AO3 has been scraped, once again.
As of the time of this post, AO3 has been scraped by yet another shady individual looking to make a quick buck off the backs of hardworking hobby writers. This Reddit post here has all the details and the most current information. In short, if your fic URL ends in a number between 1 and 63,200,000 (inclusive), AND is not archive locked, your fic has been scraped and added to this database.
I have been trying to hold off on archive locking my fics for as long as possible, and I've managed to get by unscathed up to now. Unfortunately, my luck has run out and I am archive locking all of my current and future stories. I'm sorry to my lovelies who read and comment without an account; I love you all. But I have to do what is best for me and my work. Thank you for your understanding.
Quick little tutorial on how to "lock" your fics in AO3!
Click on your account drop-down, and select "my works." Then click the "edit works" option. Alternatively, you can find the "edit works" button when viewing your dashboard.
Click "All" and then "Edit."
Finally, scroll all the way down to the "Privacy" section. Under "Visibility," check the "Only show to registered users" option!
And wham bam, yes ma'am, you too can protect your works from being scrapped by scummy gen ai users who do not possess a single creative bone in their bodies.
