I had never heard of the OTW until a couple of the published authors I know posted fairly recently about bad stuff happening at the OTW, concerns over their organizational policies and financial dealings, and ways they are violating authors' trust. I continue not to know very much about them, but after reading these passionate warnings, I would investigate further before supporting them with my money.
Love songs have often walked the line between devoted and stalking. Think of "Every Breath You Take", or "Never Gonna Let You Go". The one you like is "What Makes You Beautiful" by OneDirection, Simon Cowell's new boy band. Entertainment Weekly had a big story about them a couple of weeks ago, so I went and checked them out on YouTube. Cute!
I have asked a couple of the people who've made locked posts if I might forward them to you, or if they have any pointers to public posts or other links.
The big thing that seems to have set off the people I'm reading is that they recently imported a lot of stories from other archives without asking the authors. This inspired removal of stories from the archive, because re-posting without permission is a no-no for these authors.
I want to repeat that I have no direct knowledge of any of this. As you know, I read very little (and these days pretty much zero) fanfic and don't pay attention to any fanfic communities or sites to know whether I've ever visited the AO3. The only thing I know is that they have upset people I read and respect. If I can get pointers for you, I will.
I finished lunchee's "Intended" today, and its SO GOOD. I love that story, read it a while back, but I think I loved it even more this time around. And she made it even better by using one of my favorite Adele songs for the soundtrack. This is gonna be a keeper for re-listening later on. :)
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Love songs have often walked the line between devoted and stalking. Think of "Every Breath You Take", or "Never Gonna Let You Go". The one you like is "What Makes You Beautiful" by OneDirection, Simon Cowell's new boy band. Entertainment Weekly had a big story about them a couple of weeks ago, so I went and checked them out on YouTube. Cute!
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True. Very true. I guess perspective changes over time:) I didn't realize Simon Cowell had put his imprimatur on that band. I just like the song.
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The big thing that seems to have set off the people I'm reading is that they recently imported a lot of stories from other archives without asking the authors. This inspired removal of stories from the archive, because re-posting without permission is a no-no for these authors.
I want to repeat that I have no direct knowledge of any of this. As you know, I read very little (and these days pretty much zero) fanfic and don't pay attention to any fanfic communities or sites to know whether I've ever visited the AO3. The only thing I know is that they have upset people I read and respect. If I can get pointers for you, I will.
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I live in cave:D I didn't know that.
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