Hell And Back ....
September 29th was a black day on the bubble for a lot of people.
On that day, the voice of truth and reason failed on RB and was banished irrevocably. Helen Bascom had her account deleted without opportunity to defend or explain. To those who don’t know her, Helen is one of the longest standing members of this site, an amazing artist and writer and a passionate lobbyist for change for the better in this world. I have never met a single human being with such grit and determination, such passion, such COMPASSION, and such integrity…... She was the voice of reason and conscience and constantly spoke out to address issues that were unfair and injust in not only her country but across the planet. Sure she was outspoken, determined, ballsy, and flew in the face of convention when she felt “convention” was unacceptable. But she never missed an opportunity to speak out, stand up, or defend the underdog or those who had been treated unfairly. For this, Helen was very controversial, but love her or dislike her, you had to admit, her passion and energy were overwhelming and admirable and she always fought unwaveringly for what she believed in. I use the past tense “was” here because on redbubble, it appears that the subject of Helen is past. However Helen WAS all these things and Helen still IS ! And I intend to keep the spirit of what Helen stood for on RB alive.
On top of these things, she is a fine human being, and my friend. I respect and admire her. And if I do nothing else here, I will speak out about this in her defence, while she is unable to. My sense of fairplay dictates that if I don’t delete my account at Redbubble then I must stay here and continue the fight FOR HER.
This T Shirt is one way I can protest about Helen’s treatment here on the bubble and show all those who take pleasure in her departure, that those of us who can see past their petty egos and opinions outnumber them by far, and we will continue to fight for the truth and focus on what really matters.
Available for sale asT-Shirts
Jeff Burns
OMG this is the cleverest thing I have ever seen Wendy. WOW Very cool
Wendy Slee replied
thanks Heaps Jeff!! And all for a great cause too!
lianne
BRAVA Wendy – you do Helen proud with this outspoken defense. No, you didn’t have to like her or even agree with her positions to admire her commitment to justice, her courage in defending what she believed to be right, and her honesty. I didn’t really know her or follow her work but I was always aware of her passionate defense of justice so I certainly join you and others in protesting this action. Well done Wendy!
Wendy Slee replied
thanks so much dear friend….... yes, just had to protest (along with all those other good people here on RB)..... glad you appreciate this….(smiles)
UnEasy
Incredibly clever, especially given the background. I don’t know the story, and so it would be inappropriate to comment on the equities involved. But I can say this is one very smart and funny tee shirt.
Wendy Slee replied
It had to be done! lol. I just had too much protest inside to not let it out some creative way or another….thanks so much Kevin…
Marion Cullen
Wendy, you legend. You do Helen, and what she stands for, proud!!!
Wendy Slee replied
LOL….glad you like it….I HAD to do something…...I was going to burst! Thanks Marion!
Enivea
I’m sorry to hear about this Wendy….another case of censorship gone wrong…
I commend you on your action.
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks Enivea, it was just that, a harsh decision, with very unfair results….. and totally inconsistent with what everyone expects of RB….. so, yes, deeply disappointed I am….and also missing the presence of Helen on RB!
linaji
When I complained about a man who was emailing foul and leaving foul language at my site.. they gave him one week suspention .. he was HORRIBLE.. and now this mail explains even more.. I am really feeling sick about all the inadequate treatment and your comment represents TRUTH..
Kelly J
This is brilliant my friend – she would be very proud!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo
Wendy Slee replied
Hope so! lol
Seems like she has been to hell ‘n’ back lately so why not make a tee of it!
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Clever! :-D
Wendy Slee replied
cheers Richard, thank you!
skinnyman
Excellent Wendy. I didnt know Helen, or her views on life, it seems a bit harsh to me to expel her for defending wrongs. :)
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks for your comments, there were a huge amount of forums on this matter, but they got quite “unattractive” and were locked down….. it was just a very harsh decision which in the light of how others get treated, was definitely unfair. Hence my protest….
roybarry
Well done and well said, Wendy. The bubble is a darker place without her.
Wendy Slee replied
absolutely…
Thanks Roy..
If I had an Aussie flag it would be flying at half mast thru shame over how RB treated her…..
Richard Veal
Excellent Wendy.
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks Richard, I appreciate your viewing and comments….
JenniferB
Great message and tribute. Even today I’ve sighted a prime example of how there is a definite inconsistency as to how, and to whom, the ‘rules’ are applied to around here.
Wendy Slee replied
oh yes….. we keep hearing of such things, it really frustrates the hell out of me and only goes to prove that THIS situation was intentional and blatantly aimed at just Helen….. alas….
Thanks for all your help and support with this matter….. :-)
Helene Kippert
Excellent tee wendy
Wendy Slee replied
Thanks Helene…...very much :-)
bill oneil
very nice, i surely did admire her work,
Wendy Slee replied
She is a very courageous artist….. thank you so much Bill….. :-)
Kelly J
Bring back the KMA as Roy Suggested!!!
