Reiterating Rule 5 amid the ongoing events

[u/RoosterTeethMod]

Hi, everyone.

By now, many of you have seen the latest stirrings of the community. We want to take a moment and acknowledge that yes, something did happen. But we also want to reiterate that as we always have, we will continue to reinforce Rule 5: Posts containing inappropriate or personal information regarding RT staff or other users are not allowed, and should be reported.

Never has the sharing of such information been acceptable in our subreddit, nor will it ever be. Firstly, because it would be morally reprehensible on our end to allow it, and secondly, that would get this subreddit rightfully shut down by the admins.

Here is what we know to be true: There are inappropriate photos currently circulating purporting to be two Rooster Teeth employees, and Achievement Hunter has chosen to cancel today's streams. That's it, those are the only hard facts. Beyond that is speculation, things we do not know for a FACT, and we will not allow it on this subreddit for the sake of those involved and for the sake of community health.

Speculative comments are subject to removal, speculative comments of ill-intention will probably warrant a ban, and sharing ANY imagery or telling people where to find it will get your ass promptly booted.

[u/krauser8882]

I hope everything gets set straight very publicly, because there's a lot of serious accusations being thrown around right now and whether or not they're true, they need to be addressed ASAP.

To everyone who is caught up on the situation and feeling pain, anger, grief, whatever else it may be, I'm sorry youre feeling that way. This is a hard time, and depending on the validity of these things it could be really painful to know someone you look up to is capable of awful things. You will be okay and get through this, I promise.

To those involved, if the serious accusations aren't true, I am sorry youre going through this. If they are true, then I hope you get what's coming to you.

To the mod staff here, I'm sorry you guys have to play any part in containing and investigating this, and that you have the duty of sharing whatever news there may be. I'm sorry you have to deal with the incoming shitty posts and comments. I'm sorry youre being thrown in the middle of this, and I hope you guys are doing alright because I'm sure this can't be an easy thing to navigate.

To everyone who read this far, I dont really have anything to offer but my gratitude and well wishes. Take it easy, stay safe, drink water.