FAQ

**What are the archives?**

The Original Series Archives is a collection of records for original series posted on youtube.  We document and record original animated, semi-animated and audio series content and information about the productions when available.  We do not focus on individual creators.  We do not record drama unless it directly overlaps or affects production.  And we are not here to rate or critique works.  This wiki is here to serve as an easier way to browse and access the original story community’s content which has often been restricted or difficult to find due to algorical or feed restriction on existing platforms.

**How often do the articles update?**

Articles will be updated once every six months. We lack the man power to constantly keep tabs on all series while updating the articles so instead we will be mass updating existing articles twice a year.  So don’t worry, we’ll count new episodes soon.

**I don't want my work in the archives, how do I have it removed?**

Articles can be removed upon the request of the creators. Simply contact our team through our email **wanshiton10.000@gmail.com** with the subject of "Series title article removal". We recommend doing so through your business email so we have an easier time confirming you are indeed the creator of said series. Please be aware that articles can only be requested to be removed by the creators themselves and not a third party.

**The date, pronouns, status, etc are incorrect. How can I correct it?**

If you find incorrect information in an article please feel free to comment or reach out to us through the teams email. While we try our best to get the most relevant information we do miss things sometimes or certain information is not openly available. We particularly ask that creators please come forward with preferred pronouns since our team defaults to gender neutral pronouns while documenting if preferred pronouns are not in a bio. This and minor corrections will be made to the articles as soon as possible when brought to our attention.

**Why are the articles locked?**

Articles are locked in order to protect the archives and the creators.  We limit access to editing so those with disputes against certain creators or their work, no matter how warranted, are not able to weaponize the page.  We desire to keep the archives neutral and respectfully ask that the archives be treated like a library and not be involved in drama.

**Why the Content Warnings?**

Content warnings are given when certain topics, themes, depictions or events occur in the content or the creators have stated may appear.  Content Warnings are listed to act both as health and safety warnings, such as an Epilepsy Warning, or to act similar to DoesTheDogDie.com to help viewers navigate and avoid content they personally might find upsetting or have no interest in viewing.  Multiple content warnings do not reflect age ratings.

**Do you age rate series?**

No.  We rely on the creators to state if their content warrants viewer discretion.  If a creator states that their series is to be considered 18+ then we will label it 18+ in the article.  However, any series which contains Content Warnings should be considered not family friendly or 13+ in accordance with commonly used Community Guidelines.

We may in rare cases make a recommendation for viewer discretion if the series contains multiple instances of adult themes and graphic violence.  This will most likely occur on older series where the creator is either no longer active or unable to be contacted.

**What does Status: ex mean?**

Currently the series listed in the archives are labeled under one of eight main status’.  Status are subject to change over time, sometimes in the form of going from in progress to completed, sometimes getting canceled, and sometimes to unknown at the time of documentation.  A status of a series is determined by either direct posts by the creators or, if not posts have been made, actively on the channel in question and dates.  Status’ are as follows:

* Yet to Debut:  These are series that have not released an official first episode or prologue yet.  These series most likely have either a trailer, casting call, or at least one short up at the time of receiving this status.

* In Progress:  A series is labeled as In Progress if it has one completed episode up for public viewing and is presumably in the process of making more. Most likely other content related to the series is also available.

* Hiatus:  These are series that are currently on pause due to personal reasons of the creators but are planned to return at some point.  If the series has a planned return date it will be listed in the article. Hiatus status is only given if the creators themselves have stated the series is on hiatus.

* Completed:  These are series that have completed their run and can be viewed in full.  Our sincerest congratulations to the hard working creators and teams who gained this status.

* Canceled:  These are series that have completely halted their run with no plans of return or continuation. A cancellation status is only given if the creator has officially announced or posted about the series being canceled.

* Medium Change:  These are series that have halted their run as one type of content and instead shifted to another form of artistic medium.  In some cases this may be shifted from a fully animated series to a webcomic or even book.  Links will be provided in articles to where the new version of the content can be found or purchased.

* Picked Up:  This status means the series has either been bought or picked up by an official studio or become a company production.  We will no longer keep track of a series after it has been picked up or purchased but always offer our congratulations to these creators.

* Unknown:  These are series that our team was unable to confirm a solid status on.  Either there were no posts regarding the series or the series has been dormant for some time without any activity from the creator to discern a clear status.

**Who makes up the archival team?**

Those who make up our team kindly ask their decisions to remain anonymous be respected as this decision helps keep the archives a neutral space.