I Won't Mind. Just Let Me Know.

So, okay. I first learned about this site called Wattpad from an online buddy who also writes at Creative Corner at Teentalk. Creative Corner is a board where teentalkers post their stories that are originally written by themselves. Earlier this afternoon, I read from my friend's story thread that her story was published at Wattpad without her permission; although her username was retained there for acknowledgement. She said that she's not mad at that person but it would have been better if he/she asked her permission first.



When I searched Wattpad, I saw other Creative Corner stories posted there. I don't know if they were posted with the consent of the author too. I got pretty surprised that one of my stories was also posted there. (Click on the pictures above for a clearer view). I'm not angry at that person for doing that. I won't really mind. However, asking for my consent first wouldn't really hurt, right? I mean, if she was a teentalker, she could have given me a notice through a private message.

I know I'm not a professional writer but I still have the rights for my own work, right? Well, I'm really thankful that at least she didn't remove my username. :)

I may not have the best story written but really, asking for a person's permission is very important. It's like asking one's permission when you borrow his/her stuff.

Anyway, to summarize it, I won't mind if my online written works are posted elsewhere as long as:

1. I am credited for it

and

2. It has my consent. =)