@Angelic_Vamp
Not sure if this a new spammers in WP but if someone posted, 'Hey (insert your username), you gotta see this meme, so funny: (insert google link)'
Chances are user got hacked by a spambot and might be malware site or not. Anyway, be careful not to click on link unless WP staff or some techie you know said so (which I doubt it is safe)
Seems got a few users who are for sexting purpose? And maybe hacked? (One user showed that it was created 2022)
Anyway...
If you guys also have gotten those spambots/hack, be sure to read these and hopefully there's no mass report on the same user(s).
Links: https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/7735098324116-How-to-submit-logs-with-a-bug-report
https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360033371032-Access-your-previous-Support-requests-and-check-your-request-status
https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/360038089752-Wattpad-Support-s-bug-escalation-process
Ngl, it's been too long for me to report something/someone so not sure what the status 'report closed' in the ticket record means. But good news, the reported problem is gone so thumbs up! XD
Summer is coming (ugh!), and I just want to make some quick reminder for those living in the heat.
1. ALWAYS extinguish or remove any flammable items or camp/bon fire. Please know wildfires are serious concerns and it's very bad for people and firefighters who keep on saving the day.
2. Stay hydrated and/or keep cool. (Also hope the electric companies don't fudge up or trick the bills...)
3. In case of power outage, prepare a mini fan or you could use a piece of cardboard flap and fan yourself. (Or get inventive and say 'Eureka!' XD)
4. Cars are too hot too so don't let any human and/or pet stay inside there too long (but I'm sure everyone knows that).
And that's it!
Logging in to say that no matter what, you are important. In this time (especially in US) is quite a bit (ok, a lot) worrisome. But let's be strong and hope, really hope, there's a positive sign in the future months.
Sending virtual hugs <3
@laurmilangie Really late reply but I'm doing good. Hope the same (and other ambassadors) for you as well! <3
Hey, Angelic. You are an amazing person. I miss your weekly questions at the ambassadors. Hope you are fine! ♥️
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.
