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[anonniemouse]

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Re: Meg answers anon asks

[(Anonymous)]

"Mistakes."

All the abuse he inflicted on people (much of it VERY recent), starting multiple cults, cruelties both huge and petty.

You are really young. And I am seeing you saying some of the exact same things that I once thought about the guy who abused me, that I've heard countless times from women who have been abused. I don't expect you to listen now. But I hope you know that there are a lot of people out here on your side.

Re: Meg answers anon asks

[(Anonymous)]

All the abuse he inflicted on people (much of it VERY recent), starting multiple cults, cruelties both huge and petty.

I would keep in mind (correct me if I'm wrong, Meg) that Meg probably believes Andy's claim that schizophrenia led to his channeling and cult-creating. She probably doesn't believe Andy's abuses were calculated and intentional. It's hard to imagine someone remaining his friend if they thought otherwise.

So it's not that Meg using the work "mistake" is downplaying his cruelty, so much as buying into Andy's claim that he did those things operating under a false worldview created by mental illness. The gist of his tumblr FAQ seems to be that Andy was "mistaken" about his abilities and the nature of reality, and made bad choices because of that.

Re: Meg answers anon asks

[(Anonymous)]

*word, not work