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Feb 21, 2023 at 1:15pm
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Edited: February 21, 2023 at 2:01pm
Issue: E Rating Despite 13+ Language
I have recently encountered a user, chantellemarie aka CrystalDragon who insists on leaving their works on an E rating despite the severe language (ex. "motherf****er"). I sent several polite emails saying this was at least 13+ rated content and explained why the rating system exists. I only got rants about freedom of speech and how younger readers shouldn't be sheltered from profanity. This isn't just the occasional "h****", but the really bad stuff all over the place. An example:
 
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Issue: E Rating Despite 13+ Language · 02-21-23 1:15pm
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Re: Issue: E Rating Despite 13+ Language · 02-21-23 1:42pm
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