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If you want RRs, then submit RR quality!



I know my stuff gets sent back time and time again, I for once know that it is hard to write a story, (yes more of a poem writer here as you already knonw)
and I want to improve it is hard tho when my thoughts at times are in spanish...
I am one that stinks at grammar and punctuation... lets not even go there... so I trust the team to do the best job they can...

And I thank each of you for all your time, despite personal issues at home when you are here you are here and give us your all.

Thank you to the MOD team
principessa
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I was a senior story moderator for more than two years and burned out. I think that many of you have no idea of how difficult the work is, even when stories are good. There are stories submitted that seem to be random thoughts poorly spelled with no punctuation at all, just a mass of words. It makes your eyes hurt to try to read that even if you know you will reject it. You have to provide the writer with a list of things to do to improve it. Another thing that we do not talk about much is the number of stories that cannot see the light of day because the content is so far over the line - violence, , sex with underage participants, and/or other noxious elements. You feel like taking a shower or being sick after reading something like that and have to take steps to deal with the person who submitted such dross to the site.

So, finding a story that shines is worthy of an RR if you are a moderator. It stands to reason that those capable of quality writing should continue to receive them, just like someone with a high batting average continues to hit in baseball. The only caveat is an obvious one. Choices are subject to the personal taste of the moderator. That is the world of writing. Not everyone likes everything.

To say that the system is corrupt and subject to cronyism is offensive and an insult to story moderators and the hours of work they do gratis. As Buz said, if you want an RR, submit quality writing, and to do that you have to work at it and learn. This is not like children's sports where you get a trophy for showing up.
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I was a senior story moderator for more than two years and burned out. I think that many of you have no idea of how difficult the work is, even when stories are good. There are stories submitted that seem to be random thoughts poorly spelled with no punctuation at all, just a mass of words. It makes your eyes hurt to try to read that even if you know you will reject it. You have to provide the writer with a list of things to do to improve it. Another thing that we do not talk about much is the number of stories that cannot see the light of day because the content is so far over the line - violence, , sex with underage participants, and/or other noxious elements. You feel like taking a shower or being sick after reading something like that and have to take steps to deal with the person who submitted such dross to the site.

So, finding a story that shines is worthy of an RR if you are a moderator. It stands to reason that those capable of quality writing should continue to receive them, just like someone with a high batting average continues to hit in baseball. The only caveat is an obvious one. Choices are subject to the personal taste of the moderator. That is the world of writing. Not everyone likes everything.

To say that the system is corrupt and subject to cronyism is offensive and an insult to story moderators and the hours of work they do gratis. As Buz said, if you want an RR, submit quality writing, and to do that you have to work at it and learn. This is not like children's sports where you get a trophy for showing up.


At times I have been frustrated, but being a Mod is a thankless job. IT IS a job without pay. I have had my share of RR's. There are those who think that RR's lead to riches...they don't. There is no conspiracy on Lush. Don't get caught-up in that folly. A RR is just a story/poem that the Mod takes a shine to. Simple as that.
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Changing the topic just a bit...

If we could focus on RRs as recommendations rather than accolades...

Then I think it would make a lot of sense to sort RRs in the RR menu tab by when the RR was awarded, and not by when the story was approved. For stories that get the nod well after the moment of initial approval, the RR doesn't do much except serve as a pat on the back for the author.

For anyone using that tab to find new stories to read, it's not all that helpful if the freshly awarded RR is buried way down in that page or even on the second page.

E.g. Story gets approved without an RR. I don't happen to see it because umpteen stories get approved every day. 3 weeks later a mod reads it and gives it an RR. Great for the author. But that recommendation is essentially invisible to the general readership of the site. How am I as a reader to know about this recommendation?

I definitely use RRs as a guide for discovering new authors. They are in fact recommendations. I'd like to miss fewer of them.
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Changing the topic just a bit...

If we could focus on RRs as recommendations rather than accolades...

Then I think it would make a lot of sense to sort RRs in the RR menu tab by when the RR was awarded, and not by when the story was approved. For stories that get the nod well after the moment of initial approval, the RR doesn't do much except serve as a pat on the back for the author.

