Potential Glitch

[settiai]

I'm not certain if it's a glitch on the AO3 or simply people clicking the wrong thing (although it's looking like a bug, based on conversations that I've had with some of the creators being affected by this). This is definitely a bug on the AO3. Please check what assignment(s) are checked as being fulfilled when posting fanworks - especially if you're assigned to create for the same person in multiple exchanges, as that seems to be the common denominator. There is an issue where works are being posted as fulfilling multiple assignments.

It may be a good idea to post as a draft and then click Edit to verify exactly which assignment(s) are checked before actually posting the finished work. And then to check again after posting and, if needed, removing any assignments that shouldn't have been added.

There have been three different fanworks posted within the last few days, by three different people, that have been tagged as being part of both Holly Poly and another ongoing exchange. Based on the relationships included in said fanworks, they were intended for the other exchange and not Holly Poly. I've notified all of the creators who I've seen this affecting, and I'll continue to do so in the future if more works are posted that fall under this situation.

ETA: If you're being affected by this issue, please see the comments on this post for for more information and suggestions on fixing the issue.

Comments

[kalloway]

That's an ongoing bug, and frustrating because if editing things from a previous exchange for the same recipient, it'll tag in any open assignments as well, sometimes even after reveals and whatnot. (I think I've been seeing it at least since the summer.)

[settiai]

Thanks for the confirmation that it's definitely a bug! It looks like going in and editing the story to remove additional assignments seems to potentially fix the issue, so hopefully it won't cause any problems as long as people are looking for it.

[kalloway]

I know when I've had it hit, I've had to go in, edit, and post-without-preview, because trying to preview always leads to a blank page. Obviously a crapshoot because of the reveals bug, but the general exchange code is rotting so quickly that some of the workarounds work against each other.

[settiai]

Thanks! I'll add this information to my post.