Hi, I dont know if you can help, but I just found out theres sexual assault allegations against a voice actor who did my favorite cartoon. Im so distraught what to believe & Im scared what this means for the show; The fans have been trying to get a proper ending for over 15 years & the show deserves more recognition, but now it feels like any support for it will bring it closer to cancel culture. I dont want to give up the show, and I dont want to see it boycotted, what should I do?
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Hi there,
Thank you for reaching out. Even if it feels like someone or something might not be able to help, it is always worth a try just in case. I hope that you will find this response to be helpful. It is always difficult to hear that a part of something that you love is undesirable in some way. It is especially painful when that part has hurt others. There isn’t a clear cut decision that you should make in this situation. There are a lot of important factors that should go into your decision, but it is ultimately your decision to make.
One thing that may be helpful to you is to create a pro/con chart. Ask yourself questions that could reveal something that could contribute to your decision. What did the other actors have to say about it? What did the show do about it? Did they address it? Is the show still connected to this person? Answers to these questions can reveal to you whether or not your feelings about the show being negatively impacted by these allegations are true. If those involved in the show condoned this behavior, it is very possible that some will call for the boycott of the show.
As unfortunate as that might be in terms of story completion, sexual assault is serious and it is not right for that behavior to be allowed. Serious issues can often result in serious consequences and unfortunately that may come with the sacrifice of a concise ending to the story you are interested in. In terms of not knowing what to believe, it is important to remember that individuals that speak out about sexual assault don’t really have anything to gain by doing so. More often than not, people that report their experiences are met with inaction or threats/negative attitudes from others. It is for these reasons that very few sexual assault cases are actually reported. This makes believing those that have the courage to speak out incredibly important.
Is this story an adaptation of something written? You may be able to get closure that way in the event of a lack of closure from the show.
Here are some resources that can help you to make your decision:
https://tinybuddha.com/blog/how-to-make-a-difficult-decision-30-tips-to-help-you-choose/
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-high-functioning-hotspot/202001/how-make-hard-decision
https://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/7-questions-you-should-ask-yourself-when-faced-with-tough-decision-life.html
I hope that you are able to come to terms with this difficult situation.
Best wishes,
Mikaela