A documented harasser remains protected, while a contributor who tried to clear her name was instantly removed. This article exposes the double standards at the heart of the Hakuouki Zine.

Introduction

In recent hours, both Onino (vicecommanderhijikata) and the moderators of the Hakuouki Zine released statements about the removal of writer Autumn. At first glance, these texts read like transparency. In reality, they only deepen the contradictions:

  • Autumn, who clarified again and again, was branded as a repeat offender.
  • Onino, accused of harassment across platforms, remains untouched and protected.

This is not fairness. It is a harasser’s umbrella.

Part I: Onino’s Statement

What he said: “I didn’t know the staff, I didn’t get Autumn kicked.”
 What actually happened:

  • He admitted considering reporting Autumn’s “suspicious behavior.”
  • He repeatedly framed her as having a “bad reputation.”
  • Staff later cited “past behavior” as the reason for her removal — a direct echo of his narrative.

By limiting the discussion to “direct contact with mods,” he avoids responsibility for constructing the climate that doomed Autumn’s place in the zine.

Part II: The Mod’s Statement

What they said: “We acted in good faith, but Autumn’s reaction was unhinged.”
 What this means:

  • Classic victim-blaming: they raised suspicion, then punished her for defending herself.
  • Their reasoning mirrors Onino’s talking points almost word-for-word.
  • They emphasized a “unanimous vote,” as if consensus could erase the bias of rumor.

Even worse, they concluded by threatening that “further mentions will be considered harassment.” This is not accountability. It is silencing.

Part III: The Double Standard

This is the heart of the contradiction:

  • Clarification equals conviction, while harassment is somehow harmless.
  • Autumn’s repeated clarifications became her “crime.”
  • Onino’s harassment record was erased under the zine’s protection.

Conclusion

This is not a misunderstanding, nor mere fandom “drama.” It is selective accountability:

  • The accused victim was punished.
  • The documented harasser was shielded.

This is what I call the harasser’s umbrella: a structure that shelters those inside the circle, while discarding those who dare to defend themselves.

Their silence is the loudest evidence. Avoidance is an admission.

Until this double standard is confronted, every statement they publish will only strengthen the case against them.

Source:

Post by @vicecommanderhijikata
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Hi, Quill, the writing mod from the aforementioned zine. We removed Autumn due to her reaction and responses to our mod…msbeastlyeevee.tumblr.com