Lush Coins

I think a ‘Top Fan’ award would be more constructive in building a rapport between readers and writers. If authors could award them to those who loyally support their writing, it would build relationships and give readers an incentive to comment on, share and reward authors’ work. I’m not sure how it would work, but authors could perhaps give awards out to those eligible to receive them, by whatever criteria. We’re not all writers here, so it would be nice if appreciation went both ways.

Just a thought.

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Don't know about plans for the coins. I agree about the writers not being compensated. I have already said it would be nice if the site owners gave a few coins for new stories, or stories with a lot of reads/diff etc. The stories drive the site and put money in the owners pockets. That said, I believe if you have coins, you should be able to do what you want with them. Once bought or received, they belong to you. Just saying...

i don't disagree with you. just wishing that the world was a fairer place where people who put in the hard work got compensated for it fairly.

I wonder if the camgirls accept coins? Lol

Hard for a writer to compete with "give me some coins and I'll show you my titties."

lol

Get those coins.

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I wonder if the camgirls accept coins? Lol

Yes, we do.😂

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as things stand yep. you can earn them or hand them out any way you wish. will that change? don't know. it's been under discussion since day one since, what they were originally intended for was a way to thank and encourage writers at a site whose very existence was based upon publishing erotic stories. all the other stuff was an afterthought to make the site more enjoyable for members. but yeah, Lush's primary function is it stories. at present, i think the bulk of coins are being given to people posting nudes or cybering and a lot of excellent writers are sitting on the sidelines without a single tip while people continue to enjoy their stories for free. personally, i think that's a bit sad, but that's just me and it is what it is.

So let me get this straight, in my head.

1. It is No longer the case. A. Lush is no longer keeping a close eye on "performers" soliciting/asking for lushcoins for sexual favours on their profiles &/or in the chatrooms. & B. It is acceptable for "performers" to solicit for lushcoins.

2. It is acceptable for "all" Lush members (paid subscribers or non-paid subscribers / authors or non-authors) to promote sexual favours for lushcoins on their profiles. There is no rule saying we can't do this.

3. Yes, Authors are permitted &/or encouraged to solicit for Lush coins when they post in the chatrooms about their new stories. (Although I have, in the past, seen authors being shut down for doing such things in the chatrooms.)

& 4. Lastly, my understanding is correct in thinking I, or any member, can solicit for lushcoins on my/their profile, asking if you like my profile please send/gift some lushcoins.

Yes. I can absolutely see how the original intentions of Lushcoins "being a way for readers to show their appreciation to authors they enjoy reading" is working. Not. More like Lushcoins are a way to show performers they are more appreciated for their sexual favours. But what do I know, I don't solicit Lushcoins for sexual favours, or ask my readers to send/gift Lushcoins.

My plans for my coins remain up in the air, but they will definitely go to writers or maybe commenters on stories. No one is getting coins from me for anything sexual that isn't part of a story.

I am willing to be a cam boy for Lush Coins. Nothing sexual, but I'll show you our cats.

Don't mess with cats

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So let me get this straight, in my head.

1. It is No longer the case. A. Lush is no longer keeping a close eye on "performers" soliciting/asking for lushcoins for sexual favours on their profiles &/or in the chatrooms. & B. It is acceptable for "performers" to solicit for lushcoins.

2. It is acceptable for "all" Lush members (paid subscribers or non-paid subscribers / authors or non-authors) to promote sexual favours for lushcoins on their profiles. There is no rule saying we can't do this.

3. Yes, Authors are permitted &/or encouraged to solicit for Lush coins when they post in the chatrooms about their new stories. (Although I have, in the past, seen authors being shut down for doing such things in the chatrooms.)

& 4. Lastly, my understanding is correct in thinking I, or any member, can solicit for lushcoins on my/their profile, asking if you like my profile please send/gift some lushcoins.

