When I first saw the title of Stephen’s video I couldn’t believe it. ,,He has to be joking, right?”. I wish it was a joke. Some dumb clickbait we will be angry about for a few minutes.
I respect Stephen’s decision and I’m sure it wasn’t easy for him to make it. I’m heartbroken it went that far, but I’m happy that he isn’t forcing himself to drag this out. I’m glad he’s doing what is best for him and his mental health.
Stephen contributed so much to this channel and without him it’ll never be the same. He’s much more than just an employee. He’s part of Danplan. He’s amazing and fun. His personality was so unique, he had put so much effort in his persona. He had never failed to make me laugh even at my worst days. He’s so nice at his streams. I’ve been fortunate enough to ask him a question! (I can’t describe how relieved I was when he didn’t make fun of my English and my accent).
DON’T HARASS DANIEL! We don’t know the whole story, but even if we did, he’s still a person with feelings. He’s a human. And humans make mistakes. We can just hope that Daniel releases his before it’s too late. Yes, he said and did a lot of hurtful things. I’m disappointed in him like all of the fandom. But harassing him won’t do anyone any good. Especially not him. I’m waiting for his video and explanation.
I feel sorry for Hosuh, who tried so hard to hold everything together and animators, who got caught by the crossfire.
I love Danplan. I’m not sure when I started watching them, but I remember watching one of their videos where Stephen was talking about going to the Disneyland and I hoped that it would be possible. They had about 850 thousand subscribers then, if I’m not wrong. I loved it so much that I recommended them to everyone I know. (Or more like annoyed them with it until they gave up and watched at least one video). Danplan was always and escape for me, when I had bad day. I watched all of their videos at least a few times.
It was Danplan that inspired me to draw. (Like seriously, I had drawn so much of them… I can’t even count how many pages I filled up with them). I wouldn’t be here, on tumblr, drawing fanarts if it weren’t for them. They were the ones who gave me the final “push” I needed to actually draw and post that stuff. I even wanted to do animation. I have a few ideas already and storyboards for three of them, but after everything that happened… I don’t know if I’ll ever do it. Maybe if Stephen will be okay with us still doing fanart with him and the guys. If not then… well…
Also, I love Fanplan. I’m so glad I’m part of it. It’s one of the most welcoming, warm communities I’ve ever come across.
…At least part of it. I tend to ignore the disrespectful brats, whose comments I sometimes see, but now it’s worse. Because they don’t give Daniel a chance to explain himself. I get it – you’re hurt and confused. We all are. But don’t we own to Daniel to at least hear his side of the story? And be DECENT HUMAN BEINGS? AND NOT MONKEYS THROWING CRAP AT ANOTHER MONKEYS?
I feel hurt and upset. I never would’ve guessed something like that will happen. That Daniel would do something like this. I feel like I’ve been betrayed. I can’t imagine what Stephen felt all this time and even now.
Nothing will be the same anymore. And I can’t stop crying when I think about it.
I stand by and fully support Stephen, and I’m so proud that he made choice what was right for him. But after all this time I owe Daniel the benefit of the doubt. I owe him a chance to explain himself.
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