wow, that is horrible.
Information seems odd to be honest, so I will wait for more before devoting too much thought on this/ Still the bullying over a drawing being done thin is just stupid, especially given the not too long past reverse of that idea being promoted by SJW types. Obvious hypocrisies and double standards and stuff there. Still, hard to even say it was SJW and not just some jackass fan who felt slighted. Given both the mentioned topic of why, and tumblr itself being notorious for having such people infesting it, I don't disbelieve it, but I think more info is needed before I fully believe it was SJW.
Some are saying the person is still alive, if not well, so that is at least some good news. Had a look through the linked site, they aren't half bad talent, it is a shame they were driven to such a point by internet assholes like that.
On the subject of doxxing the people who did, not a fan honestly. While certainly assholes in behavior, if any crime was broken, it is law enforcement job to deal with it, not vigilante doxers hoping someone else will kick their teeth in. And that is even before we go over how we really don't know much of the extent of their harassment and bullying they did.
On the 4chan vs tumblr debate, honestly, 4chan is the better I would say. Yes, it is a shithole hive of scum and villainy, and it makes no bones about it. It advertises that fact, it smashes it in your face every moment you are on the site, and it demands nothing of its community by way of rules or civility outside of bare-bones legality itself. It is a bad place, to be sure, but it is honest in that and no one can deny they didn't know what they were getting into when participating there. The site clearly has the door highlights so people can jump ship any time they want and it encourages anonymousness, meaning if you leave, no one is likely to follow you out the door. It is akin to a rough bar. They let you know at the door what you getting into, and it is your own fault for however long you stay, but they don't chase you into the night when you leave.
Tumblr though, oh boy, tumlr. Presents itself as a safe space, pushes ego and popularity, and is designed for people to gain followers. The nature of the site itself fosters drama and shitfights, and it is little wonder such flair up so often. Beyond that, the rules of the site are much more easily weaponized, mobs can attack users who have invested in the site too much to feel they can leave, and the linking to various other social media makes stalking and harassment easier to follow them even after being run off the site. It has gained a reputation as a politically leaning place, and though many criticize and mock it, it is usually for what it claims to be (a safe space), or how it greatly fails that goal when it comes to opposing viewpoints. It fosters the creation of ties to the site, of growth as a known individual and because of that, makes any attempt to leave require pulling out at the root. Comparisons to cults are brought up for a reason, and the nature of both the praise and the decrying based on the whims of the mob with regard to, much like the example that started the thread, what would otherwise be pointless complaints. So while it doesn't present itself as a hive of shit, it is far more insidious in what it does do. Because of that, far more get hurt in the process after being pulled in and investing too much of themselves into the site. Even worse when their mistakes result in people chasing them off site.
So yeah, I'd rather have a hive of assholes who presents itself as such than one that presents itself as something else and pulls the mask off after people are too invested.
Information seems odd to be honest, so I will wait for more before devoting too much thought on this/ Still the bullying over a drawing being done thin is just stupid, especially given the not too long past reverse of that idea being promoted by SJW types. Obvious hypocrisies and double standards and stuff there. Still, hard to even say it was SJW and not just some jackass fan who felt slighted. Given both the mentioned topic of why, and tumblr itself being notorious for having such people infesting it, I don't disbelieve it, but I think more info is needed before I fully believe it was SJW.
Some are saying the person is still alive, if not well, so that is at least some good news. Had a look through the linked site, they aren't half bad talent, it is a shame they were driven to such a point by internet assholes like that.
On the subject of doxxing the people who did, not a fan honestly. While certainly assholes in behavior, if any crime was broken, it is law enforcement job to deal with it, not vigilante doxers hoping someone else will kick their teeth in. And that is even before we go over how we really don't know much of the extent of their harassment and bullying they did.
On the 4chan vs tumblr debate, honestly, 4chan is the better I would say. Yes, it is a shithole hive of scum and villainy, and it makes no bones about it. It advertises that fact, it smashes it in your face every moment you are on the site, and it demands nothing of its community by way of rules or civility outside of bare-bones legality itself. It is a bad place, to be sure, but it is honest in that and no one can deny they didn't know what they were getting into when participating there. The site clearly has the door highlights so people can jump ship any time they want and it encourages anonymousness, meaning if you leave, no one is likely to follow you out the door. It is akin to a rough bar. They let you know at the door what you getting into, and it is your own fault for however long you stay, but they don't chase you into the night when you leave.
Tumblr though, oh boy, tumlr. Presents itself as a safe space, pushes ego and popularity, and is designed for people to gain followers. The nature of the site itself fosters drama and shitfights, and it is little wonder such flair up so often. Beyond that, the rules of the site are much more easily weaponized, mobs can attack users who have invested in the site too much to feel they can leave, and the linking to various other social media makes stalking and harassment easier to follow them even after being run off the site. It has gained a reputation as a politically leaning place, and though many criticize and mock it, it is usually for what it claims to be (a safe space), or how it greatly fails that goal when it comes to opposing viewpoints. It fosters the creation of ties to the site, of growth as a known individual and because of that, makes any attempt to leave require pulling out at the root. Comparisons to cults are brought up for a reason, and the nature of both the praise and the decrying based on the whims of the mob with regard to, much like the example that started the thread, what would otherwise be pointless complaints. So while it doesn't present itself as a hive of shit, it is far more insidious in what it does do. Because of that, far more get hurt in the process after being pulled in and investing too much of themselves into the site. Even worse when their mistakes result in people chasing them off site.
So yeah, I'd rather have a hive of assholes who presents itself as such than one that presents itself as something else and pulls the mask off after people are too invested.
