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18 months ago, I drew the #1 upvoted comic in Reddit history. The next day, r/comics was CONVINCED I was an alt-right crypto fash trying to infiltrate their website. My crimes were drawing a hand gesture they misinterpreted, and following a few conservatives on Twitter. (Thread)
I was brigaded, conspired against, doxxed. I had only 250 followers here on Twitter. Hardly anyone to appeal to for help, to tell the truth to. I contacted every journalist I could think of, but none were interested. My reputation & freelancing career were virtually ruined.
I retell this story from time to time because I was not, and am not, who the mob said I was. They stalked me for weeks, silencing me by downvoting everything I typed. This was coordinated. They didn& #39;t want to listen to my appeals to reason. They wanted a witch to hunt.
Gratefully, my career recovered in 2019, and I& #39;m way stronger following that awful experience. I spoke the truth, and didn& #39;t betray myself by apologizing for something I didn& #39;t do.
I& #39;ve drawn a ton of new comics, and met a ton of great creators (and even more harassers).
I& #39;ve drawn a ton of new comics, and met a ton of great creators (and even more harassers).
This experience is valuable. I learned that, to gain anything worth having, I have to rise to MEET the challenge, not expect the universe& #39;s difficulty to lower itself. There& #39;s no reward without risk and frustration. Free rides and shortcuts ALWAYS have strings attached.
If you& #39;re trapped in swamp, don& #39;t expect anyone to come rescue you. Gather your strength and push through! You may be surprised by how strong and capable you are when you emerge.
That& #39;s all for now, thanks for listening to this story for the millionth time
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That& #39;s all for now, thanks for listening to this story for the millionth time