Yes. I can absolutely see how the original intentions of Lushcoins "being a way for readers to show their appreciation to authors they enjoy reading" is working. Not. More like Lushcoins are a way to show performers they are more appreciated for their sexual favours. But what do I know, I don't solicit Lushcoins for sexual favours, or ask my readers to send/gift Lushcoins.

i didn't say Lush wasnt paying attention. they are. it's just, at this point, there's been no ruling. also, keeping an eye on everything that goes on around here is not at the top of the priority list and there's a lot of what we deem more important work do keep a very busy team... well, very busy. like our story mods, for example. we're pretty busy just getting stuff published. all the other stuff? yeah, not on the radar, really.

2. at this point, i believe that it is acceptable, yes. not a big fan, personally, but that's just me.

3. imo, authors ESPECIALLY should be permitted to solicit and advertise their stories. can't tell you anything about them being shut down for it, seeing as i stay out of the chatrooms myself and this is the first time i've heard anything about it. not saying it doesn't happen, just that i'm unaware if it does.

4. keeping it simple - to my knowledge, yes. you can. that may change. or not.

5. i'm with you. i don't solicit or ask for tips. probably why i don't get any despite my long-standing and prolific career as a writer here. lol i need better PR people or something.

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I am willing to be a cam boy for Lush Coins. Nothing sexual, but I'll show you our cats.

always up for some good pussy shots, camboy. bring it.

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5. i'm with you. i don't solicit or ask for tips. probably why i don't get any despite my long-standing and prolific career as a writer here. lol i need better PR people or something.

I'd give you a truly Sprite-worthy tip in a heartbeat, but I'm trying to pay off my Read Me, Please! debts and it's got me in the poor house. Maybe I can talk Miss P into a pussy pic...?

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I'd give you a truly Sprite-worthy tip in a heartbeat, but I'm trying to pay off my Read Me, Please! debts and it's got me in the poor house. Maybe I can talk Miss P into a pussy pic...?

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always up for some good pussy shots, camboy. bring it.

They have their own OnlyCats page if you want some exclusive content.

Let folks do what they want with the coins. I realize there might be some misuse, but Lush shouldn't be required to police how they are used. That's on the user, not Lush

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3. Yes, Authors are permitted &/or encouraged to solicit for Lush coins when they post in the chatrooms about their new stories. (Although I have, in the past, seen authors being shut down for doing such things in the chatrooms.)

When was this? I rarely ever see users promote their stories in the Chatrooms. The times I've seen them advertising their work, other users will ask for suggestions on what else to read from them. And people asking for coins is the same thing like users asking for a membership. If someone is willing to give something for coins/membership then it's fine as we're all adults here.

Sure, the other member got finnesed but again, we're all adults.

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When was this? I rarely ever see users promote their stories in the Chatrooms. The times I've seen them advertising their work, other users will ask for suggestions on what else to read from them. And people asking for coins is the same thing like users asking for a membership. If someone is willing to give something for coins/membership then it's fine as we're all adults here.

Sure, the other member got finnesed but again, we're all adults.

It was within the first month of the Lushcoins system being released. There were some authors who were encouraging other members to tip them if they were so inclined after reading their new story, & adding the link to their new story. At least one, if not two, chatroom moderators quickly made the authors stop "asking" for lushcoins when they were promoting their new story. Hence why, I think, notjustanyguy asked his question in this thread.

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i didn't say Lush wasnt paying attention. they are. it's just, at this point, there's been no ruling. also, keeping an eye on everything that goes on around here is not at the top of the priority list and there's a lot of what we deem more important work do keep a very busy team... well, very busy. like our story mods, for example. we're pretty busy just getting stuff published. all the other stuff? yeah, not on the radar, really.

2. at this point, i believe that it is acceptable, yes. not a big fan, personally, but that's just me.

3. imo, authors ESPECIALLY should be permitted to solicit and advertise their stories. can't tell you anything about them being shut down for it, seeing as i stay out of the chatrooms myself and this is the first time i've heard anything about it. not saying it doesn't happen, just that i'm unaware if it does.

4. keeping it simple - to my knowledge, yes. you can. that may change. or not.

5. i'm with you. i don't solicit or ask for tips. probably why i don't get any despite my long-standing and prolific career as a writer here. lol i need better PR people or something.

