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orcelito · 19 days ago

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Wonder if it's normal to be so... aware of using my ao3 account to leave comments. Like I've had multiple occasions where the writers have recognized me from reading my works & have been excited. Which is great!! But also has me Aware that there's a nonzero chance of people recognizing me when I leave comments places.

Mostly just. Ya kno. Makes me aware that anyone can see what I'm reading and commenting on and connect it back to me. Makes me more hesitant to comment on some of the more indulgent things I've read while using my account.

#speculation nation #ive taken to going to an incognito browser to leave comments anonymously in these cases #so that i can still comment without worrying about people seeing and knowing what ive been reading.#i know it doesnt REALLY matter. but i still do get quite embarrassed about some of the stuff im into.#(it's all harmless. but internalized shame is a fucking beast to conquer.)#just. sigh... the downsides of having some well-loved fics. some people actually do recognize me out there.#which. again! has led to some really nice moments. makes me rly happy to know someone's excited i read their work.#just. The Fear Of Being Recognized And Observed....... gah

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