Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam

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Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· 5d

It's ok Paris has the solution /s

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MC Amsterdam was amazing! Thank you to everyone who helped make such an incredible experience 💜

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· 16d

Artist appreciation video 💜

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· Jul 16

Day 0 is done and dusted. I'm going to take a much needed shower and get ready for chaos to ensue 🤩

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· Jul 11

Playing magic with (furry) friends 💜 Freddy takes judging very seriously, but he can be bribed with chin scratches 😇 Thank you for the fun games Octavia (@tryingcasualgames.bsky.social ), Hailey (@mtgdemonictutor.bsky.social) and Sarah! 🫶

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· Jul 11

There was a tired bee walking on the ground in the backyard. I plucked some lavender and presented it to the creature. It climbed on and I planted the bee with the rest of the lavender. It took some time to rest before continuing its travel.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· Jul 10

The neighbourhood watch. He's sitting on the roof of the shed looking at everything the light touches.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· Jun 28

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· Jun 18

Personally a big fan of Lucy Hicks Anderson

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

15/15

My statement
Personally, I am confused about the communication from WIM around the definition of women+. Either the explanation provided by WIM was incorrect or we’ve had an internal miscommunication from the start.
My definition of women+ has always had the two separated. Women meaning women (trans and cis) and the + which is there to indicate that this community is also for non-binary people and trans men. If the name would’ve been women in magic without the + we were worried that people would feel like they were not welcome or included. We decided on the + to avoid the name getting too large.
This is however just talking about the name. For events, during panels and talking about the goal we’d always make sure to say that WIM is a community for women and gender diverse people. I don’t know when the decision was made to call the community as a collective “women+”. I do not support that decision. This so far for context.
Either way it doesn’t matter what the intention was. A transphobic term is a transphobic term, harm is harm and I have my personal responsibilities for the name Women+ in magic.
I want to sincerely apologize to the trans and non-binary community. I have been ignorant at best. We should have included the community in the decision-making process and actively listened. I did not and I am sorry. I have disappointed the community, and I will actively work on doing better. I will continue to learn and unlearn throughout my life. Thank you for holding WIM and me accountable and please continue to do so.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

14/15

This is the statement that was posted as a story on Instagram which dissapeared after 24 hours.

This is not an apology, and an apology has also not officially been made since uploading this post.
“Dear community<3 we’ve read your feedback!
We hear you: the term women+ doesnt fully reflect everyone this community is meant to include and support. That matters to us. Over the coming weeks, well be taking time to explore a new name: one that aligns with our values and clearly makes space for everyone who should feel seen, welcome and respresented here. At the same time, we also want to recognize the people who have already found a home in this space and the importance of making sure no one feels left behind as things evolve. thank you for sharing your perspective, for being honest with us, and for helping us do better!”

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

13/15

Women+
During Magiccon Vegas in 2026 a video was recorded of WIM asking attendees who their favorite “women+” is. This involved a board with images of different MTG characters who would be ranked including Ashiok (non-binary).
It implied that non-binary people are women+. When asked in the comments what was meant by women+ the reply below was given (“we use the term women+ which stands for woman (trans or cis), gender diverse or trans man”).
Calling non-binary and trans people women+ is transphobic and ignorant to say the least. While I don't believe it was with malicious intent, it does not match the message or the morals that WIM is supposed to embody and the supposed safe space when the founders themselves are making these comments.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

12/15

Ultimate Guard
In May 2026 WIM posted a story on IG posing with Ultimate Guard merch and tagging them.

UG has their own Harry Potter merch line which directly funds J.K. Rowling who said she’ll use her wealth to fund anti-trans organizations. This is directly opposite from what WIM should be and stand for.

The merch is no longer visible on the UG website but is still being sold through other parties.

Additionally, UG has been guilty of using AI in general and to extend original Magic: the gathering art.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

11/15

Is selling merch allowed
Using wizards IP?
I could not find the licensing
pictures of the WIM t-shirt with on one phage the untouchable overlayed and matching up. Artist: ron spears

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

10/15

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

9/15

WIM Birthday
At the start of 2026 WIM celebrated their 1 year birthday by hosting an event. Before the event they had a smaller gathering as an additional special thanks to the people who have helped them get to the point where they are today.

