Sweet one, I’m sorry. Thinking of you.

There needs to be more of a barrier between fans and creators. This age of having full access to creatives putting their soul on the page and putting the weight of so much on their heads... you shouldn't have to be dealing with this stress, and I hope the next thing you do is less stressful!

Or maybe fans should just have enough gray matter to recognize that creators are actually also human beings like you and me

Unfortunately blaming masses is almost always unproductive, no matter how true that blame is. Writing off the fans for their collective behavior won't make them change, or go away.

Your response is legit. You made a really good show, and some folks ran with it. You aren't responsible for what I or anyone else find in your work. That's on us.

i hope you feel better. you made many many people happy

absolutely!!! 🤍🤍🤍

there's a point where something goes wrong like a leak and like, what can you do i get it i'd throw my hands up and say the same god damn thing

Was there a plot leak for the final episode?

from the little bit i've heard there was, either the whole thing or someone has been posting clips + the ending on twitter/insta/etc and of course once the leak is sprung, it gets worse over time

honestly... i can't blame you for feeling this way. the treatment you and the cast & crew have faced in the past couple months alone is horrific. just know that for all the idiots out there, there's just as many people who love your work. i know my life's been changed for the better because of it.

It will always be worth it. Please take care. This show has been incredible

Just know you've done a great job and created a really cool thing despite it all. Try to get some rest once everything is over and done with.

The best thing for gooseworx to do is take a vacation, like seriously she's going abstract before the curtain call

You don’t owe us anything. You already gave us what I’d consider to be a generational adult animated show. You worked insanely hard to get here and you should be proud, but you definitely deserve to rest for a long while when it’s all over. We love you Goose, don’t ever lose your creative spark 🩷

“Never meet your fans” seems to be more accurate than “never meet your idol” huh? Wish you the best goose 🫡

(🃏)Goose, I'm so sorry. None of this should have ever happened. People are just so cruel and cutthroat these days and I understand completely that you want to stop. Idk the first thing about making a show, but please know that your work has really touched my heart and so have these characters.

(🃏)Have some sillies.

I’m glad you made a silly little show with cool characters and beautiful interpersonal moments and Wacky adventures and brain-tickling score, I’m so so sorry the normies found it... like instantly. You deserve better 😔✊🏻

Some people will always be committed to misunderstanding you and wanting to be in the right when they are not. I'm terribly sorry folks made you feel that way about your creation. I resent the volatile culture surrounding this work, and I hope one day you can feel good about it again.

People suck shit

You got some of the most major shit I've ever seen making this show. I would not expect you to want anything to do with it after all that insanity, and I'm glad for what we got, there's still so much we can work off of regardless of how it ends. Thank you for everything, I hope things get better 4 u

You're allowed to feel how you feel about *EVERYTHING* like holy shit you've been drug through the mud for years now over every little thing and it's gotten even worse now with this situation (like it's somehow your fault?) I'm so sorry people trampled over your joy and passion :(

It's always the loud minority of the fanbase that ruins it for everyone. I promise you if you ignore and remove that side. You'll see that everyone loves the show you've made and will continue loving it even after years to come. Don't let them ruin your enjoyment of your craft.

You deserve the longest, most peaceful vacation once this is all over. Sending the best vibes your way.

I honestly get it, you wanted to tell a story but it got blown way out of proportion. The internet did what it does and no one can have nuanced conversations about your work. I don’t blame you for feeling apathetic towards the situation, especially with how you and your team have been treated-

But ultimately, I think you should see this to the end, and I don’t think you should stop creating or telling stories because of some cretins online. You made a good story and poured your heart and soul into it, it’s commendable and it takes guts to do-

Things won’t always go the way you planned, and with the internet now there’s way more people that’ll criticise and bastardise your work just for existing. All I hope is that you don’t lose that spark to create, and that whatever you make in the future is something you can look back on fondly-

