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WikkidLester — We Stand by Curia

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Published: 2018-01-16 16:54:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 7633; Favourites: 73; Downloads: 0
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Description I heard about the situation involving  's suspension seemingly orchestrated by some group of people because of some conflict.  I first found out about it from 's feed and 's call to arms
#WeloveCuria Art JamMore stuff developing about :iconcuria-dd: 's suspension. Here you can know my standing regarding such ugly situation, for the ones of yu people that doesn't get the status notification stuff:
https://zorro-zero.deviantart.com/status/12152268
Well, :iconamazonarrow: has come up with the terrific idea of assembling an art jam completely dedicated to :iconcuria-dd: to flood DA with Curia and Miss Denise Miller images during her absence. I'm asking right here and right now to all my buddy artists and good friends out there to join in and help us to give :iconcuria-dd: the warmest welcome back once that she comes back. You can find all the specifics about it in :iconamazonarrow: 's journal:

Even if you don't draw nor write stuff, or you don't have time to make something for this event, I think it would be a nice thing if you just tag :iconcuria-dd: in one journal or status update in your page to show her your support during these awful moments, that would be good

I do not know the details.  I do not know what images were banned or why.  I do not know both sides of the story.  I have little to zero interaction with any of the parties involved.  Ever since I first came to DA I just sort of kept my head down and went about my business.   People who reached out were nothing but supportive and I wouldn't have grown as an artist without this community.

But the issue here is something I take very seriously.  In no stretch of the imagination is it ever ok to use censorship as a weapon.  I know this argument is thrown around a lot these days and I sorta roll my eyes when I hear it, but this is literally what the Nazis did.  Anyone who had a different opinion was silenced.  Anyone who argued or fought with the ones in charge were made to disappear.  How could any artist support such actions?

Like I said, I do not know Curia.  I'm awkward and antisocial and I make ridiculous comics.  There's a very good chance that she's seen some of my work somewhere and flat out hated it.  It is also very possible that she would be appalled to see her OC even in the same room as any of my OCs.  But being attacked by her is something I never worried about.  She supports this platform and everyone's right to use it.  And for that, #welovecuria  
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Comments: 38

atomisis [2018-06-06 16:20:42 +0000 UTC]

Perhaps your art is not making a courageous statement with full media backing and Hollywood approval?  I know I haven't been exposed 24/7 to the struggles and ideas behind this type of work so it could be that it's just too mainstream and 'safe' and therefore must be stomped out.  I'm no expert, I really just try to do what they tell me I should...but stumbling across your stuff somehow doesn't seem wrong...

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Curia-DD [2018-02-22 05:04:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for your words, and your art I look forward to seeing more of your art!

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WikkidLester In reply to Curia-DD [2018-02-22 15:01:08 +0000 UTC]

It was not a problem.  I'm glad you're back.  When I heard about what happened and what seems to be still happening, it's just very upsetting.  It wasn't much, but I had to do something.  I'm really sorry you had to go through all of that.  If I say any more, I'll launch into a big rant.

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Curia-DD In reply to WikkidLester [2018-02-23 12:48:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you, say no more

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LordLard [2018-01-20 22:23:08 +0000 UTC]

Nice, and very honest, tribute

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zorro-zero [2018-01-18 23:36:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for answering the call, Les!! I'm pretty sure that Denise will love this pic and will be delighted to be in company of your OCs, thanks you so much again for your time and your hard work in this ^^

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WikkidLester In reply to zorro-zero [2018-01-19 17:47:29 +0000 UTC]

I hope so I'm just sorry this even happened.

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zorro-zero In reply to WikkidLester [2018-01-19 17:50:53 +0000 UTC]

so am I U_U

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ItemShoplifter [2018-01-17 00:31:26 +0000 UTC]

What the what?! Who would do this to Curia 
Talked to her a couple of times and she was super nice, why would anyone want to screw her like this?
#welovecuria  

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WikkidLester In reply to ItemShoplifter [2018-01-23 15:29:36 +0000 UTC]

I don't know the exact story, but what I do hear is concerning.

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wefergie007 [2018-01-16 21:03:14 +0000 UTC]

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Masao114 [2018-01-16 18:35:55 +0000 UTC]

I didn't know Dippy was a heroine!

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WikkidLester In reply to Masao114 [2018-01-16 18:39:42 +0000 UTC]

I'll say she's "chaotic neutral" with a unique set of morals

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Masao114 In reply to WikkidLester [2018-01-16 18:40:57 +0000 UTC]

aaaah, OK.

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SolBadGuy93 [2018-01-16 17:36:11 +0000 UTC]

wow she looks hot on left

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WikkidLester In reply to SolBadGuy93 [2018-01-16 18:40:10 +0000 UTC]

Boombox.  She was one of my first OCs so I thought it fitting she would be here.

