Lecture Notes: Christian Weston Chandler's Early Life and Internet Presence

Early Life

• Birth and Family: Born on February 24, 1982, as Christopher Weston Chandler in Virginia.
• Parents: Robert Franklin Chandler Jr. and Barbara Anne Wesson.
• Early Trauma: At 18 months, locked in a dark room by an abusive babysitter, which Chris claims caused autism and muteness for six years.

Education and Childhood

• Early Friendships: Met Sarah Hammer at age 2.
• Schooling:
  • Attended Green County Primary School (1987-1990).
  • Attended Nathaniel Greene Elementary School; claims of abuse by staff.
  • Homeschooled starting in 1991.

Influences and Interests

• Sonic the Hedgehog: Lifelong obsession began with its release in 1991.
• Name Change: Changed name from Christopher to Christian in 1992 due to a mispronunciation by an animatronic bear.
• Pokemon: Became another lifelong obsession following its US release in 1996.

High School and Creative Beginnings

• High School: Attended Manchester High School in 1996; described as the best years of his life.
• First Original Character: Created Bionic the Hedgehog.
• Television Appearance: Won Sonic the Hedgehog sweepstakes in 1993 and appeared on TV.

Online Presence and Creations

• First Website: Launched "CWC's PokéSite" in 1998.
• Sonichu: Created Sonichu, a character combining Sonic and Pikachu, in 2000.

College and Later Works

• Piedmont Virginia Community College: Studied computer-aided drafting and design starting in 2000.
• Sonichu Comics: Launched "Quick's Sonichu Site" and created Sonichu Medallion.

The Love Quest and Troll Interactions

• Love Quest: Began in 2003, included using signs to attract a "boyfriend-free girl."
• Internet Trolling: Became a target of trolls starting in 2007 with the spread of information on forums like Something Awful and Encyclopedia Dramatica.

Troll Manipulations and Personal Relationships

• Julie, Megan, and Others: Involved with various fake relationships orchestrated by trolls.
• Liquid Chris Rivalry: A troll pretended to be Chris, leading to competitions and further trolling.

Legal and Personal Issues

• Mall Arrests: Multiple incidents leading to arrests and bans from malls.
• Family and Financial Struggles: Financial issues post-father's death in 2011.

Later Life and Continued Internet Activity

• Dimensional Merge: Chris’s belief in a merging of dimensions, influenced by trolls and personal delusions.
• Recent Legal Issues: Arrest in 2021 following revelations of inappropriate conduct with mother.
• Current Status: As of the latest update, Chris is out on bond and has gone mostly dark online.