UPDATE: Wow, we work quick! Everything appears to have been taken down on Local10.com and even their statement on Facebook. Everyone came together and I want to reiterate that I have never been so proud to be a part of such a wonderful Universe of people. We cannot control the actions of others but we can control what happens in our own community. The future generations of Star Wars fans will benefit from the positive, uplifting, safe and encouraging environment that everyone is demanding. Thank you for speaking up, we are making a difference.
Ashley 😮
I have been on a high ever since Star Wars Celebration VI ended. We are still sharing our photos, stories and happy memories. The event was such a positive experience all around and I've honestly been counting my blessings that I have the priviledge to be a part of such a loving, caring and supportive universe of people.
My heart sunk this morning when I went to my Facebook page and found a message from one of my fellow fangirls telling me about this post on Local10.com. I immediately went through all of the natural emotions; disgust, anger, outrage, confusion, sadness, panic, ect. In today's society where bullying is such a sensitive topic and anti-bullying efforts are being made by most, I am shocked that a post as disgraceful as this would be approved, allowed and posted to a professional website. This is the EPITOME of bullying and it's being done by adults, even at the expense of children! Kids have it rough now a days, especially due to social media, and bullying is at an all time high. However, how do we ever expect our kids to learn that bullying is wrong when many adults around them, especially those posting stories like these, are setting such poor examples?
I have never been more proud to be a Star Wars fan and to be a part of such an amazing group of people. Sometimes the best way to handle a bully is to stand up to them, so that's what we should do. Star Wars fans, please join me in writing Local10.com and ask that this post be taken down immediately! It sounds like there are other affiliates that might have picked this up. If you find other websites where this has been posted, please let me know and please help spread the word. We need to continue to set the standard that the Star Wars Universe is a bully free zone and that any sort of bullying is not tolerated what so ever!
May The Force Be With Us!
Ashley