Disappointed

[Trader-sam]

@Teleclashter please have @Dustin back on the show now together you two can make the podcast amazing again!

Dustin said he's "out the game" when it comes to Disney on another board. Maybe if he sees enough support and encouragement he will dust his mic off? )))

 

[ainswokp]

Strangest aspect of this is anytime you’re on this board you’re conditioned to bite your tongue with anything you dislike, because you know one wrong step and you’re gone. Now after all that time, all of a sudden the guards are gone and we’re all wandering out of the prison aimlessly into the sunlight thinking “I can just say stuff that makes sense and nobody is stopping me!!!”

 

[Tonyz]

@Teleclashter please have @Dustin back on the show now together you two can make the podcast amazing again!

Craig is still pretending they were moving the show for Kevin’s mobility. Kevin hasn’t cared about the show in years. It was a nonsense story in the beginning and even more so now.

If Craig is gonna pretend everything was perfectly normal up until being SHOCKED by the news in the last few days… that says everything I’ll need to know, personally.

 

[disneyland_is_magic]

Dustin left us 8 years ago and his post has garnered over 70 likes in an hour!!!

This fandom absolutely loves you Dustin.

Thank you for everything then and now.

 

[Tonyz]

Dustin left us 8 years ago and his post has garnered over 70 likes in an hour!!!

This fandom absolutely loves you Dustin.

Thank you for everything then and now.

Dustin was the backbone of that show. I loved his Animal Kingdom love. His “segment” shows after the show were always great.

I used to enjoy listening to those past shows… I don’t know if I can anymore knowing the hell that he was in.

All I know is if Dustin starts a podcast, patreon, or YouTube channel… I’ll be there to support it.

 

[psc85]

Craig is still pretending they were moving the show for Kevin’s mobility. Kevin hasn’t cared about the show in years. It was a nonsense story in the beginning and even more so now.

If Craig is gonna pretend everything was perfectly normal up until being SHOCKED by the news in the last few days… that says everything I’ll need to know, personally.

Well said.

 

[ainswokp]

I don’t think it’s realistic they are all putting out personal statements. They are still employees.

 

[Brian Noble]

I'm not sure why some person who signed up (checks notes) today gets to talk to anyone about lecturing people.

Wecome to my ignore list. That did not take long.

 

[anna samantha]

These are complicated times. Everyone has lots of questions. Please grant the team lots of space and grace as they work through everything.

First, thanks to those you have kept this discussion attack free.

Second, do not expect others to know what goes on behind closed doors, or blame them for not fixing problems they are not involved in.

Please continue to keep the conversation civil. Understand that the team wants to be transparent with the community, and allow them time before making demands for information.

 

[dachsie]

Accounts get banned for speaking the truth and new ones get made bud

As long as they dont get this thread shut down. People need to process this

 

[Brian Noble]

Accounts get banned for speaking the truth and new ones get made bud

Well, that's one reason you can be banned, sure.

 

[linnell]

Dustin, thank you for speaking out. I believe you.
Please look into Steve Hassan’s BITE model, your comparison to a cult leader is pretty on track.

Please take care of yourself.

 

[anna samantha]

ohhhh....... a whole lot will not age well. especially involving Mr. Werner.

Pete was entertaining as hell. Now that I said that; did he talk down to his audience? all the time. Talk down to Disney? His employees? all the time. Holier than thou politically, socially, financially? check, check, check. He has Tiger King written all over him. his entire act will not age well.

 

[Kiley]

Can someone direct me to Dustin and Sean's original statements, please? Not being salacious, just want to read what they, themselves, wrote, as opposed to reading others' account of them.

 

[dmaxphil]

This was an eventful day.

 

[Kiley]

During two separate live Q&A Dis Unplugged sessions, Pete answered two questions of mine with the most flippant, condescending, and sarcastic answers. It was totally unnecessary and I was kind of hurt. After the second one, I stopped watching Dis Unplugged regularly, and stopped my Patreon support.

 

[Trader-sam]

During two separate live Q&A Dis Unplugged sessions, Pete answered two questions of mine with the most flippant, condescending, and sarcastic answers. It was totally unnecessary and I was kind of hurt. After the second one, I stopped watching Dis Unplugged regularly, and stopped my Patreon support.

To be fair , that's sort of the "character" he plays on the internet. We all fell in love with Pete for being off the cuff. I know I tune in every week hoping he will rant and keep Disney accountable.

 

[Tonyz]

During two separate live Q&A Dis Unplugged sessions, Pete answered two questions of mine with the most flippant, condescending, and sarcastic answers. It was totally unnecessary and I was kind of hurt. After the second one, I stopped watching Dis Unplugged regularly, and stopped my Patreon support.

Ok? What's the connection between that and this convo?

 

[sjones88]

Hi Everyone! Long time no see. I miss all of you! I wasn't even sure if I'd have access to these boards anymore. but lo and behold, I do. First an foremost, thank you all for your unwavering support during all of this. If it wasn't clear before, it should be now... it's really me!" Everything I'm writing, I hope, is fair and balanced (and most assuredly true.)

You all know that I'm a pretty reasonable guy. I wouldn't just randomly make up things for the drama and spectacle. This has been an interesting 10 years or so to say the least. It's taken some therapy, courage, and willingness to break through to get me to this point. I feel my story is worth sharing and will help others come forward (no matter what the degree of their situation.)

There are so many others that have left the company before and after me that I'm sure went through something harsh regarding Pete. I don't know to what degree. But I hope they find strength in solidarity whether they come forward or not.

Regarding the two main issues going on right now... The Amex charges and lawsuit most certainly need to be addressed. But based on my knowledge of how things work. This was most certainly done without any other person in the company's knowledge. That's why it's becoming a lawsuit and an issue. But to be fair, that truly is out of my wheel house. And I'm sure it will be addressed and resolved.

Regarding the sexual assault and any other harassment, intimidation, or another form of control and abuse of power...
When it was happening to me, I knew something was off. I knew a company should not be run like this. But I also knew that this was my dream. This was my future. This was everything to me. In many ways, Pete used his power over me to isolate me and remove all options I had (or thought I had of leaving.) It took absolute scorched earth and bravery on my part to finally get out. To fight and push my way out. from what I'm reading from others, like Sean, the same had to be done.

I would imagine that the folks who are currently working at the DIS, knew something was off. They knew that Pete was hard to work for. But when I relate this man to a cult leader, I'm not joking. He will give you all your dreams and tear you down to keep them. This, undeniably in my eyes, to any varying degree has happened to every single person who has worked directly for him or with him.

Everyone I know working there currently (from LOTS of personal experience) is a kind, gentle, and loving human being. Many I have longed to reconnect with even after years of separation cause they always stood up for me or at least let me talk to them in veiled misguided therapy sessions. No one ever wanted this for me or anyone else. They didn't know the full extent.

They knew what I knew. This man controlled every second of their life. They did what they could to make a life without him in certain key times. They are fighting just as hard to get out of his shadow as I was. I don't say this lightly at all... I'm not the only victim. I'm not the only person who had a dream to work and play in the parks. I found the courage to get out. 10 years later I'm sharing my truth and exercising more courage because someone did it before me.

Maybe this is their time. They may actually have the chance to build something even better if you give them the chance. Like I said, they are all amazing and loving people. If for one second any of them truly knew what I was going through, we would've teamed up against all of this. I only wish I knew that back then.

I'll be around. Please ask questions. I'm only human, and I have my perspective, but please know that they are doing the best they can with a crappy situation.

Happy to be back on the Boards.

Dustin, thank you so much for your bravery and courage. Glad to hear you’re doing okay

 

[anna samantha]

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