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whelvenwings · 4 years
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Holy crap ok so
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You're probably about to see a lot of crap going round about this because what the hell?? It's advertised on the playstore as an unofficial AO3 app with free fanfic to read and it's pretty popular
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I downloaded it and yeah... when they say unofficial AO3 app they really mean they've ripped a bunch of content off AO3 and it's just on there to read. Searching my AO3 handle gets me this:
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What the hell. That's my stuff. 144 fics to read. The stats you can see for the ones there are ripped from AO3 too. Beyond obviously, I was never contacted about having my work put up on an app I've never heard of. And what makes this better?
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There's an option to go Premium and even to leave a tip. They're purportedly keeping the app alive with this cash but to call a spade a spade, they're profiting off fanfic by ripping it from AO3 and asking users to pay for a premium service.
I'm furious. The reviews on this app are all talking about how useful the users did or didn't find it; no one seems concerned that the app should not exist in the first place. What the hell
As a writer I'm going to be contacting AO3 about this (though things seem to be kicking off to the point that I'm sure they already know). I'm making this post to let any users of the app know: I know having an AO3 app would be great but this is not the answer. To rip content from people on AO3 and try to profit from it is deeply not okay, and flies directly in the face of so many core elements of fandom. We are not for sale.
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equizona · 3 years
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Note: Since my ask box is empty, I decided to write this idea. I thought it would be an interesting approach. If you guys would like to see the dateables then tell me! (ALSO MY ASK BOX IS OPEN!)
Scenario: Obey Me! where the MC is a character in an otome game.
Fandom(s): Obey Me!
Character(s): Lucifer, Mammon, Leviathan, Satan, Asmodeus, Beelzebub, Belphegor,
Warning(s): Light angst?
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Lucifer[Avatar of Pride]
He probably just passed by Leviathan when he was playing the game, and your design caught his attention.
He refuses to let ANYONE know he plays the game, and his fondness of a fictional character will be taken to his grave.
He has ALL of your cards, no exceptions on the rule, and he's quite proud about it.
He probably has your set outfit be a more formal one? If there is a card where you're dressed in more formal setting that would probably be his favorite too.
Acts like he has no idea who you are whenever any of his brothers talk about you.
Surprisingly, none of his brothers know that he plays the game. Satan is a tiny bit suspicious because of his detective skills, but nothing is confirmed.
He's rich as shit so he has no problem using real money on special items for you, and if there's any items that give special dialog he WILL get his hands on it no matter what it takes, trust me.
Won't be able to answer any calls he gets from you all the time, but whenever he does he'll just relax to the sound if your voice.
Will give donations to whoever is your voice actor don't testhim—
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Mammon[Avatar of Greed]
He likes to pretend that he isn't your fan but everyone can see right through him–
Will never miss any of your phone calls, they are the light of his life, like, seriously.
Will use actual money to get you the items, he just wants you to be happy.
Whenever you give him an item he goes over the moon, giving his phone this super cute giddy smile.
Whenever he gets an action during the surprise guests wrong he wants to cry, he doesn't want you to get angry at him.
Will get lots of items that are themed around you, and will probably grab anything he sees that holds even the slightest resemblance to you.
If you have a theme song then it is 100% his ringtone, no that is not up for debate.
Whenever he gets sad he'll play a phone call and just listen to your voice.
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Leviathan[Avatar of Envy]
Ah yes, the king of being a fictional character simp.
He's the one who found the game, which set in motion the action of everyone adoring you.
You think he likes the lord of shadows? Henry? Ruri-chan? If so, then I don't want to tell you how bad he's got it for you.
He has ALL of your cards, haste highest level of your intimacy, knows all of your dialog by heart by now.
He has all merch that is even remotely related to you, and your theme song would also be his ringtone and alarm.
He cosplays you for sure.
Has a body pillow that he would bring to prom no questions asked.
Is your number 1 fan, and he gets involved with anything that is involved with you.
Will not stands any slander on your name and has only positive things to say about you.
Sometimes gets super sad that you aren't real but he'll get over it the next time he gets a phone call from you.
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Satan[Avatar of Wrath]
Honestly he was not ready to end up liking a dating game so much, but here he is.
He'll just kind of have you on the screen on his phone while he reads aloud wishing that you were real–
Whenever he gets upset or angry he'll take his phone out and see if there's anything related to you that he can do to calm down.
Really likes playing the events and is always super excited to see what the next one will be about.
Get's super angry each time someone other than you is a surprise guest, it just really passes him off for some reason?
Will suck up every single detail about yourself that is given to him, he knows your character better than the writers do at this point.
If your character likes books he's even happier!
Has a suspicion that Lucifer knows and likes your character but he can't confirm anything.. yet.
