Again, fandom politics is the last place I want to be, but as someone who's supported #WynonnaEarp and met many dear friends amongst #Earpers - it feels wrong to remain silent.

What's happened is atrocious, illegal, and homophobic.

A fandom, much like a community, is not a hive mind. Saying "this isn't us" or "Earpers aren't like this" is simply not true. A select group, regardless of size, has mounted a campaign of cyber bullying for FIVE YEARS. Violating the safety of a public figure who is blameless.

The legalities are better left for someone who understands criminal cyber bullying laws in Canada. And stalking because tracking down someone's dog park is...there are no words. Pathetic? Terrifying? Illegal?

I don't see how we can ever have conventions again. The internet provides anonymity that means people can hide (and there are MANY - not just those involved in this cyber bullying - people behave inappropriately constantly). It's not safe for ANY OF US anymore.

This community, this majority queer community, has committed an act of biphobia that transcends ignorance. You have attacked a queer woman. You have attacked her marriage (which is queer because SHE IS IN IT). You have violated a sacred safe space.

False accusations of sexual assault make it WORSE for actual victims. Your noble crusade in the name of...what...feminism? Has harmed women. In this community. Actual survivors.

I don't care if the perpetrators were young. A child knows it's wrong to bully other people. Stalking behaviour, predatory behaviour, going after a stranger's FAMILY?

KB and RG are stronger than I. I hope they pursue legal action. I hope they are safe.

All to say - I'm not sure if there's any coming back from this. Personally, I will continue watching and supporting the work of a cast and crew who have been nothing but gracious and generous of themselves.

As for the community? There are monsters among us. Nothing feels safe.