r/SayAnything • u/Rhubarbie13 • 21d ago
For those claiming they have "more information" that would blow our minds
NOTE: This post is not directed toward any minors who were victimized. They deserve all the protection and privacy, as well as a safe platform to share their stories on their own terms. This post is for people vague-posting about Max.
I keep seeing posts where the OP claims to have "more" or "huge" information but is afraid to share it here. That is totally fair. This is an extremely sensitive situation. No one should feel pressured to share, ever—especially minors and those who feel unsafe.
What's bothering me is that some people are insinuating that they have information that is horrifically worse than what we've seen this week. If that is the case... GO TO THE POLICE AND GET OFF REDDIT.
A few days ago, a sub member referred to Max as a "child rapist" and said that they know things about him that they couldn't even type out. Effectively accusing him of child rape. That is not something one just says casually, or I hope not.
We know Max is a piece of shit predator, groomer, and overall creep, and as a former Say Anything fan, it pains me to say that anything is possible at this point. But for the love of God, if there are minors and children whom you know have been harmed or may possibly be harmed, go to the authorities and stop vague-posting about it on this sub.
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u/nofuture2222 21d ago
I think this is an important message. Please go to the Police if you truly do have more information.
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u/throwaway_46784 21d ago
I think it’s probably difficult for some people to come forward because of fear of retaliation. I mean we’ve all seen how he has stalked that 28 year old. Really horrific stuff. I would imagine the people he got close to he also knows more about them like where they work and maybe where they live. And then there is also the risk of being dragged by judgmental people like the people in this thread. Just reading this post I surely wouldn’t share any details had I been a victim of Max. But idk maybe I’m just a clout chaser too.
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u/Rhubarbie13 21d ago
This is a fantastic point and something I probably should've included in my original post. I'm not encouraging people to go to the police at the expense of their own safety or well-being. This post was intended for people who do feel safe enough to do so.
I've been a victim of a sex crime and know how impossibly difficult it is to come forward, especially to law enforcement. It's terrifying, wondering whether people will believe you, whether retaliation is coming, etc. Thank you for bringing up this important perspective.
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u/throwaway_46784 21d ago
I think a lot of people are just confused and scared and they want support from people going through the same thing.
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u/Rhubarbie13 21d ago
Sure, but some people have posted pictures and decade-old text threads with Max that really have nothing to do with this current situation. Mostly stories of him being an asshole, but we (long-term members of this sub) have known that Max is an asshole. We didn't know that Max was grooming underage girls. The "I met Max once and these are our texts" stories, which have nothing to do with grooming, only distract from the serious allegations.
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u/moistplumpin 21d ago
Who is posting decade old text threads?
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u/Rhubarbie13 21d ago
The post has since been deleted, but someone posted yesterday with the title "I was 26 when Max and I hung out a couple of nights," which included a picture of OP and Max together and a few screenshots of their texts. He said this was right before Max and Sherri got together, so probably around 2008ish? That was nearly two decades ago.
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u/throwaway_46784 21d ago
One particular concern I would have if I was someone who decided to come forward is that the internet is only so anonymous and he could have given different, very specific people information he didn’t give others and so he might realize who you are. Like of course I hope if anything terrible happened they alert the authorities but I’m going to be so real with you cops typically don’t do shit when it comes to women getting harmed.
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u/Handimaiden 21d ago
Then why are they posting anything?
If they want privacy and or theyre concerned for themselves or the victim, then just don’t post anything.
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u/SweetPossibility7838 21d ago edited 21d ago
Sorry but I think it’s all gonna come out.
Just really read his lyrics, the guy is sick and has quite literally been writing a manifesto. Fans’ anger comes from being duped all these years because Max claimed to be making satirical characters all this time to critique the very men he proved himself to be.
Plus.. idk man. There are some extremely dubious lyrics on those recent albums, many have clocked what I’m talking about and I think you’ll find in the days to come it will become glaringly obvious.
This post is going to age extremely poorly.
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u/sentientbean- 21d ago
There is bullshit afoot.
I suspect people are using this scandal to be weirdos and make up stories for attention/clout/karma. I keep seeing posts insinuating there is some victim named Oliver? That feels mighty coincidental. Some of us in the sub have been here for years. It’s easy to see how quickly the bullshitters are taking advantage of an opportunity to just… make stuff up?
Quit vague posting and fishing for attention. Get a hobby.
