The Furry Fandom Is Broken. We’ll Fix It
Public shaming has exposed the best and worst of the fandom and the internet. It was first used to establish societal norms in small communities. However, it's resurfaced with the rise of the internet and social media. While it has helped expose criminals, it has negatively impacted a lot more whether the accusations were true or not.
This video is a message for the fandom and the internet that reckless public shaming has consequences. Not only on the accused, but those that are associated with them, often with potentially deadly consequences. As a fandom, we need to come together to hear both sides and establish beyond a reasonable doubt through police investigation before publically shamming them.
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Timestamps:
0:00 - Background
2:34 - Smear Campaign
4:09 - Being SWATted
5:16 - Neurodivergence & Public Shaming
6:46 - Moving Forward
Further Reading:
Original Statement - • Post
Public Shaming - • Public Shaming
ProJared Response - • Video
Kwite Response - • Kwite's Response To The Allegations Was In...