Hello
I was occupied by a personal matter for a week and I came back to Wattpad only to see that how much of a toxic mess this platform have become.
My friend Yiza lost her multi chaptered zsww book without any pre warning from watty. I have seen authors writing about their stories especially zsww stories getting taken down by watty. Now that I think about it I couldn't help to see a toxic pattern here.
Yiza was careful to put required warning and her story doesn't contain any type of groy element yet her story is taken down. It made me think this is might be intentional targeting. I could be wrong and I'm all here for it if it's turn out be wrong.
I know yiza. I know how passionate she is for each words she writes. I know how hard she works for each and every chapter.
I could only imagine how devasting it might be for her and the worst part is she didn't have any backup.
Also, there is a fine line between hate and criticism. Just because someone had the power to criticize one doesn't mean you can overdo it.
Watty have infinite option of stories that could fit in everyone's taste. If you don't like one, just close it and walk away. No one is holding you back. If it's not them there would be plenty of others who will supports you and love your work genuinely.
Always remember. Great power comes with great responsibility.
Your words and actions comes with a responsibility of how it might be affect others mental health and their thoughts. A words can struck someone painfully than any slap.