As I type this blog post, right now DeafVideo.tv [DVTV] is embroiled in a historic cyberspace protest/riot, which was prompted by Aidan Mack’s now infamous vlog where she discussed domestic violence, then accused Jerome Cain, a fellow vlogger and an ex of hers, of domestic violence. Jerome Cain had accused Aidan of having borderline personality disorder under a now removed vlog titled, ‘Is Aidan a Word Twister?’
Jerome Cain made a vlog in response to Aidan denying the accusation and repeated his accusation against her. No evidence supporting these accusations were given, which ignited a wave of outrage amongst many vloggers.
Tayler Mayer, the owner of both DeafRead and DeafVideo.tv is currently on a business trip, and he interrupted his trip to make a quick vlog, stating that he had discussed this matter with both Aidan and Jerome. Tayler requested that Jerome remove his, and that Aidan either edit her vlog to remove the accusation against Jerome, or to remove the vlog altogether. He also requested that Jerome and Aidan not respond to each other in any manner on DVTV, or they would be banned.
Jerome removed his vlog immediately. Tayler removed Jerome’s vlog, but did not remove Aidan’s vlog. Aidan did not remove her vlog immediately, which only increased the outcry. Then approximately 20 hours ago, Aidan finally removed the vlog and uploaded an edited version with the accusation deleted.
This has not satisfied many vloggers on DVTV, for a couple of reasons. Many of the vloggers feel that Aidan took far too long in removing her original vlog. Secondly, many feel that Aidan’s edited vlog now is too tainted given her conduct.
So now over a hundred vloggers are holding a cyberspace riot on DVTV. They are filming empty chairs, or showing a blackened out video. They are demanding that Aidan’s vlog be removed, and for Tayler to come back and respond to their concerns. Several individuals are also encouraing lawsuits against Tayler, Aidan and the Deaf Newspaper website who broadcast Aidan’s original vlog.
As a mere observer of this protest/riot, it’s hard for me to say what I think will be the outcome. While I think Aidan and the Deaf Newspaper should be held accountable for their actions if it is found that Aidan’s accusations against Jerome is false, Tayler should not be part of the lawsuit. Instead I think they should ask for a moderator who can delete inflammatory and possibly libelous vlogs when Tayler is unable to do so – like how it’s done on YouTube.
I’m also left pondering what kind of message this sends to the Deaf Community at large… I guess only time will tell just exactly what the outcome and overall message will be from this protest.
Addenum: I’ve just been told that Deaf Newspaper has removed Aidan’s vlog from their website.
As I type this blog post, right now DeafVideo.tv [DVTV] is embroiled in a historic cyberspace protest/riot, which was prompted by Aidan Mack’s now infamous vlog where she discussed domestic violence, then accused Jerome Cain, a fellow vlogger and an ex of hers, of domestic violence. Jerome Cain had accused Aidan of having borderline personality disorder under a now removed vlog titled, ‘Is Aidan a Word Twister?’
Jerome Cain made a vlog in response to Aidan denying the accusation and repeated his accusation against her. No evidence supporting these accusations were given, which ignited a wave of outrage amongst many vloggers.
Tayler Mayer, the owner of both DeafRead and DeafVideo.tv is currently on a business trip, and he interrupted his trip to make a quick vlog, stating that he had discussed this matter with both Aidan and Jerome. Tayler requested that Jerome remove his, and that Aidan either edit her vlog to remove the accusation against Jerome, or to remove the vlog altogether. He also requested that Jerome and Aidan not respond to each other in any manner on DVTV, or they would be banned.
Jerome removed his vlog immediately. Tayler removed Jerome’s vlog, but did not remove Aidan’s vlog. Aidan did not remove her vlog immediately, which only increased the outcry. Then approximately 20 hours ago, Aidan finally removed the vlog and uploaded an edited version with the accusation deleted.
This has not satisfied many vloggers on DVTV, for a couple of reasons. Many of the vloggers feel that Aidan took far too long in removing her original vlog. Secondly, many feel that Aidan’s edited vlog now is too tainted given her conduct.
So now over a hundred vloggers are holding a cyberspace riot on DVTV. They are filming empty chairs, or showing a blackened out video. They are demanding that Aidan’s vlog be removed, and for Tayler to come back and respond to their concerns. Several individuals are also encouraing lawsuits against Tayler, Aidan and the Deaf Newspaper website who broadcast Aidan’s original vlog.
As a mere observer of this protest/riot, it’s hard for me to say what I think will be the outcome. While I think Aidan and the Deaf Newspaper should be held accountable for their actions if it is found that Aidan’s accusations against Jerome is false, Tayler should not be part of the lawsuit. Instead I think they should ask for a moderator who can delete inflammatory and possibly libelous vlogs when Tayler is unable to do so – like how it’s done on YouTube.
I’m also left pondering what kind of message this sends to the Deaf Community at large… I guess only time will tell just exactly what the outcome and overall message will be from this protest.
Addenum: I’ve just been told that Deaf Newspaper has removed Aidan’s vlog from their website.