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Nile (like the river) @nilejoan.com · 09/04/2025

i have spoken with my contact at wotc and explained all of this to them. to their credit, they did very much hear me out. they assured me that they didn't want to stop platforming trans people, they just wanted to change procedures to be able to do so in a way that was safer for us

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Nile (like the river) @nilejoan.com · 09/04/2025

only time will tell if that is true, but i am optimistic that it is. perhaps that is naive of me, but i do believe it thank you for taking the time to read this, it means a lot this really sucked. it felt really bad. I've felt knocked down from it all week. but as always, I'm getting back up 💚

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Drayton York @atomskin.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I saw your ad, and I loved seeing you on my feeds on official stuff! I'm so sorry they took it down, even if they had good intentions behind it. 🤍🩷🩵 you matter to me, Nile. And i think Magic, and the world, is better with you in it.

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malakim2099 🔜 MagicCon Atlanta @malakim2099.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Oh, that is horrible. I'm sorry that happened. Thoughts are with you.

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Zenith 🌟 ᴰʳᵒⁿᵉ ⁷⁸⁴⁵ @zenithstar.bsky.social · 13/04/2025

Nile, mi familia, thank you so much for even willing to stand up for us publicly - if it's naive to hope they're actually going to help protect you (and by extension all of us) then I'm okay being naive optimists together ❤️‍🩹✨

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Tamir Kushilevitz @tamirthepunner.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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SlothicMania @slothicmania.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Thank you for sharing. I’m so sorry.

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Eileen🌊 @eileen-lind.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

wotc?

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sanguinusshiboleth.bsky.social @sanguinusshiboleth.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

That's just vile stupidity on their part

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Rob, Blood Moon Apologist @bloodmoonapologist.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This really only reinforces the perception of them as a shitty company for me, because after their anti-worker and anti-lgbt decisions last year and early this year they lost all support from me personally. I hope that they get the memo that we want more of people like you in the game, not less.

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dexagos, reveling dummy @dexagos.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This is really shitty of them, I hope we get to keep seeing you as a voice in the community and WOTC re-ups their deal with you and extends it to other trans members of the community

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justkevswill @justkevswill.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

That really sucks, Nile. I thought it was really cool to see you in the ad. Hopefully they learn something from your input.

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Eddie @praethus.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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The Unskilled Commander @theunskilledcmdr.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Im sorry this happened. There is so much bad going on right now, you didn’t need this added on.

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sneitman.bsky.social @sneitman.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

So sorry this happened to you. You need to continue to be true to yourself. It will be hard and courageous. Take time to heal, nurture yourself and regroup. Your mental health comes first. I'm with you.

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Mau @japoniano.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I'm so sorry

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texasiswhereillbe.bsky.social @texasiswhereillbe.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

My hope is that the reason they gave you is true.

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ɐɯɯǝפ | Gemma @gemma-babbler.com · 09/04/2025

They never should have pulled your ad. I’m so sorry they did that to you under the shoddy veil of trying to protect you. You were prepared and ready - that they weren’t and wouldn’t stand behind you is flat out wrong.

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Ben 🦹 @getlefty.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Ugh. I completely agree with you. I'm sorry they caved so fast. That's some bullshit.

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KnewNic🖕🏼🧊 @knewagirlnic.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Thank you for sharing! I am sorry that people suck so much that we can’t all just exist as we are. 🫶

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Ursa 🧸, Mama Bearfessor @ursabearwalker.bardrockcafe.com · 09/04/2025

🫂

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JessEviltelli @mamavitelli.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I'm so sorry Nile

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Luke (TheTaxCollector) @notirsaffiliated.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Honestly makes no sense. It's amazing to see someone in a commercial that's so active in the community.

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Trako @trako.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

💙

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Matt aka Stormageddon 🎙️ @djstormageddon.com · 09/04/2025

I'm so sorry Nile. That's absolutely awful.

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The Leshy Of Pennypack (they/it/and if you must, 'he') @theloneleshy.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Nile I think really highly of you and I'm upset to hear this. You're really special and important to Magic.

