When I first joined, I believed this subreddit was a place where creativity and personal expression could coexist without fear of judgment. Over time, however, it became clear that certain voices here are allowed to speak freely while others are mocked, shut down, or labeled before they even get a chance to explain themselves.

The atmosphere has grown hostile. Cyberbullying is dismissed as “criticism,” and any opinion that doesn’t align with the dominant social narrative is treated as a threat. I’m not here to argue identity politics, and I don’t care what communities people belong to. I care about how people treat each other. Some members of this subreddit have decided that they get to decide who is allowed to speak and who isn’t. That’s not inclusivity. That’s just authoritarian gatekeeping wrapped in colorful words.

Accusations here feel pre-written. The moment you express something different, you’re already labeled. No discussion. No chance for clarity. Just hostility disguised as righteousness. It’s exhausting, and more importantly, it kills creativity.

To the people who supported my art, even quietly: I saw you. I noticed every message, every upvote, every moment someone chose kindness over mockery. You are the reason I stayed as long as I did. Thank you for making this place feel human, even when it didn’t.

I’m moving on to spaces where expression comes with dialogue instead of punishment. If anyone wants to stay in touch or see more of my work, you’ll find me elsewhere. I’m done fighting to be allowed to exist in a place that claims to celebrate expression while policing it at every turn.

Goodbye.

I’m leaving this community.