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It appears I can't edit, but my post was mostly in response to a lot of things I've read that either imply or outright state that those who believe the allegations want Matt crucified or that we're claiming others need to completely throw out his music - which is not the case. Terrible things have been said about those who have shared their comments, hell, the night Matt made his statement Haley's instagram was flooded with negative and completely misogynistic comments towards her. Matt knew at that time other allegations were out but he only responded to the one about Hayley. I'm not listening to his stuff anymore but again, based on a lot of the vile comments or even death of the artist, I have my doubts Matt will truly be cancelled (and really, has anyone ever truly been cancelled?). Besides the majority of us who believe the allegations don't even want him cancelled (because it's not a thing that works or happens). We just want some accountability on his part and an acknowledgment that this isn't one isolated incident. I know there are people who are very worried about Matt's career but society as a whole always gives white men multiple chances. Talented white men even more so. Especially the "iconic" ones.

Long time lurker, first time poster and I have a few points I'd like to make 1) Matthew's music has always held enormous meaning to me. It's gotten me through horrible times. Up until recently he was my favourite musical artist full stop. 2) This doesn't suddenly make his music horribly irredeemable or terrible. 3) This doesn't mean others can't still choose to listen to his old music. Nor does it means others cannot listen to whatever he puts out in the future. In fact, I haven't seen a single person who believes Hayley saying that we have to stop listening to Matt's music. 4) Actually, you know what? This isn't even about Matt's music. 5) it's about the people he has hurt both emotionally and mentally over the years. Even if Matt believes he is blameless or if he believes his bipolarity absolves him of all sin. 6) Hayley gains absolutely nothing from this. Do any of you really think that ANY woman would want to be known forevermore as "woman who accuses their ex of being abusive?" Do you think having that kind of reputation attached to your name makes higher ups in the entertainment industry more likely to hire you? I want those of you who do to think really hard about that. Hayley coming forward has only made her life more difficult going forward. 7) The media has been super reticent to share anything. The only reason that Global article was even published was because of Warner's tweet acknowledging the situation. There are interviews being done - more things will hopefully come out soon. 8 ) Why do victims hold back on speaking up? The fear of being labelled "ticking time bombs" or "wronged women with a vengeance plot". The fact that there will always be people constantly doubting them and telling them that they are wrong and they were not victimized. The fear that it will be held as "he said she said" and more often than not people side with he. That's it, that's my input. I support the women who have come forward or will be coming forward. I support Hayley. Doing so doesn't mean I expect others to do the same as me. Nor do I actually expect Matt's career to suffer that greatly from this. We've seen plenty of famous men continue to have thriving careers after worse allegations ¯\_(ツ)_/¯