Got new followers, so...
Hello there, I'm Abel! I'm 30 years old, and I've been a huge Star Wars fan since 1997. I graduated from university with a Media Comm degree and I'm new to
#swtwt
.
If you love SW, superheroes, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, and more, let's talk! โค๏ธ
"There is a group of fans [...] that want the films to be tough, or like Terminator, like real guy movies, & they get very, very upset, and very opinionated about anything that has to do with being childlike, which the movies are for children, but they don't want to admit that."
I genuinely believe, regardless if he does or doesn't like the direction Disney have gone with Star Wars George would be disgusted of how a section of the fandom have behaved in recent years.
Right? โจ
You left Hayden Christensen, Ahmed Best, Jake Lloyd, John Boyega, Kelly Marie Tran, Moses Ingram, & now Amandla Stenberg to fend for themselves without your support & your cancelation of The Acolyte is telling us who you rather support.
Do better, Lucasfilm.
#SaveTheAcolyte
These are just some of the comments under Amandla Stenbergโs latest Instagram post. Yet another black Star Wars actor getting harassed, and not a single word from Lucasfilm to denounce it.
Is this the audience you want to pander to?
Leslye told a personal story about a woman who lacked true autonomy finally being able to make her own choice in the end, all of which was disguised as a murder mystery. We need stories like these to reach new audiences.
#RenewTheAcolyte
#SaveTheAcolyte
Even accepting that The Acolyte was canceled for financial reasons, this is still a major blow to women creators or projects with women/POC leads, because studio executives always learn the wrong lessons, and will be less likely to greenlight diverse projects in the future.
Hi,
#swtwt
. I love
@StarWarsExplain
&
@MollieDamon
.
I love watching their lore videos, their reviews, breakdowns & weekly Q&As. I love it when Alex talks about Biggs or when Mollie talks about Grogu. I love seeing Helo & Pippin.
They're 1๏ธโฃ of my favorite SW YouTube channels. โญ๏ธ
I just want to give
@MollieDamon
a shoutout and thank her for using her voice + platform to spread positivity in the SW community & beyond. ๐งก
She's one of my favorite content creators & I hope you consider following her on here & watch her and Alex on
@StarWarsExplain
! Tysm!
I've spoken at length about all this in the past but the only way things get better is if
@TeamYouTube
does something to discourage this kind of content - until then it will only get worse.
We love you, Mollie. โค๏ธ
I never wanted to implicate you as the campaign starter in that post. All I wanted was to thank you & Alex for being a positive light in this community and using your voice to stand up for what's right. โค๏ธ
Thank you for all the love and support over the past few days - it really means a lot. I never *started* any sort of campaign I just agreed with and shared 2 images that were created and shared first by another podcast who I guess want to remain anonymous in all this. Love yall๐ซถ
Lucasfilm should do a better job at protecting its actors and supporting the part of its fanbase that isn't attacking them and other fans for liking a thing.
If The Acolyte has no fans left on this plane of existence, then that means I died.
Except I'm very much alive, and it should get more seasons to flesh things out.
#RenewTheAcolyte
"Trying to deplatform anyone not liking a form of media is the most vile disgusting act there is."
You ever wonder why Lucasfilm invited Alex & Mollie to events & not you? Bc they're honest, kind, respectful & they don't send their fans to attack people. Look yourself in the๐ช.
Hey
@realswtheory
read that first sentence again and take your own advice.
Not only do you have the maturity of a 5 year old, this latest video proves that you feel the need to over compensate your importance in this world. How is this not embarrassing for you ๐ฅด
@anabelle_dawn
Maybe his lightsaber didn't turn red because Anakin wasn't actively infusing it with negative emotions. He believes he is justifying his actions out of love for Padmรจ and holding onto hope that he can save her, not because he hates his enemies.
@trooper_2005
Senator Rayencourt also didn't anticipate his intentions to rein in the Jedi unintentionally caused their eventual downfall in the next century.
Because of all of this, the Republic and the Jedi became centralized, dogmatic, corrupt & negligent to their people they serve.
@hauntxmexthen
This guy is working overtime to become the most disliked person in the entire SW fandom that I almost respect his work ethic.
Almost. ๐คฎ
@lite_thespark
I agree. Gray Jedi always sounds like a marketing tactic designed to make anti-heroes cool for the masses. Disregarding the morals of the Jedi doesnโt make your character better than the Jedi or even the Sith. I prefer Dark Jedi as a substitute to that idea.
@J1NX3D4LIFE
I don't disagree with that, but I also think George knows his audience well enough & understands the criticisms better than a lot of people. I don't think he's using that as a deflection but rather as a reminder of why he made SW in the first place.
People keep saying that Amandla Stenberg is a bad actress when she played two distinct characters in the same show & made so many great choices for both of them.
Like this scene where the ever inquisitive + curious Osha asked her former Master this hard-hitting question.
