An Open Letter

Hi folks, (that would include friends, enemies, associates, and acquaintances)

 

I've tried to bite my tongue and let things settle down, but apparently folks don't want that. (you know who you are).  I am so very sorry for what I am about to say, I know there will most likely be fall out.  I know of the rumors and scuttle butt going on.  How could I not?  I've spent the last few days receiving mails of, 'did you know.....'  I will say I am extremely pissed that I am here somewhat defending myself against faceless cowards.  If you have something to say about me, leave a comment, show your face!  I'm a big girl, and I've been through much tougher times, believe me.

 

I will start by saying I wrote a note to Jackie regarding the animation awards.  When I saw the nominations get posted I was concerned over the lack of following the rule of the award.  I know there were several links left in the beginning stages to journals were folks did their own animation.  Original picture or not they took a graphic, edited to animate in some manner, yet they were not in the list.  Instead there were folks who snagged from various places (not trying to take anything away from them.)  With all the drama and complaints over the awards to begin with, I did the email as an FYI.  Either way there would be backlash.  Jackie and Chris were between a rock and a hard place.  It was their decision and their decision only to leave it or fix it.  They decided to fix it.   Sue me, but I think they made the right decision.  Doesn't matter who brought it to light.  If the description of the award says best use of original animation, that is what it should include.

 

Secondly, I did not leave the Vivi committee because I didn't like Jackie, because of NJ, (how many times do I have to say that!?) or because I wouldn't be allowed to get an award.  I left because I was being sucked into a world I didn't like nor did I want to be part of.  The Vivi's have had more then their fair share of controversy and I felt it best for me to leave so not to draw any more bad light on them.  My relationship with some was being construed as favoritism and that I would be fixing the votes, or I was being asked to.  Not true one bit, but if I wasn't part of it all the better.  So I left.  As for not getting an award.  OMG!!  How foolish is that?  Sure it's nice to be recognized, but my award/reward is the fact that I have the eyesight to see, a somewhat steady hand to create, and the patience to do it over and over again until I get it right.  It's not much fun feeding my addiction if I leave all the graphics on my hard drive, so I share them.  It's nice to see some of my graphics out there, and, yes I will admit, it's nice to see the comments too.  The graphic on my sidebar is in no way, shape, or form my motivation!

 

Now, the boycott I've heard so much about.  If you want to email me and tell me about how folks are boycotting my journal, or how they will not vote for me, include a name or the actual email, tell the person to write to me personally, or leave it alone.  I am not sure what is expected by sending this information to me, but let me assure you I don't see you in any better light, I've actually lost respect for you.  Again, I say if you have something you want me to know, or others to know, leave the comment here.  Show your face and don't go about it in such a cowardly way.  Using your so called friends as pawns is disgusting and immature. 

 

To any and all readers, do what your heart and gut tell you.  Visit who you wish, comment were you like, and vote for who you think deserves the award.  I've said my piece, sorry for the rant, and I thank you for listening.  Lets end this now please.  I'm tired.

 

hugs

~d