He's getting there don't worry, and he'll be telling you every step on that plan–
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Asmodeus[Avatar of Lust]
He doesn't have as much as Leviathan does, but he has have some of your merchandise.
Definitely has a keychain of you on his phone. He isn't embarrassed, he likes your character almost as much as he likes himself!
Because of him the game has a way bigger fandom than it used to do, many wanting to know what got the Asmodeus so hooked.
He defiantly paints his nails themed around you, as well as his make-up. coming up with fun designs on both make-up looks and his nails themed around you is his favorite thing ever.
If he sees any outfit of your character that he really likes he will get it!
Bases some of his outfits on you as well!
Likes to make jewelry and other accessories that would fit your aesthetic too!
Whenever he's doing his beauty routine he'll either be talking about random things to his phone with you and the screen, or he'll be listening to a phone call or a theme song.
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Beelzebub[Avatar Gluttony]
Sweet boy probably only downloaded the game when he realized that three of his siblings(Levi, Satan and Asmo, they are the only ones brave enough to show how much they like you) enjoyed the game and he wanted something to talk to them about!
He didn't really know which character his siblings liked but he immediately took a liking to you.
He spends real money to get food for you to eat since he doesn't want you to be hungry.
Listents to your phone-calls while he eats or before a game so that he can hype himself up.
Sometimes likes to play music while he works out and your song is on ALL OF HIS PLAYLISTS–
When he realized that you were his brothers favorite character too, he was super excited, listening to all of Levi's rants about you.
Since Asmo dles everyone's nails he might sometime ask him to make his nails a bit different and theme them around you.
Whenever he can't sleep or has had a nightmare, he'll try and refrain from eating everything in the kitchen and instead opens the app to talk with you.
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Belphegor[Avatar of Sloth]
Remembers Leviathan talking about you and the game, and since he was feeling really fucking lonely in the attic he downloaded it and gave it a try.
Your character was a huge comfort to him, especially since he remembered that Beel liked your character as well.
If your character is human it might have helped him calm down from his hatred a tiny bit. Not a lot, but a bit.
Will talk about the stars with you whenever he can, even if he knows you can't actually hear him.
Will listen to your phonecalls or songs whenever he goes to sleep, which is quite often lmao.
He has really good luck and somehow has all of your really rare cards!
He's super smug about that.
He doesn't level a lot of your cards up though, since he's too lazy to actually focus a lot on the story line. He mainly likes your character from what he's seen in chats.
When content with you starts running low he'll just quickly go through some seasons so that he can have comfort from you–
You made him feel a lot less lonely when he was in the attic
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urfangirl18 · 3 years
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As promised here is the first chapter of my fan fiction 💜
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1. One Fateful Meeting
'why did it take you so long to pick up Mei-ah'
I laughed at the pouting face of my best friend Jiwoo as she artlessly sat down on the seat in front of me looking as gorgeous as ever in her off white lacy dress that she paired off with open toed sandals and a black jacket. Her cheeks were pink from the cold and she smiled at me graciously as I pushed the warm cup of caramel latte towards her.
'mian Jiwoo-ah I had to rush a couple of things at the office but I'm here now.'
I said as I took a sip of my hot tea grateful to be inside this cafe while looking at the soft pitter patter of raindrops on the window. It gave me peace amidst my ever busy life in Seoul.
'have you heard?' she asked as she tapped my hand on the table and pointed at my open macbook.
'my laptop? what about it?'
'for someone who graduated with honors in 4 courses way back in college how can you be such a pabo sometimes?'
I smiled and shrugged my shoulders at her 'I have no clue...soo spit it out Jiwoo-ah and no I am not dating your dongsaeng or any of your friends...please.'
She pouted while shaking her head 'why not?? it's been so long since you dated someone...who was he again?'
I flinched at the reminder of that awful date and shook my head as I motioned for her to continue with her news and what made her point at my laptop.
I was currently checking the website I was working on as much as my eyes were wanting to rest from reading codes after codes that I dealt with in the office earlier.
'I have awesome news from your imaginary boyfriend...' she said with a smile 'open google please and type his name.'
'imaginary boyfriend my ass' I mumbled knowing that I was blushing like mad at that moment. 'what about Satoh-san?'
She grinned at me while typing something on my laptop. She frowned a bit as she saw that I was working and smiled again as she found what she was looking for looking obviously pleased with herself...should I tell her that she looks a bit like a Cheshire Cat?
'clear your schedule this Friday until Sunday...you my gorgeous chingu will be modeling for my clothing brand with Takeru Satoh.'
'oh sure...'
I nodded clearly not believing a word she said for how can she and the management secure a modeling contract with the ever busy Takeru Satoh.
'no shit Jiwoo!!!' I said as I sucked my breath at what I was reading 'how the hell did Yuna and Georgie manage to snag this?!!'
I wanted to scream for joy but since we were inside a cafe all I managed to do was grasp for my bestfriend's hand in support.
