Hey everyone (I so hope this goes through).
So, I've taken a little time to sort of figure out how to phrase this properly because it's safe to say that a fair amount has gone on recently that I haven't talked about.
At this particular moment in time, I think my time posting on Wattpad might have come to an end. I've been here since 2012, had this account since 2014, but as of right now, I am struggling to see a reason to keep posting.
My discoverability and engagement is non-existent, and I know that engagement isn't everything, but when you're not getting a single read other than your own on your work, it's hard to see a reason to keep going. My read counts have been stagnant across all 23 stories and even my ONC and Creator projects are dead. I've had slow stats before, but this is a whole other level of slow.
But it's not just that.
A few weeks ago, Wattpad removed my 2019 ONC entry for an apparent rule break. I know that it didn't break the rules, and almost a month later, I haven't heard anything in reply. The lack of communication has me doubting my position here that little bit more out of fear they could remove anything even if it doesn't break the rules.
Another one of my stories has been shadowed banned (no tag rankings) and I can't explain why, either. It's been like that for several weeks now.
As of right now, I'm really struggling to see a reason to keep posting so the chances of you seeing a new story from me over the next few weeks is slim to none. It sucks facing this as someone who has been here for so long, but I think it might be time to hang up my posting hat.
I'm still thinking things over, but that is where I stand right now.
Sorry this isn't upbeat news.
Yours,
Goose