Month: February 2019

February 27 2019 #ThisIsComicsgate

@Swashbucklist seems to … it is actually pretty hard to know where to start with this one. Victim blaming? Ignorance? Creator harassment?

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For context:

February 19 2019 #ThisIsComicsgate

@MindOfMicahC appears to think that racism is funny.

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Science has studied people who find derogatory humour, including racism, funny.

February 16 2019 #ThisIsComicsgate

@HeatForce appears to think that there is nothing wrong with listed hate group ‘The Proud Boys’.

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For more information regarding the ‘Proud Boys’ refer to:

 

 

February 10 2019 #ThisIsComicsgate

Ethan Van Sciver attacks a charity drive aimed to allow disadvantaged girls to go see a comic book movie.

If you wish to donate: https://www.gofundme.com/captainmarvel

A number of comments regarding this topic from EVS’ supports are notable.

 

Update: The organisers of the charity have responded. It seems clear that EVS was wrong and that his video led to harassment.

Comicsgater responses to facts have included the following:

February 09 2019 #ThisIsComicsgate

A number of prominent CGers have streamed with and promoted leading ‘Proud Boys‘ (listed alt-right hate group) figure Martina Markota.

Those present include , , , , , Richard C. Meyer , , , Ethan Van Sciver.

 

This association and promotion follows similar encounters with Vox Day, Jordan Peterson, and Coach Red Pill. CG creators also employ the use of website crypto.fashion.

@chibi_mike appears to have had no problem association with Proud Boys.

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February 06 2019 #ThisIsComicsgate

@AbacusMike took a breakdown page from the sadly deceased Mike Wieringo, inked over the top of it with his own character, forged Mike Wieringo’s name onto the piece and then proclaimed it Mike Wieringo’s last cover. Apparently with the intent to print it as a variant cover of his own comic.

Mike’s estate responded to knock it off. @AbacusMike responded by pretending to burn the original Mike Wieringo artwork with the nazi-esque title “the final solution”.

@AbacusMike has since revealed his burned a photocopy of the artwork, while revelling in the ‘trolling’, supported by his followers. Trolling is the form of communication underlined by unethical standards and intent, seeking to create a reaction from others instead of understanding or truth.

In short: @AbacusMike attempted to profit from the work of a deceased creator, one who clearly would not agree with Mike’s beliefs or those of CG. Upon being told by the estate of the creator to knock it off, instead of humbly apologising and making amends @AbacusMike used his time to ‘troll’ people. He put the estate and friends of the deceased creator though emotional torment, as well as disrespected the deceased and his work.

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