Intro
Disclaimer
How I Found Out
What Happened
Extra
This isn't going to be something that's easy to write, but I think it's only fair that I get it out anyway. @Manuelaa
, one of the kindest I've known online, is retiring from GameJolt.
2. Before I continue, I wanna make it clear that YOU SHOULD NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE GO OUT OF YOUR WAY TO BERATE OR HARASS ANYONE I MENTION IN THIS ARTICLE. I am in no way trying to cause more damage to what's already been done just because some idiot reads this, misinterprets what I put here, and starts causing more problems that nobody asked for. With that said, I'll explain what happened.
3. So, what happened? This kind of started a few days ago, so I may be a bit late on this, but I found out about this earlier today (around 1:30 PM when I was heading to last class before the end of school) when @LanRicks 
, A GameJolt Creator and Fnaf fan game developer (and also I think someone dating Manuelaa, but idk 100%, so don't quote me on that, made this post (https://gamejolt.com/p/atmanuelaa-game-jolt-retirement-iifzvvin) saying that Manu is retiring from GameJolt. Manu would later make one last post with some amazing artwork done by @Sarnes 
(https://gamejolt.com/p/the-retirement-https-gamejolt-com-p-atmanuelaa-game-jolt-retirem-kcv4t3df).
4. So, why is all of this happening in the first place? Sit down, because this is is actually terrible...
I don't know everything that's has happened, so take a lot of what I say here with a spoonful of salt.
From what I know, some people have been incredibly rude and nasty to Manu, which wouldn't be that big of a deal if they weren't consistently harassing her, spread hate on everything she posts, and sending d3ath threats to her over some spelling mistakes. Pardon my language, but you are not a sane fucking human being if you see no problem with doing some shitty like wishing legitimate death over on the internet who don't know personally simply because they made a god damn spelling mistake in one of the posts.
5. Let me say again, you should not go any harass anyone mentioned here, another thing I'll say, I am not looking for self-pity because of this, nor am I "trying being a second victim because I knew Manu and feel bad for her."
I am making this post because yes, I feel bad, not only for not knowing about something about this sooner, but for blatantly ignoring how bad GameJolt can actually be when stuff like this is always happening. From what I know, neither Manu or Lan have been doxxed or anything like that, which I'm thankful and pray that they both stay safe. I'm genuinely going to miss her because of all the nice things she's done and for being one of the most caring and considerate people not only on this site, but on the entire fucking internet.
(Slight edit: I just wanna quickly say two things. One, because I'm not involved in this personally, there's nothing I could've done to prevent or stop this, I just wanted to talk about this. Two, this is probably obvious, but I will NOT be making a video on this, as this shouldn't be off-site situation, I'm simply making this post to respect the decision of someone I looked up)
To end off, I just want to say thanks to both Manu and Lan for being awesome people on GameJolt. I've been on this site three times, once in 2021, once in 2024 (which failed), and then I came back in 2025, and you two are one of many who have made my experience extremely fun. Thank you both for all you've done, I wish you guys nothing but a safe and happy future. 
For anyone still wondering about the stuff I had planned for tomorrow, it's still coming, I just wanted to make this to show respect and address this situation. I may post again throughout the rest of the day, but I don't for any reason, I wish everyone on GameJolt a good rest of your Morning/Afternoon/Noon/Evening/Night, take care.
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