I have heard from multiple people, of whom I can personally attest have played a prominent role in our journey, who were not invited to the event at all. This ranged from individuals and friends to organisations and brands.

I don't know what the event was like. I was also not invited.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

8/15

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

7/15

Why did i leave?
Hidden agenda
Lize saying that going to dinner with a prominent influencer regardless of their affiliations would be good for her network, made me question what the goal really was here. Are we here because we truly believe in our message and want to create a safe space or are we here to climb the social ladder and become popular? Those two are not necessarily aligned and if you actually stand firm on your boundaries, it may even cause friction.

During Magiccon I heard about the networking on which they had embarked. Lize praised Myrna on her networking skills. From what I remember is that they would talk to as many influencers who they recognized as possible and tell them who they are and what WIM does. I felt like if they didn’t know who someone was or if they were not deemed interesting enough, that person would not be spoken to or collaborated with.

Throughout MC Atlanta there had been more occasions where I could feel that doubt and ultimately combining the moral misalignment with a possible hidden agenda caused me to make the decision to step away. I joined WIM because I believe in the message and the goal and not for popularity or help others to gain a certain social status. Ultimately, I didn’t feel like I could continue to stay in good conscientiousness.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

6/15

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

5/15

I felt alone
I felt excluded by Lize and Myrna. They had applied as a creator to go to an event behind my back, for our event in Berlin I had to actively ask for updates, was completely in the dark of what was going on and was later accused of not wanting to help. This feeling continued up until and throughout MC Atlanta.
Additionally, I felt like I was nagging them. I was very critical of what we did and the decisions we made. It is a big responsibility to claim to be a safe space and I took it very seriously. Your actions need to align with your words. During Magiccon Atlanta for instance I’ve warned them multiple times that we cannot be seen with anything related to Ultimate Guard due to their Harry Potter merchandise which funds anti-trans organizations led by J.K. Rowlings. Afterwards I heard that it was apparently quite difficult to stay away from their booth because they had a popular band doing signings there. I know that they did not always appreciate my sterness because that's what they told other people who subsequently told me. They have never told me personally.
Lastly, they were/are talking about me behind my back. I’ve had multiple conversations with them about the things I was experiencing before I left. They’ve almost never spoken to me about stuff. But they have spoken about me with strangers, mutual friends, our agent and even my partner. This took place while I was an active member up until this day.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

4/15

My statement at the time

Hi lovely people,

After much reflection, I’ve decided to step back from Women+ in magic. This was not an easy choice, especially because I am deeply grateful for everything this community has given me. Over the past year I’ve had privilege of meeting so many amazing people, sharing tables, laughter and memories that I’ll carry with me for a long time.
I am especially thankful to have been part of WIM, because it brought out things in me I didn’t even know were there. It has shaped me in ways I couldn’t have expected, and for that I will always be grateful. Above all, I want to thank this loving and warm community. Your kindness and openness have meant the world to me.
At the end of the day WIM has always been about more than just the organizers. It’s the community itself that makes the space welcoming, inclusive and safe. Every single person who sits down at a table contributes to that atmosphere, and I truly hope you’ll continue to nurture that spirit together.
Creating inclusive and safe spaces has become and integral part of who I am. It’s something I will never stop caring about or working toward, in one form of another, even if I dont yet know exactly what that will look like moving forward. What i do know is that this commitment will always remain with me.
WIM has been the foundation that allowed so many connections to grow, and for that i will always be thankful. Sometimes, however, we discover that things don’t quite align the way we hoped and that’s okay too.

I’ll be cheering for WIM from the sidelines and wishing you all the best as the community continues to grow and thrive.

