#just let others have fun with their ocs and ships
I really do not like putting my nose into “drama” or happenings around the OC fandom, frankly due to what I’ve already experienced here.
However, seeing more and more fellow artists and content creators receive homophobic and racist responses in their inbox has prompted me to speak up- as I’ve been a victim too of such messages. [ Homophobic side ]
A male/masculine OC is NOT a threat to your yume ship. A POC/Black OC is just as deserving to be with the Twst boys as your White OC.
You have NO RIGHT to send such hateful messages to a person just existing and enjoying their time within the fanbase, drawing things that make them happy. Them existing in the same place does not invalidate the content you wish to make, and if you’re that insecure about “sharing” or whatever nonsense I have seen about characters that already do not belong to you, the lovely block button exists for a reason.
Curate your experience, but do NOT use your homophobia and racism to act aggressive towards fellow people who deserve and have every right to share the OC space as you do. I have been told countless times that my nonbinary OC is “wrong” to be shipped with Lilia just for not being a cis girl. That I’m making them feel “oppressed” by simply staying in my lane and being gay. That male ocs are driving yume fans away, when all we want is the same respect they get and consideration to be included in content.
Stooping so low to send racist asks to someone because you are uncomfortable someone is shipping their OC with your oshi? Grow UP. You’re the people making Twst a miserable place to make content for. You’re going to chase away every writer, artist, and contributor you “respect” away keeping this up.
I’m sick of sitting around and watching this issue fester.
