Ao3 Mirror Exclusive -
Whether you are a reader looking for a "lost" fic or a writer curious about where your work is being hosted, understanding what an Ao3 mirror is—and why "exclusives" are a complicated topic—is essential. What is an Ao3 Mirror?
Update:
Below is a draft for a social media post, profile "About Me," or story header to announce this type of exclusivity. Option 1: Social Media/Update Post (Informal) Just posted a new one-shot! 🚨 ao3 mirror exclusive
no official "exclusive content"
There is restricted to specific mirrors. AO3 is a non-commercial, open-access archive; all public works are available across all official domains. Official AO3 Mirrors and Redirects Whether you are a reader looking for a
Below is an overview of why authors "mirror" their work exclusively to AO3 and how the platform's unique features support this practice. 1. The Purpose of Mirroring to AO3 Option 1: Social Media/Update Post (Informal) Just posted
AO3 mirror exclusive
Some fandom creators have grown tired of the "kudos chasing" culture on the main AO3. By posting an , they return to a pre-AO3 era (think LiveJournal locked posts or Yahoo Groups). They want their work to be found only by those dedicated enough to find the mirror. It is a digital speakeasy.
Content Purpose
: Define what your post is about. Are you announcing a new AO3 mirror site? Sharing exclusive content available only on this mirror? Discussing features or improvements of this mirror?
The Author Only Posted on the Mirror:
Writers in censored regions may post directly to accessible mirrors rather than the main site [2, 3].