The Neil Gaiman Allegations
Master: The Allegations Against Neil Gaiman (podcast by Tortoise Media)Transcripts of the first three episodes, by Kathryn TewsonMore transcripts and discussionsManufacturing Consent, an essay by Annabel Ross
What Can We Do?
First and foremost, DO NOT tag #NeilGaiman on any social media site unless you are discussing the allegations. It drowns out real discussion, which is what his PR team is currently trying to do. Use #FireNeilGaiman instead and often.Support and reblog/retweet/reskeet posts with this info. Amplify it and make sure people see it.Sign the petitions calling for Neil Gaiman to be fired.
Save Good Omens: Fire Neil Gaiman and Demand Proper Investigation and Action. Petitions can only do so much, but they show how much support a given action has. There's also a GoFundMe: On Our Own Side: A Fandom Fundraiser for Take Back the Night.Tell the studios this directly. It's important for Amazon Prime and Netflix to hear directly from people, especially their subscribers. Calls and emails get logged and reported to higher ups.Amazon customer service: 1-888-280-4331
Amazon Prime feedback form
Netflix customer service: 1-888-638-3549
Netflix support email: [email protected] and [email protected]Sample text:
Hi. My name is [your name] and I'm reaching out to ask you to remove Neil Gaiman from [show]. I have been a fan of his work for many years, but given the recent allegations against him, I can't support him any longer. Please remove him as showrunner from [show], or I will have to cancel my subscription.Reach out to other news outlets and ask them to do their own investigations. The Tortoise podcast is not perfect, and the more independent reports occur, the more convincing the case is. You can also fact-check articles and send in requests for corrections if necessary. You can contact the BBC here, but reach out to other outlets as well, especially ones you're subscribed to. Here are some more suggestions.Neil Gaiman is a patron of a number of different charities and organizations. Reach out to these orgs and ask them to drop him as a sponsor.
UNHCR - contact form
RAINN - [email protected]
Bookend Trust - [email protected] (Dr Niall Doran, director)
Open Rights Group - [email protected]
Science Fiction Foundation - [email protected] (Graham Sleight, chair)Note: Do not be abusive to anyone you contact! They are more likely to listen and less likely to dismiss your complaint if you're polite. Be firm but not rude.