You made something incredible, and I hope once the Finale comes out I can see it for one last time. Don’t lose that spark, Goose. (Hope I’m not speaking out of turn with this, after all I’m a random person, but fr you deserved better and I wish you the best after this)

At this rate, I wonder if people are more upset with the finale then your response… actually, any word yet? Especially from Kevin?

everyone who makes anything popular becomes a lolcow, it's sick. i love tadc

i mean sick in the head not sick like radical. i say both sometimes

I had a feeling this was the case. After everything you have been through, your response came off to me as you being done. It wasn't the response of somebody who doesn't care. It's one who has put up with too much already. Sorry you had to go through this, and I do hope you can get your spark back.

I mean. What the fuck were you gonna do? Hunt the leakers down? You're not distributing it, this is on Glitch.

You don't deserve any of the harassment you've been getting. This bs was out of your control, and human stupidity is an epidemic. I just hope with time, you'll be able look back at what you created and smile, even a little bit. Thank you, Goose.

This entire show has meant a lot to me and many other, i understand it doesn't mean much coming from me, but i hope one day you'll be able to look back at tadc somewhat fondly, without thinking of the terrible fandom that formed around it, still deeply excited to see it end in theaters soon.

In the end, you got to make something you loved brought to the world for others to see. You poured your heart and soul into it and we can see that. For what it's worth, I'm proud of you for making what you love, for how far you've come.

You did nothing wrong. Great work on the show. Got my friend into it recently, and we are excited to see the ending soon! Thank you! 💙 💜 The journey has been fun.

I can kind of understand that, i could feel it from your response, you're just... done with this. Its upsetting seeing it because its a show that means a lot to me and others, and its sad to see you get so disenchanted by it. I hope you get the break you deserve once its all over.

Goose, just know that the show you created has helped improve this world, take pride in it and move on. I'm sure it's so hard to see it right now with everything that's going on, but please take your time to reflect on it. You matter, your creativity matters. I hope you'll feel better soon.

Hey, you've done a fantastic job, no matter what anyone says. I'm sure it was a rough path to the end, but for the time being, you've done what you can and people will simply have to accept that. For now, just take some time for yourself and celebrate your accomplishments. You've totally earned it!

I know I can't speak for EVERYONE in the fandom Goose, but I hope you can trust me when I say the MAJORITY of us are SUPER proud of what you and GLITCH were able to accomplish with Digital Circus, regardless of how it ultimately ends. 🫂 (A loud vocal minority is STILL a minority, after all.)

Genuinely wishing you the best. The internet can be rough and I can’t really imagine how i’d react to something like this. Hope you’ll be able to move on and have fun making things with less eyes on you if thats what you want.

You made something that is incredibly special to me and a lot of others. Even though the audience grew too large and out of control, please remember that genuine fans have always appreciated what stories you've had to tell <3

People LOOOOOOOOOOVE to be like "We need more Indie content! We want more independent creators!" And when it doesn't work exactly how they want it to they just turn into the most hateful and cruel people. Your style and creativity has been a DELIGHT to watch over the years, may peace find you.

The whole thing is very unfortunate for you to go through. I know it’s joked about how large fanbases have a vocal obnoxious side to them, but the fact you and the crew have been dealing with so much of it is shameful.

One of the things is, yeah it sucks. But what can you do? GLITCH gets the leaks taken down from 1 account, but others have already saved and reposted it. The best thing to do is try to not spread it further.

I am sorry that people have taken so much of your enjoyment, but I am glad for the things you have created new and old and thank you for that. Please take good care of yourself and I believe in you!

Girl you're good.

I’m so sorry. We get so much joy from your work and that joy should be returned trifold. You’ve made something amazing! It’s YOUR story, thank you for sharing it with us!

Youre not responsible for others behaviour. Youve made something truly profound to a lot of folks. But that said, rules are rules, and you simply must do good by yourself <3 Im sorry its been so tumultuous as times gone on.

