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Jan 6, 2022·edited Jan 7, 2022Liked by File411

Well done. I’m glad you wrote this because people need to see what actually went on. Especially those that think fondly of all of you, because they were told lies about you (& the other women). They tried to tell them to me, but I saw it all happening in real time. That’s why I thought you should show some receipts so others can see them. There’s no excuse for him not mentioning or giving you credit in his article. That’s not an oversight that is intentional. However his messages are what disturbed me the most. I’ve seen all of them and they’re totally something an uninformed bully would do or say. Totally inappropriate and cringy and you could tell he just wanted you all to shut up and go away. I’m just not sure why he was even involved in the first place? I noticed one of your readers wrote yesterday that he believes they still talk to Eric privately and I believe that too. Especially now after seeing those messages. Instead of trying to get him help or giving the women some compassion they tried to flip it over on them. I know that because a couple of them slid in my DM‘s (not Greg or LB, but people close to them & Eric). None of them however care about the women, but they also don’t care about Eric. They could’ve tried to help him. They chose to look the other way. They decided to let him use them as crutches. Sad and shameful all the way around and I seriously doubt they’ve learned anything from it.

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Jan 7, 2022Liked by File411

Wow. So much wow. I agree entirely with Candy, Tammy and so many others below. What a hard row you've had and still have to deal with.

Truth be told, I fell for their bs for too long. You were and are one of my shining lights who has never faltered. Thank you more than words can say. Meeting you, Filey, was a Godsend. Your high quality information and analysis still keeps me sane.

I've been off Twitland for almost a year now and am happier for it. Thanks for always bringing the receipts. And snark;)

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Jan 6, 2022Liked by File411

Funny, I pulled away from those you mention, on my own. Garland first. Something just off about him. Then the others.

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Jan 6, 2022Liked by File411

I miss Loo... thank goodness for Loo. She reached out and let me know what happened to you in your accident and I so appreciated her for it. I had been radio silent for a bit and had no idea! God, I hate all of that stuff. Just imagine what you could do/be doing if you weren't having to deal with this bullshit. You know, I've been a fly on the wall in some of *those* convos and I can remember thinking there wasn't enough popcorn in the word to make it better. Ugh.

Party on. ❤🥰

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Jan 6, 2022Liked by File411

I am so thankful that you helped me to see the blatant BS of some of these (many!) players. Thank you for your honesty and your spicy receipts, always!

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Jan 7, 2022Liked by File411

My dear Files, I'm shocked and I feel really bad about what has taken place over these past few years. I am saddened by what I've learned. I stumbled upon a thread posted by... Oh hell, I don't even know who posted it but it was you explaining some of what transpired between you, these ppl and Eric. I'm going to tell you that I have a lot of respect for you and I hope you're okay. It can be overwhelming when ppl you thought were your friends suddenly turn on you.

When Louise M. tweeted that I could find you here I was so happy. I appreciate your work and I believe you deserve recognition for your research and your writings. You are brilliant. 👏😊 Hell you are thorough and you are clear about where you get your information. I am in awe of your work.

I am just a female Native American artist who joined twitter because I love the Green Bay Packers, and I wanted to keep up with my team.💚💛☺️

I stumbled upon the other ppl you mentioned and they brought me to you. I truly respected all of you. Then things went south quickly, and I had no idea what the hell happened. After I was unfollowed on twitter because I made a comment to you here on substack I realized these people were definitely following you here and we're trying to continue their harassment towards you. 😔🤨 It made me angry so I blocked them. I didn't want them trying to drag me into their high school antics.

I am so very sorry you have been going through this. You're a good person and I hope you're alright. Big hugs my dear. You've been through so much. You're a strong person and I know you will do what's best for you. I'm glad you shared what is going on with you because no one should have to go through this alone.

Have a beautiful weekend and know you are in my thoughts. 😉❤️🤗

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Brava! Your posts are the ones I read religiously, all the way through. I'm not on Twitter anymore b/c my campaign team changed my password and won't let me in. I was freaking out about all the nasty comments. SO...you are how I find out what is going on. Thank you for your diligence and your bravery and speaking out!!!

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Jan 7, 2022Liked by File411

Out-freaking-rageous!!! Plagiarism makes me crazy and something I am always combatting with my students. I am sorry this is still happening to you.

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omg, thank you for sharing what must have been extremely upsetting for you. I'm sorry you've been subjected to such evil, call it what it is. I know what it feels like, and it sucks. I didn't have the resources to pursue like you do, so they got away with it all. I hope karma comes to bite them all in the ass. luv ya filey...

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Dang. I was off Twitter for quite a while for a mental health break because it got so exhausting trying to figure out who is trustworthy. With so many competing big accounts it’s tough to know who is genuine & who is playing us for fools. I might just go back to Instagram only, where it’s relatively calm. 🥺 Please take care of yourself & know that you are very much appreciated!

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Thank you, I had already had suspicions and had demoted their comments in my mind. Long ago unfollowed Eric, now Olear and bible as well ;( You are still da best Spicy!

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Good for you. I know it was one of their tangential minions who pushed me off of Twitter. One in particular you don’t mention here who hails from NC and believes the mob runs everything from his wife to the White House. Psychopaths, the lot of them

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And this is why I’ve followed you all over the internet. Grateful to Loo for directing me this time. Receipts. Integrity. And thorough!

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So glad I caught this one especially. This clears up a few nagging doubts, and like others I'm surprised at Greg's participation. I haven't been reading his posts or LB's, I guess I picked up on Twitter that something wasn't quite right. Also, I miss Loo! I thought she'd be back in another form, but I haven't seen that if she is. I mute a lot of people and got "snipped at" once when I asked a question, I wasn't aware of what they'd been doing to others till then.

So now back to Twitter so I can unfollow a couple more.

Thank you for all you do, and I hope for better days ahead for you. 💙

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I ever wondered was what it was about Garland. Saw a lot of confusion and he disappeared, in my perception, for some time. I now understand more, but not all of it. Doesn't matter. Trust you far more, than I trust Garland. I am very disappointed about Greg Olear though, stealing research. Always thought Lincoln's Bible is a bit over the top.

From you I learned when you were still on twitter to do at least some basic research, when I came on twitter as a newby. Still thank you for that.

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Eyes wide open

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