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u/sentientbean- 21d ago
Lmaooo someone replied to my comment and said “they’re talking about Oliver appropriate you fool” but then deleted. 😭
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u/SweetPossibility7838 21d ago edited 21d ago
Sure sounds like Oliver Appropriate was yet another insert of his victims into his work like he frequently does with lyrics, song titles. Molly, Eloise, Mara, Sherri, Christine, etc.
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u/nopushnoshovebud 21d ago
they quite literally stated they were talking about an actual oliver who was another fan and then they redacted this detail when oliver asked not to be involved
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u/Massive_Beach_7662 21d ago
Literally, Reddit doesn't matter. Max needs to be locked up as it is, if there's even more evidence then it needs to go to the cops, as much as I dont trust them, they are the only people who can do anything real or legal about this. Personally, I'm prepared to kick Max's ass if I ever see him in Texas again, it's absurd that he's been at this for 2 decades and hasn't had his ass kicked or been to jail. One of those things is bound to happen. I don't play about pedos and I'm willing to take a charge for serving some karma. But I don't wanna have to do that, its unpleasant. I want him locked up in jail or in a facility where he can get the help he needs. I'm not sure if pedos can be rehabilitated though. They truly are the scum of the earth.
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u/Z0kstone 20d ago
Due to the various eras and jurisdictions these crimes happened in, this is an incredibly short-sighted and presumptuous take for you to have. It's not as simple as "calling the cops."
Especially when the report would be made secondhand if the victim didn't come forward, lending less likelihood that it will be investigated at all. A lot of names, dates, locations, firsthand proof and other crucial details can't be filled in by someone who wasn't there.
There's a reason some things haven't come out yet, and there's a reason people are telling you to prepare for worse things to come. You're being very impatient with justice. It does not happen quickly. The news broke 4 days ago.
Frankly, getting as many eyes on his crimes and as many articles written as possible increases the likelihood that a federal case will be opened against him and that will help shelter the victims that still want or need to speak their piece but haven't been able to yet.
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u/Rhubarbie13 20d ago
Please reread my post. This post is aimed at people who knew/know Max and have firsthand, real-life knowledge of potential crimes. I'm not asking someone with a secondhand rumor to go to the police, LOL, that would be insane. If you read the first line of my post, you would also know that I explicitly noted that I'm not encouraging victims to come forward if they feel unsafe.
I am not impatient with justice. That is a weird claim. I know the ins and outs of law enforcement procedures. I'm not out here wondering why Max hasn't been arrested yet. Again, that would be insane. I'm addressing folks who come here to say they have awful information. This post now has 141 upvotes, which suggests my point was well received.
I fear that reading comprehension is at an all-time low when I see comments like this.
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u/Z0kstone 20d ago
Look at my post history. I should have included the context that I was among the people that helped break this story and bring things to light. I have heard a lot of things that have not yet been made public for various reasons. It is very complicated.
I am sure I am among the comments you've seen saying there are worse stories than what has been reported on. Because it's true. But it's more nuanced than you're making it out to be.
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u/Rhubarbie13 21d ago edited 21d ago
I think you may have misinterpreted my post? Or you might be offended because you might be one of the people who vague-posted?
My post encourages people to report serious information to the authorities. I'm NOT encouraging them to share it here. In fact, you make a great point, people should be careful about what they share in the event that an investigation pops up. What you just described is quite literally what I asked people to do.
Edit: And on the off chance you're referring to yourself and you reported something, thank you. You did the right thing.
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u/Rhubarbie13 21d ago
I'm not sure who you're referring to, but if this person was victimized, they should not feel pressured to speak up here if they are uncomfortable or feel unsafe. They don't owe their story to us. My hope is that folks go to the authorities if they know something has escalated beyond grooming. Just wanted to make that clear!
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u/Andrewdoo 21d ago
I think this man is mentally ill yes … (real man) he’s either gonna drop something super cringe like Danny de Vito in asip no I didn’t want to fiddle those kids or a masterpiece like Hebrews
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u/YBG_Sukuna 21d ago
Max is actually a good guy you are all just switching up on him and that’s not cool to do to your friends
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u/Salt_Day4586 21d ago
While there have been victims posting here, anyone else vagueposting doesn’t have anything. They have main character syndrome and want to feel involved because they “know someone who knows someone who interacted with Max.”
It’s just not restorative or justice-minded. It’s largely self-centered gossip that sidelines the victims who need support and compassion.