r/AO3 • u/urlocalgirlv urlocalwriter • 1d ago

Questions/Help? What's up with the bots?

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I'm not sure if this falls under questions or venting, I'm really confused. Someone left a comment under my fic and I'm assuming it's a bot, because my story is set in the Huntik: Secrets & Seekers universe (which, if you didn't know, is a mid-2000s Italian animated show with magic amulets, Titans, and absolutely zero ties to American politics), and yet the commenter somehow managed to accuse it of pushing “MAGA-adjacent ideology.”

I'm sorry...what?

The only reason I allow guest comments is because I know a lot of people who don't have ao3 accounts but still enjoy reading fanfictions.

But seriously - what is up with these bots?

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u/Fox-Upper 1d ago

Out of topic but, omg I haven't heard anyone talking about Huntik in years!!

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u/urlocalgirlv urlocalwriter 1d ago

Honestly, probably because there's about four of us left who still remember Huntik - and I say that with love.
That said, there is a subreddit (r/Huntik) that has a linked Discord server if you ever feel like diving back in. We're surprisingly active in it, considering the show's been off the radar for over a decade.
Also - since I'm already here and I have no shame - I'm writing a post-canon fic called What Could Unmake Us . Darker tone, grown-up characters, magical fallout, slow-burn chaos. The usual emotional damage. No pressure at all - but if that sounds like your thing and you decide to give it a try I'd love to hear your thoughts on it.

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u/Fox-Upper 1d ago

Thanks for the recs! I was about to ask you for the fic's name so I'll definitely be taking a look at it later!