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Just noticed ANOTHER new story category... Mind Control

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sprite
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This is the first I've heard that it's even been added. Gav kind of works on "Gav time", and things get done when they do, which I respect.

For all the Omnium badge obsessors, I've now decided, as a a matter of policy, to add a new category every week. They will become more and more obscure.


just sent my list of suggestions in, boss. i'm particularly excited about 'insect fantasies' (as suggested by Ping).

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.

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just sent my list of suggestions in, boss. i'm particularly excited about 'insect fantasies' (as suggested by Ping).


That idea bugs me.1zmvYOfPuzCZ7MmH
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That idea bugs me.2lpXA6HaYtmQe7Bs


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.

adele
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Why bother having a hard to get badge if it's going to be easy to get? The omnium badge means a story written in every category right? So do you want lush to never add any categories because you have a dumbass badge? A badge that to be honest doesn't amount to shit really... That said, the doesn't mean shit part, the more categories there are the more impressive the badge becomes, yeah? I know you can bullshit most categories and get the badge anyway.. but still... if there were 1,000 categories it would make the badge way more impressive than "well I got it when there were 15 categories so I should get to keep it", that's bitch shit.

To make my nonsense above clear.. I mean that an omnium badge should be as it is intended, a story in every category. It's something to chase. Preferably with quality stories and not just reworked stories from another category to qualify. Unless you have no pride. Unless a fake medal or trophy is just as good to you. But seriously, a person that is able to write an original, compelling story in every category, and add new ones when new categories are added, that is a true lush author. NOT people who just add some horseshit to collect a badge or rework an old story and submit it in a new category... those "authors" are cancer who drown out good writing because they take advantage of the system.

I was not complaining about how hard it is or was to earn the badge; my complaint was that people who had already earned the badge lost it because Lush essentially changed the rules, and then applied them retroactively. And then after doing that once, adding 12 categories less than a month ago, they do it again by adding another one so soon. I think the idea of new categories is good, but if the people chasing a reward don't have the certainty that once they catch it, they can keep it, than why chase it at all?

It may be a dumbass badge to you, since you have only written in a handful of categories, but it isn't to the people who worked for it. And yes, it becomes more impressive to earn the more categories they add. But an athlete who earned an Olympic gold medal or won a marathon or some other event 10, 20 or 30 years ago, is no less deserving of that medal than someone who earns a medal today or tomorrow under a different set of rules.

I fully understand nicola's desire not to have a bunch of different badges labelled Omnium, but if Lush is going keep moving the goal line and then say you really didn't score a touchdown before, then perhaps they should do away with the concept of touchdowns and just go for yardage as a measure of success.
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I was not complaining about how hard it is or was to earn the badge; my complaint was that people who had already earned the badge lost it because Lush essentially changed the rules, and then applied them retroactively. And then after doing that once, adding 12 categories less than a month ago, they do it again by adding another one so soon. I think the idea of new categories is good, but if the people chasing a reward don't have the certainty that once they catch it, they can keep it, than why chase it at all?

It may be a dumbass badge to you, since you have only written in a handful of categories, but it isn't to the people who worked for it. And yes, it becomes more impressive to earn the more categories they add. But an athlete who earned an Olympic gold medal or won a marathon or some other event 10, 20 or 30 years ago, is no less deserving of that medal than someone who earns a medal today or tomorrow under a different set of rules.

I fully understand nicola's desire not to have a bunch of different badges labelled Omnium, but if Lush is going keep moving the goal line and then say you really didn't score a touchdown before, then perhaps they should do away with the concept of touchdowns and just go for yardage as a measure of success.


probably the best fix is to just do away with the badge altogether.

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.

Liz
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I gotta agree with Magical_Felix and say leave it as it is.

Grandfathering the badge for certain members or getting rid of it all together both sound a bit daft to me. Certainly, an overreaction to a few people having a moan. How often do we actually add new categories anyway?
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So now you are dissing victims of abuse or or violence (to themselves or close family or friends) and are saying they should just put that aside and not feel anything about it? Or have an opinion about it? If you dislike this site so much, why are you here? What do you base your statement about being "one of several thousand people who rarely use Lush"? Have you taken a personal survey of members of every other site asking why they don't use Lush?

As far as the Omnium badge, it was a simple question about adding new categories (which I do NOT have a problem with) without any warning or accommodation to allow time to retain the badge. The people that earned it, earned it based on the rules in place at the time. Lush changed the rules and took it way based on new rules. That is not the way real life works. Medals and awards given based on one set of rules do not get rescinded due to subsequent rule changes. Those changes are effective from the time the rules go into effect forward.

As far as the incest category, Lush used to have that as one of the genres. When nicola decided to do away with it, there was far more positive response than negative. Buy you wouldn't know that because you have not been here that long.


