The-Dragon-Hearted

Hi folks! Quick safety reminder for all you writers and readers out there. If someone comes into your story and leaves a comment marketing themselves as a "professional illustrator/artist", please check these things:
          	
          	- Their compliments of the story. Is it vague? Does it actually capture anything about your work? "Vivid imagery, intriguing characters" are vague descriptions that are easily applicable to any story. 
          	
          	- Did they only comment on the last chapter of your work? Have they been engaging with you, or is this your first interaction?
          	
          	- Is this on a fanfiction? If so, everyone needs to remember that you cannot professionally market fanworks; this is a copyright infringement and can get you, or the fan sites you engage with, in trouble. Any "professional illustrator" should know that.
          	
          	- Do they give you a link? A Discord name? A method of communication? BE CAREFUL BEFORE ENGAGING!! 
          	
          	- Look at the profile of the person. When was it made (bot accounts are often pretty recent)? This isn't always a surefire way to tell, but it can be helpful
          	
          	The reason I say all of this is that scams like the one I've just described are ALL OVER several of the fan sites I frequent, and I've just gotten my first one here on Wattpad. At first glance, it seems harmless; they make no mention of cost, money, or profit. It can be exciting to have someone interact with your work and the idea that you may have inspired others to create is HUGE, which is part of the reason I really hate this scam because it preys on small creators who are looking for a chance to connect with other creators. Everyone, stay safe. Don't engage, report accounts, and don't let it get you down. 
          	
          	It can be DEVASTATING when the only interaction you've had with your work is a bot comment, and I am so sorry for everyone who has to go through that disappointment. Do NOT let it kill your creativity. Hang in there, stay safe, and keep on creating <3

Alonestarfish

@The-Dragon-Hearted Got like, once every couple weeks for half a year one of those on ff.net, go to response is "knock yourself out, I ain't paying though"
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5had0wClaw

Ah yes I did write two oneshots in ff.net then they dm a very vague message wanting to commission art to me, I shared it with my chat pals turns out one of theme received same messagewe deduced some kinda scam
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Falling_Leaves90

Hello! Just recently finished reading 'As Things Should be', and I absolutely loved it.
          
          Made a fanart of Mirakuru if she ever grows up to be demon slayer. Hope you like it. ^⁠_⁠^ ✨
          
          https://pin.it/6AE6YZuCZ

The-Dragon-Hearted

She's so big, I'm so sad idk why I didn't see this sooner this is incredible <3 <3 <3
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The-Dragon-Hearted

@Falling_Leaves90 OHHHH MY GOSH IT'S AMAZINGGGGG
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The-Dragon-Hearted

Hi folks! Quick safety reminder for all you writers and readers out there. If someone comes into your story and leaves a comment marketing themselves as a "professional illustrator/artist", please check these things:
          
          - Their compliments of the story. Is it vague? Does it actually capture anything about your work? "Vivid imagery, intriguing characters" are vague descriptions that are easily applicable to any story. 
          
          - Did they only comment on the last chapter of your work? Have they been engaging with you, or is this your first interaction?
          
          - Is this on a fanfiction? If so, everyone needs to remember that you cannot professionally market fanworks; this is a copyright infringement and can get you, or the fan sites you engage with, in trouble. Any "professional illustrator" should know that.
          
          - Do they give you a link? A Discord name? A method of communication? BE CAREFUL BEFORE ENGAGING!! 
          
          - Look at the profile of the person. When was it made (bot accounts are often pretty recent)? This isn't always a surefire way to tell, but it can be helpful
          
          The reason I say all of this is that scams like the one I've just described are ALL OVER several of the fan sites I frequent, and I've just gotten my first one here on Wattpad. At first glance, it seems harmless; they make no mention of cost, money, or profit. It can be exciting to have someone interact with your work and the idea that you may have inspired others to create is HUGE, which is part of the reason I really hate this scam because it preys on small creators who are looking for a chance to connect with other creators. Everyone, stay safe. Don't engage, report accounts, and don't let it get you down. 
          
          It can be DEVASTATING when the only interaction you've had with your work is a bot comment, and I am so sorry for everyone who has to go through that disappointment. Do NOT let it kill your creativity. Hang in there, stay safe, and keep on creating <3

Alonestarfish

@The-Dragon-Hearted Got like, once every couple weeks for half a year one of those on ff.net, go to response is "knock yourself out, I ain't paying though"
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5had0wClaw

Ah yes I did write two oneshots in ff.net then they dm a very vague message wanting to commission art to me, I shared it with my chat pals turns out one of theme received same messagewe deduced some kinda scam
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JayAd133

I just got done reading the doma story. It was awesome and dang Zenitsu is probably the maddest in the story.

