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Editor-in-chief says move for independence is a reaction to "Fandom's recent buyouts and questionable staffing decisions"

As pop fandoms go to battle on social media wielding data about their favorite stars, Metascores averaging critical opinions have become ammunition, much to the site’s chagrin.

Wattpad US$600M sale follows bidding frenzy that included Spotify, TikTok owner VIDEO SIGN OUT It’s been a whirlwind start to the year for Canadian tech darling Wattpad Corp. On Tuesday night, the online storytelling company announced it has agreed to be acquired by South Korean tech giant Naver in a cash and stock deal valued at more than US$600 million. “It’s a great outcome to have a global company like this who has ambitions in North America, but can also leverage its broad international base,” former Wattpad board member Jim Orlando, managing partner at Wittin...

Wattpad US$600M sale follows bidding frenzy that included Spotify, TikTok owner VIDEO SIGN OUT It’s been a whirlwind start to the year for Canadian tech darling Wattpad Corp. On Tuesday night, the online storytelling company announced it has agreed to be acquired by South Korean tech giant Naver in a cash and stock deal valued at more than US$600 million. “It’s a great outcome to have a global company like this who has ambitions in North America, but can also leverage its broad international base,” former Wattpad board member Jim Orlando, managing partner at Wittin...