Seeing an Asian Jedi Master and an Asian Sith Lord onscreen together filled me with so much pride, and hope that we will see more of that in the future.
The fight for more representation is still not over.
#RenewTheAcolyte
#SaveTheAcolyte
manny speaking about asian representation in star wars - how there are at least 2 asian jedi now in live action because of his and JJโs roles. mind you this galaxy was created โborrowingโ heavily from whatโs considered eastern philosophy and traditions. 40+ years to get here.
@QuiGonJenna
Hey,
@QuiGonJenna
, did you know there's an out-of-continuity four-issue Star Wars comic series that asked, what if Han couldn't save Luke on Hoth and Leia trains with Yoda on Dagobah?
It's called "Star Wars Infinities: The Empire Strikes Back". ๐
Understanding that Star Wars has always been political challenge: Failed
They only notice "political views" when political views are different types of people.
@sithstrings
Wimperials (week 1): Two black girls, an Asian Jedi and no white guys? Star Wars is dead.
Wimperials (week 2): Hot lesbian witches? Cringe. Star Wars is dead.
Wimperials (week 3): PRONOUNS?! AND THEY GOT KI-ADI MUNDI'S BIRTHDATE WRONG!? STAR WARS IS DEAD!
The full story of how I lost a friend on Facebook over Star Wars.
It's okay to disagree about things, but if a friend can't handle a pushback, removes you from their Facebook, and leaves you with grifter videos in your DMs, then that's probably for the best.
#RenewTheAcolyte
Publicly sharing private chats with another SW YouTuber who shared very personal + sensitive info & monetizing off of them is malicious & a serious breach of trust.
I believe the only theorizing he's doing nowadays is wondering why people don't respect him anymore & this is why.
The new Star Wars Theory video is insane and disgusting
He exposes private emails between him and StarWarsExplained from October 2016 to Dec 2018 and reveals personal conversations between him and Alex where Alex references his struggles with work and his mental health
@PlasmaPistolCEO
The man waited until A New Hope was about to turn 20 and literally said, "I didn't like my original film, but now, with this new technology, I can make it the way I want it."
While we're on the subject, platforms built on hatred, bigotry, harassment, and the emotional pain of others should have no place anywhere.
Please read this,
@TeamYouTube
.
@BlueRecon17
The moment we know that Osha and Mae were conceived using the Force, there was only one Sith Lord I knew who would know about such power. And I knew he would show up soon enough. ๐
George Lucas is saying some fans are taking SW too seriously, and "nudity in SW is bad" is what you got out of this?
Also, congratulations on figuring out characters in stories (and people) are not perfect human beings.
@lite_thespark
Yes, this is Disney+'s "fault".
They just make new fans, bring people together into a loving fan community, have those people make new friends in that community, and then continue putting out new shows for everyone to watch and enjoy.
@MollieDamon
Yeah, I don't love that phrasing of "grown men." Deep down, we're still those kids who grew up loving these kinds of things, & we should be allowed to have nostalgic and emotional reactions to the things we love. No one should be shaming us for liking something at any age.
PSA:
#swtwt
please block or report any behavior like these.
We don't like this man or his indirect actions against
@WookOfficial
, but that doesn't mean we should be fighting fire with fire.
We DO NOT condone violence of any kind. It's not the Jedi way! Thank you and MTFBWY!
True. One of my friends thought I was a madman for believing we'll finish The Clone Wars. We ended up getting Season 7 and a three-season sequel series.
Let's aim for another season of The Acolyte and a movie!
#RenewTheAcolyte
#SaveTheAcolyte
I'm serious about Qimir being a good body therapist.
He's got strong chiropractor arms for neck massages, he can do acupuncture (three is all he needs), he can take you to his relaxing island home where he has a swimming pool, & can make you some nice hot soup.
#RenewTheAcolyte
"We can't let more people enjoy
#TheAcolyte
."
It's their choice if they want to watch it or not and like it or not. Let them decide for themselves.
Also,
#RenewTheAcolyte
for those who do enjoy it.
@geekusfilm
I get where you're coming from,
@geekusfilm
, but John Knoll, the VFX supervisor on Rogue One, said that Carrie Fisher gave her blessing on that cameo.
Hi,
#swtwt
. PSA: If you support or plan to vote for the orange blonde, please unfollow me.
I don't care if I lose followers, I loathe him & everything he stands for. If you try & defend him in the comments, you will be blocked. This is your only โ ๏ธ.
Thank you.
i try not to make tweets like this but just wanted to let yโall know that
@/ragan_hoover is a tr*mp supporter and has shown her support as recently as yesterday. this is not what the star wars community stands for.
@lite_thespark
TBH, I think the only real theorizing he's doing these days is wondering why nobody respects him anymore or Lucasfilm doesn't invite him to red carpet events.
I'll be reporting this video.
