Maybe I’m parasocially projecting here, but I’m guessing that things have been incredibly intense for Harry and Kat these past few days.

Anyone who watches the video can see that combatting plagiarism and preventing the erasure of queer voices are the driving forces behind it. It was stated outright that it wasn’t intended as a ‘drama’ video, but oh boy have the results been dramatic.

This wasn’t a ‘take down’, and as much as we’ve all enjoyed the flames, I can’t imagine the level of pressure this has created for a) follow up videos, and b) a sense of responsibility for someone else’s career ending. Of course James and only James is responsible for this, but when the whole internet is screaming “HBOMB DESTROYED THAT GUY” on some level it surely must mess with your head a bit.

It’s rare to see what we perceive as ‘justice’ enacted online, especially in such a dramatic way. It’s thrilling and addictive. I’m absolutely not criticising anyone who has been glued to the unfurling of this narrative.

My main point that I wanted to make here was just to say that if Harry and/or Kat happen to read this, thank you for all you’ve done, but please look after yourselves first and foremost. You’ve taken on a huge task, been placed in the spotlight, and updates to the story have been coming thick and fast. Please don’t feel obligated to continue holding the torch here. You’ve done something brave, and something good. Don’t feel guilty. Don’t let yourselves and the task you set out to do be defined by a bloodthirsty gossip culture.

We appreciate you both 🩷

(Sorry if this is displaying majorly parasocial levels of cheese and projection, but I am being genuine)