Yep. Itās back. And boy,itās still not good.
First off, Iāll get back to the Tumblr asks this Sunday. Am sorry I got really caught up with work . Iām really active on Instagram though because itās so much easier for communication.
Please be aware that I did NOT allow Wattpad users : isabel-lara81, Bloomix4ever and Llinicua to use my comic, my art and my characters for their books. The books are in Spanish, so Spanish reader please be aware.
I want to openly talk about this. Even if it means calling them out. (I don't encourage bullying, death threats, hate - so just in case- don't send them any.)
I only spoke to isabel-lara81, who reposted my comic and art on a Wattpad book. She was difficult. Her replies were rude and sparked anger in me. At first she said she didn't believe I was the real author (because I only made my Wattpad account just to talk to her). Then kept saying that I was making a big deal out of it and that there are worse art theft than her. Yeah. But so what?
Dear, you don't get a say on what I want to do with my art. I was NOT wrong for asking her to give me fully written credit (coz she only mentioned Deviant art and a link to my comic). She did give in (after ten or so angry replies). Anyhow. I thought that was it. Until i found her second book, where she had actually used my art for writing her story without telling me.. And that changed my mind about not reporting this book.
We sometimes use public images to visualize our stories. But at the end of the day, only the original creator gets to decide what they want for their works,
We had a long public argument which she deleted now. She said she "was" a fan, and yet she doesn't seem to understand the value of my work. It was like talking to a child (which might be the case). And honestly- I don't want to waste my time asking the other 2 nicely after dealing with the first.
I want you to be aware that this exists. And to know they do not own my work.
(P.S. Other artists have their works being used.
Zoratrix and BrokenAmylee to name some.)
Some people might think I'm making a fuss over this. Um... I've ignored these for months. But i have my comic's integrity to protect.
If you're reading, thank you. Hoping Wattpad accepts my report.
I never claim to own Winx- which is obvious, but this fandom has had its fair share of toxic self-entitlement, art theft, and bullying. Which is ironic for a TV show that teaches the value of friendship and hard work.
I wouldn't call these people bad- we all have issues that affect our mindsets. But they have to learn to be respectful to each other and one's work.
Hoping this was insightful.
