Into 5,083 posts, some wank must fall

[court1429.livejournal.com]

Well, it's 5,082 posts now... :) Gotta say that today's now-deleted post is the first of its kind that we've ever seen in this community. And dickish as it was, one post out of 5000+ is not even a blip on the meter.

For those who didn't see the post and wonder what's up, someone who rounded up a bunch of fics that are no longer available for sharing in this community, decided she'd create a new username expressly to upload said fics to an individual 4Shared page and then posted the link here in the comm.

As we've said repeatedly, what anybody chooses to save to their own hard drive and share privately is not and cannot be any of our business, but *in this community*, we go by the rules that have been posted. There aren't many, but one rule that is if an author ever notifies the maintainers that they have pulled their fics and they ask specifically that sharing *within the comm* be disallowed, we will abide by that author's request.

So far, the only author who's done so is jans_intentions. niquita_gia is the author who notified us today of this now-deleted post and has made a similar request regarding her fic, which we will honor.

As far as Carly's "That Darn Gus" fic, no such request has been made. Apparently, she posted her fics to bjfic.net and they were made unavailable because that archive has been dead for over 18 months now and the current owner chooses not to release it for someone else to step up and maintain. But if the archive came back online, that fic and many others would be available once more.

This should answer any questions regarding the wee bit of drama that is now over and done with. Carry on reading and searching and being the awesome comm members that you all are!

Comments

[court1429.livejournal.com]

First, what's a sticky beak? I may need one someday! ;)

Second, I'm sure she did mean to stir shit up. Her post clearly said (paraphrasing since it's been deleted) "fuck it. I know this is going to get deleted so grab'em while they're hot."

As you say, and as we've said repeated, whatever anyone chooses to save and share outside the community is totally your own business. We do not care at all. We just care about following the guidelines that have been in place for several years and keeping this community the friendly, generous, fun place it is.

She violated not only the letter of the comm, she violated the spirit of the comm. On purpose.

[sexy-pumpkin.livejournal.com]

To be honest I never saw any of that, I didn't even click onto the post, I just read the names of the fics & I knew who they belonged to & I knew you guys would be pissed off, but I went to bed & missed all the action:)

A "sticky beak" Down Under means to go & have a look, to drop in & read all the comments & posts, to see if I missed anything,,you know me & my BJ fic lol

I didn't mean to upset you, I guess I just like to see the good in people & sometimes its not always there:(

Have a great night do you watch Glee? I love it we saw it last night my Paris dances all around the room:)

[court1429.livejournal.com]

You didn't upset me at all, though as I reread my comment, my tone could've used some work and i can see why you may have thought that.

I'm the same in tending to assume people have good motives, especially online when we can't hear or see someone, so I usually try to assume they meant well even if it comes off a little questionable. Like my comment did! Sounded all lecture-y and shit, which totally wasn't intended.

I've got to start watching Glee. Everyone I know adores it. Need to find the first season and start at the beginning.

[sexy-pumpkin.livejournal.com]

No worries, you're not "lecture-y" at all :)

I brought S1 of Glee for my Paris as she LOVES it & it keeps her happy & out of my hair for hours at a time.

The best $60 I ever spent. But you must watch it from the beginning, then catch up with S2,,it's the best show I've watched since QaF ended & thats saying a lot from me, as TV bores the crap out of me.

later Jx

[vlredreign.livejournal.com]

I keep telling you to watch Supernatural. TRUST ME, you'll feel better after watching dean Winchester kill something.

[sidhe-arien.livejournal.com]

I'd like to second this opinion. :)

[masterglory.livejournal.com]

ITA with you, word by word, even the comas *g*

That troll has tried to create some problems in this amazing comm, but the only thing he/she/it has accomplished has been to make it stronger:)

Talking about backfiring, eheheh!!!;)