@Angelic_Vamp
Happy New Year!
2025 is the year of the snake so hope there's good fortune than last year.
It's sad though, right before new year's came, I read news about the airplane crash in S.Korea so prayers to the family and loved ones who lost that died inside the airplane...
Also giving big virtual hugs to everyone and wishing peace <3
I've been radio silent here...
Anyway, still alive and well and hope everyone is staying warm (or cool for those in the southern hemisphere) and safe from any kind of harm. Christmas is almost coming and all I wish is just a simple peace and no misfortune.
I hope you all are healthy and always have good luck with you. <3
P.S I found this article here in Help Center and thankfully I haven't been inactive near that long. Not even 1 year! XD
https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/32301286166804-Closing-accounts-of-inactive-users
Thanks a lot for reading and voting on Ethereal Expressions, Angel! ❤
Just a random talk but hope everybody in any country, states, are alright especially those living in the midwest and eastern states. I mean geez, some midwest keep getting these tornados, hail, and rain. Like give them a break already!
It's also almost summer and I fear the wildfire seasons. This year better not have any >:(
Anyway, I pray wherever you're at, mother nature is calm and you and loved ones are safe.
Ok, so seems WP is removing DMs (link here): https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/204412040-Private-Direct-Messages To give my thoughts, kind of disappointed but not really rage about it. I mean think of this, DM might be personal chat but if you love the story and point out the writing, isn't public comments better? Inside the chapter? Another point is, like other websites, some users have faced spambots, creepy people, bullying/drama users, and you know smut RP/chats still exist (I'm sure Discord does). So I can see the pros and cons of this decision but in the end, if you love the writer and story then why not comment in their chapter or profile page? Lastly, almost everyone uses more than one website so if WP removes DMs, there are Discord and/or social media sites to socialize. Webtoon (and most other comic websites) never had DMs but because there's Reddit or Discord or any website, fans of webtoon make topic and chatter about it. So this shouldn't be a huge deal, more like finding a solution for ourselves. To me, I've been always on both WP and Discord and frankly, I'm not much use WP's DM (except when I was an Ambs). If you're looking for chatting and topics, Discord and maybe Reddit is the best place. When it comes to WP stories, I always comment in their story chapter just the same with Webtoons. It's better and I rather engage with their story there than DMs (even if I'm an introvert XD)
@Angelic_Vamp In a way I like it because it does give those of us who have been harassed one less place to delete ugly comments and screen shot. But I also think at some point they may take away the message board for possibly the same reasons. What wattpad should really do is give the users the option to make those that they don't follow or those who don't follow them and make their profiles private ish. A user should have the right to make their things private to certain people for their safety.
And also, it doesn’t really address the actual problem. Spammers and creepers are just going to keep commenting on our stories. I also only comment on stories for people I know because I get their crazy ass fan clubs trolling me if I say one thing they don’t like. Also, there was no warning. It hit us all the same time it hit this platform, and it’s more that we’re frustrated with waking up every single day, wondering what Wattpad will take away next.
@Angelic_Vamp Most people are upset for other reasons - take graphic designers as example where the user and the designer has the mutual agreement to not share the finished product, lest it get stolen and altered by someone else.
If you're a Discord user, they've updated their guidelines, policies, and stuff. Here's the content guidelines: https://discord.com/guidelines Remember whatever website you use, always check guidelines and be sure to always make backup. This is like basic 101 not just in internet but also real life. Keep your past bills, receipts, spare tire, every backup.
Well, looks like Wattpad has updated their consent age soon so here's the link: https://www.wattpad.com/1436342697-news-updates-upgrading-our-moderation-capabilities Personally I think it's fair and just a reminder that WP goes by Canadian law. And anyone doing another rumors all over again, please stop. This is like every websites people keep making them enemies. It's annoying
Dragon Ball Z was kind of a childhood anime and though I'm not a big fan, I still loved watching it when I was little.
I'm saying this because the creator (Akira Toriyama) has died today: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/dragon-ball-creator-akira-toriyama-dies-at-68/.208430
RIP to him T^T
Late but happy year everyone!
2024 is the year of the (wood) dragon so anyone under that zodiac is your spotlight <3
I also pray 2024 would be the time where weather is better, less violence and war, hate, but also supplies remain enough or more stored.
Anyone living in Japan, I hope you're all safe and sound since Jan 1st there was a 7. (something) earthquake. Hopefully it's not like 2011 one but it's still bad and worrisome.
Geez, I'm blabbing aren't I? XD Anyway, big virtual hugs from me to you and hope everyone has good fortune and health.
Another news for Chrome users: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/don-t-fall-prey-to-this-worrying-google-chrome-exploit-update-your-browser-now/ar-AA1lR4Qy I suggest to always see updates of your Chrome as it's easy (unlike windows) and up to date. Just go to 'settings' where the three dots are (should be on the upper right) and then 'Privacy and Securitiy'.
