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Toxicity - Don't Burn Your Friends/Supporters
7 years ago
This is possibly going to be a topic for a video, is addressing a couple specifics of fandom/community toxicity. One example being an artist that I, and many others, have commissioned. I'm one of those people that will quietly support you if I follow you. I might not comment on everything, but I support you and will gladly share your name. I bought a couple commissions from them, and loved to tell people about the fantastic quality and unique style. - Mind you, being a quiet guy, this wasn't a loud thing. It'd be someone maybe once every three to five months saying "that's a cool avatar" or "that's cool art!", and I'd say "Thanks! ***** drew it up. They're amazing if you ever want to get a commission!"
And that'd be all. Maybe adding *name omitted* to a "favorite artists" list or something, but again. That's all.
We barely spoke, besides me dropping a "that looks awesome!" or a like/fave once in a while to give a little support without being annoying. But today I found out that I was randomly blocked on Twitter. Apparently (according to my friend who was NOT blocked, yet was the recipient of a gift commish I hired them for) a bunch of other people had their comments either hidden or removed, and (theoretically) blocked.
Normally, I'm all about just quietly stepping away. If a bratty jerk wants to block you or cause drama, then just back away and ignore them. I've had to do that before in regards to idiots pestering friends (to prevent spillover drama) and once with a jerkbag mutual. But this one really upset me. I rarely left a comment, liked/faved once in a while, and we didn't message beyond commissions - which I was (as always) incredibly patient and relinquishing total control for. As an artist myself, and a (try to be) humble person, I always tell the artists that they have total freedom, unless there's any specifics they want to know, in which case I'll cooperate and give them my thoughts. But I always tell them that in the end, I want them to have fun making the art, so above even my own, I want THEM to enjoy making the art for me.
So I get that sometimes life can be a pain. BELIEVE me, as someone who has an extensive history with two mental afflictions that I do my best to keep under wraps and controlled, I get it.
But don't take it out on your loyal fans/friends who have done nothing but humbly and respectfully support you.
Obviously there's no name dropping, because again, I have the respect to not sink to that level. But it's a horrible attribute to decide to suddenly push on yourself and bear to the world.
And that'd be all. Maybe adding *name omitted* to a "favorite artists" list or something, but again. That's all.
We barely spoke, besides me dropping a "that looks awesome!" or a like/fave once in a while to give a little support without being annoying. But today I found out that I was randomly blocked on Twitter. Apparently (according to my friend who was NOT blocked, yet was the recipient of a gift commish I hired them for) a bunch of other people had their comments either hidden or removed, and (theoretically) blocked.
Normally, I'm all about just quietly stepping away. If a bratty jerk wants to block you or cause drama, then just back away and ignore them. I've had to do that before in regards to idiots pestering friends (to prevent spillover drama) and once with a jerkbag mutual. But this one really upset me. I rarely left a comment, liked/faved once in a while, and we didn't message beyond commissions - which I was (as always) incredibly patient and relinquishing total control for. As an artist myself, and a (try to be) humble person, I always tell the artists that they have total freedom, unless there's any specifics they want to know, in which case I'll cooperate and give them my thoughts. But I always tell them that in the end, I want them to have fun making the art, so above even my own, I want THEM to enjoy making the art for me.
So I get that sometimes life can be a pain. BELIEVE me, as someone who has an extensive history with two mental afflictions that I do my best to keep under wraps and controlled, I get it.
But don't take it out on your loyal fans/friends who have done nothing but humbly and respectfully support you.
Obviously there's no name dropping, because again, I have the respect to not sink to that level. But it's a horrible attribute to decide to suddenly push on yourself and bear to the world.
