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Sweetaboo
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I will probably do that. I have not named names, because I do feel that the specifics should be dealt with privately. However, this forum is called Site Announcements/Feedback, and feedback is not always praise. I have serious issues with the way things are handled here and that's my feedback. I had left this alone until I saw a message stating that the site would be asking for contributions. That's why I chose to speak up.
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No, those are not the facts. But I'm not going to argue with you. My issue is not that Lush doesn't publish incest. It's that the story verifiers are excessively punitive. In fact, so punitive that I have refrained from submitting stories because I never know what words or sentences might get me in trouble. The site guidelines are long and complicated and ultimately, it's the verifier's discretion as to how they apply. When writing and submitting, I can only hope that I have complied. I don't submit anything that, to me, looks like it violates guidelines. And when I get a story back saying that I've violated guidelines, I'm usually shocked. And that's the kind of mistreatment I'm talking about.
I'll give you one example. I submitted a story a while back, where I referred to a character as a senior in high school. I was given a warning, stating that this could be a violation of the rule that says all characters must be over 16 years old. The story takes place in the US, where there is no such thing as a high school senior under 16 years old. The clarification that the character was a high school senior, from my point of view, demonstrated compliance with the guidelines. A verifier saw it differently and chose to give me a warning. This is the sort of thing I'm talking about. This is the issue I have with Lush, not the exclusion of specific genres, such as incest. In the case of the incest section, however, it's important to remember that those stories were submitted during a time when that was allowed and a certain amount of understanding and flexibility should have been exercised when stories were re-submitted to comply with new guidelines.
I also know what it costs to run a website such as this. I am very aware that the revenue will greatly exceed the cost. More power to you. Nothing wrong with using what you have to make money. I just won't be contributing.
I'll give you one example. I submitted a story a while back, where I referred to a character as a senior in high school. I was given a warning, stating that this could be a violation of the rule that says all characters must be over 16 years old. The story takes place in the US, where there is no such thing as a high school senior under 16 years old. The clarification that the character was a high school senior, from my point of view, demonstrated compliance with the guidelines. A verifier saw it differently and chose to give me a warning. This is the sort of thing I'm talking about. This is the issue I have with Lush, not the exclusion of specific genres, such as incest. In the case of the incest section, however, it's important to remember that those stories were submitted during a time when that was allowed and a certain amount of understanding and flexibility should have been exercised when stories were re-submitted to comply with new guidelines.
I also know what it costs to run a website such as this. I am very aware that the revenue will greatly exceed the cost. More power to you. Nothing wrong with using what you have to make money. I just won't be contributing.
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"Questions already covered off in the above post, or general complaints relating to the new set up, will be deleted to keep this thread from becoming too cluttered."
This is not a forum for you to complain about site policy relating to banned content, nor whether you will be supporting the site or not.
"Questions already covered off in the above post, or general complaints relating to the new set up, will be deleted to keep this thread from becoming too cluttered."
This is not a forum for you to complain about site policy relating to banned content, nor whether you will be supporting the site or not.
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Quote by dpw
We all have an age range preference, I don't mean that stick to it rigidly. Mine is 25 to 35/40. Ive been with a few younger but they looked older and older that looked younger. I've prefered that range all my life from 16 to 60. As you get older has your prefered range changed?
I think that's probably the most popular age range, no matter what age, sex, or orientation you are. The stereotype is that anyone younger than that is a self-centered, immature brat. The stereotype is that anyone older than that likes to sit around, knit, and read the Wall Street Journal. Not saying it's right. Just saying that's the way it is.
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The terms "shemale" and "ladyboy" are offensive to trans people. The entire premise of the "shemale" fantasy shows a misunderstanding of what it means to be transsexual. Why would you expect a MTF transsexual to enjoy using a part of her body that she wishes wasn't there? Most "shemales" are sex workers trying to raise money to remedy that problem.
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Quote by JohnC
I would if she was "passable". I like my own cum. I like seeing a nice cock and it cumming (as do most men even if they don't admit it, that is why they have money shots in porn). I also like anal play (give and take). So, it would be the best of both worlds.
That's assuming, of course, that your transsexual would want to use her penis. Most don't.
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I prefer to write in first person and center the story around a main character, who tells the story as a narrative. However, I have found third person to be more appropriate when the story contains important scenes that the main character isn't involved in and thus can't give a first-person point of view.
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I'll soon be finishing the last part of the "Shanna" trilogy and not sure where to go next. I tend to spin characters off and give them their own stories. So I thought I would ask the readers who have read my stories which characters should get their own stories and what genre would you like to see them in?
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I would suggest that the site guidelines be better written.
As they currently read, they are very clear and understandable if you are writing a quick wank story with no drawn-out characters, involved plots, or complex story details. Otherwise, they aren't very clear.
