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In #FiveThings Linwëlin discusses wrangling tags, translating them from Spanish, and what it's like to be a disabled volunteer. Read more at otw-news.org/yv7abwzj

#AO3 Tag Wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags and revised subtag and metatag relationships of existing "No Fandom" canonical tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2phezukr.

#AO3 is excited to announce that we're beginning to roll out translated email notifications, allowing you to receive emails from us in languages other than English! At the start, this will only be for Simplified Chinese, but we can't wait to add others! Read more at ao3-news.org/4w4r6mkz

The #OTW October Membership Drive has concluded! We raised US$314,539.76. Thank you to everybody who donated and shared! For additional stats, read more at otw-news.org/5dyratjc

For our October 2026 Membership Drive, we're featuring a donation gift each day! Today’s feature: An enamel pin to display your kudos for AO3! Add this to a bag, jacket, or other accessory to show that you have already left kudos here! Donate at: otw.org/donate

The #OTW October 2026 Membership Drive has begun! Check out the new donation gifts for this year and learn a little bit about what happens to your tags behind the scenes. Read more at: otw-news.org/2p8tvssh

The #OTW’s Finance committee has released the update on our 2026 budget, reporting on our projects, fundraising, and more! Read more at: otw-news.org/2p89768u

[update] Resolved: AO3 is once again fully functional; all issues should be resolved, thank you for your patience! If you are still experiencing any issues past this point, please let us know.

[update] Investigating: AO3 is currently experiencing issues; those issues include uploading and/or viewing icons for profiles, collections, or skins. We are aware and are actively investigating.

The 2025 #OTW Annual Report is now available. You can read it, and all earlier annual reports, on the OTW website: otw-news.org/yckk5r6k

Applications for #Fanlore Social Media Moderators, #StrategicPlanning, Organizational Culture Roadmap, #AO3 Policy & Abuse, and Specified Language #TagWrangling Volunteers are still open - check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

In #FiveThings Amy2 discusses shipping out donation gifts, having a donation gift shed, and reminding you to read your emails from the #OTW. Read more at otw-news.org/yhr4jtmn

Do you have experience with research or social media? Would you like to assist AO3 users? Do you enjoy brainstorming solutions to problems? Would you like to wrangle AO3 tags? Can you translate from another language to English? The #OTW is recruiting at: otw-news.org/ycksnmzr

In September's newsletter, we celebrated the #OTW's 19th anniversary, #OpenDoors completed four imports, and #TWC published their annual general issue. Check out our latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p8rchw3

#AO3's July releases included the big switch to 1.0, filters for user Collections pages, and a fix for a bug that caused blank word counts! Find out more about those and other changes in our latest release notes post: ao3-news.org/v-1-4-0

The Big Bang, Baby Challenge, a #HarryPotter fanfiction and fanart archive, is being imported to #AO3 via #OpenDoors. For more information, please refer to our latest news post: otw-news.org/yr8nt7y3

The #Undertale wrangling team is making changes to how we handle additional tags for works inspired by other Undertale fanworks, including Alternate Universe tags to make it easier for readers to filter fanwork-inspired. Read more at: ao3-news.org/4kve4zkz

Applications for multiple #OTW roles are still open: #Communications Social Media Moderators, Accessibility, Design, & Technology Software Developers, User Response Translation Volunteer Coordinator and Translators, & #AO3 Documentation Editors. Check out otw.org/volunteer for more information!

#AO3 Tag Wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags and revised subtag and metatag relationships of existing "No Fandom" canonical tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2v7kdchj

Do you often use Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, or Twitter | X? Are you experienced with a server-side programming language, interested in helping teams run well or writing help documentation? Are you fluent in Brazilian Portuguese or Spanish? The #OTW is recruiting: otw-news.org/7jeb6cy6

Cardie-ologist & Henrietta Wotton Fanfics, #StarTrek: Deep Space Nine fanfiction archives, are being imported to #AO3 via #OpenDoors. For more information, please refer to our latest news post: otw-news.org/2p8s33bm

In #FiveThings taki discusses chairing User Response Translation, investigating cases for the Policy & Abuse committee, and reading meta on Tumblr. Read more at otw-news.org/9c4pv6sw

In August's #OTW newsletter, #AO3 Support received record high tickets as they help users with account access, three new #Board Directors have been announced, and Open Doors has finished importing the #Watchmen Kinkmeme. Read our latest news post for details: otw-news.org/dz7vmz25

Applications for Internal Complaint and Conflict Resolution Volunteers, #Communications Event Coordinators, and Communications Posting Volunteers are still open, check out the #OTW volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

The Organization for Transformative Works turns 19 today! Come celebrate our birthday with us and learn about all the places you can read official #OTW news at otw-news.org/4a4f4wj3.

