alright so ive already talked about this multiple times before, but ive noticed posts about this topic FINALLY spreading around more.
the sexualization in the slenderverse fandom is a huge problem, and its only getting worse as the fandom continues to grow.
i feel like people need to be reminded:
SLENDERVERSE ACTORS ARE NOT CELEBRITIES. THEY ARE LIKE US. THEY WANT TO LIVE NORMAL LIVES. THEY ARE NOT THE CHARACTERS THEY PLAY.
separate the character from the actor. do not stalk their socials. do not try to dm them. do not comment weird shit under their public posts.
RESPECT. THEIR. BOUNDARIES.
i rarely see any slenderverse actors interact with the fandom like they used to do. thats because fans dont treat them like actual human beings. i have seen some of the actors complain about being stalked, having people pretend to be them or their significant other online, etc.
its fucking ridiculous. you know what else is ridiculous? the editors and fanartists who ignore people trying to inform them about the actors boundaries + the problem with sexualization.
there has been a LOT of that happening on tiktok lately. so please, if you use the app and stumble across a post that disrespects an actors boundaries:
LEAVE A COMMENT. EDUCATE THE UPLOADER. TELL THEM WHY WHAT THEY ARE DOING IS WRONG AND DISRESPECTFUL.
do not harass them or be mean about it, please just inform them. my friend and i have both been doing this, and we either get ignored or in my case, blocked. at this point, i feel like the only possible way to get people to listen is if they get multiple comments about it.
finding the actors attractive is fine, but PLEASE just keep your sexual comments and thoughts private. the actors and other people in the fandom would appreciate it, ESPECIALLY if you are underage. that just makes it even more uncomfortable to see.