Question to knowledgeable AO3 people

[selenay]

I have a bunch of fics that I really need to get up over there, most of them really old things. I also have a number of people subscribing to me (that's terrifying in itself) and I don't want to randomly hammer people with emails about ancient fics.

If I put things up and backdate to approximately when the fic was originally published, will it send an email notification? Is there any way to prevent the notifications so that I don't spam people? hhertzof?

Comments

[executrix]

I can't answer the actual question, but I must say, "emails about ancient fics" are extremely welcome because most people are always looking for something terrific to read, and a favorite writer's back catalogue is like Christmas in July.

[pocketmouse]

I doubt there's a way to prevent it, because when Naomi's apologizing to her friendslist because she's about to spam subscribers, there's no workaround.

[evil_plotbunny]

I do not know the answer to your question, but I shall find out once I'm home from work. :)

[selenay]

Thank you! The help stuff around back-dating is very helpful but this is the one thing it doesn't mention.

[evil_plotbunny]

I was going to ask in chat but no one's around tonight. I'll check tomorrow morning and evening.