tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031299506135011121.post9082530713993097065..comments2024-03-19T00:19:07.944-07:00Comments on doris zine blog: I won't be working with Microcosm anymoredoris zine blog. for website go to dorisdorisdoris.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02688096168587142773noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031299506135011121.post-43044709927433777182017-09-28T16:37:31.078-07:002017-09-28T16:37:31.078-07:00Alex and I separated in November 2004, nearly thir...Alex and I separated in November 2004, nearly thirteen years ago. We haven't talked since February 2006. Yet she continues to insert herself into my life even as I’ve cooperated with her requests and gone through tremendous effort to help close this open wound. And in doing so, Alex has gone to great lengths to erase my perspective and deny my experience—that she abused me for years until I was suicidal. And then to drag Cindy into the situation on moral grounds. <br /><br />I’ve spent years trying to resolve this situation so that we can both be left alone and move on with our lives. (https://medium.com/@joebiel/how-i-joe-biel-have-been-accountable-for-people-ive-hurt-c7dc239e2258) Each attempt at doing that has been summarily ignored or declined. I've done everything that was asked of me and there is just no resolution. What is gained by holding onto this? <br /><br />There is a vast difference between supporting and rebuilding survivors of abuse and campaigning to bully and harm a disabled survivor of abuse. There’s nothing radical about that. At least twice per week I am asked about any number of rumors that Alex has spread in the campaign against me. I am bullied online several times per week by strangers advocating on Alex’s behalf. Alex continues to harm and spread rumors about me thirteen years later but you don’t see me campaigning for people to boycott her, harm her, or even asking anyone to pick sides. Alex has consistently characterized my motives, feelings, and perspective about the situation—things that she cannot possibly know. Alex has even gone to great lengths to erase my perspective and deny my experience—that she abused me for years until I was suicidal. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-biggest-mind-blow-ever/answer/Joe-Biel<br /><br />Microcosm, Cindy, and I resolved this situation even. (http://doriszineblog.blogspot.com/2017/04/blog-post.html) So let this situation rest so we can all move on and realize that it was resolved a decade ago.<br /><br />-JoeCantankerous Titleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092003413889342736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031299506135011121.post-70846601354418255632017-09-28T16:33:25.133-07:002017-09-28T16:33:25.133-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Cantankerous Titleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18092003413889342736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031299506135011121.post-23217114111762520632011-03-07T16:16:25.761-08:002011-03-07T16:16:25.761-08:00Cindy, I knew you many moons ago when there was th...Cindy, I knew you many moons ago when there was the Pink Haus and all sorts of good wildness. I feel such fierce loyalty and admiration for you that I do not dither when people ask me what I think about this controversy.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09341526376793976312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031299506135011121.post-51126642202008924452011-01-23T22:51:52.569-08:002011-01-23T22:51:52.569-08:00I don't have any concept of what the current p...I don't have any concept of what the current production situation is at Microcosm, but I gained some deep insight into the goings on at a printer they used heavily in the past. If you could hear what it was like it would turn your blood grey and cold. But, then again, it was pretty typical of the personalities I've encountered among pressman in the past all over the country. I won't quote anything trite about 'means of production' here. But that sort of thing does leave an impression. Um, so to speak. Otherwise, I have no concept of all this brouhaha, but, since I know a few other of their authors, so... I take an interest and hope something positive emerges for you all.<br /><br />Sadly, this confirms my belief that all collectives ultimately resolve down to the influence of one utter asshole or a complete saint who still loses in the end.<br /><br />In defense of no one... 'Motives that aren't selfish are suicidal'.<br /><br />XOMarc Arsenaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10384129154427120473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031299506135011121.post-9327788638130663192011-01-22T22:01:31.012-08:002011-01-22T22:01:31.012-08:00This is really different from the impression I was...This is really different from the impression I was given when I agreed to let them distribute Slice Harvester Magazine and really makes me question that decision. I don't think I can necessarily pull old issues, but I will be thinking twice and having a few more conversations with them before I send them anything new. Thanks for this.Slice Harvesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18379817550845956364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3031299506135011121.post-81439674167710790802011-01-22T13:36:31.183-08:002011-01-22T13:36:31.183-08:00Cindy,
I hope that this helps set the bar for othe...Cindy,<br />I hope that this helps set the bar for other writers/zinesters/people who dont agree with the way microcosm has dealt (or not dealt) with joe's behavior. I appreciate your insight and very much agree. im glad your not working with them anymore.<br />xoxo<br />sarah skySarah Skyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10335552869468590364noreply@blogger.com