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So I was scrolling through facebook yesterday and happened across a post by The Daily Dot about a tumblr/deviantart artist by the name of Zamii being repeatedly attacked and accused of atrocities such as fat shaming and homophobia. People have even gone so far as to be over critical of her artwork, with out being very constructive. Some people have gone so far as to openly state in comments that she is a shitty person who needs to die, or something along those lines. These negative comments have been so severe that she actually attempted suicide, but was unsuccessful. This has garnered so much attention that even the staff team for steven universe (the show Zamii typically centers her fan art around) as even addressed the issue stating that they believe that people should be able to draw whatever they want and freely express themselves. This comment created such a negative back lash that the fans have turned against the steven universe crew, and began attacking Rebecca Sugar's previous works.
If you wish to read the entire article it is here: 'Steven Universe' fandom is melting down after bullied fanartist attempts suicide
So I know there are a lot of steven universe fans, artists, and "critics" here on iwaku so i figure a lot of you have some sort of opinion on this article or anything relating to the topic.
I would like to to note that this isn't supposed to encourage a debate. If you want to argue over a subject please take it to a private message. I am merely trying to encourage some critical thinking and hoping you guys will like to share your opinions.
Questions to note
As stated in the title; is there a line between constructive criticism and bullying? What do you think it is?
What exactly IS constructive criticism? A lot of people seem to have different ideas regarding what is constructive and what is not.
Should people be allowed to express themselves freely or is certain aspects of fanart unacceptable? What is and isn't acceptable then?
if you have questions yourself to add please feel free! :D
If you wish to read the entire article it is here: 'Steven Universe' fandom is melting down after bullied fanartist attempts suicide
So I know there are a lot of steven universe fans, artists, and "critics" here on iwaku so i figure a lot of you have some sort of opinion on this article or anything relating to the topic.
I would like to to note that this isn't supposed to encourage a debate. If you want to argue over a subject please take it to a private message. I am merely trying to encourage some critical thinking and hoping you guys will like to share your opinions.
Questions to note
As stated in the title; is there a line between constructive criticism and bullying? What do you think it is?
What exactly IS constructive criticism? A lot of people seem to have different ideas regarding what is constructive and what is not.
Should people be allowed to express themselves freely or is certain aspects of fanart unacceptable? What is and isn't acceptable then?
if you have questions yourself to add please feel free! :D