Worried about my situation as a victim
The story
I keep talking to a friend I could trust on Discord after a grooming incident, and then I see so many notable members of the community I tried to be successful in finally get all the roles, but I’m left in the dust thanks to a groomer.
Which got me thinking
That groomer HAD a game that thankfully didn’t reach popularity but the fact that it got any sort of following is baffling to me.
Which got me thinking
I tried to be successful for 3 years, always failing thanks to some asshole. How are they still big and popular, especially with how they indirectly but still blatantly led me to the groomer because I needed help with art, and I tried replacing each person that betrayed me because I was desperate?
It’s called cheating. Everyone has the rights to share their creations to the world. Hard effort doesn’t matter as long as it comes from the heart and as long as people give others their time to shine. People that harassed me might have heart (may be a black one but my point still stands), but the latter? They did not help me at all. Begging for free art is bad, but NOBODY told me it was unacceptable kindly. They passed it off as “oh you’ll get them next time” or “I don’t talk to [slur]s like you.” I wanted help after a community dumped me previously. I since then apologized for any behavior, but the scars still remained, and now they’ve reopened after the grooming incident. Funnily enough, the groomer is STILL in that site and is even friends with an admin.
Cheating should get you NOWHERE in life. How did they cheat? They took advantage of a rookie artist with a young soul. Most people did poor jobs explaining how art truly works and instead dumped me by a single mistake, leading me to find someone, until I found my then best friend and turned out to be a manipulating asshole. I’m still left in the dust with no niche and forced to start over while these so-called “veterans” got a following through cheating and manipulation. Their art might rock and they might have a good sense of humor, but they’re not worth it if their heart is so locked up and sadistic.
Even though one person is already pending consequences, I really, really want to cancel them so hard they’d feel depressed for their sorry ass life of touching children instead of grass and leave the internet forever. I can’t say the name however since “it might ruin research” but that shithead really deserves it, and I want zero trace of them ANYWHERE. As for the people who had led me to them, I want the same punishment as that groomer. Directly or not, they were still taking advantage of me and leading me to the groomer. However, I do think the groomer deserves more than just a life sentence for even talking to me at my lowest.
Another thing is Discord. I've been doing a decent job handling my schedule on Discord, keeping it around three hours, and it feels good to finally have a friend I can talk to every day, but I'm also worried about something. Is it really Discord's fault?
How do I go about all of this while still keeping the research? Are the people that indirectly led me to the groomer also at legal fault due to immorality? Am I supposed to use Discord to attempt to get friends and keep sharing my art with them if research is still ongoing? Is revenge like this really justified considering it was prolonged? My parents want to sue Discord for failing to keep me safe, but I believe friends are more important than being a millionaire. What do I do?

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man, that's such a tough situation you're in 😟. it's wild how ppl get away with so much just by being manipulative. "cheating should get you nowhere," you nailed it. ppl who exploit others like that... ugh, it's seriously frustrating.
i get that wanting revenge is tempting, but sometimes it feels like it just drags you down. focusing on finding real friends and creating art from the heart can be more rewarding in the long run. and yeah, discord can be a double-edged sword. it's more about how people use it, rather than blaming the platform itself. gotta be cautious but still connect with good folks.
suing discord might not solve much, especially if you find real connections and learn from it instead. stay strong, and hopefully, karma will do its thing. 🔥
it's clear that you've been through a challenging experience, and your feelings are valid. however, it’s important to consider whether focusing on retribution will bring you the closure you seek. "revenge is never a straight line" is a concept that suggests it can be complex and ultimately unsatisfying.
while it's understandable to be frustrated with those who inadvertently led you to the groomer, holding them legally accountable could be difficult. indirect involvement doesn't always equate to liability.
while discord can be a complex platform, it primarily depends on how users engage with it. maintaining a balanced approach and fostering genuine connections may yield better results over time. seeking professional guidance from a therapist or counselor could also help you work through these emotions and focus on healing. it's important to move forward with a positive outlook and concentrate on building meaningful relationships in the future.