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[avaantares]

Yet another AO3 bot situation - please spread the word!

Hi, it's me again, the person who wrote that viral post about fanfiction plagiarism! Today I'm here to warn you about abuse perpetrated by bots who have stolen AO3 usernames.

There's currently an epidemic of bots going around leaving (apparently random) horrible, hateful comments on people's fics. This isn't the first time bots have invaded AO3, but the big problem with this wave is that they're using real AO3 usernames to do it.

I learned about this when another writer contacted me after receiving the following comment on their story:

Now, while that is my username, I DEFINITELY did not leave this comment (and anyone who would leave something like that on a fic should be slapped! What an awful thing to post). This fic is in a completely unrelated fandom that I have never participated in, nor has that author participated in any of my fandoms, so the probability of it being some intentional fandom drama thing to make me look bad is also low.

The writer whose fic the comment was left on enlisted the aid of some friends and tracked down other guest comments with unrelated usernames attached, which is pretty strong evidence that they are being left by bots at random.

The TL;DR: If you receive a cruel comment from a (Guest) with an actual AO3 username attached, it's most likely from a bot. Please do not lash out at or dogpile the AO3 user who owns that name, and who in all likelihood has no idea that their name has been hijacked for evil.

If finding this kind of comment on a fic, even left by a bot, is likely to upset you, I would recommend changing your comment settings so that only users who are logged in can leave comments. To do this, edit your story settings, and under "Privacy," select the radio button that says "Only registered users can comment," as shown below.

Please spread the word to other AO3 users! And if you see mean guest comments on other fics, maybe let the author know that it's probably from a bot and not a real person who thinks their writing is bad.

[asketchydomesticatedgremlin]

the bot

[keferon]

Sideswipe and Sunstreaker in snow bots AU :D

Them and their stupid winter crop tops. I’m gonna call them Pneumonia duo

[mydairpercabeth]

[girlwiththegreenhat]

team fortress 2 finally getting rid of the bots after 5 years

work on the team fortress 2 comic continuing after 7+ years

half life 3 development looking more likely than ever with legitimate code, file, and voicework leaks referencing a new non-VR single-player game from valve featuring a HEV suit wearing protagonist and Xen creatures and concepts

shoutout to the valve fan that found the genie lamp. you a real one

[dianagj-art]

@somerandomdudelmao Tello Bot is so cool and then @kathaynesart drew this and I couldn't just not animate that last image

[hellsitegenetics]

i recently got an update to my software thgat lets me call you a dumbass on the internet

[chloesimaginationthings]

Bro how did you get on haiku bot again!

I DONT KNOW,, Thank you again Haiku bot for your blessing 🙏🏾

(Original post)

[666ftunderthestars]

@staff should give all of us a bot hunter badge in recognition of our service

[soundleer]

sprunki drawing dumps hyee

[ca-3]

been obsessed with those little Persona Astrobots, but ofc i had to make it about pegoryu (+Sophia) 🙄❤️💛

[nerdy-hyperfixations]

My mom (and my sister) said that both baby Stan and Ford are adorable but Ford is cuter and she likes him better and I think my heart is shattered.

This post is dedicated to my favorite kid Stanley panels:

My mom didn’t even like him when I showed the one where he murders those two kids 😭😭😭 that’s the best part!!!

[pankiepoo]

bot's bantastic beatures

[alt255]

every single time Akechi says "you really are (x), Joker" (or something similar) in P5R

In no particular order:

"You really are intriguing. I bet you'd make for a worthwhile debate partner on the subject."

"You really are an intriguing one."

"In any case, you truly are interesting. You never cease to intrigue me."

"I see. So we even share that perspective, do we…? You truly are fascinating."

"*chuckle* You truly are intriguing."

"I'm sorry if I'm prying. You truly are interesting."

"You truly fascinate me. I'll happily accept your gift."

"Haha, you truly are well-composed."

"Hahaha, you truly are intriguing."

"Leading your team this far in search of an infiltration route… You are truly amazing…"

"50,000 coins, hm? …You truly are special, Joker."

"You really are― No, never mind."

"You truly are interesting… Quiet, yet possessing the courage and determination to take action."

"Heh… After all this, that's what you have to say? Seriously, you really are…"

"You really are a strange one. You do realize talking to me is a waste of valuable time, right?"

[fedoraspooky]

Just saw some posts about how all the recent irritating changes at tumblr were made for the purpose of chasing growth.

And all i can say is, there's something kinda beautifully ironic about the possibility of tumblr's eventual downfall being due to their endless need for Biggering driving the natural wildlife away.

[hitwiththetmnt]

Sweet Dreams P1, P2

@butterfilledpockets ITS BEEN A WHILE BUT I HAVE MORE IDEAS, I will take care of the B.E.N.T babies while you’re away

Don Bot dreams