What is the omegaverse lawsuit?

In April 2018, an author and her publisher filed take-down notices against my Myth of Omega books, causing them to be removed from sale at various retailers. These deliberately harmful actions against my work violated the Copyright Act because they made inaccurate and misleading claims of plagiarism.

Who came up with the Omegaverse?

The origin of the contemporary Omegaverse subgenre is typically attributed to the fandom surrounding the American television series Supernatural, as an offshoot of the male pregnancy subgenre of erotic fan fiction; the first works recognized as A/B/O were published in mid-2010.

Who wrote the first Omegaverse?

Zoey Ellis is a relatively new author who also writes F/M Omegaverse. Her first book, Crave to Conquer, came out in January 2018. In April 2018, Cain and her publisher Blushing Books filed DMCA takedowns against her books – reportedly including one which hadn't come out yet – alleging infringement of copyright.

Why was Omegaverse created?

The Omegaverse was ostensibly created via fan-fiction for the TV show Supernatural. An avid watcher made a request on a fanfic forum for a romantic story that involved Sam and Dean, with Sam as the Alpha and Dean as the Omega.

Is Omegaverse popular?

The phrase has been part of fanfiction communities for the better part of the last decade, but it gained mainstream traction on TikTok in the past month. The tag #Omegaverse has over 357 million views on TikTok, and corresponding keywords like alpha, omega, and beta have racked up views in the millions as well.

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What fandom contains the most Omegaverse?

Sherlock and some of the other currently very active fandoms produce most of the Omegaverse fanfic, but that's largely a function of the activity level of the fandom rather than a focus on Omegaverse specifically.

How long are omegas pregnant?

The length of pregnancy is the same for both male and female omegas (8-9 months).

Who can get pregnant in Omegaverse?

This one is easy. Often times the Omegas are divided between male and female versions. The male variant has both male (sometimes limited) and female reproductive abilities and yes, can become pregnant. The female version strictly has a female reproduction system.

Can Betas get pregnant Omegaverse?

For female Betas and Omegas, they can become pregnant from a male beta or alpha fertilizing their pre-existing ovarian tract during sex. Once a female beta is pregnant, she will carry her fetos/baby for around ten months, and five months for a female omega.

Can an Omega mark an Alpha?

Only Alphas can initiate a mark, and it's pretty much a claim on an Omega, showing that the said Omega is their mate. They'll bite down on an Omega's scent gland, marking them as their partner. Only then can an Omega mark their Alpha back.

Did Addison Cain create Omegaverse?

I'm just pointing out here that Addison wasn't the first author to write F/M omegaverse by a long shot - the first f/m omegaverse fanfic was published in 2012. Calling Addison Cain the first person to write F/M omegaverse is completely unfair to the thousands of fanfic authors who created the genre.

What is rut in Omegaverse?

Alphas experience ruts the same way that Omegas experience heats, but instead of submitting, they feel the need to dominate. If they don't have a partner, they'll do the same thing an Omega does; lock themselves in their rooms until rut is over. However, Alphas in rut are much more dangerous than usual.

What is Omega slick?

Slick Glands: Slick, as explained a while back, is a lubricant that omegas are capable of producing to make sex easier. These glands are found within the rectum and the uterus of omegas. These glands produce slick when an omega is in heat, allowing for sex to be easier and less painful.

Is the Omegaverse real?

The Omegaverse, explained

The Omegaverse is an alternate universe (AU) of speculative erotic fiction that started in the Supernatural fandom.

Is Omega worse than beta?

Alphas rank at the top of the socio-sexual hierarchy followed closely by beta. Whereas omegas rank at the bottom of the hierarchy. The key difference between alpha, beta, omega is that while alpha males are the leaders and don't lack confidence, beta males are the quiet, loyal followers.

What is Omega in bl?

OMEGAS. Omegas are typically the smallest or slightest of the three secondary genders. If the universe has mpreg, they are the ones that carry the children. Their instincts tell them to be more nurturing and caring (as opposed to a beta's or alpha's instincts). They are typically seen as submissive.

Do alpha females have knots?

No. During mating cycles (whether it be their's or a partner's) the amount of times an alpha knots increases. Outside of mating cycles knotting is not as frequent, but it can still occur.

Can 2 alphas be together omegaverse?

They can on both accounts! c: For Alpha/Alpha relationships, communication will be key between them since both of them are imbued with the instincts to lead, expecting partners to submit willingly to them and their orders to be followed.

Can 2 omegas be together?

Marriage between betas and omegas and between two omegas is still illegal, as all omegas are expected to eventually produce children by an alpha. If an omega reaches the age of 30 having never been mated, they are legally required to attend counselling for at least ten heat cycles or until mated.

Do male omegas have periods?

In an archetypical version of the omegaverse trope, omegas, both male and female, have heat cycles, ovulate, and have the ability to become pregnant.

Can an alpha female be with an alpha male?

Can two alphas in a relationship make things work? Well, when an Alpha man meets an Alpha woman the initial attraction is spellbinding. They can't get enough of each other. Alpha males love Alpha females — in fact, they're each other's only true life partners.

Can male get pregnant?

People who are born male and living as men cannot get pregnant. A transgender man or nonbinary person may be able to, however. It is only possible for a person to be pregnant if they have a uterus. The uterus is the womb, which is where the fetus develops.

Do pregnant omegas go into heat?

No, there is no need since heats are supposed to encourage mating, so if the omega is already pregnant, the body doesn't have any need to go into heat. During certain stages of pregnancy (you decide) omegas can become extremely touchy-feely and their sex drive will increase a ton.

Do alphas go into heat?

Alphas don't go into heat in the sense that they will be able to become impregnated, will produce slick, or have an intense burning sensation from inside of them the way that an omega's heat is characterised as.

What fandom the first ABO FIC was for?

History. Although individual elements of the trope appeared much earlier, Alpha/Beta/Omega originated in Supernatural fandom with a few very specific AU kink meme prompts for the J2 RPF ship. The trope was a natural extension of SPN's popular werewolf and knotting kinks.