In Final Fantasy XIV, the editor-in-chief of the fan site “The Moogle Post” has to face harsh accusations. A group of women accuses him of having sexually harassed female employees. He has shown traits of a sociopath.
What is “The Moogle Post”? It is a digital guild magazine that publishes an issue every month featuring articles. Guides are written, and it deals with housing, cosplay, and what interests Final Fantasy XIV players. There is also a website with additional articles. It’s a hobby project currently supported by fans with about $200 a month through Patreon. You can feel the love and energy that goes into it when scrolling through the issues. Here is the June issue of the Moogle Post.
Editor-in-chief resigns: A few days ago, the editor-in-chief of the magazine, Oldbear Stormborn, resigned. The new editor-in-chief distanced herself from him. This is due to serious allegations against the editor-in-chief.
Fan site was “hunting ground”, women were the bait
Group of women raises accusations: A group of women claims they have been manipulated, played against each other, and sexually harassed by Oldbear Stormborn since 2013. They refer to him as a “sexual predator.” He turned his guild on the “Adamantoise” server and “The Moogle Post” into his hunting ground, stalking and harassing young, energetic women.
Women realize they share the same fate: According to the women’s accounts, each one suffered individually under the manipulation of the man. He apparently lured them in with the love for the MMORPG “Final Fantasy XIV” and the community. Then he made personal contact with them in chats and played his games. This involves control, emotional blackmail, and ego stroking. Only when the women connected with each other did they realize they were all suffering from the same patterns. They even claim that some of them needed therapy after their encounter with him.
Tweets and podcasts: The women are releasing snippets of conversations with Oldbear Stormborn via a Twitter account. In a series of podcasts, they share their stories. This is tough stuff. They point out that women from the “Moogle Post” or the guild have continuously left.
Fear of blackmail: According to their statements, it was a difficult step for the women to go public, as the editor-in-chief has “compromising material” on them. Such as sexually explicit images or videos. They anticipate that this material will soon be published through relevant channels. Additionally, they complain that there are still women under the man’s control. They are now trying to blackmail them.
“Harvey Weinstein of the Moogle Post”: The community reacts divided:
- Some show solidarity and admire the women for having the courage to go public. They share their own experiences.
- Others think that if he has nude pictures of them, there must have been consent.
A user refers to the “Harvey Weinstein of the Moogle Post.” Weinstein was a powerful Hollywood mogul who used his position of power to extort sexual favors from women who depended on his goodwill.
This is the Twitter account under which the women have come together.
Here are the podcasts where the women share their stories.
