Simply_Meraki

Hi guys,
          	
          	Guess what? The person I was in contact with from Wattpad literally told me the exact same reason as to why my book was taken down last time.
          	
          	In what way was I sexually messaging or encouraging role-playing? That doesn't add up. I never did anything of the sort. Those of you had read this editted book know that to. I was VERY careful with how I wrote and what I wrote. Where would I even roleplay??? There's no chat system anymore, am I missing something over here??? 
          	
          	I told them that if they're willing to send me proof, they need to do so because it's making me believe that their reasoning for the previous book was utter BS too. 
          	
          	I'll keep you updated guys.
          	
          	Please, if you are a writer, I urge you to save your work somewhere else. This company is straight ruthless and even with appeals, they seem to find problems that aren't there because they don't want to give books back. 
          	Tell me, has anyone actually gotten their book back after it was removed? 
          	

Simply_Meraki

Hi guys,
          
          Guess what? The person I was in contact with from Wattpad literally told me the exact same reason as to why my book was taken down last time.
          
          In what way was I sexually messaging or encouraging role-playing? That doesn't add up. I never did anything of the sort. Those of you had read this editted book know that to. I was VERY careful with how I wrote and what I wrote. Where would I even roleplay??? There's no chat system anymore, am I missing something over here??? 
          
          I told them that if they're willing to send me proof, they need to do so because it's making me believe that their reasoning for the previous book was utter BS too. 
          
          I'll keep you updated guys.
          
          Please, if you are a writer, I urge you to save your work somewhere else. This company is straight ruthless and even with appeals, they seem to find problems that aren't there because they don't want to give books back. 
          Tell me, has anyone actually gotten their book back after it was removed? 
          

Simply_Meraki

Hey guys!
          
          Someone reached out to me on Monday about my appeal. There hasn't been any news, but they did say they were going to conduct an investigation on the first report I made. I'm not sure what exactly that entails, but I'll keep you all updated if anything happens. 
          
          Anyways, besides that, I'm going to start finishing off and publishing the chapters I had to rewrite for my first book tomorrow sometime. Please go and check that out when you can. It would mean a lot to me. 
          
          I also would like to get another opinion on creating an obey me book 2. I think I have asked before tbh. That way for those of you who actually did manage to read my main book to completion can have something else to read. That was going to be my plan all along, but of course due to these annoying circumstances it's been taking longer. Even I want to write some fresh content - not without saving it somewhere else of course! Lol 
          
          Thanks for all your support

Veda_Rune

@Simply_Meraki hopefully they get to the bottom of the problems. I’ll definitely keep an eye out for that! Another obey me book 2 would be great to see! You’re welcome and thank you for all you do!
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Simply_Meraki

Well...
          
          I gave in and decided to appeal it anyways. I know for a fact, my readers know for a fact, that I removed anything sexual from the book. Plus they took away the chat system, so they have absolutely no reason to say it was because I was encouraging role-playing or whatever. I guess I'll let you guys know in like 2 months or something when they decide to get back to me. 
          
          I'm actually so fed up, but at least the blow this time isn't as bad. It just feels really horrible going through it twice when I edited it specifically for wattpad. 
          
          I'm really sorry guys. I feel like I've disappointed you all. I give up on wattpad, but not on you guys and definitely not on my writing. 
          
          As I'm afraid to even say where else my work is (I dont trust wattpad at all now), please just read the comments below the previous message I posted and put two and two together. My username is @Simply_Meraki. 
          
          

Veda_Rune

@Simply_Meraki it’s okay and I understand, also that’s just me. I have trust issues with wattpad because things like this happened to my favorite writers and not to me and I’m like walking on eggshells waiting for my turn. Yeah, I’m glad I found it!
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Simply_Meraki

@Veda_Rune Glad you figured it out and sorry to do it in such a backwards way, no wonder you want to overthink it. I have trust issues with wattpad now lol. At least you know where to find the book 
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Veda_Rune

@Simply_Meraki never mind I found it! lmao, I’m really oblivious to some easy things since I overthink
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Simply_Meraki

I saw my book was taken down again. I give up on Wattpad guys. It's not doing anything good for my mental health fr. I'm not going to do another appeal. 
          
          I'm going to sit and remove my drafts from my account tonight. 
          
          Please wait for further notices regarding this. My work will be somewhere else anyways, don't worry. 

gabsolutely31

@Simply_Meraki yeah. It helps to have a more open system. Once you get used to it, it's wonderful
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Simply_Meraki

@gabsolutely31 Planning on doing the same. I'm working on moving all my work there, where I know it won't be taken down lol 
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gabsolutely31

@Simply_Meraki that sucks! I'm so sorry about that! I moved my books to AO3 and have found no issues there for me (though I still have my sfw books on wattpad here). Hope you find a place that works for you! 
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Simply_Meraki

Hi all, I hope things have been going well for you! 
          