For anyone using that tab to find new stories to read, it's not all that helpful if the freshly awarded RR is buried way down in that page or even on the second page.

E.g. Story gets approved without an RR. I don't happen to see it because umpteen stories get approved every day. 3 weeks later a mod reads it and gives it an RR. Great for the author. But that recommendation is essentially invisible to the general readership of the site. How am I as a reader to know about this recommendation?

I definitely use RRs as a guide for discovering new authors. They are in fact recommendations. I'd like to miss fewer of them.


The RR is not an indication of ONE writer being superior. There are many good reads, without an RR.
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Quote by principessa
Another thing that we do not talk about much is the number of stories that cannot see the light of day because the content is so far over the line - violence, , sex with underage participants, and/or other noxious elements. You feel like taking a shower or being sick after reading something like that and have to take steps to deal with the person who submitted such dross to the site.


I feel for ya... It's often a balancing act in trying to not let some of the stuff you see in that role, affect the rest of your day - or, next few days. It is quite an eye-opener to realize that we share this planet with people that demented.
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Shannon3K
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Quote by Milik_the_Red
The administration and other story moderators can and do see which mod gives an RR. This information is also available to the writer in their timeline. I assure everyone that these are monitored and, rarely, Nicola herself has reminded the moderating staff to carefully consider how and when these are awarded. Rest assured that we don't hand these out in a vacuum.

To me; that is how it should be. I do not see any reason a third party should be made aware of what mod awarded an RR to a story that was not theirs. Why it would be so critical for a person other than the writer or other mods to have that information is beyond me, but I assure you that the drama it would cause would quickly put an end to anyone like me awarding one. We have enough scrutiny and necessity to explain ourselves in threads like this to invite that kind of personal second guessing.


I agree wholeheartedly and here's my provided because this seems to be a sensitive subject and I am going to comment because I am a sensitive person. I have submitted and had verified/posted seven stories. All have received over 15 comments, some twice that. Five of them have average scores of 5, the other two have an average score of 4.97 and 4.95. None of them are recommended reads...nor do I give a rats ass (actually I don’t have a rat so I can’t).

There are several stories on here I think are exceptional. I’ll name just two: (1) I read The Tub of Cherry Garcia by Bethany Frasier well over a year ago and still remember it for its humor, entertainment value and intelligence, and (2) The Plumber by VirgoGo is possibly the best Flash Erotica story extant. Neither are recommended reads. Conversely I have read a few RRs where the sentiment “Shit! I’m gonna cum!” is apparently considered stellar prose. I disagree, but it’s not my call. I am not a Mod.

My few direct dealings with Mods have been quite fulfilling. I had one story returned by a mod that she thought might violate site guidelines. She told me exactly why and I was able to fix it by rearranging about a half a dozen words. I think the Mods do good work and are of value to this site. I do not think they should be required to justify their choices of RRs. It’s obviously just a matter of taste. Nor do I think we need to limit to whom or when a Mod can give a RR, nor do I think RRs must be "bathed in the waters of popular sovereignty.”

I doubt that when I am on my deathbed, “Why the fuck didn’t I get any RRs!” will be among my final thoughts. Nor is it among my thoughts now. This site works just fine...leave it alone!


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I agree wholeheartedly and here's my provided because this seems to be a sensitive subject and I am going to comment because I am a sensitive person. I have submitted and had verified/posted seven stories. All have received over 15 comments, some twice that. Five of them have average scores of 5, the other two have an average score of 4.97 and 4.95. None of them are recommended reads...nor do I give a rats ass (actually I don’t have a rat so I can’t).

There are several stories on here I think are exceptional. I’ll name just two: (1) I read The Tub of Cherry Garcia by Bethany Frasier well over a year ago and still remember it for its humor, entertainment value and intelligence, and (2) The Plumber by VirgoGo is possibly the best Flash Erotica story extant. Neither are recommended reads. Conversely I have read a few RRs where the sentiment “Shit! I’m gonna cum!” is apparently considered stellar prose. I disagree, but it’s not my call. I am not a Mod.

