name meant, but it never deterred me from watching you. You've always been an awesome, funny, goofy, and loveable nüt that it didn't matter. I'm happy you're making this change. Long live the Spuz!

[xTECHSTOOGEx]

i am on record as voting for D4ve, but this is good too. much love Spedge!

[sinicord]

I've personally never taken offense as an autistic person but I think you're really awesome for doing this for yourself and others <3 WE LOVE U SPOOZIE

[steverapatas]

I can't believe that a single person on the planet is offended by the name sp4zie but you do you.

[Dexiu-ow]

Cool for u D4ve! Hi from Argentina :)

[DancingViru]

As an autistic person who watched your content for almost a decade (sry for making you aware of the age lol), I noticed the slur in the name, but I assumed it meant something in Swedish, esp. with the way it was spelled.
But as someone who gets repeatedly clapped back, for calling things out in friendly manner, it is very refreshing & encouraging to see this unprompted. I really appreciate it.
Besides, you've been called Spuzie for ages by your peers anyway, & the "u" does make it more iconic to your flavor of vocabulary :D

[babrdiddle]

Good on you Spuz! Its more important for things to sit right with yourself, your real fans will always support you

[JensOdense]

When i first read the title I honestly thought you were changing your irl to Spuzie and was like wtf 😆

[christofgrobbel]

As a long term fan who has been following you since I was a kid I love the message you are conveying with this and I am so thankful that you are letting us know know how to keep enjoying you and your content, you beautiful person Spuz :)

[DNeonLamp]

We stan a content creator who reflects on harmful names without any community pressure to do so. Glad you're able to make a change that feels true to yourself.

[roxasthegreek]

'The creator of this video, known as "Spazzy, " is changing their name to "Spoy."'

Thank you, AI summary. Very cool.

[TheRealSonicBeats]

Man.... its been so 10 years since I started watching you, and haven't watched you in a while. I still remember the whole team having fun. The Yasuo video with Riot Kengan is still my favorite. "FIX EU WEST KENGAN"

[Lukeario]

Been watching and lurking for about a decade, and I just wanted to break that bit of silence to say this can’t have been an easy decision by any means. I’m proud of you for it and how your content has continually changed to be a reflection of, and more comfortable for, you. Even if sometimes that comes at a monetary cost.

I’d also like to believe part of not getting messages is that your kind-hearted intentions for others have always come through over the years, much louder than a screen name ❤

All the sane, it’s inspiring to see you make tough choices for the right reasons. Cheers to a new chapter of Spuzie o7 🎉

[binni-bunny]

Spuzie feels right, won't even think about it being a change in a month 😄 looking forward to more videos mr D4ve!