In the past two weeks my name has been attacked, my designs have been attacked, my method of marketing, my hunts, my intentions -- I wake up once again after thinking it was all over to another verbal attack. I was leaving the matter alone, letting it die a natural death but Emerald Wynn and her readers cannot leave it alone. As if using my name brings her more attention, well obviously she can't quit using it.
Today I wake to find that she has posted a notecard from Lestat Reuven who happens to work with me. This notecard was sent over a week ago and yet, in order to dredge up more attention she posts it today.
This is a public statement about the whole Prozac issue and once said, I will say no more. It is one thing to disagree with something someone says or does - I have never had a problem with her disagreement. Emerald has always been allowed to disagree and not like a name or word or action or even something I have created. It's an opinion - so what. I responded in a fashion that was both professional and apologetic as I was trying to see her side of the matter. And yet...the response continued and my name was on the blog day after day after day...
I was overwhelmed by her use of my name in her blog and today I needed to share with you MY thoughts and never speak of it again. Depression is a cruel and very personal master - and I am thankful that I can cope with my own in a way that makes me laugh. I have also had dozens of responses from others who feel the same. Unfortunately, we all do not deal with things in the same way. As I stated in my response to her it was never to make light of depression but she chose to continue tirelessly on a tirade. Even shopping at stores who were named after drugs - I would say that is a hypocritical attitude.
People respond to her rantings with - I will never shop there, I never liked her clothes anyway, blah blah blah. THAT IS YOUR CHOICE - I don't think I have ever twisted anyone's arm to shop. But above and beyond that - I am asking Emerald to quit feeding her habit but using my name over again. The Prozac Hunt has been active for over a week and a half and yet she still rambles on and on about it. Enough.
I treat every customer with respect and will continue to do so. Life goes on in the sims and yes, the hunts go on, the sales go on, the events go on and chats with the group continue. I am lucky to have a huge group of people here in SL that feel like we are part of a family. No more is EVER going to be said again on this blog about Emerald Wynn or any further comments she makes.
If you choose to shop with us - we welcome you with open arms, if you choose not to, then best of luck to you.
18 comments:
Lemania, I had no idea this drama was going on, or I would have added my two cents a long time ago. Number One - you are fantastic - generous to a fault, talented, etc. Number Two - I think depression is an issue that begs to be taken with a touch of humor. Why? Because so many people still do not view it as an illness, but rather as a character flaw, as if depressed people should just "get over it." Oh, if it was only so simple, no? I have a right to comment on this as a long-time sufferer of depression. Prozac has never been my drug of choice; Lexapro seems to work better for me. But I've been on Remoron, which is even stronger than Prozac, I believe. I applaud your view of Prozac because it makes it "ok" to talk about it. And if we can talk about it, and not be ashamed of it, we can seek medical help if needed.
I'm glad you're not going to discuss this any further, though. I think you've taken the right approach. The more you answer the nay-sayers, the more fuel you give them. It'll die... to be replaced by the next "drama" soon enough.
Keep on doing what you've been doing - don't change a thing, Lemania. *kisses*
I appreciate it when someone responds like an adult to this sort of drama stupdity. Thanks, Lemania, and best of luck to you.
Ran Garrigus
At the beginning i didnt know what Prozac means and i have searched on the internet and found out. When i saw is a drug for depression i thought..oh Lemmy another charity of yours:).I never thought the things will go in the opposite direction.
She has such a good heart and she always thinks of the ones who are in pain. She is a pioneer here in SL, a pioneer of charities. How could somebody ever thought she is mean or that she makes fun of ppl health problems when she is fighting with one in rl???? Depression is one of XXI's century worlds disease like AIDS and Cancer and people should be aware of them and maybe the Prozak hunt is an alarm signal..did anyone ever think of this?
Lets show Lemmy how much we love her and that she is not alone in this, "nothing is impossible if we raise our voices as one" .
We love you Lemmy)()()()(
I see Lemania this way http://tleinsl.blogspot.com/2009/04/models-walk-runway-to-support-war.html and seems many other people sees her like i do, like she truly is:)
Hugs)()()(
I appreciate your good humor, you always make me smile with your creativity. You are a classy woman Lemania. Never let the haters get to you. You are gifted with talent and a generous spirit. Know many in sl stand behind you in this situation.
Lemania has been one of the most generous people in all of SL, kind to her group and hardworking beyond belief! To be honest, I never thought twice when I saw the Prozac Hunt posted because culturally the term is used everywhere, in common speech and in comedy, as in "I'm having a Prozac moment."I don't see this as necessitating even more drama in SL, when so many of us come here to escape real life dramas that are shattering. So, hugs to Lemania. She never intended to hurt anyone . . . folks should just give this a rest.
Wow, i'm deeply upset to see this! ...Lemmy has always had time for us and omg anyway, if all sensitive subjects were banned then all comedians would be out of business ..and hell why not lets ban laughter altogether ,,and fun! ...This Emerald whateverhername is ..needs to learn to lighten up! Seriously ..she is showing that she is a slave to her own depression and that is why she can't make light of it. Do not let her get to you Lemmy ...You have an army, ...no, a legion ..of followers and we all respect everything you do for us. how generous and fun you are and how dam hard you work! Please DO NOT allow a sad, lonely, uptight person change that!!
hi Lemania,
i love your style and i suffer myself from depressions. People that feel hurt by a hunt called Prozac, maybe better stick to RL. If you are not able to have fun leave those alone that have fun. I found this hunt a wonderful way to bring the theme of depresions closer to people http://shayariels-world-of-sl-fashion.blogspot.com/2009/07/prozac-or-trevilor.html
This blog loves you!!!