Indeed the management and Jiwoo finally snagged a contract with the Takeru Satoh, the famous Japanese star.  My mind was reeling with questions as I was reading the news about it. It happened this morning while I was swamped with work and couldn't check my phone.
'that's why I was calling you!! You're perfect for this Mei-ah and I know you wouldn't want to miss being in the same set with your one and only love.'
'how did we afford him? This man is worth thousands no millions when it comes to a modeling contract. There is absolutely no way we can afford this...how do we get that investment back?'
Jiwoo grinned at me and shook her head in disbelief. It was then I forgot...she can very well afford to get even the highest paid actor in Hollywood for who am I kidding? Even without the help of  her influential and very affluent family my bestfriend owns one of the most successful fashion boutiques in Asia and Europe.
'I can't believe this...' I muttered 'I don't think I can model for this...maybe hire a professional for this Jiwoo...it's too huge of an investment if I don't pull this off.'
'ohh no!! you are not backing out of this Jeon Mei Lin. There is no way I am letting you say no! His agency wanted you to be his partner for this shoot.'
I would have fainted right at that very moment when I heard what she said.
'his agency? why?? we have plenty of models...why me? I only work part time.'
'they were mesmerised by your beauty and charm as simple as that and we know you're a perfect fit for their star as well.'
she whispered as she slowly took my glassess off and untied my bun. I squinted as I tried to get my eyeglasses back from her but knowing my bestfriend she won't give them back unless she has her way.
'for how long will you keep hiding yourself behind these glasses Mei? How long will you be depriving the world of your beauty?'
I rolled my eyes at her compliment and sighed...if only I can tell her. If only I can tell her the reason why I choose to hide my eyes beneath my glasses then maybe instead of convincing me to model along with the man of my dreams she would be helping me look for a husband so my family could leave me be and we could all live in peace.
Sadly all I can do was keep my mouth shut and nodded at the offer given to me. No one can know and no one must know. It's safer that way.
'alright I'll do it...I'll take my leave on Friday and Monday. Anything for Satoh-san and your boutique.'
I told her with a smile to which she jumped up from off her seat and gave me a bone crushing hug. For a tiny thing Jung Ji Woo sure can hug...makes me wonder where she got her strength from.
'kamasahamnida Mei-ah!! Don't worry everything is taken cared of all you need is to relax and look all pretty on Friday.' she then smiled and added 'should I accidentally book a hotel room for the both of you?'
I groaned and shook my head at what she was planning. I doubt anything can happen if she does that. This man whose pictures has adorned my phone for as long as I started being his fan would never notice me. He was just way out of my league. He travels the same circles as Jiwoo and her family or my cousin's also very affluent family. I didn't belong there...or should I say I don't even belong in this world. I was made for something else and I have been trying my best to not think about it.
I was destined for something else and the longer I dilly dally the more my head starts to pound. Is it too much to want what other girls have?
I hid my sadness in my cup of tea as I found Jiwoo smiling while looking at her phone talking to her fiancée no doubt. Whereas my single ass was in dire need of a fucking date but then again with the hideous glasses I wear I doubt anyone would want me.
*Satoh's POV*
'your flight for Seoul is on Thursday night Takeru-san and here is your schedule during your stay there.'
I smiled in gratitude at my assistant Takei-san who handed me an ipad as I took a break from work. It was a warm day in Kyoto and I was just finishing up the last few takes of a modeling stint for Versace and I was looking forward to a cold drink.
I sat on my chair inside the cool shade of the villa we were in and stretched my back. It was a long day but I had fun. Unbeknownst to everyone I was not just into acting or modeling though my family approved of it and allowed me to pursue what I love provided I don't forget to help run the business empire that our family has.
The money and the power my family has gave me the freedom to do whatever I love but it doesn't mean I don't work hard for it. My success wasn't handed to me on a golden platter I worked thrice as hard to get to where I am and to amass whatever success I hold
After that modeling stint with a very famous fashion line in Seoul I would finally get some much needed rest and to check on some of my businesses in Korea including my new baby which was a game and software development company which is now doing exceptionally well in both Korea and Japan. It was also starting to gain recognition in the US as well.
Personally I want to congratulate one of my lead game and software developer there who produced a game that has now over millions of downloads and users all over the globe. I also want to discuss another software app that I have in mind with him.
Yes I was all about business but maybe just maybe I may get a chance to rest a little bit when I get to Seoul.
'and the management of Meijiwoo agreed to our request. The shoot will be held privately and your partner is someone they deeply trust.'
I nodded as I checked the ipad and the profile of the model I will be working with. Looks like I would be having fun with this shoot. I smiled as I checked the portfolio they have sent...the girl in the photos could surely be a professional model in Seoul for she has the beauty a master artist would want to paint. She wasn't overly beautiful like the rest of the girls I had worked with or even the women I dated but there was something very alluring about her. It was then I saw her eyes. They were a brilliant shade of blue and the more I look at them the more beautiful they were getting.
