I don’t usually make serious posts, but I’m very disheartened. Over the past year, I had come across some people on this platform who have either used my writing word for word or reposted my art. Behind the scenes, I’d PM and ask to take my art down or rewrite. Fortunately everyone I’ve discussed up to now has been quick to understand and respect my wishes. No resistance (so far) has been a problem for me.
Wattpad is notorious for this kind of stuff, and it sickens me to no end. You might tell me to get used to it or suck it up, and I won’t start a witch-hunt or anything like that to prove my point. I just want you guys to understand how being both an artist and writer, especially for OCs, takes a toll on people in many aspects. I’m not as talented as other creators who are also in both fields like me, but I’m giving my all to get the best of both worlds. Even I have my insecurities, I just don’t constantly post them online to garner attention.
My confidence is still stronger than my insecurities after all, because I know I write and draw what I love instead of trying to satisfy to the whims of others w/o being disheartened by views/votes. If you don’t respect what I do with my work, the door is over there.
I’ve known this was bound to happen but regardless it still hurts. As a content creator, I never tolerate reposts or plagiarism. Why should we? I might even have to come across as a bully to get my aggression across in future PMs.
I don’t make callout posts unless it’s to the point that the person is stubborn and refuses to respect my wishes. Never had it happen before, but no one should try to be the first.
If you see my @ on an artwork and it doesn’t match the person or if the writing is suspiciously similar, please report it to me and I’ll PM them without the need of torches and pitchforks.
There’s so much unpacking to do but tldr don’t take free content for granted. Just…Don’t.