Finally, another person who's had this speaks up, so I can prove it's not just me being a dick:P. I got these just after publishing chapters, too. When the "row of emoji" (hearts or whatever) thing happens, it's usually just after I've posted a fic or a chapter (like within an hour from the notification email being sent to subscribers), or then it comes in a flurry of about half a dozen comments in a row on different works. Thankfully, the latter stopped happening after Ao3 put that "brake" on how many kudos you could leave within a certain period of time. It's always different usernames, too; throwaway handles. And they're always either empty accounts, or the sort that have like thousands of bookmarks made in a very short time, which also screams "bot."
Hey, I recognise you from your having left me kudos recently (I don't remember which fic), and from having glanced at your profile back then. It boggled my mind to discover there's someone writing Lordi fanfic, but in a good "gods, there really is fanfic for everything" kind of way:D I'm glad I can now thank you for the kudos in person (sort of); thanks!
Yes exactly! I have nothing against people who use emojis in general but there is a limit where it can be overdone. In my case this person was doing it on every chapter. It's infuriating how these bots come in so many forms. I had to block that user to get them to stop.
Hmm, did I leave a kudos on one of your works? I don't remember either hahaha, but yes I have a Lordi fanfic and it pleases me when people read it because Lordi fanfics are quite rare outside of dedicated forums for the band!
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