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That thread of "Here's some DON'Ts for working in TTRPGs" starts off as "Don't do this thing" and quickly descends into "Stop calling people out for their mistakes cause it makes them feel bad".
What a shitty thread. And most of the people who've retweeted it are white (1/8)
What a shitty thread. And most of the people who've retweeted it are white (1/8)
Surprising no one, white people feel uncomfortable when marginalized people stand up for themselves and try to fix issues in their community.
This isn't about your comfort. It's about the people you have harmed/continue to harm with your shitty work. (2/8)
This isn't about your comfort. It's about the people you have harmed/continue to harm with your shitty work. (2/8)
Just an fyi about Being "famous for dunking on companies for past mistakes they have fixed" MOST COMPANIES HAVEN'T FIXED THOSE MISTAKES!
WotC still has Mike Mearls on staff!
Paizo's next game is Copaganda!
White Wolf has been reined in by Paradox, but I have doubts. (3/8)
WotC still has Mike Mearls on staff!
Paizo's next game is Copaganda!
White Wolf has been reined in by Paradox, but I have doubts. (3/8)
Long story short, if I have to stop being vocal about the mistreatment, abuse of power, and bigotry in the community to get a job at your company?? I don't wanna work at your fuckin company!
I'd much rather work with people whose morals are not only intact, but active. (4/8)
I'd much rather work with people whose morals are not only intact, but active. (4/8)
One of the things mentioned in the tweet is that if you call out things, people won't want to work with you.
And yeah, thats probably because they're afraid they'll say something bigoted and you'll put them on blast.
And you know what, fuck that! (5/8)
And yeah, thats probably because they're afraid they'll say something bigoted and you'll put them on blast.
And you know what, fuck that! (5/8)
Marginalized people have to walk around on eggshells because they're afraid to jeopardize their livelyhood while the majority does and says whatever they want.
These are the same bland people who call out "cancel culture" cause they're afraid it'll come for them. (6/8)
These are the same bland people who call out "cancel culture" cause they're afraid it'll come for them. (6/8)
I'd rather be a vocal indie, than a silent big name. At least then I can sleep comfortably knowing that I'm not betraying myself and the people who have helped me get to where I am today. (7/8)
Also fuck your "Don't drag your followers into a miscommunication" bullshit.
I've worked in enough corporate spaces to know when someone is feeding me a shit and calling it couscous.
You had time to make your tweets. You made your point clear. Miscommunication my ass (8/8)
I've worked in enough corporate spaces to know when someone is feeding me a shit and calling it couscous.
You had time to make your tweets. You made your point clear. Miscommunication my ass (8/8)