Wendy Slee replied
voila!!!! xxx
Zolton
I can’t believe this! I respect and admire her too. : (
Wendy Slee replied
thank you most sincerely! :-))
jo beerens
If we can’t discuss the matter we can at least get this t-shirt on the popular pages. A few comments and some favoriting seem to help.
Wendy Slee replied
LOL thanks JO, you got it! It’s all for a good cause… ;-)
Kelly J
Too cool!!
jo beerens
Don’t forget to add Wendy to your watchlist before favoriting this t-shirt. That way the image will show up in the image feed of people who are watching you.
funkyfacestudio
Awesome Wendy !
Wendy Slee replied
So glad you like it….thanks a million! xx
blamo
Tune
I have seen this happen to a few people allways dilutes the balance
good luck with your cause heres a singing tee Shirt
Wendy Slee replied
Hey Tone, the site is “down for maintenance” but will check it tomorrow…thanks so very much for your comments and support and yes indeed, a bit of music to go along with it! xx
Cynthia Adams
Fantastic again Wendy..I applaud your wisdom and determination on Helen’s behalf…you are a real gutsy individual yourself sweetie..Bravo.
Wendy Slee replied
thanks so much Cyn, I need a little of that special energy that I recall you have….to come out fighting LOL….. (big hugs) :-))
Kelly J
HEY CONGRATULATIONS – YOU HAVE JOINED ROY ON THE MOST POPULAR PAGE!!!!!! Woo Hoo!!!!!!!
Wendy Slee replied
now that’s the most popular T I have ever put up! Fancy that!
JaneSolomon
Bravo Wendy. xx
Wendy Slee replied
thanks Jane! xx
VanSnuG
Great One, Wendy.
Wendy Slee replied
and thank you sincerely…. :-)
frogster
Wendy your one of the coolest ladies I know.
Wendy Slee replied
really? wow, thanks Larry, I haven’t been told that in a very long time (hugs)!!!
Cynthia Adams
I have done one Wendy..wonder if they will kick me out too..mmm probably..LMAO.XXXXXXXXX
Wendy Slee replied
well come on then, let’s see it! lol
I am sure if they are now going to silence everyone who protests, then its truly not worth being here anyway….. ;-)
thanks Cyn xxxx
Sean Farragher
well done,,,,,,,,
Wendy Slee replied
hugs!
Darren Stones
My favourite colours.
Wendy Slee replied
thanks Darren…
I know I’d wear this! :-))
Christopher E...
totally awesome T wendy!! and hell no helen isnt forgotten
im still waiting for them to take some action against the dude who caused her demise..and attacked me and RP…definitely a fav for sure!!
Wendy Slee replied
well bring back the KMA….... thanks Chris and let’s hope this gets resolved fairly…....
joan warburton
This is fantastic and very clever! Love it!
Wendy Slee replied
Hi Joan, thanks for taking a look and glad you like this, but then I think there’s a whole world of us who feel the same way….. :-))
DragonFlyer
O – how on earth did it take me so long to notice this!!!! I apologise sincerely for not adding my support to this – to EVERYTHING you have written about what Helen stood for on this site – so much sooner!!! I support what you write here 100%!!!
Kallena xxx
Wendy Slee replied
Hey, its okay, I only put this up late last night…so THANK you for your support…and Helen’s support..you know we are all in this together…...(hugs)
Juilee Pryor
just love this to bits…. good on you Wendy….
Wendy Slee replied
so glad you do! thanks Juilee!
Lorraine Creagh
good one Wendy…brilliant!
Wendy Slee replied
Smiles! thanks so much Lorraine !
Leise K
LOL – very funny Wen…I worked with a chiro in Busso called Dr Back…hehe.
Wendy Slee replied
Hah! took me a moment there to work this out – I recognized the avatar but not the name ! he he he
Thanks Leise! And yes, he is still around, I know you used to work for Kate and also Henri too?
(I still see Henri, he is great)
Kelly J
Most popular now – front page for 1 day and 7 days!!!!! Roy’s is too!!! This is also 3rd page on 30 days!!! Way to go wendy!!! :)))) x
Wendy Slee replied
How does it go?
WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!
Danielle Knight
Wendy your one of the coolest ladies I know too… lol Awesome T, awesome words. Good on you
Wendy Slee replied
awww that is a wonderful thing to say…thanks so much dear Danielle… xxx (school holidays treating you well???)
Louise Cooke
Woahh…sounds totally dodgey to me – I don’t know Helen, but this sounds like a very warped decision by RB. Thanks for the insight Wendy
Wendy Slee replied
I believe everyone makes mistakes…... I think when we accept this and try to be more tolerant, maybe the world will be a far better place….... I hope the admin here can find some common ground to sort out this situation…...
I was trying to inject some humour into my protest with these Tshirts…
Thanks for your comments Louise….. :-))
Zolton
For Helen
Wendy Slee replied
That is excellent!!!! Thank you Zolton!