SHAY
Lem and Stat...you know what,some people are determined to be unhappy no matter what you do. That's sad but true. I thank you for what you offer all of us--being creative and contributing to SL, that's like WOW! Inadequate and there it is. We love you and wish you both had been in DIVAs chat this am. You would have been feeling the love and support. Never forget what you mean to us and to heck with the naysayers.."Stay the Course.."
Lemmy,
In so many IM's and group chats I have said what a wonderful, careing, supportive, giveing, understanding, fun person you are..I pray you will not let this person, who is obviously highly jealous, and has no life other than slandering you, steal your joy.. You are an amazing person and once again,I am truly blessed by knowing you...Your humor and fun side has always tickled me... You have ONE PERSON blowing you this smoke...We are all here to support you ... Please stay as you are and have always been..
Big Huggala's and much love,
Gran..
Hi Lemania! Long-time fan and prozac user. When I saw the hunt announced, I didn't have another thought about it then, "cool, hope she has some crazy designs that I can't wait to get into my inventory". If we can't laugh at ourselves, what have we got really?
Anyhoo, like I said, long-time fan, and I will continue to visit your amazing sim and buy your gorgeous clothes.
*mwah*
Lemania, you have all of us that care and love you. Your caring, warmth, loving person is a rare angel. While I have little contact with you, your personality comes through in all that you do. My SL life is brightened by your presence. As a DJ, here in SL I have a noob package that I give out. Included in that is a note card with your sim LM and instructions to hit up one of the best clothing sources in all of SL. I tell them, no money no problem Here's 200Linden, Hit up Lemania... Nuf said..
BTW for that one person in slander mode?
"Ya Can't Fix Stupid"
Lemania, you are one of the kindest, most generous women in SL. I fell in love with your designs the very first time I laid eyes on them a long time ago.
I too have suffered from depression for most of my life, and I can truthfully say that laughing at things like using Prozac as the name of a hunt helps me get through the fog.
Let the comments roll off of your back. Those of us who know and love you know that there is not a cruel pixel in your avatar or a cruel bone in your human counterpart.
Polgara Paine
I did not know this was going on. I know you are one of the most generous people I have met on SL. People will stand up for you because of your character.
Sometimes people hide behind their pc to try to cause trouble for everyone else for some reason.
Just keep being you...your light shines.
One of your many supporters and Shop Keeper Desiree
Dear Lemania,
(first i must apologize for my bad english, im not a native speaker)
I heard about this drama Emerald brought up. What stupidity. What in hell is her prob? If she feels offended, ok. its her right to talk about. ONE time. But i think she loves attention, and thats the only way she can get it. Who the fuck is Emerald W.???? Never heard of her before.
So dont care any longer.
I know your shop roundabout 1 1/2 year. I love your designs (not all, but the most), i own dozens of your outfits . You are one of the nicest and generous ppl in SL. I hope you will stay with us in SL for a long, long time.
Cu dear Lemmy
Greetings from Nothern Germany
Yours
Holly Beaumont
{{HUGS}} Lemania! It's easy to let one follish person's comments ruin our day. Don't let it! Believe me Lemania, this Emerald Shmerald (hehe) is just one miserable blogger on the grid. The sad thing is that she has nothing else better to do! The scarier thing is that there's more of them out there! WATCH OUT! As my dad always says, "They're out there.... and they're talking to each other." LOL. Let her whine and complain until she finds another thing to complain about.
Amazing that she's so offended by Prozac but the blatant violence and sex on the grid is not a problem. LOL.
Keep up the great work Lemania! take some Prozac and smile. Or maybe we should go herbal with St. John's Wort. ;) lol
Lemmy,
There is nothing I could say in support of you, That has not already been said. Although I have never worked with you and have only spoken in passing to you. You have always been a lady. I have shopped and hunted with you and your staff since you had the one tiny store and I fell in love with your designs.
I have seen you show support for causes that are both world wide and close and personal to you. You dont see too many designers in SL that take the time to create a dress just for a friend that was burned out of her home. You are a true person and friend. Anyone that has come in contact with you, your staff or participated in your Sim knows that. Just hang tough sweetie..and this too shall pass :)
A Devine Diva forever...
Bello
Here is what happened: a blogger put her personal feelings about something on her blog. SCD discovered it and called attention to it. YOUR followers started the shit storm by threatening and verbally abusing Emerald, even threatening her. Which in turn she blogged about on her own personal blog.
I don't remember Emerald calling you a bitch or a cunt like your business partner called her, either. Maybe you should caution your groupies and your business partner to moderate their tone a bit to make it just a hair more civil?
I don't know why you're complaining, this is excellent publicity for you and you have all these people patting you on your back and reassuring you how great and generous you are.
Now lets see if YOU publish negative comments on YOUR blog...
Heidi Halberstadt
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