@TheWookieeRoars
@SEJordanWilson
While I'm disgusted with the events that unfolded with Jordan's resignation, I'm grateful for you being a positive light to this community and for helping Jordan in his darkest hour. You're amazing. ๐ค
@DiamondSpiderP
Hot take(?): Pre-MCU Star-Lord is boring, and James Gunn is right to alter his personality. For the purposes of cinematic storytelling, it allows audiences to emotionally connect with the lost child that is Peter Quill from the start than if he were a straight-laced leader.
Our statement regarding recent events involving Wookieepedia's social media team & administration. We are aware there are statements from other parties involved, and we disagree with their interpretation of the events.
We didn't want you to just take down their videos. We asked you to demonetize these content creators for harassment and hate speech against persons of interest. They can be crafty and use alternate words, but their intent is always the same.
Pls do better,
@TeamYouTube
.
@rewritingripley
thanks for reaching out. just heard back and confirmed that this content is not violative & will remain up. we totally understand you may not agree with this decision, but we reviewed this video very carefully against our policies
Once again, SWT, thatstarwarsgirl + others like them feel the need to speak up whenever someone they clearly don't like says a word & show their blind bigotry, their ignorance & their greed.
& like always, I just want them to just stop talking.
#RenewTheAcolyte
#SaveTheAcolyte
A pick me girlie back at it again. Honestly not surprised. Shes so pathetic. Love how shes pissed cause Amandla was right, like awww sorry ur little cold heart got hurted.
We don't deserve you, Amandla, and neither does Lucasfilm. Thank you for bringing Mae and Osha to life and telling their stories for us to celebrate and cherish! Can't wait to see what new stories you'll tell next!! ๐๐๐
#RenewTheAcolyte
#SaveTheAcolyte
#WeLoveYouAmandla
Amandla Stenberg with a lovely message to those who watched The Acolyte โฅ๏ธ
โI also just want to thank everybody who watched it. Thank you for being so loving and supportive and excited and nerdy and awesome and Iโll continue to process this for a long time.โ
@TeamYouTube
, just letting you know you're enabling this to happen. You let YouTubers who encourage violence upon others for liking a show & continue making a living off of that.
This is shameful.
@RiahFromNaboo
I'm sad that Reva got overshadowed by Obi-Wan vs. Vader because she really is an awesome character. And I really want to see Moses Ingram play Reva again in the future.
@PlasmaPistolCEO
He's right.
@WookOfficial
is a website we can't afford to lose.
With countless detailed articles on Star Wars characters, lore, star ships, and whatever you're looking for. โค๏ธ Even Ki-Adi Mundi's age.
Nerdrotic is a bully who likes to ruin people's enjoyment of their favorite media with his alt right propaganda & is enabling other bullies on YouTube to do the same.
There, now you can block me.
I just want to give
@MollieDamon
a shoutout and thank her for using her voice + platform to spread positivity in the SW community & beyond. ๐งก
She's one of my favorite content creators & I hope you consider following her on here & watch her and Alex on
@StarWarsExplain
! Tysm!
I need people in
#swtwt
to see this and know how this kind of behavior towards actors and professionals in general is unacceptable. If I catch you defending RRGChronicles, you will be blocked.
Please be respectful. Thank you. โค๏ธ
THE SECRETS OF THE CLONE TROOPERS includes a first look at Sister, a trans woman clone trooper ๐ณ๏ธโโง๏ธ
Rexโs description of Sister in the book reads: โWhen one of our kind expressed her gender identity differently than her fellow troopers, she featured sheโd have to hide who she
Disney leadership reportedly put a large part of the failure of โLIGHTYEARโ down to the same-sex kiss.
Continuous notes were then given to animators to make Riley come across as โless gayโ in โINSIDE OUT 2โ
(Source: )
@inkbluelily
They say it like space witches are somehow bad for a franchise centered around space wizards with laser swords and dogfights that end with explosions in space.
Yes, how dare I call people out for spewing vile hatred across fandoms & engaging with fans who genuinely โค๏ธ SW + talk about it amongst themselves. I should be ashamed.
But guess what? I don't because I'm not the one randomly commenting on other people's posts & spewing hate.
The biggest recurring theme that ties every SW story together is hope.
Even in its darkest stories, SW never becomes cynical or distasteful, and watching its protagonists rise to the occasion and fight for what's right is inspiring. That is pure Star Wars! ๐ค
@WookOfficial
is one of the most comprehensive and passionate fan encyclopedias on the planet, and that was made possible by their editors. If you're mad at a current show, be mad at the show. Don't shoot the messenger and vandalize their hard work.
#WeStandWithWookiepedia
@DistantEchoesSW
Oh so much. We've seen vandalism on the site, and so many personal attacks in our dms. Here's a small snippet of the sort of messages we've been inundated with the last 24 hours.
@lite_thespark
And before anyone asks, no, Ahsoka is *not* a Grey Jedi. She left the Jedi Order but she stuck to the morals & values the Jedi Order represented. She's basically more of a Jedi than most of the Jedi Order in her time. ๐ค