My few direct dealings with Mods have been quite fulfilling. I had one story returned by a mod that she thought might violate site guidelines. She told me exactly why and I was able to fix it by rearranging about a half a dozen words. I think the Mods do good work and are of value to this site. I do not think they should be required to justify their choices of RRs. It’s obviously just a matter of taste. Nor do I think we need to limit to whom or when a Mod can give a RR, nor do I think RRs must be "bathed in the waters of popular sovereignty.”

I doubt that when I am on my deathbed, “Why the fuck didn’t I get any RRs!” will be among my final thoughts. Nor is it among my thoughts now. This site works just fine...leave it alone!




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The RR is not an indication of ONE writer being superior. There are many good reads, without an RR.


I don't understand what this has to do with what I wrote. Perhaps tangentially the implication that I use RRs to discover authors I'm not familiar with?

Regardless, I think the RR tab ought to be sorted by when the recommendation was made, not when the story was approved.

It's a more effective RECOMMENDATION that way.
Magical_felix
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Quote by WellMadeMale


I feel for ya... It's often a balancing act in trying to not let some of the stuff you see in that role, affect the rest of your day - or, next few days. It is quite an eye-opener to realize that we share this planet with people that demented.



In your case it affected you for the next five years... Poor old fella.
Simplicity
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Quote by Shannon3K


I agree wholeheartedly and here's my provided because this seems to be a sensitive subject and I am going to comment because I am a sensitive person. I have submitted and had verified/posted seven stories. All have received over 15 comments, some twice that. Five of them have average scores of 5, the other two have an average score of 4.97 and 4.95. None of them are recommended reads...nor do I give a rats ass (actually I don’t have a rat so I can’t).

There are several stories on here I think are exceptional. I’ll name just two: (1) I read The Tub of Cherry Garcia by Bethany Frasier well over a year ago and still remember it for its humor, entertainment value and intelligence, and (2) The Plumber by VirgoGo is possibly the best Flash Erotica story extant. Neither are recommended reads. Conversely I have read a few RRs where the sentiment “Shit! I’m gonna cum!” is apparently considered stellar prose. I disagree, but it’s not my call. I am not a Mod.

My few direct dealings with Mods have been quite fulfilling. I had one story returned by a mod that she thought might violate site guidelines. She told me exactly why and I was able to fix it by rearranging about a half a dozen words. I think the Mods do good work and are of value to this site. I do not think they should be required to justify their choices of RRs. It’s obviously just a matter of taste. Nor do I think we need to limit to whom or when a Mod can give a RR, nor do I think RRs must be "bathed in the waters of popular sovereignty.”

I doubt that when I am on my deathbed, “Why the fuck didn’t I get any RRs!” will be among my final thoughts. Nor is it among my thoughts now. This site works just fine...leave it alone!




Very well said Shannon3K
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Simplicity
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You just answered the obvious, open RR, no need to explain... You say mods work hard which is true, but so do a lot of writers who deserve to be noticed... Thanks for trying...


All writers do try very hard, and I agree, they should be noticed, IF there story/poem warrants it. And that is the decision of the mod. Still this does not mean all writers should get an RR. The Mods are picked to be Mods because they have proved themselves to be loyal to the site, They are excellent writers, and they have the knowledge of a good story/poem.
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All writers do try very hard, and I agree, they should be noticed, IF there story/poem warrants it. And that is the decision of the mod. Still this does not mean all writer should get an RR. The Mods are picked to be Mods because they have proved themselves to be loyal to the site, They are excellent writers, and they have the knowledge of a good story/poem.


I don't try that hard. Really. I think I am a horrible writer. I just write and submit. I don't edit my "poems". I just don't. I like them raw and straight outta me. So, don't say "all" writers try hard. Not all do.

As far as authors being recongnized....isn't that what scoring and comments are for? For your fellow authors to recognize you? I have a favourites list on my profile page. I recommend all of them! That's why they are there......
DarkSide
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I have a handful of RRs and I have to say that I am extremely proud of them.

