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Archive of Our Own and the Rise of Teen Fanfiction Communities (2000–2015)

Archive of Our Own and the Rise of Teen Fanfiction Communities (2000–2015)

  1. FanLib faces criticism over commercialization of fanfiction

    Labels: FanLib
  2. LiveJournal account suspensions spark “Strikethrough” backlash

    Labels: LiveJournal
  3. OTW incorporated to protect transformative fanworks

    Labels: Organization for, OTW
  4. FanLib shuts down after short lifespan

    Labels: FanLib
  5. Transformative Works and Cultures publishes first issue

    Labels: Transformative Works, TWC
  6. AO3 created as a fan-run archiving project

    Labels: Archive of, AO3
  7. AO3 enters open beta for public use

    Labels: Archive of, AO3
  8. OTW reports rapid growth after AO3 open beta

    Labels: Organization for, OTW
  9. AO3’s invitation system manages growth and age limits

    Labels: AO3 invitation
  10. TIME names AO3 among its “50 Best Websites”

    Labels: TIME Magazine, AO3
  11. DMCA exemptions expand for noncommercial video remixing

    Labels: DMCA exemptions, U S