No, I'm saying people need to grow up and start treating this place for what it is -- a sex site where people go to have fun. It's NOT a support group for victims of sex crime. If you want to reach out and seek attention from other "victims", find a website that's more suitable for that sort of thing. I just don't think a sex site is the best place for it. People don't want to hear it. It turns them off immediately.

The incest category is back now. so why not have a non consent category. I've seen non con stories on other sites have over 100,000 views in the space of a week. Incest and non-consent pull in more traffic and revenue than all the other categories combined. Other sites benefit greatly from it. Why should Lush be any different?

If people don't want to see certain categories, there's an option to block them. I don't see any problem.

It seems some people are putting their our personal agendas (seeking attention and collecting daft badges) over the needs and the good of the site. And that is SELFISH!"
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How often do we actually add new categories anyway?


It's gonna be every week now. Nicola just said in an earlier post.
Liz
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The incest category is back now. so why not have a non consent category. I've seen non con stories on other sites have over 100,000 views in the space of a week. Incest and non-consent pull in more traffic and revenue than all the other categories combined. Other sites benefit greatly from it. Why should Lush be any different?


The site is not run by consensus. It's not a democracy. Every story category present on Lush is at the explicit approval of the site owner. If she doesn't want a non-consent category on Lush, guess what, there won't be one.

And this thread is not a soapbox for your crusade to get stories on Lush. You've said your piece. Let's move on.
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The site is not run by consensus. It's not a democracy. Every story category present on Lush is at the explicit approval of the site owner. If she doesn't want a non-consent category on Lush, guess what, there won't be one.

And this thread is not a soapbox for your crusade to get stories on Lush. You've said your piece. Let's move on.


God, you're sexy when you get angry.
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I've written a couple of so-called Mind Control stories, but I won't post them for fear of being kicked off. My opinion of what Mind Control is doesn't matter...only the Mod's opinion matters and one can NEVER predict what a Mod's opinion is going to be. So my advice to all the Lush writers is to avoid that Mind Control category at all costs.
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I've written a couple of so-called Mind Control stories, but I won't post them for fear of being kicked off. My opinion of what Mind Control is doesn't matter...only the Mod's opinion matters and one can NEVER predict what a Mod's opinion is going to be. So my advice to all the Lush writers is to avoid that Mind Control category at all costs.


or, conversely, ask a mod. we're very friendly, ya know. also, we don't tend to just randomly kick people off unless they really make an effort TO get kicked off. smile

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.

Green_Man
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Quote by nicola


This is the first I've heard that it's even been added. Gav kind of works on "Gav time", and things get done when they do, which I respect.

For all the Omnium badge obsessors, I've now decided, as a a matter of policy, to add a new category every week. They will become more and more obscure.



Finally! This is what I've been hoping for all along. Really challenge us, Nicola.
adele
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probably the best fix is to just do away with the badge altogether.

That is exactly what I was suggesting there. and also suggested earlier. Replace it with a Category badge, starting at say 30, then have a 40 and 50 as well. And when we hit 60, add one for that and every additional 10. people that already have 40 or 50 categories would get all applicable badges right away. it would solve a lot of the issues. The badge would never get removed, it would provide incentive like the graduated author badges, and it would also be good for those that have a category or two they prefer not to write in.
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I've written a couple of so-called Mind Control stories, but I won't post them for fear of being kicked off. My opinion of what Mind Control is doesn't matter...only the Mod's opinion matters and one can NEVER predict what a Mod's opinion is going to be. So my advice to all the Lush writers is to avoid that Mind Control category at all costs.


Good point. Each mod will have different interpretations of the rules. Some are cool, whereas others will reject stories for ridiculous reasons. You can write a story and it's a 50-50 chance if it'll be published or not, depending on which mod reads it.

Some mods will do the same with mind control as they did with the reluctance category and completely ruin it.

They'll reject stories and say things like, "The person being manipulated with mind control must have prior knowledge of what's going to happen."

Another is: "The person under mind control must clearly say the word yes".

You've also got, "The person under mind control must enjoy it".

Another one: "There can be no threats of violence."

Honestly, the list goes on and on. Problem is, when people see their stories being rejected for daft reasons, they think, fuck this bullshit. I'm going elsewhere. Then they leave the site and join a different one.
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Good point. Each mod will have different interpretations of the rules..



Sprite, one of those epic “50-50” mods in question answered Jonox. I hope he takes her advice and uses the volunteered services they provide.

I don’t often speak out like this. I’m not sure why you are here if you prefer the content elsewhere. Each to their own.

