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Ao3 does not need an algorithm, you're just lazy

Ao3 does not need a 1-5 star rating system, you just want to bring down authors writing for FREE

Ao3 does not need automatic censorship, it is an archive, therefore anything can be posted

Writing or reading about something illegal does not mean the author nor the reader condones it, if that were true, you could never read a story involving anything negative

Purity culture is ruining fan culture and you all are fucking annoying

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I've gotten some suspect messages in the past, but nothing like the sheer unadulterated hatred and bigoted nonsense this person spews to anyone she thinks is beneath her. Keep yourselves safe and just block them. Do not engage.

Dear Zelink fandom, Legend of Zelda fandom, and others:

I've been involved in the Zelink fandom for over 20 years, and have always loved it for everyone's creativity and inclusiveness. However, I can no longer remain silent about a person who claims to be a part of this community, but is actually a hateful bigot who has been harassing and terrorizing dozens of people in the past year, many of whom I respect and consider friends.

Her name is Kaede/Dragon Princess (kaede_kairi on X/Twitter, kaedekairi on bluesky, mylonelydreaming on tumblr), and she has many alts she hides behind to send people anonymous, abusive, and often bigoted messages. She will target people for "crimes" including:

Being a multi-shipper (not shipping Zelda/Link exclusively)

Shipping Riju, even when portrayed as a consenting adult

Shipping non-human characters, even when they're fully-sapient and consenting

Writing a fic with a tag she perceives as "wrong", even if the actual situation is moral and consensual

Giving kudos on a fic with the "wrong" tag

While many of us in the community have tried to ignore her abuses for a long time, her recent messages have escalated to personal, violent threats. This is why I can no longer stand by and watch her terrorize the fandom.

(TW: The following screenshots contain upsetting language, including Islamophobia and transphobia.)

Kaede_kairi, you are not covered by your innocent fangirl mask. We have thorough evidence and proof of the person you truly are: A bully, an abuser, a bigot, and a hypocrite to boot. Get the fuck out of my fandom.

(For more details, see this Google Doc for a full extensive list of her known aliases, records of her harassment against over 20 individuals, and proof of her actual political stances. Warning: Contains many more examples of bigoted/abusive language.)

For everyone else: please note that although this is a callout post, my biggest goal is not so much to hurt her, but rather to tell everyone who has experienced attacks from her, or may be targeted by her in the future:

Don't be afraid. You aren't a bad person because of her accusations. You're not alone, and she is just one person. The fandom does not support her.

❓"What if she has a point about some of those things though?" She's actually just using those topics for excuses to bully people, as evidenced by how she sends hate mail based on an ao3 tag without even having read the story. Furthermore, writing or enjoying a work of fiction aren't crimes, whereas she is the one who's going out of her way to send abuse to people minding their own business.

❓"What can I do?" Reblog or otherwise share this post. Spread her name far and wide. She's involved in other fandoms (Kingdom Hearts, Final Fantasy, Sonic, Arcane) too, and I don't know their stories - she may very well have hurt people there too. The more people know about her, the less power she'll have.

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please please please please reblog if you’re a writer and have at some point felt like your writing is getting worse. I need to know if I’m the only one who’s struggling with these thoughts

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"My princess is back!"

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Hey it’s ace week and you’re local ace has something to say! I’ve been out as ace for 3 years now and it’s still a big part of my identity that I’m proud of so here’s a lil something for those who need it!

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lonk from pennsylvania 

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Last time I played Tears of the Kingdom I met the Gloom Hands in the Depths under Korok Forest, and that was the scariest thing, I lost 10 years of my life in the process and barely managed to escape by hiding inside one of the hollow trees.

The developers at Nintendo are wicked bastards.

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Soo this is my first post on this blog, I’ve decided to leave my old one behind bc it’s a bit cringe lmao This is my art btw and uhhh yeahhshshahjasjsjjajsjsjsnshsh idk also this is inspired by an artist called hikari toriumi on twitter :DD

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Meeting Zelda in person for the "first time" ❤️

Link answered her question with a smile and a very, very tight hug.

The emptiness he felt waking up alone in the shrine of Resurrection, somehow knowing he "lost something...or someone"...it vanished instantly once he hold Zelda in his arms. He knew. and his heart felt full again.

Zelda can't believe Link is really is here. Alive, breathing, holding her. Knowing who she is.

The next shot of the sequence would be them slightly parting, Link takes Zelda's hand in his and rest them on his heart, saying "Yes. I remember you."

https://www.tumblr.com/sheikfangirl/744448441879576576/yes-i-remember-you-happy-7th-anniversary?source=share

Extra Note

I always pictured the follow up to "do you really remember me" like the iconic Final Fantasy VIII Rinoa & Squall's reunion scene. FF8 is a milestone game title in my life. I doodled this in homage of the game's 25th anniversary celebration. Happy Anniversary FF8!! You are an imperfect game, and i dont care. I love you ❤️

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Dragon Tears.

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Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD

Hyrule Castle from Hyrule Field under Twilight

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cute lil sketch I did today ✨

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Chase Iron Eyes & Tokata Iron Eyes in Oyate (2022)

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🍃 “Oh, Link…I’m home!” 🍃

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their never-ending dance of pining over each other☺️🤭

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I’m gonna spam post just a little, starting with this

Zelda and Sonia but like if they were wearing Zonai warrior armor

Looked cool in my head yk

(In the bottom text it’s supposed to say converted by Zonai artist into a Zonai, not converted into a Zonai artist hahaha