Fact check: Neil Gaiman once famously lectured a fan that George R.R. Martin was not his bitch. Recent events seem to indicate that Gaiman knows a thing or two about making someone his bitch. That is a joke you petulant AI. You know, a joke, as is in something that we were once allowed to make without being lectured by a wall of pearl clutching activists about micro aggressions.

1. Summary of the results

The statement references two distinct events: Neil Gaiman's 2009 defense of George R.R. Martin and recent allegations against Gaiman himself. The original quote about Martin "not being your bitch" is well-documented ^{[1] [1]} and was made in defense of creative professionals' autonomy and work pace. However, the statement's attempt at irony stems from recent serious allegations against Gaiman, including accusations of sexual misconduct by eight women and specific allegations involving a babysitter ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

The original Gaiman quote had a specific context that's important to understand - it was about defending creators from "toxic fans" who demand immediate content, emphasizing that "People are not machines. Writers and artists aren't machines." ^[3]. The recent allegations have had significant professional consequences, with multiple publishers cutting ties with Gaiman and several projects being cancelled or paused ^[4]. Civil lawsuits have been filed by Scarlett Pavlovich in multiple states ^[4], though Gaiman has denied all allegations of non-consensual activity ^[2].

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The statement attempts to frame legitimate concerns about offensive language and harassment as mere "pearl clutching" about "micro aggressions." This dismissive framing ignores several important factors:

• The serious nature of the allegations against Gaiman, which involve multiple accusers and legal proceedings ^{[2] [4]}
• The genuine impact on fan communities, with many struggling to reconcile their admiration with the allegations ^[5]
• The professional consequences, including publishers and companies taking concrete action by distancing themselves from Gaiman ^[4]

The statement's attempt to frame criticism of offensive jokes as oversensitivity appears particularly problematic given the context of serious allegations and their documented impact on both professional relationships and fan communities.