Author's Note

Hello, lovely readers. I’m sorry again for the misleading update. I was editing the chapters on mobile and accidentally drafted Ch.16. Anytime I un-draft a chap, TDoJ pops up as a update on subscribers' feed. I didn't want to mislead my readers that there was a new chapter, so I drafted the entire story instead. I don't want to get your hopes up.

 

However, I HAD to un-draft TDoJ because someone plagiarized my poster. I already reported the user to Wattpadd, they confirmed my AFF story was legit, and took down the Wattpadd story about an hour ago-- which goes by the same title The Definition of Jungkook. I’ll be damned if someone uses my poster to promote their story. My own original words and my username is on that poster, so that’s damning evidence. I also contacted the graphic designer who had created the poster because it’s a shame someone is plagiarizing her art.

 

I have good reason to believe this plagiarizer is one of my readers because the poster is only linked to my AFF story and to a recommendation page on amino app. Even if this person happened to stumble upon my poster, they can only do so by specifically typing “The Definition of Jungkook” into Google’s search engine. Since I was too upset to read through the Wattpad story, I didn’t check to see if they plagiarized anything else. Although their storyline was different, it’s possible they could’ve used my poster quote in their story, or anything else that I written.

 

Please, everyone, be kind and don’t take credit for another person’s hard work. Even if you make no watermark changes to an artwork, or if you “rewrite” a story, or if you use someone’s original words to spice up your story, THEIR WORK WILL NEVER BELONG TO YOU. Don’t do it. And please don’t bash each other.

 

I’m sorry I’ve been MIA, but 2018 hasn’t been kind to me. I’m fine; just stressed. However, I’m writing nearly every other day. I edited 22 chapters and rewrote some definitions, but nothing major to affect the storyline. Just trying to make reading easier on me and you. I deleted 200 to 600 words from each chapter by following this simple guideline, "say in twenty words what you could in five." Using active voice, cutting out fluffy verbs and adjectives, etc. Hopefully, everything is shorter and sweeter.

 

Chapter 016 (17) Sushi - is a good example. For this one, though, I cut off 1,300 words and changed the definition word from "map" to "destination." (The only chapter where I changed the definition word of the day.)

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Sheeprocrastinate #1
i barely look at AFF anymore but TDoJ has been one of my favorites since I found it. I'm really sorry some did that to you - "imitation is the best form of flattery" went waaay too far. Please never stop writing!
introverdose
#2
i'm so sorry someone would try to plagiarize you and/or the maker of the poster, that's really upsetting. and i'm also sorry 2018 isn't being kind to you:( hopefully, these two last months can get their crap together and decide to treat you right!!! bc you deserve it!!!! aaaaand take your time, really, do what you must to feel okay ^~^
Moonzy
#3
I seriously hate those asshats who feel the need to take someone elses' work and claim it as their own. It's not that hard to make something yourself! I could only imagine how that pissed you off, since my blood boiled when I saw my story on Wattpad. I'm glad everything was taken care of. I hope to see your story in my feed once again. Granted, I understand why you haven't posed. 2018 has been a stressful time for me as well. Hope all is well babe, and hope to talk to you soon~
pikakaehimesama
#4
I wish people would stop plagiarizing other peoples work. It's just not cool, and it's illegal. I'm so sorry this has happened to you, and it's a good thing sites like Wattpad are actively aware of plagiarism that goes on in their community.
Also, don't feel stressed about updating. Life is hard, and anyone who tells you otherwise, is probably not alive lol. Take a breather, and don't worry about updating. Your mental health is always way more important than a mere update of a chapter (of stories you write on your free time that's not even your job). Also, message me if you want to vent! I've been through that phase of unable to update due to stress, and it helped me when I would vent to someone about it!
sending some good vibes your way so you the ending months of 2018 won't be as stressful! <3
PalmerPie
#5
Plagiarism is a real crime and I just don’t understands how anyone thinks that’s ok, let alone why they would even try to do something like this smh smh I’m sorry this had to happen to you and that someone who should have been just an avid reader betrayed you in such a way, please take all the time you need we understand and I hope whatever you have going on works out and gets better!
KaihleeLo
#6
Wow. I'm sorry that one of your readers may be behind the plagiarism. That's not cool of him/her. Glad Wattpad removed the copied work.
Being fine isn't going to cut it. We're here if you want to talk, vent. I hope you also have someone who is willing to listen to you and lessen your stress level. I'm sure your readers appreciate the work you put and is putting into the story even if you're not pushing out updates.