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Yup. This happened to me. I can get exact dates and times if needed. They called it a "tribunal". It was one of the most brutal conversations I've had in my entire 15-yr career, filled with creepy accusations against me for defending a fellow creator.
Since then, members of WC have reminded me of that night. Phrases like "I'm listening" and "You're being aggro" have been repeated at me, because that's what I said when they took turns interrogating me.
There were dozens of people listening to that conversation. I'm still told by people that they heard it live, that "they were there."
Ro Kabir asked me to talk to him personally that night, then baited me into talking to all of WC at once. It was a trap.
Ro Kabir asked me to talk to him personally that night, then baited me into talking to all of WC at once. It was a trap.
My crime was defending Brad Ashworth against unfair accusations. By taking his side, I was also accused of many nasty things, including running an IGG campaign to "collect names and addresses". None of this had any basis in truth, but I was so blindsided I could hardly respond.
I believe some members of WC have personality disorders, and that their group is a front for people who just want to hurt other people under the basis of "helping consumers." Im convinced they want to control the community through intimidation, coercion, and threats.
This is not to say all mid/low ranking members of WC know what's going on. However, I believe they have heard and seen disturbing things they have been afraid to speak out about, because they know what the group is capable of.
I know a few people in WC who are very nice, and just want to feel camaraderie and safety in numbers. I bear them no animosity or ill will.
However, watching the events of these past few months, I'm convinced something strange is going on withing the ranks of that group.
However, watching the events of these past few months, I'm convinced something strange is going on withing the ranks of that group.
Many of us creators have been speaking behind the scenes. We all agree that WC, or rather its leadership, are the greatest deterrent from CG as a community.
Anytime anyone speaks out against them openly, they are swarmed. But as Edwin has pointed out, enough is enough.
Anytime anyone speaks out against them openly, they are swarmed. But as Edwin has pointed out, enough is enough.
I don't know if WC should be openly disavowed by Ethan. I have seen and heard so much about their behavior, I think it would be appropriate to completely detach from any group they're associated with.
I've been so happy to network with 99% of all of you. I love making comics.
I've been so happy to network with 99% of all of you. I love making comics.
However, because of the bullying behavior of a few (possible) sociopaths, I've been tempted to walk away from CG on a number of occasions. There are other creators like @DougTenNapel who have already done so.
Members of WC are proven to be engineers of rumors, and I would be very curious to hear how many internal "crises" have been engineered by them. They tried to do it with me, likely waiting for me to step out of line before dropping the hammer.
Anyhow, this soliloquy is long enough. I'm grateful for all my readers and friends I've made. I don't know what the consequences will be of my stepping forward, but I want the bullying to STOP. We can no longer be silent when we see unacceptable behavior around us.
We cant defend antisocial behavior of our allies, just because they're on our side. There are people out there who just love fighting, who will use any excuse to cause it. It gives them pleasure. And it's been profitable, too.
Anyway, that's that. I swear the deepest oath of my career that I have never, and will never, breach any of my customers' privacy with anyone. I will never support doxing.
If Mari Sue takes a hit because of this, so be it. I refuse to stand by in silence when I see good people-
If Mari Sue takes a hit because of this, so be it. I refuse to stand by in silence when I see good people-
-get slandered and ganged up on. I am publicly saying that I believe WC is intentionally working against the interests of CG, that there are creepy power plays going on behind the scenes including intentional coercion and slander.
I openly call on the leadership of CG to rebuke WC's behavior, and I encourage members who have seen bad internal behavior to step forward, as well.
If this post somehow leads to strange rumors about me, I hope all of you give me the benefit of the doubt.
If this post somehow leads to strange rumors about me, I hope all of you give me the benefit of the doubt.
I write all this at great risk to my currently-running campaign. I hope at least this stands as a testament to my sincerity, that I'm willing to put it all on the line to expose behavior that may put the entire community at risk.
Indie comics is bigger than this.
Indie comics is bigger than this.
