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That's the reason why we need to give all the details of course, otherwise you make it your story while it is ours. And she is blond, with blue eyes, darnit!


Blond is masculine, blonde is feminine. Idiot.
Quote by Magical_felix
Blond is masculine, blonde is feminine. Idiot.


That actually proves my point about giving all the details, as she's a crossdresser.


===  Not ALL LIVES MATTER until BLACK LIVES MATTER  ===

I have been watching this and just had to add my

Whether you agree or disagree with the topic, EVERY member, especially a paying member, should have the right to post a topic of their choice. Posting off handed comments and pics just to get the thread closed because you do not agree is a pretty low act and shows more about you than the OP.

To the OP, the system will never change but thank you for the discussion. In my opinion, the only fair system would be that when someone submits their story, their name is not displayed to the mod.

BTW, I am surprised that you have not received any going by you average scores And I am surprised that after 4 years of absence, that mods are still using the term 'butthurt' and calling out members on the forum. See, nothing ever changes lol
Quote by Magical_felix


Blond is masculine, blonde is feminine. Idiot.
Bravo Jack, you just can't live without insulting folks, can you?
What you say is true for French and in British English. In American and Canadian English however, the term blond is preferred every time, even when referring to female hair, though a few writers like to hang on to the gender distinction.
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
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Bravo Jack, you just can't live without insulting folks, can you?
What you say is true for French and in British English. In American and Canadian English however, the term blond is preferred every time, even when referring to female hair, though a few writers like to hang on to the gender distinction.


Your momma is brindle.
Quote by Magical_felix


Your momma is brindle.
smile Still the same old Jack.
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
Quote by Fugly
And I am surprised that after 4 years of absence, that mods are still using the term 'butthurt' and calling out members on the forum. See, nothing ever changes lol


Because you were such a shining example of how to conduct yourself as a mod. lol
Quote by Magical_felix


Because you were such a shining example of how to conduct yourself as a mod. lol


LOL you really want to go there? I'm game if you are lol
Quote by patokl
smile Still the same old Jack.


That was a good one...the brindle joke. Even you have to admit.
Quote by Fugly


LOL you really want to go there? I'm game if you are lol


Damn, you bookended it with lols. That's serious.

I'm shaking.
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Damn, you bookended it with lols. That's serious.

I'm shaking.


cute, wasn't it
How many "old" profiles do y'all have? How do you remember all your passwords? Do you just play on the computer all day? I am seriously interested.....that be why I'm askin.
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That was a good one...the brindle joke. Even you have to admit.
Oh, was that a joke? I apologize for not seeing that Jack. Better luck next time.
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
Quote by patokl
Oh, was that a joke? I apologize for not seeing that Jack. Better luck next time.


Oh dang, it's true? Well shit... I have some extra frisbees if you want them.
Quote by ChuckEPoo
I think this thread has run its course.

How about the mods giving a symbol for really awful stories and poems?




That I agree with as there is a lot of crap that is posted. And Recommended Reads also seem to be in the same category as some of the things that are allowed to be posted
I define nothing. Not beauty, not patriotism. I take each thing as it is, without prior rules about what it should be.
- Bob Dylan


Consistent, Persistent and Bullshit Resistant!
- Trinket
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There are no conspiracies on Lush. If you feel that way, take it up with Nicola.


some of the recommended reads are crap and pap like some that gets posted and the other better stuff seems to be rejected
I define nothing. Not beauty, not patriotism. I take each thing as it is, without prior rules about what it should be.
- Bob Dylan


Consistent, Persistent and Bullshit Resistant!
- Trinket
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some of the recommended reads are crap and pap like some that gets posted and the other better stuff seems to be rejected


we're trying something different - only publishing crap until further notice. new direction, and all. thanks for being supportive.

You can’t truly call yourself peaceful unless you are capable of violence. If you’re not capable of violence, you’re not peaceful. You’re harmless.

Quote by sprite


we're trying something different - only publishing crap until further notice. new direction, and all. thanks for being supportive.


This is like the policy my wife and I have at home, at least according to one of our kids, who seems to think that we make "yucky" food every night.
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we're trying something different - only publishing crap until further notice. new direction, and all. thanks for being supportive.


Awesome!

I just submitted another dump of a story.

Please read it and tell me how shitty it is.

Much appreciated.

Quote by ThisPing4U


Awesome!

I just submitted another dump of a story.

Please read it and tell me how shitty it is.

Much appreciated.



I love it when they hate on my crap. I tickles me hemorrhoids. I think there be The Shitty Stool award. I go first, I got first.CarVHZuJUhswBfl7
Quote by oceanrunner


This is like the policy my wife and I have at home, at least according to one of our kids, who seems to think that we make "yucky" food every night.