Although, I have considered that some of my musings are superb, I also recognise that some are most definitely not. The thing is, what seems great to me (because of how I look at the stories) may not be any good as a story to the rest of the community. I have been pretty upset at the response to some of my work that I felt was clever. Now, that may be because they are crap, and that's fine. Not everyone has the same connection to a story. If everyone thought like me, I would be famous.

I have worked hard to get those RR's but I cannot say whether they were deserved or not. A moderator obviously saw something in them, and for that, I thank them.

I agree with most RRs, and I always try to read them - because I want to improve. Though I also think that there is something good in every story - something to learn from. I want to be able to write a story so that every one of them gets an RR and hopefully, one day an EP will pop up. I have been here 5 years, written over 140 stories and have about 6 or 7 RRs, but that's fine. I am trying to be serious about how I write though. I like uncertainty, nervousness, brazenness and things like that.

I tend to submit stories now and ask for comments from the moderator as to why they did not award an RR. Not because I am arrogant, though it can come across like that I guess, but because I want to understand why it doesn't float their boat. What's missing? What haven't I done? Is the story that boring? I want to know Why?

Some moderators ignore my request completely, I wish they wouldn't as it doesn't help me in the long run, but other's do try and critique it. I know they have a lot to get through but for someone serious they should make the effort. To be honest, I am more than happy for a moderator to take my stories apart and tell me how crap they are, providing they know (100%) what they are talking about. I am also prepared to take that from people who have an opinion of what they thought was wrong with my stories.

Can there be a policy for moderators that, if asked why a story fails to get an RR, they respond truthfully. For me, that would not hurt my feelings at all. I would start to understand what is required.

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principessa
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Quote by DarkSide
I have a handful of RRs and I have to say that I am extremely proud of them.

Can there be a policy for moderators that, if asked why a story fails to get an RR, they respond truthfully. For me, that would not hurt my feelings at all. I would start to understand what is required.


As mentioned before, story moderators volunteer their time. There are dozens of stories submitted each day and Lush members have become accustomed to a short turn around time for a response or their story being posted. Your suggestion could conceivably more than double their work if each member asked for an explanation as to why their posted story did not get a "Recommended Read". Surely it is onerous enough that some stories are resubmitted several times and therefore reviewed several times before they can be posted. An RR is the exception, not the rule. Most stories will not be awarded one. You will have to accept that and persevere with your writing not just in technical terms of grammar, punctuation, spelling, but also with your story's plot, depth of characters, description, use of language, and that spark that sets it apart. Continue to edit and polish your work so that it has the quality of RR and EP stories. It will happen then.
ChuckEPoo
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This is not complicated. Some more accomplished authors get more awards than other's because they are putting out quality work. Every author thinks his or her writing is worthy, but that just isn't so. I leave my older work up to remind me of the progression I've made. I know there are miles to go yet.

The mods do their best to single out the outstanding work. There is more than grammar and syntax in play. It must have a original memorable story line, good character development and a well designed conclusion. I read stories that I think we're outstanding that if it were up to me, I'd give an RR. However, it is subjective for each mod to to develope their own criteria. I personally think the mods do a great job.
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You feel like taking a shower or being sick after reading something like that and have to take steps to deal with the person who submitted such dross to the site.


This is a problem for me. I'm quite observant, and I can't help but notice that most members are remarkably sensitive on this site. I have a story to upload, yet I'm kind of reluctant to upload it on the grounds that people might think it's "sick" or complete "dross".

My story abides to site rules, but it's not your usual, humdrum, run-of -the-mill erotica that you see day in, day out, 99% of the time. I think the erotica genre has became stagnant, and people are losing interest. I'm trying to inject a bit of personality and intrigue into erotica scene.

Let's not forget: "One person's rubbish, is another person's treasure".
Simplicity
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Quote by ChuckEPoo
This is not complicated. Some more accomplished authors get more awards than other's because they are putting out quality work. Every author thinks his or her writing is worthy, but that just isn't so. I leave my older work up to remind me of the progression I've made. I know there are miles to go yet.

The mods do their best to single out the outstanding work. There is more than grammar and syntax in play. It must have a original memorable story line, good character development and a well designed conclusion. I read stories that I think we're outstanding that if it were up to me, I'd give an RR. However, it is subjective for each mod to to develope their own criteria. I personally think the mods do a great job.


