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Info on the Lewdcario Leave situation, attempted to keep a neutral tone. I would contact Lewdcario herself, but her Discord account has apparently been disabled, leaving me with no reliable method of contact. I sent a message yesterday with no reply and she hasn't been online despite these allegations, so I'm assuming it's true.
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(Info on the Lewdcario Leave situation, attempted to keep a neutral tone. I would contact Lewdcario herself, but her Discord account has apparently been disabled, leaving me with no reliable method of contact. I sent a message yesterday with no reply and she hasn't been online despite these allegations, so I'm assuming it's true.) |
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'''Smashcords''' is a directory of other ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros. series]]''-related [[Discord]] servers (unofficially referred to by the community as simply "cords") by | [[File:SmashCordsTwitter.jpg|thumb|Smashcords Twitter profile picture]] | ||
'''Smashcords''' is a directory of other ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros. series]]''-related [[Discord]] servers (unofficially referred to by the community as simply "cords") currently owned by {{sm|Lewdcario}}. There are several listings for all of the Smash games, with several of them having varied types of servers to fit several purposes. It originally began as a set of character-centric [[Skype]] groups for ''Smash 4''. The group is organised by a select few staff members from across the platform in a "Smash Assembly" server, where server events are organised and global bans are recommended. The entire Super Smash Bros. series is supported, as well as [[Project M]] and [[Super Smash Flash 2]]. Servers can opt into being listed on the directory, while others — such as those created for [[DLC]] [[fighter]]s — are created by Smashcords staff. | |||
Many of the ''Ultimate'' character servers, in particular, hold significant notability in the community. The [https://discord.gg/joker/ Joker Discord] has over 15,000 members as of November 2020, being among the largest servers on the website. Additionally, the [https://discord.gg/byleth/ Byleth Discord] is currently Discord-partnered with over 7,000 members, and the [https://discordapp.com/invite/KDgVmbA Terry Discord] is partnered with [[SNK]] with over 6,000 members. | Many of the ''Ultimate'' character servers, in particular, hold significant notability in the community. The [https://discord.gg/joker/ Joker Discord] has over 15,000 members as of November 2020, being among the largest servers on the website. Additionally, the [https://discord.gg/byleth/ Byleth Discord] is currently Discord-partnered with over 7,000 members, and the [https://discordapp.com/invite/KDgVmbA Terry Discord] is partnered with [[SNK]] with over 6,000 members. | ||
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Similarly, in June 2021, the ''Ultimate'' server for {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} fell under scrutiny for allowing NSFW artwork in its server, including a channel where moderators would rate it, which violated Smashcords guidelines. Lewdcario requested an anonymous user to flag content to her. Declining the proposal, the Pyra/Mythra server's staff believed this to be an abuse of power, which they recounted in a response alongside other grievances with Lewdcario's attitude towards other servers<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ibjr1jkEPu0acnKJrm3wCNdpHCVM3Yv69IZqaITIiio/edit Other evidence, from a Smash Assembly member]</ref>. The two parties compromised by having artwork submitted to the channel permitted instead. Following continued issues on Lewdcario's end and repeated messages to fix the problem, they proceeded to release a document with their grievances<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dJzSS0x3ix-vrBl-KTG80lwQDrn9yq3RYJVLlCPk-GI/edit?usp=sharing Pyra/Mythra server's response]</ref>. Soon after, the server was delisted from the Smashcords website by the staff's request. The document prompted backlash from the community, some arguing that much of the artwork cited was borderline at best. There were also accusations of bias as a result of Lewdcario's personal dislike for the characters and their suggestive designs. A new server was listed in July 2021. | Similarly, in June 2021, the ''Ultimate'' server for {{SSBU|Pyra}} and {{SSBU|Mythra}} fell under scrutiny for allowing NSFW artwork in its server, including a channel where moderators would rate it, which violated Smashcords guidelines. Lewdcario requested an anonymous user to flag content to her. Declining the proposal, the Pyra/Mythra server's staff believed this to be an abuse of power, which they recounted in a response alongside other grievances with Lewdcario's attitude towards other servers<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ibjr1jkEPu0acnKJrm3wCNdpHCVM3Yv69IZqaITIiio/edit Other evidence, from a Smash Assembly member]</ref>. The two parties compromised by having artwork submitted to the channel permitted instead. Following continued issues on Lewdcario's end and repeated messages to fix the problem, they proceeded to release a document with their grievances<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dJzSS0x3ix-vrBl-KTG80lwQDrn9yq3RYJVLlCPk-GI/edit?usp=sharing Pyra/Mythra server's response]</ref>. Soon after, the server was delisted from the Smashcords website by the staff's request. The document prompted backlash from the community, some arguing that much of the artwork cited was borderline at best. There were also accusations of bias as a result of Lewdcario's personal dislike for the characters and their suggestive designs. A new server was listed in July 2021. | ||
In December 2019, {{sm|Zeckemyro}}, the owner of the ''Ultimate'' {{SSBU|Luigi}} SmashCord, stepped down after a document produced within Smash Assembly revealed repeated instances of toxicity in the community. While this was meant to be private, the document was leaked to the public through the server for {{SSBU|Simon}} and {{SSBU|Richter}}, which was violation of policy in the Smash Assembly server. Staff investigated the issue and eventually found the original leaker after misdirection attempts by {{sm|Abbey Street}}, the owner of the Simon server. A member of the investigation team was approved to attempt to blackmail the leaker — who was a minor at the time — by threatening to send their nude photos and roleplay messages to their classmates and their eSports team. It is alleged by the blackmailer that these were obtained through catfishing, though none of the investigation team knew the contents of what the blackmailer had acquired. The leaker provided the blackmailer with a screenshot sourcing the leak, and after that, the leaker ceased further contact and deleted their Discord account. The investigation was then closed. Lewdcario, as well as some Smash Assembly staff members, expressed approval of the methods used in the server. However, many others also criticised this, pointing out that it was indeed blackmail and wanted accountability. Lewdcario later wrote a letter apologising to the leaker on behalf of Smash Assembly, as well as to the server itself for allowing it to occur. The blackmailer was also punished. In late July 2021, a document<ref>[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eZbU5DfpP5cyQuVwu43t6-PZN5sRblm9ddI6Wyl5a3c/edit?usp=sharing Lewdcario Leave Document]</ref> was released under a Twitter account dubbed "Lewdcario Leave"<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/LewdcarioL/status/1419783132002328584 Lewdcario Leave tweet]</ref> that divulged details of this incident, as well as accusations of hypocritical moderation policies and power abuse. It also revealed details of an NSFW channel in the ''Smash 4'' Lucario Discord, which was shut down in 2016 as new Smash Assembly policies were enacted against the practice, wherein Lewdcario also stepped down as owner of the server. Lewdcario's Discord account was apparently disabled shortly after the document's release. The document has been criticised for hiding the identity of the blackmailer, as well as attempting to pin responsibility on Lewdcario herself, leading some to question the intentions behind the document's creation. It was also criticised for having little context in its evidence pertaining to the power abuse allegations. | |||
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