OMG! My kids have that same policy! Now I cook them crappy food just to piss them off.
To all of those who fuss and fight
over a recommendation
and to all of those
who cant write a menu on a can
just sit back and swill your beer
maybe its a conspiracy by the boss
Quote by sprite


we're trying something different - only publishing crap until further notice. new direction, and all. thanks for being supportive.


Finally.. a chance to shine.. I've got the Stool Badge nailed!


Quote by sprite


we're trying something different - only publishing crap until further notice. new direction, and all. thanks for being supportive.


lmao
Quote by sprite


we're trying something different - only publishing crap until further notice. new direction, and all. thanks for being supportive.


You and Lush are true to your word.

First RR awarded for my piece o' crap story under the new guidelines.



Now I have to find a way to write differently so this does not happen again.

Quote by sprite


we're trying something different - only publishing crap until further notice. new direction, and all. thanks for being supportive.


Awesome! I have four or five ready for that category.
Quote by Fugly
I have been watching this and just had to add my

Whether you agree or disagree with the topic, EVERY member, especially a paying member, should have the right to post a topic of their choice. Posting off handed comments and pics just to get the thread closed because you do not agree is a pretty low act and shows more about you than the OP.

To the OP, the system will never change but thank you for the discussion. In my opinion, the only fair system would be that when someone submits their story, their name is not displayed to the mod.

BTW, I am surprised that you have not received any going by you average scores And I am surprised that after 4 years of absence, that mods are still using the term 'butthurt' and calling out members on the forum. See, nothing ever changes lol


Well said. I think it's an excellent idea not to show the author's name when approving a story. The name of the author shouldn't have any bearing on whether a story gets approved or not (or Recommended, for that matter). The best writers surely wouldn't have a problem with that - their quality will shine through whatever, right? It would also help stop a lot of the unnecessary grumbling when it comes to competitions too.

Every member should have the right to question the system without being told by those who are meant to be here to help that it's...

Quote by sprite
frankly... insulting

Quote by Milik_the_Red
frankly insulting

Quote by principessa
offensive and an insult


Of course member suggestions can also be shrugged off and treated with derision...

Quote by Liz
lol.


Quote by sprite
is that really how you see the mods? some sort of power hungry entity that's out to make lush a poorer experience for members? btw, that's a very real question - i'd appreciate an honest answer.

I wouldn't mind answering this. I hope your appreciation of honesty extends to me too.

Do I see them as a power hungry entity? No, but I certainly understand why many people do. I can also understand why people are too frightened to admit to that. Mods become mods for their own reasons - some good some bad. Some people join this site and the only thing they want to be is a mod. There are those as well who would struggle to survive on here if they didn't have the security of being part of the mod team. It explains why some people would want to bother still being a mod, when all we ever hear is how arduous and thankless it is (I love that one by the way).

Usually the bad mods are got rid of without much fuss - if you know gossipy mods you can usually find out what happened in PM. When mods get consumed by power they don't usually do it in full public gaze - MrNudiePants going postal in the forum being a notable exception. Power trips aren't the problem though. What is the problem is the slow creep towards institutional thinking. "I deserve this because I make sacrifices for this website", "us mods are so unappreciated by THEM - let's have a group hug".

The RR system was added as a perk for mods. Whenever you add a perk for the mods, by definition you make things relatively worse for those who aren't mods. We all need to remember who the most important people are on this: the Authors. All of them, good or bad. 97% of the traffic on this site is not concerned with this forum or the chat rooms or private messages - it's here to read stories supplied by dozens of authors every single day
Warning: The opinions above are those of an anonymous individual on the internet. They are opinions, unless they're facts. They may be ill-informed, out of touch with reality or just plain stupid. They may contain traces of irony. If reading these opinions causes you to be become outraged or you start displaying the symptoms of outrage, stop reading them immediately. If symptoms persist, consult a psychiatrist.

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Quote by ChuckEPoo


Butthurt is an attitude. Butface is a name. Lol.

Actually your writing is good. Keep on submitting and I'm sure the recognition will come. Hang in there.


Thanks, but once again it was not about me as I am pretty new here. If I really was worried, why would I make myself a target for people to hold grudges who dislike open honest discussion???? The few taking the cheap shots are probably people I have nor will ever deal with, just be respectful to others please. This was for other writers who didn't want to wear a target, I could care less, at least you aren't using real ammo lol.... To all writers, just do your thing and do it for yourself first.

To Sprite, I have enjoyed my dealings with most Mods, anything more just message me if you really care for feedback.
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Of course member suggestions can also be shrugged off and treated with derision...


I actually did laugh when I read that particular suggestion, though. It's daft.
Quote by ThisPing4U


You and Lush are true to your word.

First RR awarded for my piece o' crap story under the new guidelines.



Now I have to find a way to write differently so this does not happen again.



Congrats on the RR. It's on my queue. Along with a million other stories I don't have time to read lately. But I will.