JayAd133

@The-Dragon-Hearted Dang I wonder who hates Kaigaku more? Zenitsu or Nakime
            I can tell both hate him.
            Who knows Nakime might help Zenitsu kill Kaigaku.
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The-Dragon-Hearted

@JayAd133 Hi! I'm so glad you liked it. Yeahhh, Zenitsu deserves to crash out in my opinion lol
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THEFICERAReal

Hi, i dont know if you are going to read this but i just made a fanart of Miku and Inosuke, i'll leave it here.
          
          https://pin.it/2DxCNhutZ

THEFICERAReal

@ The-Dragon-Hearted  Nop, not at all, i dont really mind, just do as you want.
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The-Dragon-Hearted

@THEFICERAReal  Thank you so much, is there any specific way you'd like me to attribute you? Is "THEFICERAReal" okay, or would you prefer "TheficeraReal", or some other title?
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THEFICERAReal

@ The-Dragon Hearted Oh my, you really see it! Ofcurse share it if u want! I'm really happy cuz you like it!!
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The-Dragon-Hearted

Hi folks. I will update As Things Should Be EVENTUALLY. Life has been kind of rough but I just finished a big project I've been working towards for like almost a year now so hopefully HOPEFULLY I'll have way more free time to write stuff I actually care about lololololol. Ty you all for your patience and I'm so sorry to everyone for the slow updates

The-Dragon-Hearted

@CandyThePuppy omg it was awful and now I'm gonna have to start another one . Guys I don't think I like adulting anymore
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CandyThePuppy

@The-Dragon-Hearted oh DANG. That IS a big project! 0.0
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The-Dragon-Hearted

Heads up! I just updated the first five chapters of As Things Should be. Added some scenes, tried to fix some pacing, just housekeeping such. SO if you go back and find things have changed, that's why. Hope y'all like the changes and hope y'all are having a great day/night. Also, sorry for the wait on As Things Should Be, I'm still working on the next chapter and it is 100% kicking my butt

Garua_777

SPOILER
          Sorry. I don't mean to pester you with all the questions. But what do you think Acnologia would have reacted to Wraith? (He's the Spirit Dragon Slayer from 100 year quest.) 

Garua_777

@The-Dragon-Hearted So Wraith the Ghost Dragon Slayer, was originally a part of Fairy Tail. He was a part of Makarov, Rob, Bob, Goldmine, Yajime, and Polyisica's group. 
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Garua_777

@The-Dragon-Hearted ok do you mind a slight spoiler and the reason why I ask?
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5had0wClaw

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, thanks for your work very much. Makes my days bright (almost blinded me) hope you having good time!!!

The-Dragon-Hearted

@5had0wClaw 
            Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Thank you so much for all your kindness and awesome company! Hope you are having a great holiday season!! <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
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LionOfDestruction

Hello, Dragon-Hearted, I just wanted to ask your opinion on God Serena’s elements that were revealed in 100 year quest, and would also like your opinion on the Five Dragon Gods. They all seem really cool, and Jellal vs Serena was awesome. 

The-Dragon-Hearted

@LionOfDestruction That is some consolation. You're so right, end-Game Acno > all else and I will not be taking criticism at this time lololol. ALSO YEAH they really did gloss over Acnologia eating the bonds of time, which is why he now eats everything hehee-
            ty for encouraging me, I'm gonna give it a read
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LionOfDestruction

@The-Dragon-Hearted personally I do like some of the parts of Hundred Year Quest. Some parts are eh, but God Serena and Jellal, as well as two of five of the Dragon Gods are making it worth it. 
            
            Now I do dislike the fact that they made them equal to Acnologia, but honestly, that’s Acnologia BEFORE the bonds of time. Because he probably just straight up became a god at the end, literally taking control of that entire thing.
            
            The way they made Igneel a deadbeat though. God Serena’s elements are pretty cool though, and we do expand on the system of magic. But I can console myself with the fact Acnologia was probably still stronger since he ate the rift of time and space, which we know nothing about. I wish they expanded on that at least, because that was coming out of nowhere with him literally EATING IT. 
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The-Dragon-Hearted

@LionOfDestruction
            And when I say "it" is really really bad, I'm referring to the fact that I haven't read it. lololololol. I'm such a Fairy Tail nerd but after the main story quest ended I just said "peace out" and have operated by my own rules ever since, it's so bad -
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