Per a message from the Moderators:

Good day, everyone.

We've recently noticed an influx of reports on plagiarized stories here on AFF. While this is certainly a good thing and is not to be overlooked or shrugged off, we would like to address the sheer number of reports coming in. They have risen to a staggering amount; some twenty or so reports for one story. It's become very overwhelming, as there aren't that many of us to check and respond to every one. Therefore, we'd like to make it known that users can check to see whether a story has been reported or not via the Report Content button (click on View Reports (if any)) to see if a report has already been filed to us, the moderators. If you see that it has been reported, especially if it has already been handled and closed, we ask that you do not file a duplicate report. It adds up, and we are forced to sort and close each and every report while replying to them en masse, as we would not like users to think they are being ignored.

Also, we've seen that some readers of stories being plagiarized are taking it upon themselves to wall post and message the authors on these issues, and many of the messages are malicious and vulgar, even. Bear in mind that this is still against site policy, no matter who you are speaking to, and may result in the suspension of your account(s). Authors, please do not encourage your readers to send messages to the authors; reporting the content guarantees a looksee from us, and we will notice if things are becoming out of control. If a story is being plagiarized or reposted over several accounts, we will notice and take action. Sending your readers after someone is a discourtesy and there may be consequences for all accountable or involved.

We only want everyone to enjoy themselves on the site, that is all. Again, we are impressed to see the steps being taken to help prevent and quash the number of plagiarized stories on the site, but inflammatory messages and hateful posts and comments are only sinking to a level one mustn't sink to. Thank you.

AFF Moderators