Can't imagine the amount of stress you've been put under. For what it's worth you and everyone involved have made something truly special. Hope you get a well-earned break after finale premiers. 💖

We love you Gooseworx & we're sorry what happened (the bashing was totally undeserving). I'm avoiding spoilers 'til the release & enjoy in all it's glory the way you wanted us to. Give Gooseworx love people, let her know you're watching #TheLastAct properly in theaters or YouTube this June.

Let me add by saying; you made a phenomenon, Gooseworx. Cherish & embrace it.

Something as crazy work-intensive as a cartoon was never meant to be a single-person project anyway. Dont beat yourself up that its something you cant keep up with!

If this is referring to the twitter thing uhhh. The people who are upset are just chronically online idiots. People need to go touch grass.

Your reaction was justified, and you're doin good. It's almost over

First off, THANK YOU, for absolutely all that you do. You're an amazing creator who I've followed for an eternity, and I hope you keep finding joy in your art. Second, you probably SHOULD be the figurehead of it. Anyone who has a problem with it or with you can go pound sand. We appreciate you.

At this point I'm dealing through mixed emotions in terms of how all of this is going under and my feeling about fandom. It angers me so much how there's really no point in being one if you like an indie show despite what the internet tells you. Just don't be a part of it. Just like what you like.

I'm sorry if this is coming out as aggressive messaging over just hating a fandom. But I can't stress enough how this whole situation is seriously laying down just anybody's enjoyment of a show you make. And interacting with a select few people who are fans and are part of the community.

Once again, I am sorry with how this might be interpreted. I'll take in any criticism to slightly improve upon what I'll be saying moving forward. "Please don't be harmful." If I say anything hurtful, I want to get better at it. Please take it easy out there. Be happy with what you gave to us soon.❤️

I wish that success wasn't such a weird curse. We should be able to thrive pursuing our art. You made something amazing and inspired so many people, but that isn't enough for people. Everyone is starved for answers and look to creators for trancendent wisdom but we're just people.

It just genuinely breaks my heart seeing how this shitshow developed, it should of never gotten out of hand like this and i hate a story you wanted to make for people to see has been soured to the core by feral fans Youve done all you can, you did amazing, what happens happens, youre great

You're amazing Goose, and what you and your team have managed to accomplish is nothing shy of awe inspiring. I'm sorry you've gotten so much grief over this, and I hope that you'll be able to get some well deserved rest once everything's said and done.

im so sorry you had to go thro all this hon people can be so weird and dumb dont give up keep making things and ignore the weirdos that want to hurt you and bring you down for no reason peepohug

I’m sorry

Honestly anyone upset with you on like 99.99% of the bullshit with a .01% margin of error are little pussies.

I am sorry the fandom is so shitty.

Hope you get to rest for a long time and recharge creatively after this, you deserve to feel good about what you make again <3

Sorry to hear about that. I understand how a passion project can become a point of tension and stress. I hope that things get better for you.

For what it's worth, I've really enjoyed the show you've made and I'm glad you got to put it out there.

You don’t owe people a public response to this sort of thing as far as I’m concerned. It’s not your job to solve people choosing to suck. For whatever it’s worth a lot of people have gotten a lot of enjoyment out of the show. You deserve to take some space for yourself now that it’s mostly done.

I am here for you

I’m so sorry this is how things have gone, but I hope you remember that you did it. You made art that touched people, that brought friends together, that generated more art and inspiration. You made a great show, flaws and all, and it shows in the lives it’s changed. You should be proud 💙

Im sorry. Please just take some time to yourself and just spend some time with your friends and loved ones. Dissociate from this shit for a bit tbh

It’s not at all your fault, it’s genuinely unfortunate how messy this whole thing has become when it should be solely a time to be excited for the piece of art you and the other talented crew behind this show put together.

You did nothing wrong goose, just some people are being terrible about this all. After this final release, take some time for yourself.

honestly I'm so sorry. you gave us your work and some trash ruined it for everyone. we sane people appreciate everything you've done

Despite everything, thanks for doing so much for us.

