Below is an overview of why authors "mirror" their work exclusively to AO3 and how the platform's unique features support this practice. 1. The Purpose of Mirroring to AO3
The official AO3 has a security team. Unofficial mirrors often do not. Logging into a mirror with your real AO3 password (never reuse passwords) is a disaster waiting to happen. Many mirrors are phishing operations disguised as exclusivity hubs. ao3 mirror exclusive
Authors sometimes move content to a mirror if they fear "purges" or if they want to use custom CSS/coding that AO3 doesn't support. Below is an overview of why authors "mirror"
: By selecting "Only show your work to registered users," authors can deter spam comments and keep their work within the community. Anonymous Collections ao3 mirror exclusive