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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 17h

cj2017 and feroxargentea, publishers of #TheXFiles fanzine Dreaming the Answers, are importing the zine’s fanworks to #AO3. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/22m2x64u

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 2d

Are you a frequent #AO3 user who enjoys helping others? Would you like to assist AO3 users by resolving complaints? The Organization for Transformative Works is recruiting! Learn more at: otw-news.org/2p8u453j

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 5d

In September, #AO3 gained new and improved collections features, #OTW Legal filed an amicus brief in a US Supreme Court case, and we received an award at #EagleCon in Los Angeles! Check out the latest OTW Newsletter for details: otw-news.org/2p846z7j

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AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 14d

[update] In Progress: #AO3 is about halfway through the first part of maintenance. We expect this part to last about 5 more hours. The second, final part of maintenance should be quicker.

AO3 Maintenance

#AO3 is about halfway through the first part of maintenance. We expect this part to last about 5 more hours. The second, final part of maintenance should be quicker.

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 16d

"Art commission" spambot comments are on the rise! Do not give scammers your email or social media information. Read more advice from #AO3 Policy & Abuse about how to protect yourself from spam at otw-news.org/yckkv3hy

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Archive of Our Own (AO3) @archiveofourown.org · 17d

One-shots and miniseries set outside of Exandria or Aramán have and will continue to be given separate fandom tags. For ease of reference, we’ve reblogged with an addendum listing all Critical role-related fandom tags. Read more at: ao3-news.org/2p94etj4

Archive of Our Own (AO3) @archiveofourown.org · 17d

As Critical Role announced that Campaign 4 will not take place in Exandria, but a brand new world: Aramán, AO3's tag wranglers have made updates to the Critical Role fandom tags to make it easier to filter for the works you wish to find! Read more at: ao3-news.org/2p8b3apn

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Archive of Our Own (AO3) @archiveofourown.org · 17d

As Critical Role announced that Campaign 4 will not take place in Exandria, but a brand new world: Aramán, AO3's tag wranglers have made updates to the Critical Role fandom tags to make it easier to filter for the works you wish to find! Read more at: ao3-news.org/2p8b3apn

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 18d

The Pinky and the Brain Page, a Pinky and the Brain #fanfiction and #fanart archive, is being imported to #AO3. Read more at: otw-news.org/3krj9a9a

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 22d

Do you have experience copyediting or proofreading academic journals? Would you like to wrangle #AO3 tags? Can you read and translate from Chinese or Italian to English? Do you have experience in managing or leading people? The #OTW is Recruiting! otw-news.org/w8thejrv

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 24d

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/3e9kdmk9

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · 28d

Forging Ghost, a Spike/Angel #fanfiction archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own (#AO3). Learn more at: otw-news.org/4vmrsayv

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AO3 Status @status.archiveofourown.org · 29d

The latest changes on #AO3 include privacy and security enhancements, a new option for site skin creators, and some quality-of-life improvements, such as the much-requested addition of chapter numbers in comment emails. Check out our release notes for full details!

Releases 0.9.420 - 0.9.426: Change Log | Archive of Our Own

An Archive of Our Own, a project of the Organization for Transformative Works

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Sep 6

The #OTW is turning 18 this year! Look back with us on some milestones, and participate in our anniversary bingo at otw-news.org/yckwkcuj #18YearsOTW

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Sep 5

In August's #OTW newsletter, the 2025 Board Election has been finalized, #AO3 celebrated multiple milestones, and Tag Wrangling announced new canonical tags. Check out the latest news post for details at otw-news.org/4earc2vz

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Sep 3

In #FiveThings ladydragona discusses canonical tags, wrangling parties and writing fics. Read more on otw-news.org/bddpd9sd.

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Sep 1

The #OTW election is over, and turnout statistics are in. Read more about our 2025 numbers at otw-news.org/ysuh86cy

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 23

The OTW’s 2024 Annual Report is now available. You can read it, and all earlier annual reports, on the OTW website. Click here to check out this year's report: otw-news.org/wm84runh

2.1 million AO3 works created and 1,298,541 AO3 accounts created.
34 billion AO3 page views, averaging 93.2 million per day. Last year: 31 billion.
5.4 million AO3 tags wrangled. Last year: 5.5 million.
27,000 AO3 Support tickets received. Last year: 24,800.
27,700 AO3 Policy & Abuse tickets received. Last year: 23,600.
34 AO3 releases deployed. Last year: 23.
9 archives imported to AO3 via Open Doors. Last year: 11.
21,496 Fanlore accounts created.
6,700 Fanlore pages created. Last year: 5,000.
163,000 Fanlore edits made. Last year: 141,000.
118 news posts published. Last year 118.
17 Fanhackers posts published. Last year: 59.
3 Issues of Transformative Works and Cultures released. Last year: 3.

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 21

#AO3 now has 9 million registered users! Come celebrate together and find out how you can access your favorite fanfics offline at otw-news.org/4edtsb9b.

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 19

The results are in and our Elections committee is pleased to announce the new members of the #OTW Board are: Elizabeth Wiltshire and Harlan Lieberman-Berg (in alphabetical order). Read more at: otw-news.org/bccn6azw

Organization for Transformative Works: Elections News

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 17

#AO3 now has more than 1 million 中文-普通话國語 (Mandarin Chinese) works. Come celebrate with us and read more at: otw-news.org/bdhnn78d

Celebrating 1 Million Mandarin Chinese Fanworks

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 15

Ballots for 2025 #OTW Board of Director election are out. Voters have until August 18, 2025, 23:59 UTC to cast their vote. Read more at: otw-news.org/33jx4xx7

Organization for Transformative Works: Elections News: Cast Your Vote!

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 12

#AO3 tag wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags and will continue to provide updates on a regular basis going forward. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2tnw9cpy

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 10

Applications for Board Assistants Team Volunteer, Development & Membership Volunteer and Development & Membership Graphic Designer Volunteer are still open, check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 8

In July's newsletter, the #OTW Board Election is a week away, Open Doors continues their #FictionAlley import, and #Fanlore wraps up Fandom in Color. Check out the latest news post for details at otw-news.org/yckuzf7w

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Organization for Transformative Works @transformativeworks.org · Aug 6

Are you detail-oriented, highly organized, and interested in assisting the OTW Board of Directors with administrative and project management tasks? Do you have skills with graphic design, fundraising, or customer service? The OTW is recruiting! Learn more at: otw-news.org/mm2t4prd

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