While I agree this site was originally made for reading and writing, it is also a place for authors, editors, and their fans to connect through social media. While this has been taken to a completely different level, men and women use it as a dating site and some
Use it for the smut and perverted stories, which turn into RP which turns into actual talking, anytime you create a site where people can interact through private messages, you will get love interests. People fall in love with authors and their delusional mind makes them believe that author now writes for them or loves them, in their fantasy world this is perfect. Here, on Wattpad people can be whoever they wish to be, through RP, through messages, and live in a fantasy world all for themselves. It creates a toxic environment, while unintentional, it still does create danger for the younger group. People under 13 shouldn’t be here but do you know how many 9-10 year olds I have met? Do you know how many of them talk to 20-30 year old men and women, almost all of them. Wattpad is no safer than Instagram, Facebook, or Twitter. Be mindful of who you speak to, be careful who you trust, and be wise when it comes to personal information. -Lizzy Rose - stay lovely!