Well said Chuck, I also leave my first writings up to look back and see how far I have come. I still now a year later, don't feel every story I write is RR worthy. Just makes me work harder. So if you( people) have not received an RR maybe you need to work a little harder. I have been here a year today, have 3 RRs.That only makes me work harder on the next story.

Also saying they( Mods)are givin to friends, that hurts me ,because Milik is also a Mod and takes it very serious and I for one know that is not true! Like I said I have 3, if it were true, I would have more than 3.

Like Buz said, get yourself a proofreader an editor. I would never think about putting a story out before it has been sent to my editor. A lot you can do to get your self a RR, but it starts with You.

Thank You Mod team for all you do!
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principessa
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This is a problem for me. I'm quite observant, and I can't help but notice that most members are remarkably sensitive on this site. I have a story to upload, yet I'm kind of reluctant to upload it on the grounds that people might think it's "sick" or complete "dross".

My story abides to site rules, but it's not your usual, humdrum, run-of -the-mill erotica that you see day in, day out, 99% of the time. I think the erotica genre has became stagnant, and people are losing interest. I'm trying to inject a bit of personality and intrigue into erotica scene.

Let's not forget: "One person's rubbish, is another person's treasure".


I was talking about stories that clearly do not comply with the TOS here, not those that push the envelope away from vanilla. Snuff stories, , and scatology are examples of content not posted on this site. If that is a problem, you are on the wrong site. If you are merely adding personality and intrigue as you say, your work will pass.
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Quote by principessa
To say that the system is corrupt and subject to cronyism is offensive and an insult to story moderators and the hours of work they do gratis. As Buz said, if you want an RR, submit quality writing, and to do that you have to work at it and learn. This is not like children's sports where you get a trophy for showing up.


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I was talking about stories that clearly do not comply with the TOS here, not those that push the envelope away from vanilla. Snuff stories, , and scatology are examples of content not posted on this site. If that is a problem, you are on the wrong site. If you are merely adding personality and intrigue as you say, your work will pass.


My story complies with site TOS, but I'm certain it'll be way too boisterous for most people's liking. See, I'm a guy with a crazy imagination and a big personality; most people can't handle that. I believe erotica writers, amateurs as well as professionals, are stuck in a rut, and need to expand their minds, broaden their horizons, in order to kick-start the erotica genre.

Stories these days are lacking certain attributes. The world's moving on, evolving faster now than ever before, and we have to keep up. Otherwise we'll be left behind, standing out in the cold, alone, wondering how the erotica genre passed us by and left us languishing on the sidelines.

Forget about the RRs and the Eps and the CIMPs and the rest of the bollocks. Accolades are not important. Raising the bar, the standard of the erotica genre should be our priority.

"Teamwork makes the dream work, but a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team."
Dani
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My story complies with site TOS, but I'm certain it'll be way too boisterous for most people's liking. See, I'm a guy with a crazy imagination and a big personality; most people can't handle that. I believe erotica writers, amateurs as well as professionals, are stuck in a rut, and need to expand their minds, broaden their horizons, in order to kick-start the erotica genre.

Stories these days are lacking certain attributes. The world's moving on, evolving faster now than ever before, and we have to keep up. Otherwise we'll be left behind, standing out in the cold, alone, wondering how the erotica genre passed us by and left us languishing on the sidelines.

Forget about the RRs and the Eps and the CIMPs and the rest of the bollocks. Accolades are not important. Raising the bar, the standard, of the erotica genre should be our priority.

"Teamwork makes the dream work, bit a vision becomes a nightmare when the leader has a big dream and a bad team."


Wayne, you can't really control how people react to your writing.

Some will like it, others won't, and they have that right.

So long as your story abides site rules as you say, you'll have no problems getting it published on the site.

Story moderators don't moderate stories according to preferences. They moderate them according to site writing guidelines.

I understand how frustrating and disappointing it can be when others don't understand your vision, but as I've already stated, there's really no way to control for that sort of thing.