Are you interested in fostering a supportive volunteering environment? Do you like planning events? Do you like communicating with fans about the OTW and fandom? Are you interested in the rescue and preservation of fanworks? The #OTW is recruiting at otw-news.org/yve8d7m2

In #FiveThings Magda discusses her role as an #OTW TikTok moderator, what a typical week is like for her as a volunteer, and her personal fannish labour of love – #FANMADE magazine. Read more on otw-news.org/34fw25sz

#AO3 Tag Wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags and revised subtag and metatag relationships of existing "No Fandom" canonical tags. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p8e8mae

In response to recent questions, the #OTW has published a statement reaffirming our commitment to maximum inclusiveness of fanwork content. Read more at: otw-news.org/ycktfvuj

The planned #AO3 maintenance for August 21 has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for a later date.

[update] Scheduled: #AO3 will be down for about 2 hours starting at 08:00 UTC on August 21.

Canada’s Bill C-34 would implement age verification and create a Digital Safety Commission to set online standards for millions of internet users in #Canada. #OTW Legal explains why this is concerning and how to add your voice. Read more otw-news.org/bdcte7e6

The Elections committee presents the incoming #OTW Board Directors. As this year’s election was uncontested, there was no voting. Read more at: otw-news.org/2s33kvpn

In June and early July, we updated the #AO3 Terms of Service FAQ and made improvements all around prompt memes and gift exchanges. We also improved skin previews and the AO3 admin area, along with a few other small fixes. Learn more at ao3.org/admin_posts/35936

In #FiveThings megidola discusses balancing multiple roles in the #OTW, what made them decide to volunteer, and getting into small fandoms. Read more at otw-news.org/2p87pvmy.

In May, updates to #AO3 focused on improving skins, collections, and gift exchanges, boosting performance across #AO3, and addressing several security issues. Read more at: ao3-news.org/v-0-9-481

In July's #OTW newsletter, #AO3 volunteers continue to fight phishing scams and publish guidance about account security, AO3 surpassed 80,000 canonical fandom tags, and AO3 is officially on version 1.0. Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/usvdpvej

Are you passionate about supporting the #OTW behind the scenes? Do you have an interest in preserving fannish history or want to support fan studies? Would you like to help your fellow fans use #AO3? Do you have experience with mediation? We are recruiting: otw-news.org/55kctxsx

We have temporarily lifted the block preventing users from logging in to #AO3 with an insecure password. If you have been receiving the above message, please refer to our Tumblr post for information on what to do next: ao3-news.org/yu353wkr

#OTW Board candidates are answering your questions, and the live chat with them is coming up soon! Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/mwckfru8

If you are receiving a warning that your #AO3 password has appeared in a data breach from another site and is no longer secure, you will need to change your password before you can log back in. Read more on our Tumblr: ao3-news.org/bdzc9e3b

#AO3 Tag Wranglers have canonized some new "No Fandom" additional tags, revised subtag and metatag relationships of existing "No Fandom" canonical tags, and celebrated AO3's 80,000th canonized fandom tag. \o/ Check out the latest news post for details: otw-news.org/2p8n3d79

AO3 has reached 18 million fanworks on the site! Come celebrate with us and learn about collections features. Read more at otw-news.org/3zd6mwss.

#AO3 has no official app. All AO3 apps are from third parties – please be cautious about sharing your data with them. For information about why we don't have an app, and tips to make your AO3 experience more app-like, check out our latest news post: otw-news.org/yckzuv3v

#AO3 has recently seen a wave of phishing comments claiming to be made by "AO3 Trust & Safety" notifying you that your account has been restricted. These claims are not true. Do not click on links in these comments or pay for verification. Read more at otw-news.org/5n972k6a

American Horror Fic Exchange, an #AmericanHorrorStory fanfiction exchange, is being imported to #AO3. Read more about it at otw-news.org/3xks2fxy

Applications for #Translators are still open, check out our volunteering page for more information: otw.org/volunteer!

Do you know programming languages like SQL or Python and want to help rescue at-risk fan archives? Want to wrangle #AO3 tags or translate them into English? Are you fluent in other languages? The #OTW is recruiting: otw-news.org/2p94jnbf