* Authors ESPECIALLY should be permitted to solicit and advertise their stories. - That was not what I was wanting clarified. Authors have been allowed to promote and advertise their stories in the chatrooms. The question or issue I would like clarity on is - Are authors permitted to "solicit for Lush coins", while promoting and advertising their stories in the chatroom? It seems the answer is "Yes, authors can "solicit for Lushcoins" when promoting their new stories in the chatroom".

* As for them being shut down for it, please refer to my answer to ImpureThoughts question in my comment above.

So, let me get this straight, in my head. At this point in time there is no written rules with regards to the solicitation of Lushcoins. Any member, whether author or performer, can solicit for Lush Coins (in any way, shape or form) anywhere on the site. Be it on their profiles, in groups, in the forums, in Lushmail, in the open chatrooms, in private chatrooms & in private messages. And this could/might change at any time without prior notice.

Thankyou sprite, for clarifying this issue, for me & possibly a few others.

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Hard for a writer to compete with "give me some coins and I'll show you my titties."

Clearly for some, the sword will always be mightier than the pen.🤔

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Any member, whether author or performer, can solicit for Lush Coins (in any way, shape or form) anywhere on the site. Be it on their profiles, in groups, in the forums, in Lushmail, in the open chatrooms, in private chatrooms & in private messages. .

No. We will clarify what is and isn't allowed shortly thanks.

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* Authors ESPECIALLY should be permitted to solicit and advertise their stories. - That was not what I was wanting clarified. Authors have been allowed to promote and advertise their stories in the chatrooms. The question or issue I would like clarity on is - Are authors permitted to "solicit for Lush coins", while promoting and advertising their stories in the chatroom? It seems the answer is "Yes, authors can "solicit for Lushcoins" when promoting their new stories in the chatroom".

* As for them being shut down for it, please refer to my answer to ImpureThoughts question in my comment above.

So, let me get this straight, in my head. At this point in time there is no written rules with regards to the solicitation of Lushcoins. Any member, whether author or performer, can solicit for Lush Coins (in any way, shape or form) anywhere on the site. Be it on their profiles, in groups, in the forums, in Lushmail, in the open chatrooms, in private chatrooms & in private messages. And this could/might change at any time without prior notice.

Thankyou sprite, for clarifying this issue, for me & possibly a few others.

yep, you pretty much got it right

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No. We will clarify what is and isn't allowed shortly thanks.

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yep, you pretty much got it right

You two need to compare talking points, eh. 😉😀 Looking forward to what the mod team's final say is.😊

Update:

>The Self Promotion And Marketing forum will remain for authors to pimp their stories or books

>The 'Pimp your Profile' forum can be used for non authors to invite people to view their profile, including pics and or vids, and solicit for coins if they wish.

>No solicitation will be allowed in chat, other than an author inviting people to read stories etc.

>No solicitation will be allowed in Groups.

>No offering actual 3D services for coins will be allowed anywhere. Accounts found to be doing this will be banned.

A reminder to people that this is the internet and free porn and pics are abundant, but if you wish to spend your lush coins on such things, then I wish you joy and happiness Please do have a read at this post though, which contains links to some basic online safety info.

Thanks.

What are 3D services?

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What are 3D services?

Personal services

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What are 3D services?

Gettin jiggy In the 3 Dimensional world

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Gettin jiggy In the 3 Dimensional world

Can we use Lushcoin for 4-D services (personal services plus time travel)?

Seriously, this is a reasonable set of rules. I am a big fan of reasonable.

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Update:

>The 'Pimp your Profile' forum can be used for non authors to invite people to view their profile, including pics and or vids, and solicit for coins if they wish.

Can authors use this forum, just as non authors can. Asking for a friend. 😀

How do you get the cool tag lines under your nickname?

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How do you get the cool tag lines under your nickname?

https://www.lushstories.com/forum/settings

See rank and signature.

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Can authors use this forum, just as non authors can. Asking for a friend. 😀

Sure thing, if they're showing off things other than their stories.