I hate this new Wattpad, forcing people to pay to read stories.
I'm not rich and as much as I want to support those who are doing a great job with writing, I don't see why I have to pay for each chapter, which works out to be more for a story than if I were to walk into my local bookstore and support a hard cover copy.
When I joined Wattpad I could read and support a lot of writers, including those great writers who were POC with controversial storylines.
Now, it's hard to find POC storylines, Wattpad have removed, deleted, and hidden some of the most amazing controversial stories and writers over petty little things.
Wattpad has shoved the pay for a story/ chapter so far down my throat I'm suffocating and feel pushed into a corner. It's like Wattpad has become a greedy money bully.
A lot of controversial writers, of many colours and nationalities, have disappeared from Wattpad because Wattpad wants to appear inclusive yet their actual is suggestive of a company that isn't actually inclusive but is slightly homophobic and racist in a slightly askewed way.
Once upon a time, you could read all your stories offline. Now it's only two at a time and if you want the rest you have to pay. I have never had an issue with books to read offline, Wattpad. Which only suggests to me that you made these claims up to force people to pay for your services. Something you claimed you would never do.
Wattpad sometimes I wonder if cutting your nose off to spite your face is the best option for you in our current environment?
How long before your readers and writers say, "Enough is enough!"