A. L. Lilia

Ok, so seems WP is removing DMs (link here): https://support.wattpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/204412040-Private-Direct-Messages
          
          To give my thoughts, kind of disappointed but not really rage about it. I mean think of this, DM might be personal chat but if you love the story and point out the writing, isn't public comments better? Inside the chapter?
          
          Another point is, like other websites, some users have faced spambots, creepy people, bullying/drama users, and you know smut RP/chats still exist (I'm sure Discord does). So I can see the pros and cons of this decision but in the end, if you love the writer and story then why not comment in their chapter or profile page?
          
          Lastly, almost everyone uses more than one website so if WP removes DMs, there are Discord and/or social media sites to socialize. Webtoon (and most other comic websites) never had DMs but because there's Reddit or Discord or any website, fans of webtoon make topic and chatter about it.
          
          So this shouldn't be a huge deal, more like finding a solution for ourselves. To me, I've been always on both WP and Discord and frankly, I'm not much use WP's DM (except when I was an Ambs). If you're looking for chatting and topics, Discord and maybe Reddit is the best place. 
          
          When it comes to WP stories, I always comment in their story chapter just the same with Webtoons. It's better and I rather engage with their story there than DMs (even if I'm an introvert XD)

If you're a Discord user, they've updated their guidelines, policies, and stuff. Here's the content guidelines: https://discord.com/guidelines
          
          Remember whatever website you use, always check guidelines and be sure to always make backup. This is like basic 101 not just in internet but also real life. Keep your past bills, receipts, spare tire, every backup.

Well, looks like Wattpad has updated their consent age soon so here's the link: https://www.wattpad.com/1436342697-news-updates-upgrading-our-moderation-capabilities
          
          Personally I think it's fair and just a reminder that WP goes by Canadian law. And anyone doing another rumors all over again, please stop. This is like every websites people keep making them enemies. It's annoying

Dragon Ball Z was kind of a childhood anime and though I'm not a big fan, I still loved watching it when I was little.
          
          I'm saying this because the creator (Akira Toriyama) has died today: https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2024-03-07/dragon-ball-creator-akira-toriyama-dies-at-68/.208430
          
          RIP to him T^T

Late but happy year everyone! 
          
          2024 is the year of the (wood) dragon so anyone under that zodiac is your spotlight <3
          
          I also pray 2024 would be the time where weather is better, less violence and war, hate, but also supplies remain enough or more stored. 
          
          Anyone living in Japan, I hope you're all safe and sound since Jan 1st there was a 7. (something) earthquake. Hopefully it's not like 2011 one but it's still bad and worrisome. 
          
          Geez, I'm blabbing aren't I? XD Anyway, big virtual hugs from me to you and hope everyone has good fortune and health.

Thank you so much for reading and voting on Ethereal Expressions, Angel! ❤ I really appreciate it  :)

Another news for Chrome users: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/don-t-fall-prey-to-this-worrying-google-chrome-exploit-update-your-browser-now/ar-AA1lR4Qy
          
          I suggest to always see updates of your Chrome as it's easy (unlike windows) and up to date. Just go to 'settings' where the three dots are (should be on the upper right) and then 'Privacy and Securitiy'.

I've been silent from Wattpad... Part of it is 'cause of webtoons reading and Discord XD
          
          But just posting for Google users about this: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/google-will-turn-off-cookies-for-millions-of-people-on-january-4/ar-AA1lyc1h

I've been quiet but it's because the heat I'm dealing with is exhausting ><
          
          Anyway, two things I need to notify: 
          
          1. As a SUAW reviewer, I'll be doing reading and reviews when the weather goes cooler. The heat is kind of hard to do reading (especially when you have a 4 years(?) old desktop), so I apologize to those waiting.
          
          2. If anyone is traveling or gonna live in South Korea, be careful. Read this news link for the information: https://www.koreaboo.com/news/anonymous-online-community-dcinside-fire-popular-source-preattack-knife-stabbings/
          
          T/W: Stabbing and threats.

Tomorrow's Pride month (as well Juneteenth) so all I have to say is treat with kindness and love to anyone who's good to you.
          
          If that person is chill just like you are chilled, then isn't that enough to give each other respect? 
          
          And so I leave this Martin Luther King Jr's quote here: "We may have all come on different ships, but we're in the same boat now."
          
          P.S: My name's Angel and pronoun is She/Her <3