Anti-Rape Stamp

I've been meaning to do this for a LONG time now. More specifically since October when I got a lot of those "Rape joke" comments on one of my deviations. I know people don't mean anything harmful by that, but I just want to say I find the current use of the word rape (especially here on dA) utterly disgusting/disturbing/sad/wrong.

Rape is not a joke!

It's a serious, dangerous, harmful, violent CRIME!

This is my own personal opinion, which I am entitled to. And in that freedom to speak my mind about this matter, I find that jokes about rape/rape faces/forced sexual ANYTHING, and any other careless use of the word Rape to be in poor taste and NOT FUNNY

Now, I don't particularly care what people do with their time, it is up to each individual to waste their time however they want, and if you want to spread your hate and bitterness, that's entirely up to you. But anyone who makes a stupid comment or is intent on "trolling" I'm just going to block and hide the comments.

Just to be clear though, NO I am not "lacking a sense of humor" or being "oversensitive" or any of those other things these insensitive jerks keep accusing me and others in the group of being. I merely believe that rape is not a joke. It is a serious matter that deserves to be taken seriously. If you disagree, that is fine, you are entitled to your own opinion.

BUT SO AM I!

Please, I only ask that you respect this. If you want to make rape jokes, do it. No one is stopping you. But I would appreciate it if you kept those jokes and your hostility away from me. All I ask is that you respect my right to feel as I feel.