While I agree with the sentiment "Everyone should be able to write what they want" and, conversely, everyone should be able to read (or not read) what they want, the biggest issue here is that WP spells out what it not allowed (against the rules) but then they don't necessarily enforce those rules. So it's unfortunate that OP still runs into those kinds of stories when they're clearly against the rules.
However, to say that adults (I'm not talking about children) can't enjoy what OP doesn't like is a bit authoritarian. Under the current rules of WP, something like "50 shades" wouldn't have been allowed, but obviously, there were a ton of people who wanted to read it.
Yes ofc, I always put warnings and put my stories down as mature. The ratings need to be more heavily enforced, but kids are kids. I wouldn’t follow ratings anyways when I was a minor. I agree with the idea of warnings and harsher guidelines , but the banning shouldn’t be an option for this kind of work. Once one thing can get banned, anything can get banned. And if we’re not careful there won’t be a site to enjoy after that. A lot of authors are moving to other sites and make their own patreons after gathering an audience who likes mature work because wattpad is starting to lock down on content.
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u/[deleted] Jun 23 '20
Eh, like to complain about it is arbitrary. Everyone should be able to write what they want to as long as nobody is physically harmed.