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Marc Watson @marc-mtg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

That's really disappointing that they didn't reach out first and ask 1. if you were alright, 2. if this was to protect you, then ask if you wanted to do anything about it. Removing you from the equation really sucks.

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Ty Schalter @tyschalter.com · 11/04/2025

way, way, way late to this and i'm so sorry for all of it. just so upsetting and disappointing.

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Voidpaw @voidpaw.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I am so sorry, that is incredibly unfair and brutal. I will never stop cheering you on, especially while you're getting back up!

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Luke @blacklm14.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I know apologies from online strangers mean about as much as insults from them; But for what it’s worth, I had the ad pop up for me on, I believe, Reddit, and I was so excited for you when I saw it. /hugs

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Josh "Anoriand" Fagundes @anoriand.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I am so incredibly sorry that you even have to write all this. Nothing but love <3

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Jessica Cogswell 🌸 @jessicogs.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I’m so so incredibly sorry, Nile. This is not okay.

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MTGNerdGirl @mtgnerdgirl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Hopefully they will put it back up knowing you understand the situation. I understand the knee jerk reaction to take it down out of fear the comments might hurt the creator. But I see no reason they can not stand up for the trans community in the space and put it back up. You deserve to be there.

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Turn1Proxy @edhaltered.com · 09/04/2025

Damn that sucks. I'm sorry it happened.

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Devour🌱 @devoureroftime.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

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Paul C Pinkosh @paulierockets.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

That’s how trans people will win in the end. Someday, nobody will worry, because you and others will have been there so long. Representation is important, and I guess it relies on getting up time after time. Tiring.

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Heavy Handed Satire @lurdiak.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This isn't the first time WOTC drops the ball on issues like this. Frankly, I don't trust them as a company.

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Commie Commander @commander4all.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I am so sorry for you. Un-fucking-believable. This is some major fucking bullshit. Pulling it down to protect you? Corporate double speak. They are saving their own ass and they are watching their bottom dollar. And you the working class loses out. Caving to Anti-DEIB shit. 😡

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Don 🇰🇷 [He/Him] @mrkim.cool · 09/04/2025

This sucks so hard. All your points are correct. Wotc folks know the internet has trolls. They lacked integrity here and displayed cowardice x1000.

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Asa Gray @the5starman.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I'm so sorry. You deserve better. Trans people deserve better.

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Mankylosaurus @diceanddinosaurs.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

This really sucks. Sorry this happened. It's wild nobody making this decision at WOTC thought, "Maybe we shouldn't give these troglodytes what they want." Unbelievable.

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The Cactuar Matt @thecactuarmatt.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I'm so sorry this happened to you

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Mama Magic Gwentastic @mamamagicgwen.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I'm sorry to hear about this awful experience. I thought your ad was lovely. I hope things resolve around this situation for the better in the long run. You're a beautiful and wonderful person. I appreciate your contributions to our small community.

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ⒹⒺⓁ, Leader of the Whisper Squad @thedeliciousgod.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I am so angered this happens and not more is done to stop it... I'll be here defending my trans friends until I'm taken away!

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Rocquito @rocquito.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Really sorry about that. The huge step back in human rights in the world is... appalling. I hope there is a way we can all see your work when they decide they can show it? Is that still possible?

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Happy Hiram, Bluesky Hates Me @happyhiram.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Hang in there.

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Marie Louise Bosin @mlbosin.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I am so sorry you had to experience this. Keep up the good work, though!

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Jen_FilthyMTGCasuals➡️MC Atlanta @jenfilthymtgcasual.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

I didn’t want to comment because this was at 69 comments. I did want to comment to say I’m glad you spoke up. I’m not surprised but I am glad. I think you are amazing, intelligent and a glorious person.

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gluckkrieg.bsky.social @gluckkrieg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I’m sorry this happened to you. Even though the situation sucks the grace and integrity that you’re handling the situation with is badass and you’re awesome.

