Archive Of Our Own down for maintenance for 2 to 4 weeks
The Archive of Our Own (AO3) website is currently offline for maintenance, with an estimated restoration time of two to four weeks. The organization is working to bring the site back online, potentially in a degraded state, as soon as possible.
Why it matters
AO3 is a massive repository for fan fiction, and its extended downtime significantly impacts a large global community of writers and readers.
Organization for Transformative Works Status - AO3 Down for Maintenance
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