'what's her name? is she a foreigner?'
I asked Takei-san to which he shook his head and said.
'she's korean, that's what the management told us but I can get some more information about Mei, Mei-san.'
So this beauty is named Mei...looks like my trip to Korea is getting more interesting and Friday couldn't come any sooner.
I smiled as I continued checking her portfolio most of the modeling she has done was for Meijiwoo and some korean make up brands. She was a beauty and for sure her agency wouldn't find it difficult to market her abroad. With her enchanting blue eyes this girl could conquer to world and it made me wonder why doesn't she have any other works than in Korea it was a shame to not let the world know of this beauty.
'Takei-san make sure to find out who her manager is maybe we can arrange a deal with them for a contract. Her beauty shouldn't be hidden.'
I said as I handed him the ipad and closed my eyes...looks like I have another business in mind. My parents would be so pleased that in whatever I do I always put business first forgetting myself sometimes.
I sighed and got a drink from the table and walked towards the window admiring the zen like beauty of the garden outside. The glass of whisky in my hand mocking me. I am now at the top of my game, of my career. I have achieved everything that I could ever want but why do I feel hollow inside?
Amidst the fortune I have from all the years of hard work why do I feel lonely everytime I go home? It's as if the more I surround myself with luxury the more empty I become.
'I probably just need to get laid...'
I muttered as I took my phone and checked who among my female friends are free and mentally reminding myself to buy her a gift as a token of my gratitude. It was always like this...after hours of pleasure I still feel so damn empty inside.
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Why Won't Best Buy Let Me Return This Lemon?
Katherine Szczerbinski's Lenovo laptop is a lemon. Can she get the manufacturer -- or Best Buy -- to fix it? Question: I have several issues with my Lenovo Yoga laptop that I bought at Best Buy. I'm hoping you can help me, since I have been without use of my laptop for weeks. My problems started with a charger that didn't work, a nonworking mute button and a broken screen. I sent my unit back to Lenovo for repairs, but they didn't fix it. My monitor was never looked at, then replaced, then had to be replaced again. Plastic was found behind my newly replaced monitor the last time. I never took my laptop home after my third repair because there was a new OS problem and my computer couldn't even start. Before picking up my fourth repair, I asked a Geek Squad representative at Best Buy whether I would qualify for the "no lemon" policy. I was told that if I needed another repair stemming from another new problem found, I would qualify. I went to pick up my laptop and found all the apps I downloaded were gone. I was told by the Geek Squad representative that she could install them all back for me at no cost, but that it would take at least an additional two hours to do so. Because I had to get to class, I left without her reinstalling my programs. When I got home, I realized that my audio system was now broken. I was then informed that the store insisted that none of my repairs qualified and that I would need my speakers fixed, which I would have to pay out of pocket for, after having already spent money on my initial payment and new monitor. The Geek Squad representative was as frustrated as I was -- he pointed out that many of my problems could have been caught before sending the laptop back to me and that diagnostic tests must not have been completed. We both agreed that, at this point, I should have bought a new laptop instead of going in for any repairs. He ended up filing a corporate complaint for me, insisting that if there was anything he could have done to help me, he would have. My recently filed corporate complaint has yet to be answered. I am hoping between this conversation and my complaint, this can finally be resolved. I need a laptop to finish law school. Can you help? -- Katherine Szczerbinski, Chicago Answer: Your Lenovo laptop was cursed. The only way to lift the spell was to return the lemon and start over. It's unclear why Best Buy and Lenovo were insisting that you send your laptop back for yet another repair. When a consumer purchase like this goes terribly wrong, you can appeal to the company through normal channels and then in writing. When that doesn't work, you need to escalate your complaint to someone who can help. We publish the executive contacts forBest Buy and Lenovo on my consumer advocacy site. Bottom line: A deeply flawed laptop like this should never have left the factory. It should have failed numerous quality tests and been flagged before they boxed it. Something clearly went very wrong with this PC -- and you were left holding the bag. Between Lenovo's warranty and Best Buy's guarantee, you'd think you might have some rights. Ah, but warranties are written by lawyers, and they only seem to give you rights. They give companies more rights: in your case, the right to leave you with a worthless brick. I contacted Best Buy on your behalf. The company offered you a new Lenovo Yoga and transferred all of your data to the new computer at no extra charge. what is property inventory Christopher Elliott specializes in solving intractable consumer problems. Contact him with your questions on his advocacy website. You can also follow him on Twitter, Facebook and Google or sign up for his newsletter. Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/why-wont-best-buy-let-me-return-this-lemon_us_585bff7fe4b04d7df167cdc8
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