Lush Coins

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I suggested the idea of using coins for a "private comp" type of thing (offering coins for stories on a theme the offerer is interested in) and Jen seemed good with it. If that's allowed, can't see why this would not be. That's back before coins were actually in circulation, during the leadup to deployment.

Thanks, Seeker4. I can’t see how this could lead to abuse of the coin thing, to be honest. We writers should be able to use the coins to show our appreciation of our loyal readers, I think! 😘X

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Thanks, Seeker4. I can’t see how this could lead to abuse of the coin thing, to be honest. We writers should be able to use the coins to show our appreciation of our loyal readers, I think! 😘X

Please report back on how it goes. I don't have coins to spend right now but I am interested in hearing how they are being used.

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Please report back on how it goes. I don't have coins to spend right now but I am interested in hearing how they are being used.

I will 😘x

I see no problems using coins as you wish. Their your property. Anything different stinks of communism. Your property, your choice.

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I see no problems using coins as you wish. Their your property. Anything different stinks of communism. Your property, your choice.

I agree, but I just want to get some certainty. Nobody seems to know, or is in a position to make a decision. Hey ho. 😘X

Ummm. How can someone tell you what to do with your own coins? Just saying...

Would you let anyone tell you how to spend your real money?

For what it's worth, I like the idea. I love coding Easter eggs, as well as finding them.

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I know Lush coins are supposed to be for readers to reward writers, but can we use them the other way around? I would like to use mine to offer a prize for spotting something in my story. Is that OK?

they are your coins to be used as you'd like. simple as that

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Please report back on how it goes. I don't have coins to spend right now but I am interested in hearing how they are being used.

i'm saving up mine until i have enough to buy Lush

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Would you let anyone tell you how to spend your real money?

depends on if you're married or not lol

Lol. Yeah... I get that

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Lol. Yeah... I get that

we work things out here - as long as i ask first, she rarely says no - that said, i don't ask for too many crazy ridiculous things (and yes, i did just buy a $600 synthesizer, but i NEEDED it -also, i have been saving up my spending money for a while. oh, and i did do a stint as a hooker for one night... maybe i shouldn't have mentioned that one? )

Ohhh. I get the synth. I caught hell for buying a sunburst guitar WITH MY OWN MONEY. But, but, I NEEDED it! Lol

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Ohhh. I get the synth. I caught hell for buying a sunburst guitar WITH MY OWN MONEY. But, but, I NEEDED it! Lol

nods certain things are good for you soul. what kind of guitar? i have a cherry red fender squire and danelectro 12 string (and my eye on a Epi Les Paul lol).

This painful acquisition was a non-original '58 Gibson Les Paul standard sunburst. Poor color, turning greenish, with crappy replacement pickups. She is still sweet; her neck is to die for! Ouch. Still paying.

Her name is Rebecca

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This painful acquisition was a non-original '58 Gibson Les Paul standard sunburst. Poor color, turning greenish, with crappy replacement pickups. She is still sweet; her neck is to die for! Ouch. Still paying.

sounds lovely. replacing the pickups?

Yes. The CORRECT pickups cost more than the guitar. Exploring options.

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Yes. The CORRECT pickups cost more than the guitar. Exploring options.

not saying this is the way to go, but i helped financing my toy by hooking (admittedly, it was more of an RP thing with my Mistress, but hey, it was money well earned, lol).

Hmmm. Favor night with a tip jar! Lol

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Hmmm. Favor night with a tip jar! Lol

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It's 375 coins not $375 so at $37.50 you can request a payout or you can use the coins to purchase or gift memberships

Ah, thanks, answers my question if coins can be used to purchase or upgrade memberships! And let's see, then if I do that, I get free coins back... there must be some way to parlay this into a personal fortune!

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Ohhh. I get the synth. I caught hell for buying a sunburst guitar WITH MY OWN MONEY. But, but, I NEEDED it! Lol

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nods certain things are good for you soul. what kind of guitar? i have a cherry red fender squire and danelectro 12 string (and my eye on a Epi Les Paul lol).

12 String? Wow. Can't play. Should be simple. Not for me. I used to have a dano Silvertone amp-in-case. Big mistake; Selling her to get the LP.

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12 String? Wow. Can't play. Should be simple. Not for me. I used to have a dano Silvertone amp-in-case. Big mistake; Selling her to get the LP.

it was a gamble, sort of. I thought, hmmm... might be hard, might be easy. Thing is, the action on the 12 strings is so smooth that, for chords, it's actually easier (for me) to play. So i mostly use it when i'm playing psychedelic stuff with lots of chords and the strat is more for leads and weird stuff lol

I received an anonymous donation of coins twelve hours

ago ( that's around midnight GMT)

If the donor accidentally set to anonymous and is thinking what an ungrateful b***h I am.

💋💋💋💋 ... THANK YOU VERY MUCH ... 💋💋💋💋

it was me Styxonein Im sorry I will get better or maybe not thats old age xx

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Can someone in the know please answer? So we all know where we stand.

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I have read the section on Lushcoins in the Terms and Conditions, and I have read the Coins page that Jen linked in the original comment in this thread (is here for anyone who would like to read it.)

The Coins page says "They [being coins] are a great way for members to be able to generate revenue from their work or site profiles." My understanding from this sentence is that any member can ask (on their site profile) "If you like my profile please send/gift some Lushcoins", or words to that effect. Is my understanding correct?

Thankyou in advance for any/all answers to my questions.

as things stand yep. you can earn them or hand them out any way you wish. will that change? don't know. it's been under discussion since day one since, what they were originally intended for was a way to thank and encourage writers at a site whose very existence was based upon publishing erotic stories. all the other stuff was an afterthought to make the site more enjoyable for members. but yeah, Lush's primary function is it stories. at present, i think the bulk of coins are being given to people posting nudes or cybering and a lot of excellent writers are sitting on the sidelines without a single tip while people continue to enjoy their stories for free. personally, i think that's a bit sad, but that's just me and it is what it is.

Don't know about plans for the coins. I agree about the writers not being compensated. I have already said it would be nice if the site owners gave a few coins for new stories, or stories with a lot of reads/diff etc. The stories drive the site and put money in the owners pockets. That said, I believe if you have coins, you should be able to do what you want with them. Once bought or received, they belong to you. Just saying...

I think a ‘Top Fan’ award would be more constructive in building a rapport between readers and writers. If authors could award them to those who loyally support their writing, it would build relationships and give readers an incentive to comment on, share and reward authors’ work. I’m not sure how it would work, but authors could perhaps give awards out to those eligible to receive them, by whatever criteria. We’re not all writers here, so it would be nice if appreciation went both ways.

Just a thought.