For the last three years, I’ve been encouraging the stuttering community to engage with new [research studies](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/15dltbl/megacollection_tips_to_improve_stuttering_from/) (see megathread). As someone who stutters, my ultimate goal is to achieve lasting stuttering remission one day—and I know I’m not alone in that aspiration. In fact, according to a Reddit poll, the majority of this community values research-related posts: [see this reddit poll](https://www.reddit.com/r/Stutter/comments/1bolz99/would_you_like_to_see_more_or_less_research_posts/). That’s why I’m absolutely shocked and deeply hurt by your comment today. While this particular post isn’t directly research-related and could have been answered with ideas like “acceptance” or “not caring about others’ validation,” your words went far beyond that. You chose to make a comment that incited unnecessary conflict in the stuttering community, creating division within the community. Your actions have had serious consequences. Not only have I been effectively pseudo-banned because of the chaos you stirred with your comment, but others in this community—people who genuinely love research discussions or even those who found value in this post, and "liked" this post—are now facing negative implications, too. It’s incredibly disheartening to see someone’s comment derail years of effort to build a supportive, knowledge-driven space. I’m saddened, offended, and honestly still in disbelief at the harm this has caused. This isn’t just about me; it’s about the ripple effect on an entire community that deserves better.