I think you're a brilliant creator, and I thought your response was funny. I can't wait to see the finale in my local theater. Thank you for making this.

I'm sorry this has been so stressful for you but I also want to thank you for making Digital Circus. My sibling and I are long-time fans of your videos and the show means a lot to both of us. I hope that once the finale is out and Gaslight District starts you'll have less pressure to deal with 🩵

Tadc is an important piece of art to me as someone who has really liked your work with runmo and pink city, I really like this cartoon and what it means to me and I'm sad to see it ever be seen as trouble. The finale will mean a lot to me even if it really is an hour and a half of blesters Carousel!

Your response is valid and the people that are giving you a hard time have probably never made anything with their own ideas or own two hands. I'm genuinely sorry for everything you've been through because of the show 🫂

I'm sorry its gotten this bad. The show means a lot to me and I think you made something really brilliant

Regardless of everything that has gone down, please keep creating. I love seeing the worlds other people create because it helps me get back into the groove of writing and animating again.

It’s okay, Goose. It’s been a long what? Over 3 years of constant work on this show? I still remember watching the Pilot/Episode 1 and now we are at the point of seeing it in theaters! I’m still going to see the movie and support the show no matter what. You’re amazing. :3

TBH I would have made the same response you did (and it was a great response). It’s sad that some people just don’t understand and have to be absolute dicks about it

I feel so bad that this seems to be part of for the course these days. Creators have to have god-like patience and an iron soul to put up with it. (And restraining orders) I’m scared for my own project, with the manga coming out this year…I already have ppl saying my mangaka can’t draw my char right

*par for the course (damn autocorrect)

You don't owe anyone anything, not even this post. Go do whatever the hell you want lmao

Yall before the show came out Gooseworx made us all sign a waiver to be a good fandom, I think we are all cooked. Jokes aside, I feel really bad for Goose because they have spent alot of time to make a literal PHENOMENON, just for some jerks to leak the ending and ruin it. Goose is in the right 100%

🥲 you gotta do what's best for you. take care.

I'm sorry for all the trouble its caused you. I appreciate & love TADC & its characters a lot. They really resonate with me & I just want to remind you of some positivity that has come out of the show. Thank you so much for creating it, but I'm so sorry for every bad thing that's come out of it.

It sucks that people can't just be normal about a cartoon.

sorry you gotta deal with all this bullshit, the internet sucks man you just wanted to make something cool.

Respectable

You deserved so much better out of a fan base than you've gotten. Your efforts went and made something really unique If nothing else happens with your talents, this was still...Something extraordinary to witness. Thank you for everything. I simply cannot wait to see the end. You're an inspiration

I honestly think the world's just gotten too crazy, I swear things have pretty much trained people into a mindset of needing to find someone to throw under the bus at every moment... Discourse and drama addiction or something idk...

People may not like the ending it's okay but harassing other people for is is not fine. The response getting hate is NOT FINE just because the cast is chill with the fandom jokes doesn't mean cast is our BESTIES these are real ppl with feelings. I'm sorry goose. :(

You deserve peace. The internet can be brutal, and it's completely valid that you don't want your heart in this anymore. Thank you for the incredible art you shared with us. Protect your peace and take care of yourself *hugs for comfort*

I am so sorry Goose. You don't deserve the way fans have been treating you. For what it's worth I'm glad you made it but I am so sorry for all of the shitty people.You deserve to be able to have feelings and express them without there suddenly being drama and controversy over every word.

I’m so sorry that this has turned into such a stressful experience for you. Thank you for making such a fun show. Through all the stress and troubles, it’s amazing to have accomplished that. I’m so proud of you and I enjoy your work a lot. Thank you so much Gooseworx. I hope things get better soon.

I wish for a near future where you can breathe and know peace, or whatever state of being you’re after :)

Real, also can someone explain im confused

I'd honestly have the exact same reaction if I went through what you went through. Just being exhausted that you can't be bothered to really care anymore.

