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Heyaaa! I know I haven’t been super active lately-- it’s all been art or real life errands for me. No room on the clock for RPing.
That said, I’d like to take a moment to talk about something-- and I don’t do this often, but this is a topic I really feel strongly about, and I think should be addressed. That being, the disturbing amount of bullying I see going on in this RP Community in particular.
Yes, of course every RP Community gets its fair share of anon hatred. But that’s not... all I’m talking about. I’m talking about genuine calling-out of others straight-up when even the slightest topic/headcanon/portrayal is not agreed on. I’ve seen it happen right before my eyes, and I’ve seen it chase away a good amount of friends that I’ve made in my short time here.
Honestly, and I think I can speak for a fair amount of people, it makes me very afraid and uncomfortable. Which is a feeling that should not exist in the world of RPing.
Now, I understand seeing a portrayal of a character/headcanon going around that you don’t agree with, and getting that pang of anger. I’ve gotten that on multiple occasions, believe me. But going out of your way to call the person out and making them feel bad for it is downright inexcusable behavior. Yes, rather than giving constructive advice or leaving well enough alone, I have witnessed people being put down and chewed out for something that they’re doing. I’ve even seen people forced into redoing their entire character, and still getting shot down.
And many times, I’ve seen it force them out of the RP Community altogether.
It’s absolutely not right. And this sort of behavior makes myself and others very hesitant and uncomfortable in portraying our characters the way we want to. It’s indirect manipulation.
I won’t list names out of respect but... Why waste time hurting someone’s feelings just so you can get a “perfect” point across? It does nothing for you, and especially nothing for them. Come to terms, or leave them alone. It’s not so difficult.
No one owns this RP Community. Stop making others feel scared. And start making this place fun and enjoyable for everyone.