August Ames
1994-2017
Yesterday evening I was shocked to read that August Ames, a 23 year old adult actress, who had done numerous videos for many adult entertainment companies, since her start in the business in 2013, was dead.
Wikipedia says that Ames was found dead in her home in Camarillo, California, her death having been ruled suicide by the Ventura County Medical Examiner's Office. Her friends said she had been suffering from depression, when an online discussion about her refusal to work with a man who had previously worked in gay porn led to a frenzy of criticism aimed at her. It is possible that this online bullying aimed at her concerning what was called 'homophobic attitudes', combined with her depression, may have led to her taking her own life.
Is it a blessing that we have the social media we now have, if they can so negatively impact anyone's life? I can understand that you have an opinion and you want to let people know ( that's why I run this blog ) but think before you write ! Could your story or reaction have unforeseen consequences? Think before you write.I did not know August Ames personally and she did not know me. I was shocked yesterday to read of her passing and I consider myself fortunate that I can still watch the videos she had done before. But her death was unnecessary. I think she was a beautiful young lady and I liked watching her do her thing. She also seemed to enjoy doing her thing. That is also why I think that in this case aiming criticism or even hateful messages to her, calling her homophobic, in other words bullying, is reprehensible. I understand also that it would not be right to curtail or censor any reasonable criticism but please, let's indeed be reasonable about the criticism and not spout irrelevant hatred in any direction.
Remember......BULLYING is reprehensible ! In my younger days I have been bullied a great number of times in school and I have no sympathy or understanding for anyone who finds this necessary.
Think before you write !
