Hey guys. Yeah, if you saw the Gumdrops Q&A that was posted earlier, it's been taken down. Why? Because there is a rule:
Any form of interactive entry: choose your adventure, second person/you based, Q&As, and etc.
Like seriously? Whoever made this rule is not on my good side. I think that Q&As are OK, but to be put with the others in this rule is kinda odd. I get the CYA and the you based, but Q&As have a good effect for authors like me.
They can help with writer's block. With people giving you certain questions, it can give you inspiration.
It's a fun thing for both author and reader. Seeing a character you love answer your question is great, and will allow you to feel a bit closer to that character.
But, apparently, the staff of this site don't want this sort of thing. I see it all the time, but apparently a group called Critics United will find your story and notify them, resulting in it either being taken down or getting you banned.
Now, I took the story down myself, since I want to keep working on this story. I'm sorry for those who were excited for it, but it had to go.
~Arana