This show has brought me so much joy as a fan, I have loved watching it and theorising with my friends. I hope you and the crew can look back and be proud of this amazing thing you have made ❤️

The (not) scandal, the last minute theater decision, the racist shit from that one fan, the leak, the general fandom and how insanely horrible social media has become, that’s a whole lot in a short period of time. Especially when it SHOULD be a time to celebrate you and the crews amazing work.

And on top of that, you just know that a chunk of the people in here saying “we love and respect you” are the same ones on alt accounts doing the exact thing that’s contributing to this type of behavior of said general fandom. This should’ve been fun for goose and I understand why it isn’t for them

Goes without saying, but I can't blame you at all for your feelings on the matter. You deserved a break, and I wish you the best.

It's fine u were doing good and tadc is the best cartoon that I saw I swear pls do more of it like season 2

none of these people matter, i hope you can take a needed break. Your hard work is appreciated.

You're awesome goose, remember that -a random internet stranger

You made art. i am someone who pretty much never calls something perfect but episode 6 is damn near perfect in my opinion. you should be proud of what you made. don't let sad people on the internet make you believe anything less. i look forward to seeing how things wrap up when it comes out.

The need to pull back breaks my heart. It’s just not fair and what a creator deserves after doing so much. :( though totally warranted after everything. In this radical, angry, increasingly hopeless world this cartoon was a comfort, as all good stories are. Thank you for sharing it at all <3

I’m really sorry for what happened with it and I genuinely wish you good luck. And I feel like I also wish this whole journey was better to you cause of how much it was to so many people and I understand how you feel and it’s okay if you rest and step away we’re all here for you

I know I’m a completely random person who probably weirds you out by saying it but I’m really sorry that things turned out this way and I really hope you’ll be OK.

its hearkbreaking to see someone become so uninterested in their own creation… im so sorry that the fanbase has treated it and you so poorly. i hope you know that its atleast really touched some people. i remembered you saying once how it was about finding meaning in a stagnant life, and thats +

+ something ive personally struggled with a lot. seeing you portray that through this story has been amazing to witness. i hope you can find joy in creation after this someday. your work is beautiful.

Goose, I've been following your work for almost 10 years now, I'm REALLY sorry things ended up this way. You don't deserve all this drek that's been flung your way. Nobody is gonna blame you for laying low for a while, but I hope this doesn't mark the end of your works. I love your odd worlds.

Just to add to the other reasonable voices, it's perfectly valid for you to feel however you feel about the leaks. You're the creator, not the publisher or distributor. Everything that happens after the work is done is out of your hands, and you have no responsibility one way or another. Stay well!

Honestly you made one hell of a cartoon to get that many people into it. But I also understand not wanting to be the figurehead behind it. A lot more pressure for that then I think most people realize. And I hope that one day your heart can get back into it. You made a great show.

Your cartoon brought my sister and me closer again. It reminded us of when we were kids watching our favorite Saturday morning cartoons together.

I completely sympathize with your choice here, as I can't really fathom at all having to deal with the harassment as you have. I do want you to know I absolutely will love the series well after the finale!

You did nothing wrong Goose. You did what you were best at and its sad youre getting punished for it by having the worse prople be interested in what you make.

please don't apologize, goose! you've worked so hard. no matter how it ends, that doesn't define you, the cast, or glitch. your mental health is MORE important than a statement. sending all the love. please, ignore these ignorant beings. (it's easier said than done) you're awesome

It is not your fault. Sadly there is seemingly a large vocal part of the «fandom» that are just bad. A lot pf them seem to lack media literacy, and have coniptions when their headcanon is wrong. I am still looking foreward to seeing the episode in theaters.

I'm so sorry. Just to be clear, the people who think it's a bad ending are idiots. This finale had a very good message for those in crisis and I think is going to be part of what pulls a lot of people out of the suicide and nihilism gutter.