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I made a thread in Inkwell where I could post a story I'm currently writing. It was there yesterday and this morning it suddenly disappeared! I checked everywhere! Was there something inappropriate on it? Did it get deleted? I really, really, really wanted to post that here. Will I be able to if I take something out? I'm sorry, I'm rambling, I'm kind of upset.
Thanks,
Abi
Oh Abi we're so sorry! Someone must have impersonated you. Someone asked us to delete it using your username. We thought it was you. Please repost! We were enjoying reading your story and were sad you wanted us to take it down. ~Admin
submitted by Abigail S., age 12, Nose in a Book
(December 22, 2016 - 11:41 am)
(December 22, 2016 - 11:41 am)
@Admin
I know you closed all other topics with the issue, but I was wondering. I tried posting about periods, but it wasn't posted. According to the rules I didn't find anything saying I couldn't. Am I incorrect?
We're not sure. It might be overly graphic or a little too old to post on that topic. I will check with the other admins. ~Admin
(December 22, 2016 - 12:04 pm)
Oh. My. Gosh.
I'm really upset about this. I'm halfway to tears right now. DANGIT IMPERSONATOR. PLEASE STOP. I'll repost it. Thanks for letting me know, Admins.
You are very welcome, Abi. You're a great writer! Keep writing and don't let anybody stop you. ~Admin
(December 22, 2016 - 12:16 pm)
*reaches through screen and gives hug* I know how you feel, and I'm sorry you have to feel the way. What the Admins said: Keep writing (because you're a great writer) and don't let anybody stop you.
(December 22, 2016 - 12:20 pm)
*gasp*
I'm not even going to sidestep or sugar this up. I don't want to start another impersonator skirmish, I just need to make a statement. Whoever impersonated Abi...
I am mad.
I never just up and get mad about something on the CB, but I am sorry, I am now. Admins, I will try to be careful not to say anything rude, but this needs to be said.
You just don't do that. First of all, it's terrible to impersonate someone, period. I myself have been impersonated (someone posted under my name saying that I was leaving the CB), and it's upsetting. It makes one feel unsafe, and no one deserves that, especially Abi.
Second of all, it's terrible to impersonate someone in that way--there's a difference between making a random post under someone's name and posting under their name and doing something they are very against. Like saying a CBer is leaving. Like saying someone wants to delete a thread they created and love.
Third of all, (I'm getting more specific) considering the recent issue, that's just petty. Obviously whoever did this is still bitter over the Admin's announcement that they can't handle an innocent, well-written story involving LGBT+ characters which, by the way, they didn't even have to read. Abi stated at the beginnning of her thread, and said that if one doesn't agree with that kind of thing, then don't read. Actually, she said she didn't want to be Don't like, don't read because it's not even a major plot point. Then she said that if someone still chose to read it and didn't like it, not to hate or make comments about it because it's a story, not a political statement. Abi was very polite and kind.
Whoever did it, please do not even think about doing something like that again. DOn't impersonate someone "apologizing" like what's been done in the past. And it would be greatly appreciated if you apologized, even if it's anonymously. Preferably annymously, actually, that we won't suspect it as a fake.
Abi, keep going with your story. Many people, even the Admins, were enjoying the story. I know I was. (Once again, you seem to have very good character development skills. Don't feel discouraged by this; carry on. Carry On...like the book I was re-reading today.
(December 22, 2016 - 12:19 pm)
Thank you so much, Owlgirl. That makes me feel a lot better <3
Whoever did it, I'm really upset about this. It feels really awful to be impersonated. Like you're being taken advantage of and not regarded as a real human being with feelings, a personality. I'm not just a name on a screen, you know. None of us are.
We are actual people. Identity theft is a serious issue.
@Impersonator: Please. No. Don't do this again. To me or to anybody. This isn't a joke. It's not funny. I can't imagine it could give you any satisfaction.
And really. I probably wouldn't be this upset if I was impersonated in any other circumstance. Even if it was saying I was wrongly leaving.
Because I'm guessing this is about the LGBTQ+ thing. And whoa, like Owlgirl said, I mentioned in the beginning of the post that most of the main characters were LGBTQ+. It wasn't something that was random. If you disagreed, there was no need to even continue reading the post.
So why do you feel the need for it not even to exist? If that's not pushing your beliefs onto someone else, I don't know what is. The thread wasn't hurting you. My story was for me and those who enjoy it. I wasn't breaking any rules. Not everything on CB has to cater to you.
I won't be leaving or taking a break in regard to this issue in case someone decides to impersonate me again. I may have to cool down a little before I post more, but rest assured that I will be checking up on that story in particular.
*bangs head on the table*
I can't believe it. I never really thought this would happen to me.
(December 22, 2016 - 12:31 pm)
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[the rest of this post has been removed for violent and upsetting threats]
(December 22, 2016 - 1:26 pm)
Oh, no. I'm so sorry, Abi.
This is NOT OKAY.
Impersonator, whoever you are, please stop. It really hurts the people who you impersonate. They are real people with real feelings. If someone stole your identity and used it to delete a thread that you spent a lot of time and effort, do you not think, DO YOU NOT THINK you'd feel bad?
So QUIT IT, whoever you are! You're hurting people's feelings.
*Virtually hugs Abi* Again, I am so sorry that this happened, Abi. We're here for you.
WELL, NOT ALL OF US, I GUESS!
*Glares at impersonator*
(December 22, 2016 - 2:27 pm)
THIS IS NOT OK.
Impersonator deleting a thread that someone worked VERY hard on is like completely ignoring the fact people who believe in LGBT+ are human beings. Abi is a real LIVING person! She is my friend! I may not agree with her views but that DOES NOT tinge the fact she is a totally awesome, beautiful HUMAN BEING who believes in ALL human rights whether theythey be straight or not.
So please apologize under anounymus so we can forgive you and not feel TOTALLY TRIGGERED and ANGRY.
*huff*
(December 23, 2016 - 1:21 pm)
Well, I don't think it was targeted at LBGT folks, because now I've been impersonated.
(December 23, 2016 - 7:24 pm)
I'm so sorry Abi! To whoever is doing this, please do stop. It is unfair and extremely rude and upsetting to be purposely deleting other people's work through impersonating. Please do reconsider your actions and stop.
And again, Abi, I hope this stops for you. You are a very talented writer, and I enjoy reading your works.
(December 23, 2016 - 7:33 pm)
But carry on, my wayward son (daughter). Keep writing!
(December 24, 2016 - 11:13 am)
I posted an apology of what I did. . . . did you delete it?
"Impersonator"
No, I just posted it.
Admin
(December 24, 2016 - 6:21 pm)
Owlgirl,
I hope you are not accusing me or Cho.
I would never, ever do it, and I know wouldn't.
(December 24, 2016 - 6:52 pm)
Owlgirl,
I hope you are not accusing me or Cho.
I would never, ever do it, and I know wouldn't.
(December 24, 2016 - 6:52 pm)
Daisy, Owlgirl's statement was very general and did not provide any evidence that she thought it was anyone in particular. To be honest I would rather not speculate about who it is, because that makes me kind of depressed, I guess, so long as it stops. I know that you guys would never do that. We all miss you.
(December 26, 2016 - 10:26 am)