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Neotropolis Shadow Banned Me!
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I Was Shadow Banned at Neotropolis 2024. Here is my story:
For over 25 years, the character of Buckethead/Waterboy has been a part of my creative journey—bringing a blend of performance art, cosplay, and science to museums, events and “gatherings in the desert.” Last year, I had the opportunity to attend Neotropolis 2024 and perform as Buckethead, sharing my character with an incredible community of creators and participants.
The response was nothing short of amazing. The energy, joy, and support from the people who encountered Buckethead reaffirmed why I’ve kept this character alive all these years. However, the road to sharing Buckethead at Neotropolis wasn’t without challenges.
Prior to the event, my posts about Buckethead were rejected from the Neo Facebook group by one of the moderators. When I reached out to ask why, I was told the character posed potential safety concerns— I explained that I had been safely performing Buckethead or over 25 years and I assured the admin that it was perfectly safe for me to perform. I was told that they were concerned about copy-cats trying to imitate Buckethead. I explained that I had never experienced a copy-cat in 25 years, and had no reason to expect any to appear now.
Unfortunately, this wasn’t an isolated case. My attempts to share other content in the group were also blocked by the moderator without explanation. After pressing for clarity, I found my ability to participate in the community effectively shadow banned, with all my Buckethead posts blocked or removed.
Even after the event, photos and videos of Buckethead at Neotropolis—whether shared by me or others—were removed from the group. This pattern of erasing Buckethead left me feeling excluded from a community I admire.
This video is my way of celebrating Buckethead and the joy the character brought to Neotropolis last year. While the actions of a lone moderator created frustration, the real heart of Neotropolis lies in its participants—the people who make these spaces vibrant, inclusive, and alive with imagination.
To those who cheered, laughed, or posed for a selfie with Buckethead at Neotropolis: thank you. This character exists for you.
Let’s continue to celebrate creativity, diversity, and the boundless potential of self-expression. Buckethead is a reminder that art in all its forms deserves a place in the world—and I’m grateful for every opportunity to share it. Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
For over 25 years, the character of Buckethead/Waterboy has been a part of my creative journey—bringing a blend of performance art, cosplay, and science to museums, events and “gatherings in the desert.” Last year, I had the opportunity to attend Neotropolis 2024 and perform as Buckethead, sharing my character with an incredible community of creators and participants.
The response was nothing short of amazing. The energy, joy, and support from the people who encountered Buckethead reaffirmed why I’ve kept this character alive all these years. However, the road to sharing Buckethead at Neotropolis wasn’t without challenges.
Prior to the event, my posts about Buckethead were rejected from the Neo Facebook group by one of the moderators. When I reached out to ask why, I was told the character posed potential safety concerns— I explained that I had been safely performing Buckethead or over 25 years and I assured the admin that it was perfectly safe for me to perform. I was told that they were concerned about copy-cats trying to imitate Buckethead. I explained that I had never experienced a copy-cat in 25 years, and had no reason to expect any to appear now.
Unfortunately, this wasn’t an isolated case. My attempts to share other content in the group were also blocked by the moderator without explanation. After pressing for clarity, I found my ability to participate in the community effectively shadow banned, with all my Buckethead posts blocked or removed.
Even after the event, photos and videos of Buckethead at Neotropolis—whether shared by me or others—were removed from the group. This pattern of erasing Buckethead left me feeling excluded from a community I admire.
This video is my way of celebrating Buckethead and the joy the character brought to Neotropolis last year. While the actions of a lone moderator created frustration, the real heart of Neotropolis lies in its participants—the people who make these spaces vibrant, inclusive, and alive with imagination.
To those who cheered, laughed, or posed for a selfie with Buckethead at Neotropolis: thank you. This character exists for you.
Let’s continue to celebrate creativity, diversity, and the boundless potential of self-expression. Buckethead is a reminder that art in all its forms deserves a place in the world—and I’m grateful for every opportunity to share it. Thank you for taking the time to read my story.
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