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I'm very poorly today, very stupid & hate everybody & everything @voxexsinister.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

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Handlebar-Orion X.🟦ᴺᵉʳᵈʸ ᵖʳᵒᵍʳᵉˢˢᶦᵛᵉ ᵠᵘᵃᵈʳᵒᵒⁿ ʲᵉʷ @handlebarorionx.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

It's fucked they're censoring you

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Zabracus @zabracus.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

That is absolutely brutal and I’m so sorry you have to deal with this. Your feelings are entirely valid and I hope that you’re given another chance to showcase your incredible talent to the world. *hugs*

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fae blizzz 🏳️‍⚧️ @fae-blizzz.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I am very sorry this happened to you and thank you for explaining the situation. It is kind of sad that they were not able to delete the hate comments. That is clearly something that you can moderate.

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🪬 vee-she & @vee-she.northsky.social · 16/05/2025

any update on this situation?

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Jiminy Cricket @realbigbluecricket.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Really sorry about the struggle. You have many allies here and across the nation. We will walk through this hellscape together.

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Dylan Morgan @dylmorg.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I was so excited to see you in that ad promoting the prerelease. You've done so well and deserve so much. It's a shame it's happened like this

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Gozer, 3D Printed Product Peddler @gozariangoods.com · 09/04/2025

Thank you for reporting on all this. I hope that WoTC will choose to be smart and brave instead of dumb and cowardly in the future. More than that I hope I remember this when I have the opportunity to be smart and brave (like Nile) and choose accordingly.

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Tara Griffin @andthatstarabull.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

First the Pinkerton detective agency, now this? I was gonna buy the entire FFXIV set just for the art, but now? I'm good.

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Gustavo "Scotty" Fischer @scottyfischer.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Sorry about this and stay 💪💪💪

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Ian Johnson @redshiftedgame.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

You are important. You are valid. You deserve to have attention on the projects you work on and make tons of money for your work.

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Asa Bebout-GreenRiver 🪶 @agreenriver.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I am so sincerely sorry! I remember when I saw the ad I jumped for joy in seeing that it was you. This is awful and absolutely not okay

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Paige, TheMaverickGirl @themaverickgirl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I have no words other than this is fucking infuriating. Wishing you the best through all of this Nile and hopefully the situation is remedied sooner than later. ❤️

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Spike Feeder Alex @alex.spikefeeders.com · 09/04/2025

Thank you for sharing this. I carry the same hope that this is, at minimum, a prelude to doing these in a way that their bravery and resilience can palely imitate your own.

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Greenie! 🔜 MCAtlanta26 @greensuitgirl.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

The ad was good *because of you* and you are incredible. This is a terrible place to put someone and it is important to know that you are loved and cared about. Things like this suck. I'm sorry.

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Logan // Seraph Six @seraphsix.com · 09/04/2025

I can definitely see why they pulled it as a quick/snap response to protecting someone that isn't an employee. This is the same line they're taking with the Commander format leadership. But it sucks to do without your input. Hopefully a lesson learned on their part.

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Anhedaria Morgendharma @aesthetic.northsky.social · 10/04/2025

As a trans tech worker who is being pushed out of the industry after being used as the token tran for the woman’s erg at work 10 years ago, i understand how you’re feeling. Capitalism sucks.

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Nicole at home @nicoledubin.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

the biggest of hugs coming your way nile. 💪

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nikder @fictionally.substack.com · 09/04/2025

That sucks. Thanks for telling your story though. I absolutely get why it hurts but it will pass and as I'm a firm believer in believing good intentions until proven otherwise I agree with your optimism. We're all trying to find our balance in these awful times. You're awesome though. It'll be ok.

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Rorenado | Justin @rorenado.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

God, that's awful. I'm so sorry.

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yumsums.bsky.social @yumsums.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

I’ve watched you work diligently in this space teaching mtg to so many people and am firm of heart that if this continues, will eventually create space over there, where they may not be ready for us today. It’s only a matter of when.

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TrivialEncounters 🪨 🗡️🚙➡️MCATL26 @arnettjonathan.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Im so sorry you have been put in this position

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ᵐᵃᵗᵗ @kelarax.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

💜🫂🤍

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