#mock star mod

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I just read something posted on aq that is almost a word-for-word replica of another fic. Same ship, same dialogue, same phrases used. I understand being inspired but without giving credit, claiming it as their own and getting feedback on it is a massive slap in the face to the original author and as a reader, it’s just disappointing. I don’t know how they didn’t think people would notice because the original fic is really popular

Hi anon! Could you dm the original fic and the plagiarized fic to @veronicasanders ?

-Mock

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Hi, same anon as before. I guess my main question was just on canceling as a whole. Like I’ve recently seen that some queens are performing and going on trips, which is obviously wrong during a pandemic. However, there have been anons saying to ‘cancel’ them immediately. I guess I’m just wondering whether doing this automatically makes these queens completely horrible people, and does it make us horrible people for still liking/supporting them? I realize that’s a lot, and probably just depends on your personal philosophy

Thanks for clarifying anon! I agree, it's not that black and white.

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I agree Anon. If you aren't entertained, find another source of entertainment. Don't put Drag Queens on pedestals. (They're the misfits of society, this might not be the general opinion but it is mine.) Sometimes it is better to laugh with the dark in the world than be constantly reminded of it. As long as we still form rational opinions about the stuff they're joking about in our daily lives. Cancel culture is toxic (when people get canceled for leaving a fart in the wrong place, not serious issues). But do draw that line for yourself and let other people enjoy their niche of entertainment.

You are not obligated to follow/write/read/see things of people that rub you the wrong way. Be your own guardian.

Thanks anon!

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tbh i feel like there's no difference between sharon and sherry pie, the only one is that the second one got disqualified. but there's proof of what both have done and i dont see anyone writing ab sherry in spite of it.

also, even if here on aq y'all keep with the no sharon rule whoever wants to read/write ab her can go to other platforms, its just a matter of respecting people's triggers in this page since here people cant filter what they see, like on ao3 you can exclude fics with said characters when looking for a fic, here on tumblr there's no way.

Thanks anon!

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vixie anon, i agree. 💖💜

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Admin introduction: Mock-Star

Hi y'all! It's Mock-Star here! Veronica has asked me and Joley to help moderate the brand new discourse blog! 

Personally, I'm here to play arbitrator. I've done Mock Trial for 8 years now, and that has trained me to see both sides of most arguments (that don't have to do with basic human rights or the like). We’re not 100 percent sure how this blog is going to work yet, but we promise that all sides will be heard. (Although I cannot promise I won't troll the trolls a little bit). 

If I have an opinion on a subject, I will give it once the conversation slows down, but I do not expect you to agree with me. Please feel free to disagree with me!  (In a respectful way, of course).That’s what this blog is here for!  I will try to direct the conversation naturally and present conclusions that will make the most people happy. If you want my opinion, feel free to ask, but know I may not entertain it or respond the way you want. 

 I am not here to be Veronica 2.0. V and I definitely don't agree on everything, and while she will have a presence on this blog, I promise you that I will try and make this blog as balanced and fair as possible. 

If you have any questions, concerns, or just want to contact me, please do so at @mock-star-aq. 

I look forward to talking and interacting more with you!

-Mock

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For the anon talking about underappreciated authors, I totally get it. I think I’d be considered a maybe medium-popular author, and it can be so disheartening to see some more popular ones always share each other’s stuff and not yours. I’m sorry you haven’t gotten much feedback/interaction when you’ve reached out, but discord could be helpful, and maybe trying to reach out again and build friendship if you feel comfortable.

Thanks anon!

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taking a break from sharon discourse for a sec, do any other authors/readers ever see popular authors sharing stuff being all buddy buddy and like its good that ppl have friends but... does that ever make you feel kinda shitty and left out to see? especially if you're a little known/underappreciated author who has tried to reach out to such ppl in the past and never heard anything back really. Not saying ppl shouldnt have friends but does anybody else just get in their feelings abt it?

From a personal perspective, yes definitely. But AQ has two official servers you can join! Just DM Veronica or AQ proper!