I refer to some of my critics as the "Haters" because that is what they are: HATERS. They are various individuals who are not respectfully attempting to engage in meaningful or educational conversations. They don't want a conversation, they want to argue and shame, often not taking the time to understand what they are critiquing. They spread malicious rude words across the Internet, full of HATRED, for themselves and others. Not to mention judgement and a misogynistic attitude. This is not a productive way of dealing with anything.
It is also important to note that the "Haters" are those individuals who've made violent threats towards me as an artist and as a human being, as well as the entire burlesque and theater community. Any threat of violence, even if it's a "veiled" threat, is NOT OKAY!
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Haters are constantly threatening, using rude, derogatory and often "racist" words to bully others into their way of thinking. As a performance artist, I try to never push my opinions in people's faces. Rather, I gently nudge them the direction I want them to go, allowing them to have their OWN thought processes. To contemplate such painful and taboo things like racism and sexuality and stereotypes. To come to their OWN conclusions. No one wants to be told what to do or how to think. But if we can humbly ENGAGE, respectfully consider, LISTEN and respond WITHOUT HATE, maybe, just MAYBE we can learn something. Together. As one people. I am not entirely Native, and I am not entirely white. I never claim to speak for either side. But I WILL use my art as I see it appropriate to ENGAGE BOTH SIDES in these types of conversations.
It is also important to note that the "Haters" are those individuals who've made violent threats towards me as an artist and as a human being, as well as the entire burlesque and theater community. Any threat of violence, even if it's a "veiled" threat, is NOT OKAY!
Haters are constantly threatening, using rude, derogatory and often "racist" words to bully others into their way of thinking. As a performance artist, I try to never push my opinions in people's faces. Rather, I gently nudge them the direction I want them to go, allowing them to have their OWN thought processes. To contemplate such painful and taboo things like racism and sexuality and stereotypes. To come to their OWN conclusions. No one wants to be told what to do or how to think. But if we can humbly ENGAGE, respectfully consider, LISTEN and respond WITHOUT HATE, maybe, just MAYBE we can learn something. Together. As one people. I am not entirely Native, and I am not entirely white. I never claim to speak for either side. But I WILL use my art as I see it appropriate to ENGAGE BOTH SIDES in these types of conversations.
Please, join me. In LOVE, not Hate.
I love you Tomahawk Tassels!
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