People whose content is posted or hosted on Wattpad exclusively should back it up right now. Copy paste if the app lets you or use browser version to copy/download or even screenshot for later.
I've been using the service for years now and I familiarize myself every time the rules change. My posts whether fanfiction or original either are not inappropriate by any means or meet the guidelines for NSFW content and are marked properly, my works have been in the public eye for a long time (having monetization, being within the top 50 of the genre or requested by many active users), but suddenly Wattpad has been purging my content. Over 5 stories and easily up to 100k words total are gone, not unlisted but suddenly gone with just a notification.
A few people I know personally are having this happen too regardless of their content and despite us not being associated, using the same device/ email etc.
I don't know if there is a TOS change that I don't know about or if someone behind the scenes is going through something or if a user/bot is mass reporting, but there may be a purge. Thankfully I always have my important content backed up on computer but there are drafts I've had saved there and a couple things I wrote using Wattpad that I put off copying somewhere, and given the save feature they have it's not unlikely people aren't using other means of writing. Now I'm just waiting for that permanent ban where I lose my saves, messages, and paid content.
I'm hoping it's not time to move somewhere else. heads up in case we have to, which is sad because Wattpad is good for fan interaction with a wide audience and self publishing and even educational content.
by MoistCurdyMaxiPad