XxAKCxX

Hi there! Quick question for everyone.
          	
          	Not sure if there any of you still following me or interested as its been many many years, but if so, hello :)
          	
          	I'm a second year writing student now and doing great. I'm glad you all enjoy my writing still, even if it is of... questionable quality at times!
          	
          	So the reason I've come onto here is to ask your opinions because honestly? I'm not too impressed with Wattpad right now. The thing is, they've been monetising fanfictions which I'm really not happy with. For one, fanfictions are meant to be free, monetising it through ads already feels iffy. But the majority of stories here are written by tweens and teenagers. Somehow it feels very wrong for me for Wattpad to be monetizing content made from people that young, especially not being paid for it. But I also do understand Wattpad is a free site to use and has to make its profit somewhere - I just wish there was an option to turn ads off, at least for fanfiction.
          	
          	Anyway, I wanted to ask what others think of this. Thank you for all the support over the years <3

Delusional_as_hell

@XxAKCxX
          	  
          	   Tip=> Well I just download a fanfiction and then watch it offline, no adds in way.
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XxAKCxX

Hi there! Quick question for everyone.
          
          Not sure if there any of you still following me or interested as its been many many years, but if so, hello :)
          
          I'm a second year writing student now and doing great. I'm glad you all enjoy my writing still, even if it is of... questionable quality at times!
          
          So the reason I've come onto here is to ask your opinions because honestly? I'm not too impressed with Wattpad right now. The thing is, they've been monetising fanfictions which I'm really not happy with. For one, fanfictions are meant to be free, monetising it through ads already feels iffy. But the majority of stories here are written by tweens and teenagers. Somehow it feels very wrong for me for Wattpad to be monetizing content made from people that young, especially not being paid for it. But I also do understand Wattpad is a free site to use and has to make its profit somewhere - I just wish there was an option to turn ads off, at least for fanfiction.
          
          Anyway, I wanted to ask what others think of this. Thank you for all the support over the years <3

Delusional_as_hell

@XxAKCxX
            
             Tip=> Well I just download a fanfiction and then watch it offline, no adds in way.
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XxAKCxX

I forget sometimes that I have this account, and then Ill randomly get a gmail notification-
          
          How the heck do my stories have so many reads?! I appreciate the love ❤️❤️
          
          For those of you interested, my newer fanfictions are written much better over on my ao3 account @Reewyn. I’m also writing my own original novel I plan to publish based on danmei, so it’d be interesting to see if you all would be interested.
          
          Thank you again for all your support, the love here is what encourages me to keep writing, including at uni, where I study creative writing professionally ❤️

XxAKCxX

If a message got basically repeated just now, please ignore one and just read the other if you have the time - I appear to be having a little bit of trouble with my phone!

EowynLincoln

@XxAKCxX Wait I forgot to switch accounts- Part of the message was talking about the book I started under this account anyway, but I did a lil emotional talk about how I love all of you and the support you've given me, and how I wouldn't be where I am today without the support that you all gave with my writing - as I said, I'll try again tomorrow, but this is my other account where I'm going to write my first novel which is currently underway;)
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EowynLincoln

@XxAKCxX For context I just gave an update on my life and I was thanking everyone for the support over the years - I wrote a whole ass essay both times and it got deleted :/ I'll try again tomorrow since Wattpad has decided it's a good day to bully me. Sleep well all! (Or have a nice day, depending on timezones)
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XxAKCxX

BBC News - Gay refugees sent back to 'homophobic Kenya camp'
          https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-48703112
          
          There needs to be more awareness of the situation in Kenya - not many people know about it, but it's such a sad and intense situation. Please spread awareness if you can, as it's a big and dangerous issue, and is very harmful to the lgbtq community

Stiwop

@XxAKCxX ofc, I hope the situation gets better too. Sadly I can’t do anything about it but I hope someone that can does!
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XxAKCxX

@Darkfurry29 I know, and there's no support being sent to them - I've spoken to someone in the situation and apparently it's awful. I'm just hoping things improve, and the word is spread so changes are made. Thank you for reading the article though, every person who knows about it is an improvement :)
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Stiwop

@XxAKCxX that’s horrible..
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XxAKCxX

So I was reading some comments on Pressure when I got stopped by an ad. I had to watch an ad on my own story.
          
          Pressure was written as a bit of fun a few years back, and while it was far from perfect, I enjoyed writing it at the time. There are a few toxic comments here and there, but overall the community within the comments is very entertaining, and I love each and every one of you. 
          
          What I'm not comfortable with is people having to watch ads just to read it. I understand that Wattpad needs to make a profit, but I wish I could choose if y'all got ads. It was written for fun, and published here because I wouldn't get copystriked for writing within the world of MHA. I'm irritated I don't even get the choice to turn off ads, and they're making a profit off of me looking at my own book. 
          
          This was just a little rant, but anyway thank you for the reads - we recently hit 1 million, and I'm honestly just shocked you all liked it that much, even though it was a hot mess. Thank you everyone for your support over the years <3

MIRTHFUL_BLISS

@XxAKCxX I will be sure to take your advice to heart!
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XxAKCxX

@StylingAuthor This platform just isn't the same as it used to be - more people use it now but it doesn't feel like it's for the people anymore, more for certain people to make a profit. It's depressing - a tip from me is to go through, edit and check the chapter before publishing it. That way you can make sure the chapter is at its best quality (and you don't have to watch ads!) - thank you for your support!
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XxAKCxX

@Immalazyperson Aw ty <3 I just find it very weird that it's just a fun book I wrote a few years back that people are having to watch ads just to read it, and I'M having to watch ads despite the fact I wrote it XD Thank you for your support!
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xSkyrimgirlx

Hope you’re alright after seeing some of the pathetic comments on one of your stories, people are toxic af

XxAKCxX

@xSkyrimgirlx Is that in the Y/N cult? Its very cursed but I dont really mind the comments - thanks for your concern though :)
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CreativeDreamJewel

Hello I love Miraculous and I got some ideas for new stories if you want some, please check out My book when you get chance, 

XxAKCxX

@CreativeDreamJewel Sorry for the late reply! They're all lovely ideas. I'm currently trying to work on a fiction piece (as in, not fanfiction) at the moment, but I may pick up one of your ideas later, or if you would like one to be written, I wouldn't mind doing a one shot or short story :)
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