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  • The Library of Moria is Moving to the AO3

    Published: Mon 28 Feb 2022 05:48PM UTC Comments: 23

    The Library of Moria, a Tolkien slash, femslash, gen, and RPF fanfiction and fanart archive, is being imported to the Archive of Our Own (AO3).

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  • Five Things Akima Ras Said

    Published: Fri 25 Feb 2022 04:55PM UTC Comments: 4

    Every month or so the OTW will be doing a Q&A with one of its volunteers about their experiences in the organization. The posts express each volunteer's personal views and do not necessarily reflect the views of the OTW or constitute OTW policy. Today's post is with Akima Ras, who volunteers as a Translation volunteer for Team Persian.

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  • Three U.S. Legal Issues To Watch

    Published: Wed 23 Feb 2022 11:45PM UTC Comments: 97

    OTW Legal is tracking and participating in three current developments in U.S. law that could affect fans: (1) Fan-unfriendly proposals to change trademark law; (2) Attacks on LGBTQ+ expression online; and (3) Proposals to mandate technological copyright filtering on the Internet. We will keep advocating for fans in these areas, and in some cases, there are things you can do if you’re in the U.S.! If you want to know more, read on.

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