User blog comment:WonderfulAsia/Hetalia English Dub Cast Updates/@comment-2004850-20100716045757

@Anon - Pretty much my thoughts on the issue^^

The Vic hate comes mostly from allegations that he's homophobic or anti-gay. There was a whole deal when he claimed a character wasn't gay and that the author told him so. I wasn't actually around during the controversy, but it sounds like he was lying. However, that Vic is anti-gay hasn't been proven; after that whole thing, I haven't heard a peep out of him in regards to BL series (and how long ago was that?).

Besides, it's not like we've never enjoyed a movie with a questionable actor. I enjoy many Tom Cruise movies, but his personal life...? Mel Gibson also comes to mind. I quite enjoy The Man Without a Face, but Gibson is just...Especially with recent developments. I think that's what annoys me about some of the fans--even if he is anti whatever, it's a voice role. Vic is still a good enough actor, we don't know everything about him, and boycotting the Hetalia DVD isn't showing your support for the series. It's much different from a live-action film starring someone as a main actor. From what others have said, Vic seems to be a fairly nice guy in real life.