oh shit, no one has an answer for the abrupt cut off?
from my experience with Joan i was pretty sure it was because of the homestuck animated pilot? she posted "i can't stop crying today" on the same day it was announced and from that point forward it seems people started getting blocked.
then in our dms after the first time she blocked me, she told me she had blocked *hundreds* of mutuals trying to keep herself "safe" from it. she said it was a huge problem but one specific alter just kept purging anyone who posted anything even vaguely related to hs2, the epilogues or the animated pilot to protect their bubble of old homestuck...
throughout they'd blog history they've repeatedly said if they can't be in 2014, they'd lose it. they've called themself a study on "obsession and the inability to move on" relating to it... it's pretty sad, honestly
whoa. thatd explain a large chunk of blockings post pilot. i really really want to see her grow past trying to embody that time period if thats whats going on.
a few of us were blocked years before that but it does seem the animated pilot was some sort of breaking point for her
In the heart of the lush rainforests of Sumeru, where the verdant canopy kissed the heavens, there existed a hidden sanctuary of botanical wonders. Tighnari found solace among the towering trees and elusive flora of his homeland. But amidst the emerald depths, his heart found its true sanctuary in the form of his beloved, whose name was whispered by the wind and carried through the rustling leaves.
One breezy evening, beneath the embrace of the celestial canopy, Tighnari embarked on a journey with you to unveil the mysteries of Sumeru's flora. Hand in hand, you ventured into the heart of the rainforest, where the air was heavy with the scent of earth and the chorus of creatures filled the night.
Your first encounter was with the ethereal Rukkashava mushrooms, which adorned the ancient trees like celestial ornaments. "Behold," Tighnari whispered with reverence, "the holy crystallization of Rukkhadevata's legacy." With gentle hands, he guided you closer, explaining how these fungi grew in layers upon layers, resembling a sea of clouds suspended in the embrace of the forest giants. Together, you marveled at the intricate patterns and delicate hues, feeling the pulse of life that thrived within each layer
As you ventured further into the depths of the rainforest, you came upon a group of kalpalata lotuses, clinging to the sheer cliffsides with graceful tenacity. "Though it shares the name with the lotus, their essence is entirely their own," Tighnari murmured, his voice carrying the reverence of a devotee. With tender care, and careful as to not fall, he plucked a blossom from the vine, its petals unfurling like the wings of a butterfly. You admired the intricate beauty of the flower, its vibrant colors contrasting against the rugged backdrop of the cliff.
The wind led you to the forest wetlands, where the nocturnal blooms of the nilotpala lotuses awaited your discovery. Under the shimmering moonlight, the flowers illuminated the darkness with a celestial glow, casting an otherworldly aura upon the tranquil waters. "See how they bloom only under the cover of night, their petals as bright as the moon itself," Tighnari whispered, his gaze alight with glee. Hand in hand, you waded through the moonlit waters, enraptured by the beauty that surrounded you.
Though, you noticed, Tighnari was staring at you.
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AGHFDGKJGKLDFJLKFDLJFSKDJFSKDSF LDLKSDJLKFSDLKJFKLSJDDSKLF I LOVE TIGHNARI I LOVE THIS GUYYYYYYYYY he's so infodump about you at you ! guy
I was in the “Joan’s book club” community after being invited (for some reason? I figured it was harmless I didn’t know anything) and thought I’d post some screencaps from a manga I’m reading. Because that was what people did there. Well, like 2 people ever posted in there.
I instantly got banned “for inappropriate behavior”. Maybe because I said in a tag I hoped I could post more cool pages and get people to read it? Maybe this was considered spamming, even though I made one single post and instantly got banned?
So I’m trying to explain myself but I’m blocked, and then I find this blog. I feel like I dodged a bullet but I also feel bad because I didn’t think I did anything wrong and want to explain myself.
Ive noticed both @pancakestained and @mythoughtswillfollowyou have been deactivated. @/joangate is still up.
I also noticed no one here has been mentioning @/dungeonsandddarya's (formerly @/dungeonsanddarya) part in this whole fiasco. She was harrassing people who came out about the situation and spread Joan's lies. She seems to be pretty inactive right now, but it's sketchy. Id say she's more likely to be a seperate person from joan rather than being them or part of their system. My question is what did Joan tell her that made her commit to this harrassment campaign as well? I think its another thread to look into. Her blog was also only created last February so im not entirely ruling out that it could be an alt too.
oh my god thank you for bringing this up.
joan seems to have picked her victims purposefully in that its been very hard to centralize any of this info and more just keeps spilling out at the seams. what a wild adventure that shouldnt be happening
I posted about this under someone else’s post but I would like to say I also had some bad experiences with Joan. Long story somewhat short, I paid $120 and many months later got some songs that were nothing like what I asked for. I’m now realizing, at least I got something.
I was also blocked on main a year and change ago for seemingly no reason after nothing but kind exchanges. Since then I have been followed on multiple unlinked accounts, the only through line being vague references to the OC I gushed about for the commissions. Now that I’m thinking more I also think one might have been directly after vaguing about how weird this whole situation was. I was followed on Bluesky recently leading me to be curious about if they unblocked me on tumblr, ultimately finding I am not the only one with a bad experience.
I’ve been sent into a bit of an anxiety / paranoia spiral every time I’ve been reminded of them. I realize now that this situation was not targeted at me specifically but a pattern of behavior, but I’m still I’m not going to post about this on my main for fear of retaliation.
I hope this is helpful for someone, and know that you are not alone.
im so sorry youre having to deal with joans behavior instead of her. i wish you well and thank you for sharing
I was also blocked by joan after nothing but positive interactions. They then lied about the reason why I was blocked (I still don’t know the real reason and never will). I know that’s not much compared to what she’s done to others but I’m so tired of the way joan treats people who don’t deserve it.
i have received many messages upsettingly similar to this one. its sad when the low bar to entry is abandonment and lies
