Some thoughts about conflict
After being in this situation for more than 2 months, it seems to me that no one understands each other. I want to try to put a few dots on i, as well as move the discussion in a different direction.
The main claim of the "haters" is not the fact of creating copies of memes. The main problem is the disappearance of the original GIFs FOR REASONS UNKNOWN TO ANYONE. And the fact that this happens almost always with the same GIFs that Benjamin makes. "It's like destroying all the paintings in the Louvre and then posting copies of them with the same annoying details. Why not just create another museum and leave the original one alone?" (And yes, I equate memes with paintings, and this is completely valid).
The claim of the "fans" is that their loved one should be left alone. And no matter how, if they like Benjamin and his content, then let everything stay, and they can use them, because this is their own specific local community, which also has its own jokes.
Of these 2 points of view, the best option is simply not to delete the original memes. And here I want to address someone.
Benjamin, you've been telling us all for a long time that you're so unhappy, you're being falsely accused of various things, and you're just a creator who wants to create, and blah blah blah. If we accept your point of view that you are innocent of anything and you are not pleased with all these actions, then WHY did you not contact Giphy directly with questions about why the deletion is taking place. This is probably the first thing that a person who is accused of something will go to collect evidence and indicate that he is innocent.
