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Heyyy... Seeing as this is becoming common on Wattpad, I'm going to say this again: please do not come in the comments asking for funding commissioned art. I truly do appreciate the support & enthusiasm, however, I do not have the funds to give artists what they deserve nor is it moral to pay for fanfic inspired art. Fanfiction is purely made for free consumption.
This has clearly become a common scam so if you have been getting vague (though kind) comments on your fics that clearly sounds like AI, please check their profiles. Majority of them have their accounts made days ago & clearly are only commenting to start a conversation to pull you to discord to continue. Some even insist on receiving payment even after denying service multiple times. (ᇂ_ᇂ|||) Others have art accounts that are clearly manufactured from an AI.
To be frank, it is very disheartening to read a comment only to realize it's someone who is trying to get money. I don't fault people for hustling; this economy sucks. But please don't exploit my creative safe space. Honestly, don't do it for anyone. ( ´•︵•` )
I'm not going to entertain these conversations any longer. It genuinely takes a lot for me to take drastic measures, but the moment I realize someone is trying to exploit on my platform, they will get muted/blocked. (つ･･)つ¤=[]:::::>
Also, I hope this doesn't come off as harsh or crass. ಥ‿ಥ I still do appreciate comments & fanart others have made. I simply cannot condone pressuring payment for fanfics. We don't own the rights of these worlds; all we can own is the construction of our words.
Please don't stop commenting out of fear of being blocked. It is only a warning to those suspicious & insistent ( ᵒ̴̶̷̥́ ·̫ ᵒ̴̶̷̣̥̀ ); thank you all for your patience and kindness. Regardless of my inspiration to start these stories, it is your love & support that has given me the motivation and courage to continue my journey.
I appreciate y'all! Until next time!
- Hiromi Riki
