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Hello everyone,

I'm a relatively new user on Webnovel, drawn in by captivating stories like Omniscient Reader. The concept of sharing chapters and connecting with fellow web novel enthusiasts has been an enjoyable experience for me.

Particularly engaging is the vibrant community of fan fiction creators. I believe both readers and writers in this niche would agree that it's a fantastic environment, filled with creativity and enthusiasm.

Recently, however, I encountered an unsettling experience. I was banned from a Discord server centered around fan fiction for a popular anime series. This left me perplexed because I had observed the dedication of the fanfic writers, their passion for the original work, and their collaborative efforts to expand and explore new dimensions within the story.

As I delved into discussions, I noticed a recurring theme – writers expressing frustration about the lack of engagement with their stories. This led me to wonder: why not share their fanfic on Webnovel? There's a sizable community here that loves to actively participate in the comment sections, providing the engagement these authors crave.

So, I posed the question: "If you're already uploading your fanfic on other platforms, why not consider Webnovel? The readers there would appreciate your passion for the original story!"

To my surprise, my suggestion was met with a barrage of negativity and harassment. Comments like "Webnovel is evil," "Scummy contracts," and accusations of taking advantage of authors flooded in. I found this confusing because, in my view, posting on Webnovel is no different from posting on any other site; after all, it's fan fiction.

However, I was banned from the server for promoting Webnovel. This left me disheartened as I had genuinely enjoyed the discussions.

I'm struggling to comprehend the animosity toward Webnovel, not only from fanfic enthusiasts but even among original novel authors who claim mistreatment through contracts. We all share our stories for free, driven by a love for the original narrative and a passion for writing.

The prejudice against Webnovel's reputation not only hampers readers from discovering our stories but also denies authors the opportunity for greater engagement with devoted fans of their narratives.

Am I misguided in my perspective? Can someone shed light on the actual issues at play? I'm genuinely puzzled. Even if there are concerns, how can we alter this negative perception? These fandoms should be actively participating in our stories here. So much amazing content!

Pretty scummy if you ask me.

They increased the cost to unlock a chapter while also making it more difficult to earn a Fast Pass.

It’s so in your face that I find it hard to believe. The cheek of it is pretty, haha

If this update isn't reverted and we can read on the PC again, I fear this is the end of Web Novel

Not a good sign. This could ruin the whole service. I hope WN staff reconsider this decision

Up ^. What are they doing to this site? Hope they come to their senses

Sara_Wilcox Thank you so much Sara

Hello. I am enjoying the website. Reading and writing novels.

A question regarding the age settings; They don't seem to clearly define what warrants each setting.

As it stands, the age settings you can choose for your novel are:

General Audiences, Parental Guidance Suggested, Parents Strongly Cautioned, Restricted, and No One 17 and Under Permitted.

Does anyone know the criteria for all of these? For example

No One 17 and Under Permitted: Scenes that include graphic violence, nudity, etc

Apologies if this has been answered in the forum already. It's a bit tough to find an answer so I assumed this may not have been asked.

Would be cool to have clear definitions of these. I feel like an action story I am writing might fall under a more broad age setting, yet I have no idea how to properly identify this.

Like, what on earth does 'restricted' mean? It is inbetween Parents strongly cautioned, and no one under 17 is permitted. So does that mean 'restricted' is a warning notice that sits between those two? Or does restricted allude to the story being restricted to certain regions?

Any theories would be greatly appreciated. If you have read to this point, have a fantastic day or night wherever you are.