Good morning,
@everyone.
For the past two days, there has been drama on Twitter because of something I said to defend my friend. I tried to make a good, decent argument about the subject, but I failed to convey the message in a way that makes people understand that I am fervently against sexual abuse of any kind. This caused drama, which I am sorry for. That changes today.
I made a video.
I took my time. I thought about what to say. I sought help from those I trust to make sure I convey my message clearly, and openly, and strongly. I admit, I have been stressed out of my mind for the past two days, desperately scared of losing a community I love because of a misunderstanding of my own position.
But the immediate reaction to my video makes me want to cry ugly happy tears, and I am...
I am lucky to have such a lovely community and such loving people standing behind me. I am asking everyone here who reads this to go to the below link, and watch my video. If you agree with it,** I ask that you leave a comment, leave a like, and leave a retweet**. This is an important message, and it needs to be said, and finally I am saying it in a way which people can understand the nuances behind my thoughts.
Here is a link to the video:
https://x.com/TimmytheOtter/status/1749394011972866212?s=20
It is also on Youtube, here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ8VxZG0xZw&ab_channel=TimmytheOtter
And Tiktok, here:
https://www.tiktok.com/@timmytheott...1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7305614812602697258
Also. I am going to emphasize. We made an announcement some time ago that *flirting with minors is a bannable offense*. I am reinforcing that here, now. If you directly and knowingly flirt with a minor, and we learn of it, you will be banned. Full stop, no appeal.
It's one thing to say something like "Okay cutie. Sure." or something like that. It's another to directly talk to a minor flirtatiously, in a way that is clear that it is leading to soliciation of that minor.
If you are a minor in our discord (because we don't ban them here, because we acknowledge that minors are in just about every discord server, and I'd rather we act to protect you guys rather than just ban you and close our eyes) and you are approached by someone who is coming on to you, please open a ticket. Include screenshots of the whole conversation so we have context, but understand that if we determine that there is a likelihood that this person was trying to solicit you, we will ban them.
You are to be safe here. Everyone is to be safe here. That's all I care about.
I need sleep. I love you all.
Sincerely, Timmy