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I think the system is rigged in favour of those whose first language is English



LOL, Noll, I think your English is better than most people who's first language IS english

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LOL, Noll



That rhymes. Nice one.

Have you ever thought about writing rhyming couplets?
JC72
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Thanks for civil discussion, good to see tough subject treated with discussion, not idiocy by most of you. As for mediocre writing, next time I cash my check for the words I put together, I will laugh just a bit. 99% of those writing do it for free, so my validation can be put in the bank lol....
Stormdog
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Quote by Tricky_Dicky


This is a problem for me. I'm quite observant, and I can't help but notice that most members are remarkably sensitive on this site. I have a story to upload, yet I'm kind of reluctant to upload it on the grounds that people might think it's "sick" or complete "dross".

My story abides to site rules, but it's not your usual, humdrum, run-of -the-mill erotica that you see day in, day out, 99% of the time. I think the erotica genre has became stagnant, and people are losing interest. I'm trying to inject a bit of personality and intrigue into erotica scene.

Let's not forget: "One person's rubbish, is another person's treasure".


If you're worried about the readers' opinion of your work, all you can do is post it and take whatever compliments or criticisms come your way, just like everyone else.

If your concern is that the moderator might shitcan your story for being unusual, you need to know that when a story is unusual to or outside of the comfort zone of the mod that draws it, or when we have questions about it possibly pushing the envelope, it is rarely the "One person's trash/treasure" rule.

Very often stories that are "different" or which might push the boundaries (you know, "personality and intrigue"...) in some way engender a very lively discussion in the moderator's forum. We might question if the story is truly erotic, if it gives off a bad vibe, if the writing style is something we can accept, if it comes too close in either fact or intent to crossing into banned content or any number of other things. The mod that draws the story to verify can (and often does) post a thread regarding such stories in the moderator forum, seeking input from the rest of the team. Opinions can (and do) vary widely, but usually we can reach a consensus on whether to publish the story as-is or with minor editing, return the story for major revisions, or outright reject it.

Sometimes we don't agree, and then the senior mods might step in to provide guidance. Other than for routine things like grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and just basic writing quality it's actually quite rare for a story to get returned without more than one set of eyes looking at it.

You'd be amazed at how many stories that end up getting returned for things controversial have been read by most of the team before that decision was made. So, as you can see, there is little to fear from the "One person's trash" conundrum.
Dani
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Quote by JC72
Thanks for civil discussion, good to see tough subject treated with discussion, not idiocy by most of you. As for mediocre writing, next time I cash my check for the words I put together, I will laugh just a bit. 99% of those writing do it for free, so my validation can be put in the bank lol....


So you created a thread about how you don't get RR's just to tut-tut about how you don't need RR's because you get paid to write?

LOL.

So much butthurt, I can't compute.

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If you're worried about the readers' opinion of your work, all you can do is post it and take whatever compliments or criticisms come your way, just like everyone else.

If your concern is that the moderator might shitcan your story for being unusual, you need to now that when a story is unusual to or outside of the comfort zone of the mod that draws it, or when we have questions about it possibly pushing the envelope, it is rarely the "One person's trash/treasure" rule.

Very often stories that are "different" or which might push boundaries (you know, "personality and intrigue"...) in any way engender a very lively discussion in the moderator's forum. We might question if the story is truly erotic, if it gives off a bad vibe, if the writing style is something we can accept, if it comes too close in either fact or intent to crossing into banned content or any number of other things. The mod that draws the story to verify can (and often does) post a thread regarding such stories in the moderator forum, seeking input from the rest of the team. Opinions can (and do) vary widely, but usually we can reach a consensus on whether to publish the story as-is or with minor editing, return the story for major revisions, or outright reject it.

Sometimes we don't agree, and then the senior mods might step in to provide guidance. Other than for routine things like grammar, punctuation, sentence structure and just basic writing quality it's actually quite rare for a story to get returned without more than one set of eyes looking at it.

You'd be amazed at how many stories that end up getting returned for things controversial have been read by most of the team before that decision was made. So, as you can see, there is little to fear from the "One person's trash" conundrum.




That clears up something that I was unaware of. TY