Time for statistics
We've been doing this event five years now and here's how entry numbers have varied year by year. 2022 was lower because we'd switched to a prompt per week and lost the saturation that unites the tag. But 2025? I think this is indicative of a lot of stressors.
Politics have put a lot of people under pressure and threats from AI have forced a lot of creators to rethink how they share their work. It's no secret that fans have been experiencing a lack of engagement in recent years, not to mention an aggressive rise in purity culture. So yes, I understand the fatigue showing in the numbers.
I can't predict how everything will go in 2026 but, from the bottom of my heart, I thank everyone who has joined us in this event. May you experience rest over the holidays and find better things in 2026 💚💜