If you’re that passionate and want lush to publish your work you should write more, ask the moderators for help- not bitch about them. Hell! You may even be a mod yourself one day. Give these HUMANS that give up their time for free a little respect.
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I wish I could control the minds of most people who've posted here. They would all be very quiet and happily bring me cake and lemonade before robbing Trump and buying me an island.
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I wish I could control the minds of most people who've posted here. They would all be very quiet and happily bring me cake and lemonade before robbing Trump and buying me an island.


Cake? Deal. I’m bringing cake. Oh and a baseball cap.
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Sprite, one of those epic “50-50” mods in question answered Jonox. I hope he takes her advice and uses the volunteered services they provide.

I don’t often speak out like this. I’m not sure why you are here if you prefer the content elsewhere. Each to their own.

If you’re that passionate and want lush to publish your work you should write more, ask the moderators for help- not bitch about them. Hell! You may even be a mod yourself one day. Give these HUMANS that give up their time for free a little respect.


I respect the mods and always will -- no doubt.

My point is, if some mods are going to slap ridiculous rules all over the mind control category like they did with the reluctance category, then mind control is a waste of time. If someone writes a story and doesn't break any rules, then that story should be published.

People will not tolerate being messed about and having their time wasted. They'll just leave Lush and join another site, and that's not what we're trying to achieve, is it?

To be perfectly clear and give people complete clarity, there should be 2 rules to abide by -- no under age, and no bestiality. And that is it.
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I respect the mods and always will -- no doubt.

My point is, if some mods are going to slap ridiculous rules all over the mind control category like they did with the reluctance category, then mind control is a waste of time. If someone writes a story and doesn't break any rules, then that story should be published.

People will not tolerate being messed about and having their time wasted. They'll just leave Lush and join another site, and that's not what we're trying to achieve, is it?

To be perfectly clear and give people complete clarity, there should be 2 rules to abide by -- no under age, and no bestiality. And that is it.


Thanks for the input, Wayne. Not sure how we survived your absence. smile

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.

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Thanks for the input, Wayne. Not sure how we survived your absence. smile


Sprite, you own me kiss. And not just any kiss. I mean a big sloppy one, right on the lips. No tongues though. I draw the line there.
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I respect the mods and always will -- no doubt.

My point is, if some mods are going to slap ridiculous rules all over the mind control category like they did with the reluctance category, then mind control is a waste of time. If someone writes a story and doesn't break any rules, then that story should be published.

People will not tolerate being messed about and having their time wasted. They'll just leave Lush and join another site, and that's not what we're trying to achieve, is it?

To be perfectly clear and give people complete clarity, there should be 2 rules to abide by -- no under age, and no bestiality. And that is it.


Ah well. You contradict yourself on the mods.

Should be published? Think this through. What if it’s crap. Mid stroke, spelling mistakes etc. Puts me off personally.

The “not we’re trying to achieve” made me snort beer through my nose. I’m not part of your team or your “clarity” on the rules you think should be the bottom line as you state. It’s not your choice to make.

I’m here as an individual who loves this little cyber community and respects the individual people in it and those who work to make it lush.

That’s all I ask. Stop bitching about them.
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New categories each week??

And you thought I was crazy to ask for a "brad pitt fucks PrettyWild " category


it's on the list - look for it sometime in June '18. smile

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.

Ruthie
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I thought it was Mime Control. Cuz those guys are getting out of hand.


I've always been in favor of mime control. Something really needs to be done.
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Ruthie
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I've written a couple of so-called Mind Control stories, but I won't post them for fear of being kicked off. My opinion of what Mind Control is doesn't matter...only the Mod's opinion matters and one can NEVER predict what a Mod's opinion is going to be. So my advice to all the Lush writers is to avoid that Mind Control category at all costs.


Why are you shouting. Calm down. It will be okay.
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I wish I could control the minds of most people who've posted here. They would all be very quiet and happily bring me cake and lemonade before robbing Trump and buying me an island.


I'll buy you an island, make your favourite cake and serve you freshly squeezed lemonade. My lawyers advise against commenting on the robbery. Just bring your writing materials.

Pfft! And still no Canadian category.
adele
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How about a Lactation category?
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I want a square dance category. I suspect that one would be ALL MINE!
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And still no Canadian category.



Announcing the new Canadian category:

Stories in this category are uniquely Canadian. They may feature polite sex, sex on the back of a dog-sled, sex in an igloo, sex in maple syrup and/or poutine, sex in a canoe, a three-way between Justin Trudeau, Justin Bieber, and a mountie, an unreasonable and mysterious devotion to the Toronto Maple Leafs, or bragging (sexily) about our socialized healthcare. However, to comply with Canada's language laws, all stories must be written in both English and French. And at the height of each climax, all characters should exclaim "Oh Canada!"

Post-avant-retro-demelodicized-electro-yodel-core is my jam.