StringStorm
Hello All,
Anyone who has followed us for any period of time knows that as a fan group that produces animations and content, we mingle with a great many talented, and diverse people who share our hobbies and interests. What comes with this mingling is the implicit hope that everyone we work with is of at the very least passable moral fibre. We have been proven wrong, on more than one occasion, and that the individuals we have interacted with and collaborated with turned out to be far below our acceptable standards. We do not pry into people's lives, and as such we tend to get blindsided by information that simply rears up out of the dark, lashing out at everyone they've interacted with.
This regards Stringstorm, an audio engineer whom we have worked with, collaborated with on projects, and commissioned for music and audio work. Stringstorm recently (as in, within an hour of writing this) a video wherein he discusses his malfeasance in regards to sexually predatory, and manipulative behavior directed at a minor.
We will be up front and say that this is flat out unacceptable.
Coming from this position, we are immensely hurt by this revalation, and appalled that it transpired at all. Stringstorm appears to have left all O.P. and Alfabusa related production discord servers the literal minute the video went up, but were we aware of it any sooner than the rest of the world, he would not have remained.
Years of collaboration that can now only be looked upon with disdain, and frustration, are what we're left with. When we work with individuals on any project we take on a massive risk, that everyone involved will behave themselves, and not do anything to tarnish the reputations of anyone involved or, more importantly, hurt others.
As such, this is a massive breach of trust, and we are looking into what to do from here.
Whatever Stringstorm needs to do for himself to make amends, atone, or whatever is appropriate, he should do. To assert otherwise is pointless. However he will be doing so away from us.
This is, as of right now, our statement on the matter. We know no more than any of you, and while we would prefer having details, we do not, as of writing. The video was just as much of an ambush for us as it was for any of his fans.
Please be patient, and understanding with us as we consider the way forward.
Thank you,
-Earndil, and Ogre Poppenang Staff
Comments (57)
I'm only just learning about this NOW because I was going through old emails as I listened to the news. Damn. So where is this video where he talks about the allegations?
That MAJORLY SUCKS. Sorry that you have to deal with that, team. Way to handle the situation on your feet 👍
Internet micro-celebrity “try and not be a sex predator” challenge (IMPOSSIBLE)
Stringstorms disgusting behavior does not reflect upon you and the rest of the team in any way, you couldn't have known. I will continue to support you in any way I can. All the best to you and the crew❣️
at the very least he was honest about it. I hope he gets the help he needs to change and I hope you don't lose all that much over this. Keep going everyone
Ah yes, the old: we hope he will have a future but certianly not with us. Pretending like anyone would want to work wth him after he was morally burned. This is not what you believe, this is what you think people expect of you.
Holy fucking shit. Thanks for the transparency. Hope y'all will be okay.
Thank you for handling this in a moral and transparent way. Y'all are doing great!
You are not at fault for working with him, as you had no knowledge of what he did. Your conscience can be clean. Good statement peeps.
You couldn't have known. And you did the right thing now.
Is this some kind of hoax or trick or whatever?
Sadly no. Stringstorm admitted this himself on his youtube channel.
Blindside is a understatement that is completely messed up hope you’re doing good man I support your decision
You are all handling this appropriately. You had no way of knowing and this reflects poorly on Stringstorm, not you all. Press onward!
Holy fuck i remember alfa shouting out stringstorm in years past in his hour of need. now look at this mess... also alfa please remove stringstorm from the 'channels you should check out' section of your youtube.
I wish the victim all the best, this is terrible news
Holy…fuck… Thank you for this statement. It’s the correct tone and response to something as abhorrent as this revelation.
Some people say that you should separate the art from the artist, but there are some things so horrible that is not possible. It's good that you guys are so fast and decisive on that front.
Is it me, or is it also kinda rude of him not to give OP a heads-up privately before dropping that kind of bombshell to the entire internet? Fuck that guy. You’re better of without him. As a Patreon I feel you’ve handled this exactly right.
Considering the shitcannon about to go off in SS's face, I can understand him not immediately think of just Alfa and crew.