          I just wanted to let you know that I know why my books were removed. I was curious and saw that my case had apparently been solved last month. So, I read it and I was kind of confused since it wasn't related to the books directly, but it was because I encouraged my readers to tell me what smut stories they wanted. So...yeah, it was my fault. I didn't realise that would be an issue if we were just talking about my book, but I guess it didn't register it like that and the bots thought I was doing role-play and sending sexual messages. Unfortunately because of this, I won't be getting my books back which is completely fine. I've moved on, but I suppose now I've gotten some "closure" as to why. 
          
          I also wanted to let you all know that I'm going to be working on my book again, so hopefully you'll be getting updates real soon.
          
          Thank you for the support ♡♡♡

Veda_Rune

@Simply_Meraki I guess that makes sense, but it’s still unfortunate. At least we know now. Excited for more and I’ll support you till the end! <333
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Simply_Meraki

Hey everyone, hope you all have been doing well.
          
          I'd like to say thank you. My Obey Me! book has reached 3k views. It's been weird having to go through this process again of slowly seeing an increase in views when the book itself had already gained many in the past. I feel like a small fish in a big pond once more. It's a rather humbling experience.  
          
          As some of you might've noticed I've been away for an entire month or more. To be honest, my break wasn't suppose to be so long, but things became hectic. On top of that, it finally caught up to me that more than half my work is just gone. It's been a slow burn of just falling deeper into a mental state that makes me feel sad and tired. I don't wish to feel this way and I'm trying to best to move forwards after I had said I would. I don't want to disappoint anyone and more than anything, I don't want to disappoint myself. I love writing, it's my passion, but I suppose that's why it's hit me in a place I can't quite describe. 
          
          Making promises and keeping them is certainly something I haven't been good at for a long time. So, without making any, I just hope that I'll be back soon. 
          
          Thank you so much for all your support. It truly means a lot to me.

Veda_Rune

@Simply_Meraki <333 of course! And don’t worry about the long break, you deserve it after your work being taken down. Take care of yourself first. I may have not been here from the very start, but I’m glad I get to be a part of a new chapter, pun intended.
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Simply_Meraki

Hey guys, I know I said that I'll be taking a break when Section One is finsihed, but since I'm on a roll I decided to just push through.  So, I have a mass update for the first half of Section Two ready. You can expect it by tomorrow/later today. 
          
          Please give my oneshots a re-read, I've changed some things and I think it sounds better than it did before. Plus, it would really help me get my book out there again. So, if  could be a little shameless, please vote as well. It would mean so much.
          
          After the mass update, I will be taking a break. You can look forward to the requests which I was suppose to publish on Wednesday, that I'll be publishing on Tuesday this coming week instead. 
          
          As always, thank you all for supporting me. I wouldn't be so strong willed if it weren't for you!

Veda_Rune

@Simply_Meraki of course! <3 Glad to see you doing well after the incident
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Simply_Meraki

Hey guys, just letting you know that my appeal still hasn't even been seen. I feel like my choice to go ahead and rewrite was for the best. I doubt I'll be able to get a response. So, moving on is what's best to do.
          
          Other than that, my current plan is to finsih up editing Section One. Hopefully by tomorrow everything will be up. 
          
          I'll be taking a short break from updating after that, but I'll be working on editing and rewriting Section Two. Not sure how long that's going to take me. I'm thinking about a week or  so max, depending on how fast I can write. 
          
          Also, any requests will be up by Wednesday.

asuraxluna

@Simply_Meraki im so glad that your able to somewhat restore your work dont work to hard tho
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Veda_Rune

@Simply_Meraki good idea and no need to rush!
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Simply_Meraki

Hey guys, I just want your opinion on something.
          
          I know I'll be putting pressure on myself for doing this, but I was honestly so close to finishing my main book. I was literally four parts away from being finished with it.
          
          I was planning on doing a Book 2 because I thought the book was getting a bit too full.
          
          Now that everything's happened and I'm planning on rewriting my past scenarios and oneshots, I still want to put some fresh content out there.
          
          So, basically what I'm asking is, would you guys want a Book 2? Especially for those you have read everything already from my main book, I'm sure you wouldn't want to reread everything. 
          
          And please don't worry about me. I'm asking this because I want to do this, I just want someone else's opinion. 

Simply_Meraki

@Veda_Rune I'll be fine. I'll be taking breaks in between and try my best not to get burnt out.
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Veda_Rune

@Simply_Meraki book 2 would be fantastic! But don’t put pressure on yourself or feel too obligated/forced to do it
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