fanfiction.lol^{fun, silly, low-stakes fandom}

can i post original fiction?

yes, absolutely. fanfiction.lol is for fan works and original works. write whatever you want.

can i post explicit content?

yes, with the appropriate rating and tags. you'll need to confirm your age in your account settings. explicit content is not shown to users who haven't opted in.

can i post RPF (real person fiction)?

yes. tag it clearly as RPF. don't use it to harass real people or make false factual claims.

can i repost work i originally posted on AO3 or elsewhere?

yes, as long as it's your own work (or you have the original author's permission).

what counts as a required archive warning?

Graphic Depictions of Violence, Major Character Death, Rape/Non-Con, Incest, Ableism, Colonialism, Queerphobia, Racism, Systemic Oppression, Fantasy Oppression / Bigotry, Misogyny, and Real Person Fiction (RPF). Apply all that are relevant. "Choose Not To Use Archive Warnings" is valid if you prefer not to specify warnings or want to avoid spoilers, but it is not a substitute for warnings you know apply to your work. if none of the warnings apply, select "No Archive Warnings Apply": that's a positive statement that your work contains none of the warned content.

can i use a pseudonym?

yes. the pseuds system lets you post under multiple pen names linked to your account. your real identity is only visible to the site admin (i.e. Brennan).

what happens if i report something?

Brennan reviews it. this is a one-person site, so response times may vary. genuine safety issues (CSAM, targeted harassment, doxxing) are prioritised.

can i delete my account?

yes. go to Account Settings → Delete My Account. your works will be deleted with your account unless you orphan them first (see the FAQ for details on orphaning).

will my work be edited or censored?

no. apart from automated HTML sanitisation, tag wrangling, and temporarily hiding content pending review, your work is shown as you posted it, or it is removed. its text is never edited or censored.

will anyone sell my data or my fics?

no. personal information and creative works are never sold, licensed, or monetised.

what if my work is removed?

where possible, Brennan will first ask you to take it down yourself, then tell you why it is being removed. in rare cases works or accounts may be removed without notice, since this is a private site on privately owned hardware. see section I.K of the terms.

are deleted works kept anywhere?

no, aside from routine backups that cycle out within 30 days, minimal ban-enforcement records, or where the law requires retention.

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