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"As many of you are
aware, it is important that as vampires, we blend in well with
the society we are a part of; however, I am not one to give up my
individuality expressed in my appearance because of intolerance
by elements of this society. This is certainly a balance that we
must walk. It would be foolish for the vampire to unnecessarily
reveal the vampiric nature to open ridicule and possible harm by
those who hold power, whether it is with law enforcement or with
those who have the ability to harm us be it in the media or
public opinion in our schools.
"The media are manipulators of current events to suite their
needs for the public demand. This we must always remember, for
they only know what the public has learned from so many films
about us that both romanticize us and advocate our demise. We
have to deal with the misinformation from not only what the film
industry portrays, but the bias of not only media but other
professionals who view us as killers much like those who would do
the violence that has been so recently done in schools. The
reality of nuts and people with a mental aberration remind us
that we are easily paired with them just because we may be
wearing black or some other article of clothing. I urge everyone
in the vamp community to take care while in the public eye for
too many have associated us with the objects of their hate. The
law enforcement people have the power and bias to do us harm. I
have personally experienced this as I am sure many of you have.
"We must both blend in and make wise choices in revealing
ourselves to the public and media attention. We know their
ignorance and prejudices, and must be wary of them. I also urge
that we do not give up our individuality for it is our freedom of
expression that establishes a large part of our identity. We are
vampires and there is no changing that. We will remain a part of
this world and nothing from anyone will change that. It is this
balance between being who we are and not succumbing to the
ridicule and harm from those with power. I urge all to walk with
care and be who you are..
"Having been born a vampire, I have never had a need to
interact with RPGer's for any reason. Actually, I find them quite
amusing and hear from them often at my online door. One acquires
the "vampiric soul" when born and so must awaken to it
in the life ahead. All true vamps have their own time line in
their awakening and the development of any abilities. I find it
becomes easier for me now to know a true vamp from a role player
or wannabe-film-mythical vamp. The film industry has mocked what
a vampire is for too long. Surely there are some films such as
"Blade" which entertain us all well with this mythical
image of the vamp. But I still find myself laughing at this view
of the film industry and sometimes enjoying what they do. It is
also sad that so many I have met really believe that this is who
we are. It has been important for me and quite easy to blend in
even during some of my feeding. And equally important in my work
with the underground vampire community as many attempt to bridge
distance and understanding.
"I am very sceptical of these terms "sire" and
"embraced" for true vamps of the soul already have what
they are and we all are quite equal in who we are in this life.
The "blood transfer" to become is a myth. Blood is
energy and feeds us, it does not make us. Many awaken at
different times of their lives, but they all have one thing in
common, and that is they are vampire and were when they came into
this world. One of the typical myths of the film industry is to
become a vamp by a "bite" or this "blood
transfer". I am not concerned by those disbelievers, for I
know their minds are usually too far gone by what the film
industry would have them believe, but I am concerned with true
vamps finding each other. One of the ways is with our unique comp
technology which many of us have been wise to take advantage of.
We bridge the miles and end may misunderstandings this way. But
there will be the infiltration of the RPGer's who have also found
this technology a voice for their own mouthpiece of fantasy and
imagination. As long as we know the difference, then there is not
a danger, for it is us who must make known who the true vamp is.
I have know some will "role play" with the RPGer or
participate in their "games" as an amusement or just
seek an attempt to tell-it-like-it-is. In any event, we have a
task in communicating who we are and making us understood."
- Damien Daville, Vampire Church