With love,

Stéphanie

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

3/15

Women+ in magic
Women+ in magic was founded in August of 2024. Magiccon Amsterdam had been a few months behind us and during that convention Lize had noticed the number of women at the event or rather lack thereof. This is where the idea started. She invited me and Myrna out for drinks and there we decided to found WIM.
WIM is supposed to be a safe space for women and gender diverse individuals. Long story short: everyone, but cis men, are welcome. This would take place offline during casual play days and beginner events and online on a discord server. Later it was decided to occasionally host events where everyone was welcome with the demand that one of us three would be present. We would ultimately be responsible for maintaining that safe space. The discord community would always remain off limits for cis men (at least for which I’m aware of up until I left). Lastly, we’d try to spread awareness about people being/feeling unsafe/uncomfortable at the magic table and why there is a lack of diversity in the physical play spaces.
I decided to leave WIM after Magiccon Atlanta in September 2025. It had been a turbulent year, and it all came to a boiling point during the convention.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

2/15

Why now?
Other than my statement when I left WIM in October and 2 stories I posted on IG about the ally network and Ultimate Guard, I’ve been quiet. Some friends and family knew the details but aside from those people, I tried to keep the details to a minimum. The reason for this is that I did not want my personal experiences to impact others and potentially cause people to feel bad about a community where they feel safe.
Recently there has been an increase in public mishaps, community discourse and general confusion. The boiling point was reached with the women+ comments.
People have been speaking up about this and rightfully so however, WIM has been painfully quiet. As co-founder and someone who has been actively involved with WIM for over a year, I feel accountable to provide my own context and also claim my part of the responsibility.
This is from my personal point of view, and it will most likely not match those of Lize and Myrna. There is a lot of information here but also a lot still left out. Additionally, there are a lot more stories from other people which are not included here. It is not up to me to share them.
This is in no way, shape or form and invitation to be hateful towards WIM. It is ok to voice concern or try and hold people accountable but please do it in a respectful manner. Moreover, this post is not meant as an attention grab, to farm clout or for people to pick a side. Everyone is free to form their own opinion about the matter.
Thank you for reading. I appreciate you all.

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 26

Apologies for the confusion. Everything was happening over on Instagram so that's why initially posted it there. Thank you everyone for taking the time and energy to read it. I appreciate you all. 🧵1/15

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 21

@scryfall.com said to complain here. So here I am 👉👈

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 18

A lot has been going on in the magic community recently. Both publicly and behind the scenes. After the recent event during which problemprincess was harassed, I wanted to make a general statement regarding this type of behaviour since I feel like we need to make more of a stand against this.
I do not condone any type of bigotry in my spaces. If you do and are not open to change you are not welcome on my page, in my DMs or at my table.

I know it’s easy to say and obviously actions speak louder than words. I have called out people before, had difficult conversations and even cut people from my life, including people who were once my friends. The people closest to me can attest to that.

Additionally, I feel like the term “cancelled” is being thrown around too much. Normalize holding people accountable and don’t mistake it for an act of hate. Holding people accountable is an opportunity for growth and done out of care.

I do my best to be a safe space, but I will never claim to be perfect. We are all human and we all mess up occasionally. If you ever see me slip up, please hold me accountable and let me know. I often ask this at the end of my posts as well. I am still learning and un-learning a lot and aim to continue to do so for the rest of my life. I would appreciate it if we could learn together.

All credits for slide 4 go to SteelCity Steph. I read her post about this on Bluesky, and I completely agree and like to pass it forward.
Be safe, have fun and look out for each other <3
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Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 18

Magic is for everyone! Get with the program 🫶 Full post caption in the comments 🧵

Magic is for everyone
Regardless of:
Sexuality
Gender
Age
Disability
National
Race
Nationality
Religion
Ethnicity
Etcetera

If you are
Racist
Fascist
Homophobic
Transphobic
Hateful
Misogynistic
Misandrist
Ableist
This is not a safe space for you; you don't get a fancy font and you're not welcome at my table

Access to someone, their space and energy is a privilege, not a right.

So be respectful or you will be shown the door

Stéphanie🔜 MagicCon Amsterdam@theskullbunny· May 1

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