Huh. Partially I'm offended by the jerk, of course. The rest of me is puzzled as, in this era is video and shared media, I wonder why he thought saying something like that online was a good idea. Was he drunk? High? Dumb enough to think that, despite all evidence to the contrary, people would agree with him? Who knows. Ah well, time to shift my energy to better musicians.
If you mean the video in question, it is his admission-video. He admits his wrongdoings on purpose. If it is genuine, is up to anyone to guess, but ostensibly it is to begin to atone.
Well damn. I still like the music, but it'll be some time before I can listen to it without the sins of this gaggle fuck ruining it for me. Thanks for keeping us appraised. I can't imagine hearing this kind of thing about someone you've worked with for long.
Jeez, that’s depressing. Thank you for letting us know.
Well, that's unfortunate. You're doing the right thing in removing him from future productions. Good luck going forward. Some may riff on you about it, but it's not like you have the resources to perform a background check on everybody you work with.
Thank you for the information on the facts of the matter. I will take this as what it is, a member of a team being revealed to lack moral character. I place the responsibility for this at the feet of Stringstorm only.
It's a shame that someone as talented as he fell to a temptation such as this. I'm glad you guys have your stance set!
I've got the rhythm of a fething noise marine so on that part I can be of no help. However I do have the luck of a lamenter so I can say that trudging through the suckitude truly well sucks. But you guys are amazing creators so I truly and fully believe you'll rise above this and whatever next cluster fuck arises to challenge your might.
It must horrible to find out someone you've worked with for years has done something like that. Just want to say I appriciate the quick and clear communication about the matter, and wish you all the best in getting through this.
*Jaw hit floor* Oh fuck. :(
... phrasing? But yeah. Or no, really.
Despicable. I wish you all fast recovery, Ogre Poppenang. Even as I know this wound will never truly heal.
Thank you for the honesty on this. I was very (negatively) surprised by this. As a Patron, I stand with you and feel the same as you on what you said: when we, Patrons or you Producers, take the decision to support any given work we do so under the impression and assumption that the other side has at least an acceptable moral fiber. Take your time, and try to wrap your mind around the sad fact that this is a situation that could have happened to anyone. What you do regarding this situation from now on is what matters. We can't change the past, we can only shape the future :) Cheers!
Thank you for putting this out team, it’s difficult to imagine how you must be feeling about this
Damn. It's a shame to hear about String doing this, even if it was years past it feels wrong he hid it from you guys at OP. I hope all of you at OP can move past this. I also do hope the victim is safe and in a better environment now.
Very sad to hear.
Jesus. I'm so sorry you guys are having to deal with this. Please take as much time as you need to recover, and know that we're all here cheering you on regardless. Lots of love 💙
It's an ugly situation, and something that shouldn't have been forced on you guys. I can only hope that you all can heal from this, and that you know we're behind you guys. Good or ill.
Jesus! Well, good on you all for being open and up front about it.
Good lord. Take the time you need to reassess and process this yourselves - as much of a shock it is for us, I can only imagine it's a hell of a lot worse for you guys. I can only hope the person he hurt is safe now.
God dammit. We lost another one. Why are people such scumbags to do stuff like he did
It's not like you have any control over what StringStorm does.
Sorry, that was the last thing I expected when I saw Alfabusa notification
Oh god damnit
Shjet. You're handling it well, tho. Thank you for being like you are.
That's unfortunate. Sorry that this happened, but I'm happy that you've responded to the situation with honesty and with integrity.
You guys are handling it as best you can.
Holy shit, I listened to Stringstorm so often! Fuck, this just sucks for everyone.
Well, that is as bad as it could have been.
Wtf
We appreciate your response on the matter. We really hope for the best from everyone when working on things we have fun with so something like this is just... goddamn
Wow, this is shocking! Super pity such a talented individual chose to use their fame for nefarious purposes.
It is worth noting that, as far as I know, this occurred before we were working with him on the regular, and happened in another community (the MLP one). He had not amassed any kind of following as of the time.
my condolences.
Y'all can't control other people. We're all sad and angry about this. But it's not on Y'all. Stringstorm made his choices and concealed them. You guys are good. Long Live Ogre Poppenang
Damn. Good response at least, but that sucks for everybody, especially the kid.
Good lord.