TheOrangutan

Sixteen years ago today, I joined Wattpad. 
          	
          	A lot has happened in that time. I've written stories, non-fiction, poetry, long and short form works, and have seen a huge amount of change in how the platform works. 
          	
          	But one of the reasons I joined back in 2010 was to enter the first Watty Awards. I did pretty well, and ended up with six of my short stories in the final listings (the rules were a little different in 2010). 
          	
          	And the Wattys of course are still going on @TheWattys profile, managed and run by a wonderful team of people, and these days you can win a significant amount of cash. 
          	
          	It's time to start tapping away again in my little corner of Wattpad I think. I'm not quite sure what to start on first, but something will pop into my brain at some point I think and make its presence known. Probably something zombieish. 
          	
          	To those of you who are entering The Wattys this year, good luck! 
          	
          	Now, where did I put that document with all the random ideas on it...

Mochi711

@TheOrangutan I'm glad you're still staying on Wattpad, I hope to see my favorite orangutan swinging to new heights! 
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ZiggyCJ

@TheOrangutan if your anything like me you have multiple documents of random ideas  
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TheOrangutan

@BecJohnson - thanks Bec. I think the orange fella has been with me for most of that 16 years
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otuzbirloji

Naber reis

TheOrangutan

@otuzbirloji - İyiyim, teşekkür ederim. Ama ben lider falan değilim.
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otuzbirloji

Naber = how are you
            Reis = leader
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TheOrangutan

@otuzbirloji - "Yukarı", genellikle "aşağı"nın zıttıdır. Ancak sanırım siz başka bir şey kastettiniz? Türkçe bilmediğim için Google Çeviri tam olarak doğru sonuç vermiyor.
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BrendahInk

That's fine. Now whats new, you remember I told you that I'm going for school now I'm back for holidays and I'm just confused on what is on board

BrendahInk

And now I am going to go forward upon all you have told me
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BrendahInk

Thank you sir,  its a pleasure you telling me all this
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BrendahInk

@BrendahInk Thanks for your words, just know It has added on me much I can 
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vatrain

mesajlar neden kalkti

TheOrangutan

@vatrain - Hayır, bırakmadım.
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vatrain

en son buraya girdiğimde çalışıyordun sen de mi bıraktın dnskjd
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TheOrangutan

@vatrain - Bu, epey zaman önce sonlandırılmış bir uygulama. Göz atarsanız Yardım sayfalarında konuyla ilgili daha fazla bilgi bulabilirsiniz. Artık bir çalışan olmadığım için size başka bir şey söyleyemem.
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kitiy687

HOllo Gavin!
          Is it true that Wattpad is going to ban fanfiction and smut, or are these just rumors?
          Sorry for the strange question, I would appreciate the answer : )

TheOrangutan

@kitiy687 - Hi, I suspect you already know the answer to this, but I'd be very surprised if this were anything but a rumour. But, I also can't give you a definitive answer on this as I don't work for Wattpad any more. 
            
            Ask yourself this though, why would they ban fanfiction? Unless you have seen something written in black and white on Wattpad or its social media channels stating that they're going to ban something or remove something then assume it's a rumour. 
            
            I know they updated some guidelines recently, and there's some information in the News and Updates 'story' on the @wattpad profile, but as far as I'm aware those updates were intended to clarify the existing guidelines with a few minor changes rather than anything earth shattering like removing fanfiction. 
            
            As for smut, that's always been at risk of removal simply because of what it is. Wattpad allows mature content but nothing more than that. 
            
            I hope that helps a little. 
            
            Cheers, Gavin
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ruhurevan

selam gavin, takipçi kasacak iken hemen takip engeli veriyor bunu düzeltemez misiniz??

TheOrangutan

@terapist - Hayır, üzgünüm; artık Wattpad için çalışmadığımdan bunu yapamam. Lütfen Yardım sayfaları üzerinden Wattpad Destek ekibiyle iletişime geçin.
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riotzack

Hello, Gavin. A question. Is it okay if i can make a reading list for the trust and safety team? Or they would not prefer that? 

riotzack

@TheOrangutan That is fine. Thank you.
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TheOrangutan

@riotzack - you'll need to check that with the Support team via the Help pages please Zack. It might something they've changed since I left the team or it might be a glitch, but as I'm not a staffer any more I can't give you a 100% guaranteed correct answer on that one.
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riotzack

Hello Gavin. A question. Is it possible for users to see someone else public announcements on the social feed page even when the user has not selected the “announce this to my followers” button option or would that be a glitch?
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kristianabooks

Team Shortys is paging for @TheOrangutan

TheOrangutan

@kristianabooks - thank you for the note and the encouragement. I'm actually writing a novella at the moment which is a bit of a new adventure. But I'll definitely keep checking in on my favourite profiles to see what's going on as it's been a while since I did any short stuff too. Hope all's going well. Cheers, Gav
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AuthorRavenBlack

Hello Gavin! 
          
          In our last conversation you mention that the Wattpad Ambassador program is going to reopen in August I am still checking the page but it is not still open so do you have any idea when it will reopen? 

TheOrangutan

@AuthorRavenBlack - no worries, hope you have a good day too.
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AuthorRavenBlack

@TheOrangutan Sorry to hear that but I don't want to sound nosey but you were the best one god knows what happened to Whattpad, Ambassador profile they barely reply if people have question they come to you not their profile. Anyway have a nice day or evening and thank you so much for all your help.
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TheOrangutan

@AuthorRavenBlack - I didn't quit, I was laid off, but that's perhaps a moot point. 
            
            A lady called Jen has been running the Ambassadors for several years now. But to forestall your next question, no, I cannot direct you to her profile, that's not how things work. 
            
            As I've noted, if you want an answer then your best bet is to go to the @ambassadors profile and ask your question there and one of the team should respond to you shortly. 
            
            Thanks, Gavin
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