Redesigning Creepypasta Characters

Hey, y'all.

I've been trying to get into the Creepypasta fandom again, but I've recently come to the revelation that I have no idea who any of these characters are besides their fandom depictions. I looked them up on a couple of wiki's and it seems that there isn't really concrete descriptions for some of the characters, so I'll be rewriting some of them in hopes of them making better sense!

I'll also note that controversial characters such as Sally, Clockwork, and Offenderman will be excluded. I try to filter out characters that grossly misuse mental disorders / trauma to explaining abnormality in psychodynamic terms to garner sympathy or personal identification for the character

I have a few reasons for this:
(source - Packer, Sharon. Mental Illness in Popular Culture. 2017)

(1) It perpetuates incorrect perceptions of mental illness

Many horror films have been known to do this, and it's probably why so many horror creators for the fandom resorted to this idea. It's no fault of their own, merely a learned condition. However, it's best to be aware that you're doing it because people (back in the day) demonized those who were seen as mentally ill to give the reassurance that having an illness could never happen to the audience.

(2) It gives the impression that mentally ill people are violent and inherently evil

This can be seen with some existing CP characters as they resort to violence after treatment doesn't work and life doesn't improve.

(3) It contributes to the belief that those with mental illnesses are recognizably different from others in both manner and appearance

Again, while some creators brand marks on their characters to appear creepy and disturbing, it also says that those with mental illnesses are disturbed and unlike everyone else. I think everyone knows at this point that's not the case, but it's best to avoid it regardless.

(Cover created by Bronco6666 on DeviantArt)