NFTS and cryptocurrency carry with them something of a poor reputation – and not without good reason given the carbon footprint attached to the former, to provide one example of its many sins.
Advertising his own personal NFT collection via Twitter, Andy Robertson hardly impressed a large section of the Liverpool fanbase online.
My first #NFT collection ‘Hometown Heroes’ is now available on sporteNFT marketplace. Check out my collection https://t.co/RoN6UZ6vZx pic.twitter.com/GpuK7rV6VQ
— Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) January 31, 2022
Many a supporter jumped onto the Twittersphere to request that the Scot take down the post and think back to his roots after announcing his somewhat tone-deaf partnership.
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Given the largely immoral nature of NFTs, we hope that someone in the Scotland captain’s entourage will inform him of the harm caused by the digital products.
We would like to believe that the fullback has been misled on the topic and would expect fan concerns to be heeded going forward.
Of course, with a prominent player having hopped on the NFT train, it does raise questions around the lack of education on the subject and the need for greater awareness about the dangers posed.
You can catch some of the fan reaction below:
This ain’t it. I know we always say “ignore social media comments” but in this instance I think you should listen to people. This is so disappointing.
— The Band Wagon (@ScoobyGangKid) January 31, 2022
Be better, Robbo. Listen to the right people, you don’t need to do this.
— Tom Buckle (@ThomasBuckle93) January 31, 2022
robbo i love you but PLEASE do not get involved in NFTs, they’re so harmful
— mia 𖦹 (@mythicalmia) January 31, 2022
You can pack this in right now lad
— Dean (@DeanEdwards93) January 31, 2022
delete man, this isnt what you are. stop selling out
— Scherwin (@MarkScherwin) January 31, 2022
Robbo, i expected better from you.
These kind of commercials will make an unfollow happen. Pls dont make me do it. :(— Sir_Kowskoskey (@Sir_Kowskoskey) January 31, 2022
#Ep31 of The Red Nets Podcast: The poor handling of Mane, what the hell are NFTs?… and more!