From Ben

Diplomatic conversations are currently going on by me, the poster of "The Document". I still want you all to spread your wings and fly high tho. Also friendly reminder to not harass or talk ill of the OGs. Let's keep moving forward and keep working on our stories.

Hmmm…

How to put this?

Alright, listen.

I am the former Dododex user and FDFC member known as Sovereign Spino. Some of you may alternatively know me as “that guy who wrote two poems two years ago.” Initially, I had no intentions of returning to this place. However, due to some recent events, I have come to understand that there is some civil unrest among the new generation of fanfictioners.

Many of you believe that we, the “OGs”, as you put it, abandoned Dododex because we didn’t care about anyone else or who it might affect; that we were selfish. To be completely honest, I didn’t expect so many new members to fill the empty space left in our absence. What you have to understand, is that you can’t understand exactly what it was that made us leave. We ourselves really haven’t pieced it all together.

This community was born from a time where the entire world has been flipped on its head. When nobody knew how to navigate this new world they lived in, and everyone felt trapped. We were brought here was wanderers, with a collective interest in Ark and a love for storytelling. We found solace in each other’s presences, but we were all still just confused kids.

When I first found my way to Silver Dye, it was clear that the community was already declining. As the world opened up again in a post-pandemic era, people once again began to go off and do things, to grow as people, to experience the real world again. This left less time dedicated to fanfictioning and to Dododex as a whole, and that’s alright. People change.

That’s the point I’m trying to make. Growing up hits you hard and fast. You never now it’s coming until it’s right there, and there’s nothing you can do to stop it. When you’re young, you convince yourself that you can keep up whatever you’re doing forever and that change will simply look the other way. Eventually, you stop being able to uphold those illusions. And that’s what happened to us. As we grew, we eventually grasped the reality of our situation. Dododex didn’t provide the platform we sought to suit our needs. The desire, motivation, and time to write stories eluded us, but to maintain contact, we moved to Discord.

There, we found a method of communication hitherto unimagined by the likes of the Dododex platform. Whole conversations could be carried out in a matter of minutes, not whole days. This move wasn’t motivated by any malicious intentions, but more so out of convenience.

I speak before you today not to condemn your misguided anger or to attempt to change your opinion of us in any way. It is true that we’ve joked about the current state of the site several times (though this has always been lighthearted in manner). What have to say for you is this: enjoy your time in the glory days of your community while they last. Don’t waste your time eating campaigns against us who came before you. Focus on living in the present, because one day, whether you like it or not, you will outgrow it. Savor the good moments.

I feel that now, I have said all that needs to be said. Take the information as you will. I hope you heed my message. Take now to your stories, and write to your heart’s content. Take criticism from your peers, and don’t fight amongst yourselves.

Goodnight,

Sovereign Spino

TLDR: Grow up, these people don't talk about dodoed or ARK a lot anymore due to past experiences and lost interest.

Sovereign Spino, u and the other ‘OGs’ are basically the same age as us, u just came before we did on the Dododex so technically ur not our ‘peers’

I pray you take the next three minutes to read what I have to say about this place.

Never meet your heroes.

"Heroes", in this case, being OGs.

What am I talking about? Well what if I told you some of these original writers were talking behind all of your backs about how you are all just little 10 year olds? How outrageous.

Not all of them are bad, obviously. But most are.

Don't believe me? Join the discord server and search up "Dododex" in the filter. Or, use this link to a google doc that will detail all the messages they've sent about you. They even planned on raiding this place again with FDFC invites.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M1mMYawUxPL4clXZGFBuzx7O9dr3fcFSau08_Omg58U/edit?usp=sharing

I hope this inspires you to stop worshipping these frauds. They don't care about growing a strong community any more, they only care about themselves. Even back then, in 2020, when it all began they only cared about themselves. If you weren't a good writer then you'd be ignored and shunned. They don't care about you, they never will.

But as shameless as it is, Achatina story section writers certainly do. I promised not to advertise, but I must for the betterment of modern day fanfictioners. I promise you that it will be better than this rotting dump.

#FF4L

Oh, and if you don't like what I have to say? Don't bother trying to dislike this. You WILL see this tip at the top of this section in all filters, Top Rated, Popular, and Newest, whether you want to believe me or not. Those OGs are just fradulent scumbags who only care about themselves. So, stand proud, and create your own legacy on the Dododex instead of praising those who have already moved on.

Pave your own path.

How to view story section tips/messages in real time:

1. Go to a browser (Safari, Chrome, Firefox anything works)

2. Search up Dododex Stories and click on the link.

3. Filter messages by Newest

4. Refresh

5. Ta da! You can now view messages in real time.

PS: This only works for story sections on creatures, and not dyes as dyes do not have a story section.

How to catch impersonators:

If you spot a suspicious or concerning message, then follow the following steps.

1. Go to Dododex Stories

2. Find the tip/message that is suspicious.

3. Click on the day the story was posted, or how long ago it was posted (eg: 3 days ago OR Mar 19, 2023)

4. Scroll to the bottom where it says "More stories by author". If those stories/messages dont match the stories the real person posted.. its an impersonator!

PS: This only works in story sections of a creature, as dyes do not have story sections.

Hope this helped!

I also hope this encourages you to migrate to a story section. I understand Silver Dye has been a staple within the community but there are lots of security concerns with it. (especially with the PD situation and trolls in the past). Consider moving to an untouched story section like Dreadnoughtus or the mods creatures where youre less likely to get bothered.

Probably the reason people are downvoting your tips Ooga Booga Hammer Man(or main. Sorry I can’t remember) Is bc your cursing. That’s just my opinion. It’s either that or someone is angry with you for some reason…

(You never saw me. Or this tip)

Sincerely,

…The Mysterious Boxer…

Anybody who cannot get discord and cannot get on ark mobile due to [parental figure] making settings on your phone?

Well... that's me

~ CPG

So do y’all mind if i can into the fanfiction group? My story hasn’t come out yet in the ocean dye but it will soon

Break-it

Happy birthday Dino slayer!!! 🥳. I hope you have a great birthday. Coincidentally my birthday is on April sixth. Funny right? Well anyways…cya around!

-SunnyFox57