Many of you may not have kept up on Cosmo Wright, a famous speedrunner who previously owned the record in the Ocarina of Time Any% category. After his record was broken many wondered if he would reclaim the crown – but there are many reasons he didn’t, including hand pain and the fact it’s just not fun to him anymore. That being said, that’s small potatoes in the news realm compared to what has gone on since the days he set that record. Cosmo decided to become his true self – Narcissa Wright – a trans woman. By all accounts, ever since that very deep and personal self change, she has been attacked by her own fans over and over again. If it wasn’t because she was trans, it was then because her streams didn’t seem as passionate as in the past (and I am sure the hand pain has something to do with that).

She wants to speedrun Castlevania some day if her hand can hold up. None of that matters now, though. Due to immense internet bullying, she has shut down her twitch channel (her only source of livable income) and has been having suicidal thoughts. Obviously for someone like her, the internet feels like home and that home is constantly rejecting here.

Here at Zelda Informer I have personally addressed bullying on several occasions. It’s not something I find to be okay irregardless of the given situation. Whether you’re Anita Sarkeesian, Narcissa Wright, or just another person with an opinion that goes against the grain… it’s never okay to outright attack a person. Disagree with their choices? Sure. Be against their actions? That’s all fine. There are definitely legit ways you can criticize stuff you disagree with. However, as we know the internet tends to take things way too far, often attacking a person relentlessly, bullying them into submission. Some only get stronger for it, but everyone is different and there is no way to predict how it will affect them.

On a day like today, I want to remind everyone the impact your words can have, even in text form as an anonymous commenter. To think before we type out a response, even if we’re angry in the moment. To Narcissa Wright, I want you to know that on behalf of the Zelda fan base, we are sincerely sorry this has happened to you we accept you for who you are. We appreciate the large chunk of your life you gave away to achieve greatness and we hope you continue to do what you love to do without fear. We hope sincerely the internet on the whole learns a lesson, because this is a far better place with you than without. Much love and respect.

Of note, Narcissa hasn’t been heard from online in over 13 hours. I just hope I’m not too late in letting you know that we care.

Source: Twitter