Its easy to forget these days that the internet and social media can be a force for good.
Certainly, no one needs to tellDavid Benioff and D. B. Weisshow vicious the webs denizens can be.
(As of this writing, the petition has more than 1.5 million signatures.)
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All that negativity finally prompted Reddit user elle_ellaria to mobilize the internets forces for a positive cause.
Its raised more than 20,000 (more than $25,000) in just two days.
But that message was for one cast member in particular.
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She recounted the harrowing experience of grappling with her own mortality while trying to bring life to Daenerys.
I stand by her!
It was adorable, Sarah says.
So the fundraiser [was] kind of to let her know hey, dont worry.
We stand by Daenerys, too.
Indeed, supporters are using the hashtag #WeStandByDaenerys to promote the cause.
(you’re able to donate here.)
Every single department onGame of Thronesshowed up and showed out.
The visual effects were incredible, the costumes, the scoring, the set design, the performances.
Daenerys, like Emilia, is a fighter and a survivor.
Theres a lot to be learned [from] her story and I cant wait to revisit it.
For that, I think Emilia is an incredible role model.
