Gathered my thoughts a bit more and I think I’m ready to give my likely final statement on this matter.
I think Micheal’s and Ashley’s actions were very distasteful, and while I am glad they’ve addressed it, it’s not my place to forgive them. My only hope is that they continue to speak against this behavior.
As for Goose herself, those posts are certainly fucking awful, and especially the fact she hasn’t properly addressed or renounced them yet. Nevertheless, I wish the fandom was more cordial about this. ESPECIALLY, especially the white side of the fandom. We have no right to speak over Black voices.
I don’t think anyone is in the right in this situation, but that doesn’t mean I think any of them are irredeemable monsters who need to die. I don’t think any of them are irredeemable monsters who need to die, but that doesn’t mean I’ll be on Twitter calling others full-on slurs for not glazing their actions. And I’ve seen people do that! Many of them, actually!
I don’t know. This whole situation has been a fucking mess. What I do know is that I will be taking a step back from TADC and the fandom as a whole. At least for now.
This show has brought me and my girlfriend so much joy throughout its run, and I would be lying if I said it didn’t save my life once or twice, but I cannot in good conscience continue supporting this show with this looming over my head.
As such, this blog will be put into an indefinite hiatus. One last fake spoiler was scheduled ahead of time for the day of the YouTube release, but besides that, it will likely be radio-silent on here for the time being.
I’m sorry if this disappoints anybody. I’m disappointed myself, this blog was something I enjoyed doing even if I wasn’t on the dot 100% of the time. But I feel this is for the best.
If you want to keep up with my own shenanigans outside of this blog gimmick though, feel free to follow me on my main blog, @k1ttygam3r
I may come back to this blog if a proper statement is put out by Goose, but I don’t know when that will be, if she does so at all.
And in case I don’t see you… good afternoon, good evening and good night.