Can't believe that's #SoTFest2025 over already 😭
Huge thank u to everyone who came by my stall!! This year was filled with opportunities for me, 1st time Vendoring, doing the cosplaying comp and being on the community art panel!!!
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Six weeks to go!
How is everyone's preparations going? Already seen some great cosplay being worked on and also some wonderful items from our vendors ready to sell! We even got a sneaky peak of the new Order of Goals kits!
We have an announcement coming soon too! 🎮🏴☠️
#SoTFestV
Thank you to everyone who entered the #LeviathanAwakens fan art contest. And a huge congratulations to Judy Qu (🏆), Aster (🥈), and Hans (🥉) for winning the top spots!
Full winner announcement: https://t.co/hz87wLD6ab
I get the rage... like I REALLY do.
I hate I'm in a world where I have to have a conversation with my 9yo son about preditors online when we're just trying to enjoy our game time. The whole situation has made me SICK.
I've had endless DMs "why haven't you said anything".... I have, on stream which is where I'd usually have my 'rants' and keep them off socials (now a days).... but either way, I've REALLY struggled to find the words for socials on the whole thing.
I will say, focus on the abusers, report any evidence/all information you have to the CEOP: https://t.co/sUQWUqExq7
and get these sickos locked up.
Please don't attack others by association. I know what it's like to find out someone you respect is a complete scum bag.
With reguards to Rare, I'm watching.
I know 1st hand (as an ex employer) that in the UK, companys have to go through these processes/investigations and prove they are carried out unbiased, which means they can't imply that actions that are carried out as a result of the investigation were pre determined/decided before the investigation is complete. I.e. they CAN'T say anything... I was GENUINLY shocked they shared the Community Values Post.
I have absolute faith that as a result of all this, things will be shaken up.
Things have been off for some time, I've kept myself distant from the groups for quite a while now and I've personally said for years that the whole creator/partner/community programs needed a shutdown and re-set but was always accused of "wanting to take oppertunites away from others". But curated 'oppertunities' and positions of influence should only be given to those who are approved and part of an official program.
When I got partner, we had to have our account approved by Microsoft and they looked into our accounts (and linked accounts) history's before being approved... This should be applicable to ANYONE who is part of any kind of affiliated group with rare moving forward in my opinion... No 'program' should ever accept people based of vibe check/community engagement (I know this will upset folks) but it opens the door to people who are masters of manipulation and take advantage of people's generosity/innocence.
I keep getting pressured to, but I'm not going to stop playing SoT/step down from Partner. If I did, it would be due to pressure from people online and not my own decision which isn't right. This community and game is still special to me, I agree things NEED to change... but I also know this isn't a true reflection of the whole team, game and community I love. I don't want individuals ruin this for everyone and I promise, as a partner, I will push this message.
But basically, all this has reminded me that no one online can be trusted/is always who they seem to be. I said earlier this year I was going to try collaborate more and connect with more creators and community but now I just want to lock myself away to my small bubble.
Stay safe. Don't defend people blindly online. Educate young people around you. Emotions are rightfully high but remember it's about protecting young people online and bringing abusers to justice. Try to keep that focus and don't attack others for 'not speaking out'/dealing with all this in their own way.
Sorry for the essay, I've retyped this so many times and struggling to know how to get my thoughts worded.
Hi all.
Follow up on this.
So far, $1610.50 has been raised for the Child Rescue Coalition.
Donation Link: https://t.co/qHxZbZWJ80
Campaign page: https://t.co/iAipDbXYIQ
Overlay (if you're a streamer and want to help raise funds): https://t.co/cGiHAW2VnN
#SeaOfThieves
Following the unforgivable, we have a fundraiser to raise money for the Child Rescue Coalition
This charity helps rescue children from sexual abuse by building technology for law enforcement to track, arrest and prosecute child predators
Donate here: https://t.co/6xBc8TTGR6
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It has also been brought to my attention that ANOTHER member of the Sea of Thieves community has been engaging in child grooming. Serious legal investigations are needed at this point.
https://t.co/mmilTs9fEF
A friend has come to me about another victim of Bruno's. The victim, capncrunch (not on Twitter), has asked that this information be spread that way it can get to the correct people.
PLEASE, if you were a victim, talk to somebody you can trust, let somebody know.
#SeaOfThieves
On the 9th of May, a victim of Bruno reached out to me. For the past 7 months Bruno has been manipulating an, at the time, 15yo into sharing explicit material. That this was allowed to go on for so long, despite the red flags, is absurd. #SeaofThieves 1/2
https://t.co/8vrF48x8uI
Introducing the official SoTFest Cocktail! A potent brew put together by the lovely @Gato_Pub
61 days to go! Make sure to grab your tickets whilst they are available! - https://t.co/ghTs688rbl
#SeaofThieves#SoTFestV