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SolBadGuy93 In reply to WikkidLester [2018-01-17 12:46:35 +0000 UTC]

that is gorgeous

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NorthernChill [2018-01-16 17:29:54 +0000 UTC]

To sum it up, Curia (and others) have been targeted by a group of DA zealots who think anything fetish oriented, even if tagged Mature and edited, have no place at DA and want to drive the creators away from DA permanently. They are the modern day equiv of book burners...cyber bullies and harassing all those who refuse to do things their way. They've stepped up  their nastiness by going after creatives who support Curia in this matter and reporting their work as well.

Nasty trolls...

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WikkidLester In reply to NorthernChill [2018-01-16 18:41:35 +0000 UTC]

That's just bad form...

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Nina7777777 [2018-01-16 17:23:58 +0000 UTC]

I am sorry, but I have to disagree with yu in one thing: You are defintely NOT awkward and antisocial  

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WikkidLester In reply to Nina7777777 [2018-01-16 18:42:18 +0000 UTC]

Well, I do feel like I'm not as social as I should be.

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Nina7777777 In reply to WikkidLester [2018-01-17 08:37:21 +0000 UTC]

Well, let's seeeeeel.... of course I "just" know you from here, but as far as I can evaluate it:
Your are creative, you are expressive, you do not fear to admit what you like and to share it. Yout have empathy, as this is needed for creating stories. You are generous in sharing your art and your words, you are tolerant, you are verbous and communictive polite and kind.. hm.. I think I shall stop now, but if all this isn't social, I think I have to check "google trans" again

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WikkidLester In reply to Nina7777777 [2018-01-18 20:35:39 +0000 UTC]

Well thank you for that. It made me feel a lot better. I needed it

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Nina7777777 In reply to WikkidLester [2018-01-22 15:45:51 +0000 UTC]

Just the truth my dear, so no need to thank me  . You should not doubt in yourself, cause there is no reason for that as far as I can evaluate it. If it is a person that makes you doubt, you may better question this person and not yourself!

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WikkidLester In reply to Nina7777777 [2018-01-23 15:30:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words

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uluv2btied [2018-01-16 17:17:48 +0000 UTC]

Good for you!!     This is GREAT!! 

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WikkidLester In reply to uluv2btied [2018-01-17 01:15:40 +0000 UTC]

Thanks.  A little bittersweet.  I wish it were posted under better circumstances

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Bigdogandhammer [2018-01-16 17:14:02 +0000 UTC]

Wow, Dang that sucks to hear. We talked a few times and she seemed like a nice woman. Hope she can find a way back on.

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PlumpieBombshell [2018-01-16 17:03:34 +0000 UTC]

Not sure if spamming art works would give a good sight to da mods

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WikkidLester In reply to PlumpieBombshell [2018-01-16 18:38:03 +0000 UTC]

Hell has a special place for those who in times of action do nothing.

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PlumpieBombshell In reply to WikkidLester [2018-01-16 22:43:34 +0000 UTC]

Pretty sure it's limbo. I do see your point tho

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PlumpieBombshell [2018-01-16 17:01:36 +0000 UTC]

I am guessing it was porn stuff not being followed by da rules?

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WikkidLester In reply to PlumpieBombshell [2018-01-16 18:34:27 +0000 UTC]

And how does DA define "porn stuff"?

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amazonarrow In reply to PlumpieBombshell [2018-01-16 17:24:21 +0000 UTC]

They flagged a significant percent of her gallery, whether it was adult content or not. Also it was all just WORDS. She's a writer, not an artist and it was all under DA's erotic literature category and behind DA's adult content category. Despite all of that she was in the process of editing some of her more controversial stuff to bring it into compliance when she was suspended for a month. There's much, much more to the story as well. It was a deliberate personal attack from people that have been harassing her since October.

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wefergie007 In reply to amazonarrow [2018-01-16 21:05:08 +0000 UTC]

When the suspension is lifted I am now encouraged to read her works. Rather than suppressing the oppressors will only widen her readership!

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WikkidLester In reply to amazonarrow [2018-01-16 18:49:42 +0000 UTC]

As far as I could tell, it's all grey area stuff and DA has no clear line in the sand. 

What I'm seeing here makes me sick.  And it was just a story??? Where's the common sense?  These tactics are unforgivable.  How could you throw censorship in an art community? 

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Accel555 In reply to WikkidLester [2018-01-16 21:21:07 +0000 UTC]

Not the first time I've seen something lime this. Fanfic.net had a very similar group pop up a while ago, with the same things happening. Whole accounts gone, stories erased forever, despite toeing the one of the TOS, albeit barely in some cases, but still allowed.

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PlumpieBombshell In reply to amazonarrow [2018-01-16 17:26:22 +0000 UTC]

That's too insane o.0

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