I am not a badge collector and so I'm not even looking at getting Omnium. That said, I've had a "kissing cousins" story in mind that I might write someday since that relationship isn't a problem to my mind (for the reason, as mentioned, that it is actually legal in many constituencies including, IIRC, my own). For the record, I'm also fairly mellow on adult siblings in certain situations (e.g. I once heard an interview where two siblings separated in infancy/early childhood fell for each other when they unknowingly reunited) but don't plan to write anything like that. The ones that bother me are adults with younger (parent-child in particular) even if the ages are upped to Lush-safe levels. If the relatives in question are of a comparable age and there's not a power imbalance, I'm cool with it.
LXXX if perfect on so many levels. Now, that’s Lush
Something that kinda concerns me is there are so many categories, some writers will submit crap every other day, worse than we've seen before. It may overwhelm the mods and take longer for stories to post.
I have three famous stories, 2 recommended reads and have come in the top ten in two competitions~ Come in and make yourself at home.
Reading this thread, I'm shocked to see so many people with such a strong aversion to stories. This is an adult site with adult themes. fantasy is part and parcel of that. Plus I've read far worse than in books I've bought from my local bookstore or picked up in the library.
I've grown up on an unhealthy diet of British crime books, books that glamorize crime, sex and violence. Authors such as Martina Cole, Mandasue Heller, Jessie Keane, Kimberly Chambers. Read a Richard Laymon book and see what you find in there -- the guy's a proper monger.
I understand it's not everybody's taste, but don't slag it off. Just ignore it if it bothers you.
Furthermore, I can't believe some people call it the "I-word" category. That is remarkably childish. Honestly, grow up. That's the sort of thing people do when they're about 12 years old.
Nicola: Ignore the children. If you need someone to help verify the stories, give me a shout. I'm more than capable, and happy to help. I could do maybe 4-5 per week.
Might I suggest
Omnium for those who wrote in all but IF
Omnium+i for those who wrote in all, including IF
A little kindness can be so valuable, yet costs almost nothing
In many countries being gay is a crime, and even in modern societies, politicians try to legalise discrimination. Your voice can make a difference. Have a look at All Out to find out how.
Hey... pssst.... that's an l (as in luscious) at the end of my name, not an i This Omnium badge discussion is taking up far too much of people's time.
I / we have over 4,000 back catalogue stories to skim through, as the recovered category contained some drafts too.
That will take weeks, and is a much higher priority than a profile badge.
How about thinking up story ideas for the new categories instead? Go out of your usual comfort zones, write something totally original that blows people away. That would be a much more positive use of everyone's energy and time.
I don't think it's at all childish to refer to it as the I-Word. It's no fun to say out loud. Like, it's just not a pretty word. The word unicorn is pretty. Champagne. Fam. Yknow. Some words I love to say and some I can't bear to. Fam fam FAM.