Ok, Here’s the Thing Guys
I ain’t one to bullshit. I tease and I joke but never about anything serious or insensitive, its simply not the Modsu way. So trust that I wouldn’t be here pullin’ your leg about this shit because wrongful defamation isn’t funny to me in the slightest either. But I can’t really keep quiet or go about business as normal, because the revelation is very concerning to me and should be concerning to you too.
I’ve mentioned this before, but I’ve followed Yandere Simulator’s development for years, since 2014 in fact. As someone with a big interest in stealth games, subversions of well known tropes, and the stalker/ “yandere” genre in general has always been a subtle fascination of mine, I was really intrigued and excited at the prospect of this game. The premise was interesting, right up my alley really, and the continuous updates and builds gave the impression of a close communication with the audience, which I also liked.
So naturally, and I’m sure a lot of you guys can relate to this feeling, when I started to hear rumors about the developer; I didn’t want to believe them. I spent a while like this, because I was so infatuated with the project and felt like I would be losing something that had become a source of joy and entertainment for me if I had to face that. But as time went on, and I heard more and more bits and pieces that, more than anything else, spiked my concern, I caved and looked into it. Bracing myself for the worst, but hoping for the best; that maybe it was some ancient history that has since been moved past, or false rumors that weren’t all that credible. But... Oh God.
This isn’t really meant as a callout post or anything like that, but as some of the people who have spoken up have said, people who follow YandereDev and admire him, and especially those giving money to his project, deserve to know the person they’re putting their faith, and/or their investment in. 700 followers isn’t a lot, but it’s not small either, and I figure its better than not saying a word, because that just wouldn’t sit right with me.
I don’t think I’m a gullible person, I don’t just blindly believe anything anyone tells me if they can’t back it up or I haven’t already come to consider them trustworthy. But multiple documented sources as well as individual, nearly identical stories don’t lie, at least, not to me. I will be citing those sources for you guys to see and make the call for yourselves, rather than just asking you to take my word for it, because with the point I’m trying to make a massive load of hypocrisy like that would be borderline satire. That, and mob mentality is dangerous. That kind of thing is how doxxers and suicide baiters thrive, and I don’t want any part in that sort of behavior. Really, I think it would be best for you to make your own judgements, rather than feel a certain way because someone told you you should. I certainly didn’t feel the full gravity of this until I read it for myself.
Honestly, the idea that I could support someone for so long without knowing, or even considering what kind of a person they could be is deeply frightening to me, and if nothing else, it’s made me more wary for the future. Don’t believe everything you hear, but also, don’t assume that you know someone based on the side of them they present to you, because who knows what they could be hiding in the side you don’t see. I won’t make any claims or accusations here in my own post, because that way nobody can accuse me of just trying to talk shit, (which I don’t think they really could? considering, like, what do I really have to gain, especially after being a fan for years? But expect the unexpected, my pupils. That is Modsu’s piece of wisdom for today.) and in addition, it kind of forces you to look for yourself if you want to know, rather than read a paraphrased version from the middle man. Believe me that it doesn’t really click until you read the words straight from the horse’s mouth. If you’re reluctant to believe or face this like I was, just... in my opinion, you’re better off knowing and putting doubts to rest. Closure and all that. Though be warned some of it can get... heavy. At least to me. We all have our sore spots.
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Sources:
https://kiwifarms.net/threads/evaxephon-yanderedev-alex-mahan-alexander-stuart-mahan.19311/
https://twitter.com/andrearitsu/status/1004943939105849345?s=21 (Thread)
https://archive.fo/wKz1n (Direct Quotes Screenshotted, Later Deleted)
https://archive.fo/Lvc0Q
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So, basically, for reasons you can read for yourselves in the sources linked, (which document very efficiently most if not all of what you’ll need to know, though I don’t always condone the, er... choice of words, that some of the users you’ll see have used, aside from some forum users people are mostly serious and professional.) I can’t really bring myself to continue this blog. I had fun and was treated so kindly, which I’m thankful to you guys for, and know that even at times when it wasn’t possible for me or I fell short, I always wanted to bring something enjoyable and amusing to the table for you all. But with this coming to light, for personal and moral reasons I’m not comfortable with supporting the game or it’s creator any longer. You all are free to make your own judgements and decide for yourselves, I can only speak for myself, and wouldn’t try to speak for or over anyone else. I’m still sad about this, its definitely cause for disappointment, but everybody has their limits, you know?
Don’t hate me, sweet followers, think fondly of our times together, and may we meet again in the stars.....
or maybe like, at a Chuck E. Cheese or something. I dunno. Whatever sounds more cosmic and spiritual.
- Yours Sorrowfully,
The Lamenting Modsu
