As some of you know, @afterheese is my side blog for K-pop fics, and recently someone took my Jungwon header and used it as their own without giving me any credit.
I put a lot of time and effort into creating my headers, so it’s really disheartening to see them being used without credit. If you didn’t make the header yourself, the least you can do is give proper credit or not use it at all. I’ve reached out privately before, and being ignored only adds to the frustration. I wasn’t able to use my side blog to comment on their post because it looks like they restricted my account.
@enbplvr
This might seem like an overreaction to some, but this isn’t the first time someone has used my work without asking or giving credit, and it doesn’t sit right with me. If you had just asked, I probably would’ve said yes. Instead, you chose versions without watermarks, thinking I wouldn’t notice but I did. I know how to handle this moving forward, and I’ll be more careful with how I share my work. Just a reminder: crediting creators is basic respect.
You can check the dates these were originally posted. I’ve got the receipts. And if you need more proof, I have the original Photoshop files that show I made them. This isn’t just about credit, it’s about respecting someone else’s time and effort. I shouldn’t have to defend my own work, but here we are. Let this be a reminder: ask before using someone’s work, and give credit where it’s due.
Thanks for listening to my rant. I’ll likely delete this post in the next few weeks, but I’m excited to share a new fic I’ve been working on tomorrow. Have a great night, everyone!
