I'm not sure if this subject has been broached before and if it has I apologize.
I recently did a favor for a complete stranger who had asked for help in 'proofing' his story. I offered my services and spent a few hours tweaking and correcting some of the grammar, punctuation, and general readability of his story.
Is it common, or should I expect some sort of recognition for my work either in the body of the story as a footnote or in the comment section.
I am not looking for a pat on the back or even an 'atta-boy' but I would think that common courtesy would prevail.
Any thoughts???
A footnote or comment underneath the story, would be a nice gesture.
I've seen them placed at the beginning of stories before, but for me, that interrupts the flow.
Big-haired Bitch/Personality Hire
Well keep in mind, out of all the people who've submitted stories on here, how many of them can name at least 5 story verifiers WITHOUT checking their inboxes??
Not saying that you don't deserve credit, but there are volunteers here who edit stories (note the plural) around the clock. I've not once read a single story that included a note in it thanking the verifier for reading/tweaking/proofing/approving their stories. Just wanted to throw that out there.
Again, I'm not saying you don't deserve your due credit, but I'm sure whoever you did this favor for is very grateful. And as long as they expressed their gratitude to you in some form, it doesn't necessarily warrant a cameo in their posted story.
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I wasn't aware the verifiers did all the things the OP was talking about. Old mate Imhapless did edit a story I had submitted, but I think he knew me well enough to know that I would approve the changes, (I'd crossed the guidelines a little). But it's a bit much to expect the verifiers to be grammar correctors and spell checkers.
As far as the verifiers go, I think they do a wonderful job here. A sense of humor must be a prerequisite, hats off to the lot of you.
A little note of thanks as a footnote would be a nice gesture.
While its nice to get the occasional thank you note I never started verifying stories for recognition. I guess that's why it's all the more welcome when it comes.
I have been asked several times from Lush readers if I would mind proofing and correcting their stories before they submit them because they have told me that they have read my stories and see how well developed they are and they can tell that I take my time to get my stories correct grammatically and content-wise before I send it for authorization.
That makes me feel good to have other readers tell me that, so I gladly tell them that I will be glad to do so because it is something I like to do and I like to help a fellow Lush member.
I can't tell you how many stories I have actually proofed for a Lush member and I never have received a thank you as a footnote in a story. They do send me a PM thanking me and sometimes it is enough for me.
I can only imagine what the volunteers and moderators go through on a daily basis here having to read so many stories from authors. I know that it is a task in itself. I would like to hope that my proofing a story from a fellow Lush member would make the process easier when submitted.
My hand goes out to you volunteers and moderators for the jobs that you all do. If it were not for you, I am sure that Lush would not be as much as wonderful place as it is now.
A hand up for jobs well done!
"So don't cry to me.
If you loved me,
You would be here with me.
Don't lie to me,
Just get your things.
I've made up your mind."
--Evanescence
A private thank you would be the polite thing to do and appropriate. A public one might be too much to expect.
I have done some editing for a friend and he did acknowledge it in his story.
i love you people.....
