The new Adopt a Story Program

Sorry if this has been asked and answered elsewhere, but is there a standard or appropriate length of time for the story to be abandoned or author absent before requesting access?

 

Hi there,

We typically require six months of inactivity by the story owner before a story becomes eligible for adoption. This waiting period helps ensure that the original author has truly abandoned the project before others step in to take it over.

 

Hey so does that mean

https://chyoa.com/story/Sissyquest.15809

A story that hasn't been updated since last year in June? Can I adopt that?

 

Hi there!

You’re absolutely right. Sissyquest hasn’t seen an update since June 2024, so it’s well beyond our six-month inactivity window. I’ve just added you as an editor on the story.

Happy writing, and enjoy breathing new life into the adventure!

 

Many years ago I wrote https://chyoa.com/story/Carefree-Daycare.22002 on a deleted account.

I'd be interested in getting that back as an owner so I might continue it some day.

 

Welcome back to CHYOA! I’ve added you as an owner of Carefree Daycare. Feel free to dive in and pick up where you left off whenever you’re ready.

 

Is it possible to become a limited editor? Like you can't delete any chapters, but you can edit some of them for legibility, going through with spell checks and just trying to make it sound better and within the author's intent just a few minor tweaks to make it better for everyone involved who wants to read it.

For example.
https://chyoa.com/chapter/Introduction.561780

@Friedman,

I'm only assuming this could be a feature because there is an option for a "limited editor" when you create the story

I'm not asking for ownership or adoption, I'm just asking for limited editor role, for "cum dump of the hunt"

 

Hi there!

I’ve gone ahead and added you as a Limited Editor on the story. You now have permission to make edits (like spelling and clarity tweaks).

Let me know if you run into any issues or have questions!