Do Not Tolerate Criticism of Your Imagination

Hello my friends, apologies for my personal viewers for another second blog in a day but I wanted to throw this out as soon as possible. (And I’m posting it on Slamming Big Brawls in the hope that perhaps people not interested in my work will still see this message because I believe it is important.)

I don’t necessarily know how to lightly address this particular subject, nor do I know if this blog will be seen by the people it’s aimed at: but this writing is aimed specifically towards some insecure artists who have recently received criticism for the fight-art they love to create.

There has been a rising I’ve noticed in journal entries with artists receiving criticism for “hating women” – I’ve counted just 3 in total, but 1 was too much. – I won’t link or mention the names of these artists as I do not wish to play the “victim card” for them, but if their problems increase I am watching, and I will call in the big ass cavalry if they need it, and of course with their permission(s).

We know you don’t hate women. You don’t even need to dignify such disgusting and ignorantly blind accusations with an answer.

These are ridiculous and immature accusations that should be promptly ignored. I’m sure this is off of the back of Tumblr feminism or this whole anti-#GamerGate fiasco that’s going on, but still it’s concerning for me to see some great artists actually taking a nervous step back as they defend themselves. I can’t tell you not to do that because it’s a matter of your own personal nerves, I can’t simply tell you to not be insecure if confronted with criticism like this because nerves don’t work like that, but all I ask you to remember is this: nothing good comes from anyone wanting to take something away from you. – Thus, you are not the villain when facing these accusations.

Example: The overuse of drugs come from their illegalization and so on (Consider prohibition for example, and how that went down!): ultimate harm comes from stigmatization because as human beings, as animals, we attack when cornered. That’s just how it goes. If people truly wanted change to occur, their success will depend on leading by example, not by making points or repressing another.

So please, please – if you make what you do, and someone tells you to stop: if you feel threatened by this – talk to your peers, talk to me, talk to fellow artists, just remind yourself that you’re not alone in this world and that you’re beautiful no matter what you look like or what you choose to do with your mind. Seriously consider the attitude against you, and question if that attitude is AT ALL one you would consider happier than yourself: because that’s all humans want, right? Is to be happy! And if someone’s taking an issue with your creations that make you happy, but makes them miserable: then it’s THEIR ideologies that are screwed up, not yours.

This thing’ll pass, this irritating spike against fantasy will end, and even if it doesn’t - let it end for you: Think about all that’s gone through your mind to make it want to create what it wants, and give yourself respect for that.

Don’t allow yourself to be made out to be the bully. If your work isn’t spiting anyone or intended to offend anyone directly you ARE innocent, so ANYONE speaking against you IS attempting to bully you and should be either ignored, or brought to book if their abuse becomes more stalking-like.

I can’t stress that point enough – These blogs I’ve read were written by artists who felt like THEY were the villain and they’re just not, they’re not the people going onto someone’s page they don’t know and insulting that person’s imagination.

My apologies if anyone has been trying to avoid these issues (as typically it IS best to ignore these issues) but since I’m seeing fellow artists getting this stuff crapped on their doorsteps, I figured I’d write this in the hope of catching anyone else who’s been taken off-guard by these aggressive people.

And again, my allegiance is firm. I grew up around erotica, I am a strong supporter of erotica because I know the damage the stigma has caused the genre for many many years. If anyone out there needs my support I’ll requisition fellow supporters from my group if I have to, and drive us all like a big sexy armour tank if that’s what it calls for. Your imagination is the most precious thing on the planet – please look after it.

Thank you for reading.

- Dr. Slam.