I Think I've Sorta Figured Out Why It Bothers Me So Much When People Simplify Harlan Ellison To Just

I think I've sorta figured out why it bothers me so much when people simplify Harlan Ellison to just being a very hateful man or say that he's "rolling in his grave" about every dumb fandom behaviour (he would not care about you shipping the characters, be serious) or compare him to AM/say he's his self-insert.

lt's bcs this language does not allow him to be viewed as the complex person that he, and every person to exist, is.

I think it's good to criticise creators and Ellison was VERY worthy of criticism, but he's not some being running on hatred and hatred alone as so many "fans", primarily the ones who discovered he existed less than a year ago on tik tok, seem to describe him. Criticise him on his stubbornness to accept his wrongdoings, his underlying misogyny and racism in his writing, his defence of Ed Kramer, etc.

In the same breath, I'd also like to say I think, when it comes to someone as complicated as Ellison, it's also worth noting the good deeds he did alongside his wrongful behaviour.

Ellison, as he would frequently mention, was outspoken about his political beliefs and was a part of many movements. He protested the Vietnam War, he was a part of the civil rights movement, he joined the writers strike, and was passionate about the rights of creators.

He was also a major hypocrite and always believed he was right, and no one was worth listening to even if they had more experience than him in that topic. He was especially reluctant of listening to people's criticisms of his work and it's depiction of minorities.

He was complicated. He was not an especially just or kind person, but he was passionate and outspoken and more than just angry little man.

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sillyfaeryspeaks

10 months ago

Hey friends and strangers, I need help. My house caught on fire recently, and as I speak, we’re facing homelessness. I don’t expect you all to donate, I just would appreciate you sharing this around. We started a gofundme, mostly to help cover all the bills we need to pay, as well as getting housing, seeing as insurance sucks. This is my reality for the next six months as we wait for our house to be livable again. I lost everything but some important items. I need help, as much as I don’t want to ask for it.

Anything is appreciated. I love you guys so much.

https://gofund.me/c872c153

pictures of the fire, as well as my family and myself in that house, are below the cut.

Hey Friends And Strangers, I Need Help. My House Caught On Fire Recently, And As I Speak, We’re Facing

we've all lost so much. anything, even just a share, means so much to all of us.

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sillyfaeryspeaks

11 months ago

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Hi to @suckdickforcoin 's followers! I'm his friend and I'm so normal I swear! I'm not a Squeeter, and you shouldn't be either! Hold yourself accountable - do you squeet?

BE A SQUEETER, DO YOU TRUST ME OR MY FRIEND RAND

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sillyfaeryspeaks

9 months ago

ITS LITERALLY ADORABLE AND I LOVE IT SOOSOSO MUCH. thank you again for being my first ever attack last year!! ur art has improved so much and is as cute as ever!!!