For instance, the guidelines say no stories may feature characters under 16. Obviously, the intent of the guideline is to prevent authors from writing about children under 16 in sexual situations. However, developed characters do have childhoods and non-sexual things happen during those childhoods. And sometimes, adult characters produce children as a result of their depicted sexual activity. Without clarity, some verifiers might be inclined to reject a story which mentions that the main adult character, as a child, played sports, simply because the words "child" or "13" or "grade school" are used in the description. Other verifiers might let it pass.
Also, the site guidelines prohibit "death, suicide, dangerous sex, drugging" without clearly defining them. Can we write a story in which main characters pass away? This was explained another thread, but not covered in the guidelines. Can we write about characters smoking weed after sex? This is legal in many states. "Dangerous sex" can include just about anything having to do with S&M. Does this mean we can't write stories featuring paddling (which can cause bruises and welts) or fisting?
Just saying that some definition and clarity would be a good thing.
As they currently read, they are very clear and understandable if you are writing a quick wank story with no drawn-out characters, involved plots, or complex story details. Otherwise, they aren't very clear.
For instance, the guidelines say no stories may feature characters under 16. Obviously, the intent of the guideline is to prevent authors from writing about children under 16 in sexual situations. However, developed characters do have childhoods and non-sexual things happen during those childhoods. And sometimes, adult characters produce children as a result of their depicted sexual activity. Without clarity, some verifiers might be inclined to reject a story which mentions that the main adult character, as a child, played sports, simply because the words "child" or "13" or "grade school" are used in the description. Other verifiers might let it pass.
Also, the site guidelines prohibit "death, suicide, dangerous sex, drugging" without clearly defining them. Can we write a story in which main characters pass away? This was explained another thread, but not covered in the guidelines. Can we write about characters smoking weed after sex? This is legal in many states. "Dangerous sex" can include just about anything having to do with S&M. Does this mean we can't write stories featuring paddling (which can cause bruises and welts) or fisting?
Just saying that some definition and clarity would be a good thing.
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It's always best to write to entertain yourself. Personally, I prefer to read stories that have plots that build to a climax. I like reading (and writing) about characters who aren't into it at first and have to be persuaded, but once they're sold, they go for it all the way and the tension is finally released like an explosion. That's what makes a good story.
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I'm working on a story in which two main characters in previous stories pass away. These deaths are central to the plot, because they bring two other characters together. I realize there are Lush guidelines against suicide/death, but the deaths depicted in the story I'm writing are not part of the erotica. They are part of the drama, the non-sexual aspects of the characters' lives. Can this be written within the guidelines? Again, this is a MAJOR part of the plot.
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With alternative lifestyles, orientations, and gender identities gaining social acceptance, I was curious what everyone thinks of this. Keep in mind that by "transgendered woman," I am referring to a person born as a male who desires to live as a female, in various stages of transition.
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Quote by deviantlover
I have had stories rejected for grammar reasons when there was nothing wrong with it, except that I was using English grammar rules and not American. On the rejection, the person checking my story was American and didn't like how I constructed my sentences. When I challenged her, she threw her dummy from the pram and banned me from the site for 14 days. Not a very adult thing to do in my opinion. I did complain to the site but received no joy, much as I expected. 15 days later I re-posted the story, which this time was apparently checked by someone who understands English grammar the way we Brits use it and the story was duly published with no problem.
I can definitely see where that's a problem. Americans live in a bubble and tend to think that the world ends at the coasts. I do think the verifiers should be accommodating of British spelling and grammar, which varies from American spelling and grammar, but is no less proper.
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Quote by TheDevilsWeakness
First of all, I believe the OP made a great statement by titling it "Help... I've been arrested by the grammar police"
It was witty and funny and in no way, shape or form disrespectful. It grabbed your attention and she got the help she was asking for.
Exactly. I meant no disrespect to the editors whatsoever. It truly was an attempt to get some help with my story, and I ended up getting the help I needed. The corrections were made and the story has been published. I can't thank one_winged_angel and naughtynurse enough for their assistance.
So there is no need to turn this into a shouting match. All is good.
For what it's worth, I have read some really bad stories with good grammar. Given the choice between a story that has every "I" dotted, every "T" crossed, every word spelled, every use of punctuation perfect, but also has every tired porn cliche, has bad characters, unbelievable situations, and bad dialogue and a story that is well thought out, well conceived, has believable situations and characters and good imaginative sex description, but also has a few misspelled words, misused punctuation, and a few typos, I would rather read the latter.
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Can you spot the errors here?
I did not process your story, but authors are always free to message the verifier who processed their story if they're not happy with the outcome. Calling them the grammar police isn't exactly . .. progressive. ..
Yes, the errors in that quote were fairly easy to spot. More difficult is punctuation in dialogue. Every editor seems to have different standards in that regard.