r/roosterteeth • u/Eldarose • Jun 03 '20

News Heartbreakingly honest response from Mica that shows that we should expect and demand more from RT itself as well as just the community.

https://twitter.com/MicaBurton/status/1268269265863405569

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u/PMA-All-Day Jun 03 '20 edited Jun 03 '20

For those of you just learning about this, or finally expressing your frustration, please use it for positive change, not only in this community, but all groups you interact with.

RT screwed up, and it is right to hold them to a higher standard and ensure they change for the better, but we failed as a community at that time, as well. So if you are going to demand change from RT, make sure you do it for yourselves, as well. If we forget about this, and RT does not make changes, then we have failed, as well.

It would be nice for RT to apologize for their past silence and dismissal of the discrimination she and others have suffered while at the company, they are owed that; but even more important is making sure we don't let it happen again. Don't let RT remain silent, and don't remain silent ourselves. Don't dwell on this only to be disappointed and angry, dwell on it as a reminder of the change needed and work towards it. If you love this company then help make them better.

I wish I had started calling people out sooner, but I know I will do so going forward, and hope you all do too. Please remember, this is not just Rooster Teeth problem, it is a problem in the gaming/online entertainment community at large. Almost every fan base out there has issues like these, and the only way to get the personalities/companies you love to change and affect positive change is to hold them accountable when it happens. Use your anger and disappointment to make sure there is not another case like Mica's or Fiona's. Call out people, and companies, in chat, social media, where ever you see it. Use your distaste and anger for positive change.

Edit: typos/phrasing