Should this comic episode be taken down?

[CommanderMarty]

I don't see why it was requested to be taken down. you can cover any topic you want as long as you treat it with the care required.

[gexten_art]

I see nothing wrong with this. I really like it actually, because it shows a character showing er vulnerability, and reflecting on her own emotions. If the reader were too sensetive for the topic, they should have stopped at the warning. You didn't cross any lines or depict things that goes against the guidlines.

[Kelheor]

No, it shouldn't. I don't see anything wrong with it at all, I guess may be nice to add the "might be upsetting to some readers" (...but I don't really see the need, to tell the truth), but especially if you say there was a warning, it's absolutely fine.

[Llyrel]

I don't see anything wrong with the episode and I don't think it should be removed. Sounds more like a case of someone not reading content warnings before jumping into the episode and/or wanting to cause trouble to me. Saw that happening on other platforms as well: people willingly clicking on stories that were flagged as "mature"/had multiple content warnings popping up before you could even access the post itself (heck, in one instance it was even a blog requiring age verification!)... and then complaining about said stories being "mature" or "portraying dark themes".

If you want to be extra safe, however, I'd suggest maybe adding a banner/warning on top of your episodes as well, so that people who missed the warning on FB/Instagram/whatever can also see it once they open Tapas as well? I know from experience that people on social media tend to click links without even reading the post first, so hopefully adding a warning on top of the episode itself might help. If you have your first page set as a content warning on Tapas, that'll be the first thing people see when you share links to the page as well.

[O-1-D]

I don't see a problem with this. You had a content warning so if they got offended by this (not that there's really anything to be offended by) then that's on them. As long as you give the subject the respect its due, you can make whatever you want.

[BrambleberrySquirrel]

Nope. I don’t think this really even needs a content warning honestly. Everyone deals with insecurity. This just makes your characters and story more relatable.

[Freemints30]

Here's the thing. I think we need stuff like this, things that grabs a topic like this by the horns and face it, is needed. If its just one person complaining, I wouldn't worry about it. There would always people who would get upset. Just put a warning and you will be fine..To me facebook is hell so I don't worry to much about them.

If you get many of your readers complaining I would see the need to worry. But just one person, don't worry

[DiegoPalacios]

You gave a content warning, and the topic was approached in a tactful way......

Is not neccesary to remove it.

[therosesword]

Nope. I don’t think this really even needs a content warning honestly.

Same here. Those are very normal feelings being depicted.

[therosesword]

I'm going to go with what @Golden_Acorn said, I don't even see that this needs a warning.

These are true feelings. As authors (writers and comic creators) I see our "jobs" as being able to bring true human feelings to all our characters. Those feelings shouldn't be limited to happy happy. All those questions of self-doubt are very real.

There will always be someone who objects, especially if they have formed some sort of attachment to something you've created and you suddenly do something that they don't want to see. They're just going to have to suck it up. Nope, don't take it down, don't change it. It's actually very sweet and quite good.

[NellieVP318]

Reading the comic episode, I don't believe it should be taken down.

Yes, these emotions are uncomfortable but I think all it needs just a content warning. This episode kind of have a wholesome message to it. It's also relatable.

[thedude3445]

This thread was inadvertedly good marketing, because it made me want to read the rest of the comic lol

[NickRowler]

Personally I don't think it needs to be taken down or a content warning. It's an emotional scene and if a reader gets emotional, then that is good.

I know that some people do not like to feel upset, however they shouldn't be attacking you to delete your comics. I think people should be their own personal judge of whether or not they want to read something.

I am saying this as someone with debilitating anxiety and self-loathing.

[rajillustration]

wtf why? Why would someone request to remove this for content?

Maybe they clicked the wrong button when looking for the heart button?

Like I just read it and there's literally nothing offensive in this scene. Like at all.

[amortelito]

When the dialogue started I thought it was intense, as someone who struggles with anxiety i have had similar thoughts and It feels terrible...and still I see nothing wrong with it at all. I thought It was very well presented and touching. I'm sorry for sounding unsympathetic towards the triggered person, but they have to work on themselves and their issues, instead of policing the world. For their own good. You can cancel and censor all people and that won't make you happier or healthier.

[jensrichard77]

People and internet
If they feel that they can complain about something but don’t have to, they will because they can.

Everyone's opinions are more important than everyone else.

And If you disagree with that I will flag you, just because I can.

[SleepingPoppy]

The only reason to remove content should be if the content itself is toxic and promoting harm.

What you've posted appears to be, put simply, well executed writing of an emotional topic. You're not even actually showing toxic behavior or relationships in what I looked at- not that people don't have right or reason to have an emotional response. But at the end of the day anything can be a trigger, and emotional and complex relationships are VERY reasonable to expect from stories.

You are also well within your right to explore your own experiences, and feelings! Nobody should be telling you not to just because they don't like it.

(when I say "anything" I don't mean it as dismissive, only that creators cannot be expected psychic levels of forethought. But im otherwise pro-warning, and for airing on the side of caution.)

[ChaoticConstellation]

It’s a serious topic so I’d tag it as mature, and have a content warning just to be on the cautious side but DO NOT take it down. It’s really well done and can help others going through similar issues.

[Carossmo]

Thanks for the feedback, guys :'')

In fact, this was the disclaimer that is placed before the episode starts (on Facebook):

My plan now too is to not remove the episode, I'm just scared they'd report it or something if I don't, so I may also need to post the comic in other platforms as well.

[scribesunlimited]

We can't say this enough.

F**k censorship.

(Yes, we know this statement is a contradiction in terms. Appreciate the sentiment.)