Skateboarding legend Ed Templeton has been in the spotlight after releasing a pro deck showing a Ku Klux Klan member burning a cross with a Nazi symbol on it.
Skateboarders everywhere had a lot to say about it after seeing it online.
Many skaters were surprised but supportive, recognizing that Templeton was taking a stand against racism.
Others were not happy with the Tempster facing backlash from the controversial pro deck. Some religious skaters felt the board was disrespectful to Jesus Christ.
A few people saw a political message in the deck, pointing out that the Klan member on the board wore a red tie which they associated with former president Donald Trump.
The conversation escalated when a core skater named e.leake21 commented. He asked why Templeton would risk losing a large customer base just to make a statement.
He suggested that even if Templeton personally disliked certain people, it would make sense to separate business from politics and take their money anyway.
Templeton replied with a firm stance.
"How would I appeal to these people? Make racist skateboards? I don't want racists buying Toy Machine, and if the skateboard community is so filled with racists that I will go out of business because of that, then I don't wanna be in this business anymore."
This situation shows that for Templeton, skateboarding is about more than making boards. It is about creating a community where hate has no place.
The whole thing has everyone in the skateboard world talking about standing up for what you believe in.
Skaters are weighing in on how brands can stick to their values, even if it means losing some money or customers.