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It’s the end of the year so I though’t i’d say some things about some people i care about :) 

@videogames-and-stardust hOLY shit i really don’t know where i would be without you. When you sent me stickers in the mail i was sosososo happy, and they’re still on my computer and i think of you every time i look at them. Thanks for being my friend <3 you make me happy :) And i’m so proud of you doing @crankycrew-appreciation you’re a wonderful person and my life is better with you in it 

@marl1nde I’m glad we’re friends <3 you’re very thoughtful and incredibly generous and my existence is better by having you in it !!! And even if it kills us we’re gonna get that poster delivered to my house eventually XD 

@chronically-illustrated Everytime something happened you were always there to listen and make me feel better, and i’d do the same for you if you needed me. I admire your art so much, it’s so pretty and wonderful (just like you!!!!). You’ve made being in the community a joy and i hope in 2019 you, me and valk can do some more art events together!!! 

@valkyreskye we havent talked much towards the end of the year but you’re lovely and i hope you’re doing okay !!!!

@jacksoopticboop @glixbitch YO HOLY SHIT YOU TWO ARE SO WONDERFUL AND NICE WHAT THE FUCK. Boop your good morning posts in the tag make me so happy (even if its late at night for me) and FUCK YOUR ART IS SO GOOD!!! And Gina you’re always in the tags and you’re so genuine and kind <3 I want to talk to you both more this year !!! 

@pap-is-loud @bri-doodles-art @risingroseakira my wonderful children, im proud of you all and you’ve all come so far both in art and in life <3 i hope 2019 is good to you 

@septic-dr-schneep Seeing you in the tags so much, and how much you care about the story youre creating and the art that you draw !!!! makes me happy :) 

@logan-exe @onceuponaprincey you two hold such a special place in my dumb heart. Thanks for being there for me!!!!!! 

@enbiebrit @antaresblue Where would i be without you two??? Who knows <3 I can’t put how i feel about either of you into words 

@lum1natrix @markired @huffletrax @van-arts you’re all just, really lovely, and i hope i can get to know some of you better in 2019 :) 

@rataccoonn @lansketchbook you two are in my notifications alot recently and i’ve decided you’re both very cool talented people <3 thanks for doing what you do 

It’s been such a fucking wild year, I never thought this blog would become what it is, and now cool people follow me and its just, holy shit what the fuck im so incredibly confused. I know i’ve forgotten people and that’s okay, they still matter in my heart. To everyone whose listened to my music, thanks <3 it’s been fun writing it. And to the people who sent me nice messages when i needed it im grateful. I love this community so much and i’m glad it’s something that i get to be apart of. 

So, I will start this off by saying that nothing here is meant to be a personal attack. More of a polite (as I can be) criticism of recent events. I have felt conflicted staying in the Markiplier and Jacksepticeye communities for a multitude of reasons over the past year, but if you have been following recent events, then you know why I am now agonizing over this.

It’s been very stressful and I feel like I’m going to explode. I am uncertain of what to do. Part of me is hopeful that I can spread more positivity and help others understand where some of us are coming from. I know that might sound naive, and maybe I am, but I saw something in these communities that made me feel safe.

However, it’s increasingly becoming the opposite. People are less compassionate, less caring, and less PMA, ever since the “meme” began.

Many of you have forgotten what respect is. What it means. Joking at the expense of others’ feelings is not okay.

“It’s just a joke”, “You’re too sensitive”, “Grow a thicker skin”.

Translation: You don’t want to think about how these actions affect others. It’s easier to look the other way, to sweep it under the rug, or in this case – justify it.

The truth is, you are doing Mark, Seán, and yourselves a disservice. We cannot look at people like gods. That is unfair to them and extremely unhealthy for us. Shouting down people who feel hurt is not how we should be handling this.

Someone I follow who is Jewish felt betrayed by Mark for endorsing Felix, and I can’t blame her since Felix went and fucking gave a shout out to a neo-Nazi!

Let that sink in. There comes a time where we have to draw the fucking line, fellas. I believe that Seán and Mark are good guys, but even good people make bad choices. Supporting Felix is one of them.

I cannot in good conscience ever support someone who knowingly boosted a neo-Nazi (and if someone tries to tell me he didn’t know, how could he not? The video he watched was making fun of Heather Heyer’s death; an activist who was murdered by a neo-Nazi).

And as of late, I’ve been rethinking supporting Seán and Mark. As much as I like them, their content, and certain people in the community, I don’t feel safe here anymore. I am morally conflicted and it sucks.

And do not try to tell me that I need to learn to take a joke, or that I’m being stupid, or imply that my feelings are invalid. Your mental gymnastics bullshit will not work on me.

These communities were once mostly positive (other issues in the past that I’m sure I don’t have to name), but the well has been poisoned. The only way to salvage this is to take out the poison. That’s all I have to say for right now. I don’t know where to go from here as of yet. I don’t know if I’ll up and leave or stay and try to help other vulnerable people. I don’t know.

So, I will start this off by saying that nothing here is meant to be a personal attack. More of a polite (as I can be) criticism of recent events. I have felt conflicted staying in the Markiplier and Jacksepticeye communities for a multitude of reasons over the past year, but if you have been following recent events, then you know why I am now agonizing over this.

It’s been very stressful and I feel like I’m going to explode. I am uncertain of what to do. Part of me is hopeful that I can spread more positivity and help others understand where some of us are coming from. I know that might sound naive, and maybe I am, but I saw something in these communities that made me feel safe.

However, it’s increasingly becoming the opposite. People are less compassionate, less caring, and less PMA, ever since the “meme” began.

Many of you have forgotten what respect is. What it means. Joking at the expense of others’ feelings is not okay.

“It’s just a joke”, “You’re too sensitive”, “Grow a thicker skin”.

Translation: You don’t want to think about how these actions affect others. It’s easier to look the other way, to sweep it under the rug, or in this case – justify it.

The truth is, you are doing Mark, Seán, and yourselves a disservice. We cannot look at people like gods. That is unfair to them and extremely unhealthy for us. Shouting down people who feel hurt is not how we should be handling this.

Someone I follow who is Jewish felt betrayed by Mark for endorsing Felix, and I can’t blame her since Felix went and fucking gave a shout out to a neo-Nazi!

Let that sink in. There comes a time where we have to draw the fucking line, fellas. I believe that Seán and Mark are good guys, but even good people make bad choices. Supporting Felix is one of them.

I cannot in good conscience ever support someone who knowingly boosted a neo-Nazi (and if someone tries to tell me he didn’t know, how could he not? The video he watched was making fun of Heather Heyer’s death; an activist who was murdered by a neo-Nazi).

And as of late, I’ve been rethinking supporting Seán and Mark. As much as I like them, their content, and certain people in the community, I don’t feel safe here anymore. I am morally conflicted and it sucks.

And do not try to tell me that I need to learn to take a joke, or that I’m being stupid, or imply that my feelings are invalid. Your mental gymnastics bullshit will not work on me.

These communities were once mostly positive (other issues in the past that I’m sure I don’t have to name), but the well has been poisoned. The only way to salvage this is to take out the poison. That’s all I have to say for right now. I don’t know where to go from here as of yet. I don’t know if I’ll up and leave or stay and try to help other vulnerable people. I don’t know.