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SensualSharon
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Quote by gav
I'm afraid TT thats for moderators only.

We took the decision that authors could not remove comments from their own stories early on. This was mainly to stop people removing all the critical or negative posts, leaving only the favorable ones.

If you see spam posts or deliberate flaming posts then please let one of the moderators know.

Thanks.

Luckily they allow the authors this control at Literotica, as it should be. Authors SHOULD be able to delete the haters.
Guest
Lurker
I totally agree with Sharon. As many problems as I have had with catliterotica the author is allowed control over the fate of the comments posted on their stories. In the past here I have had a couple of deragatory comments which had nothing to do with the story or writing posted on my stories, and requesting to have them removed gets all other comments stricken, so why not let the author have control over the comments? People comment and vote according to their opinion and not according to what comments are posted, so it's not like striking negative comments is going to help someone jack up their score or upset the balance of power. I've seen favorable reviews posted on mainstream works that were absolute crap, and at least here the comments and reviews come at the end of the story instead of the beginning. Anyway, much of the time critical comments are made for the author's benifit only, so why not let them remove some of those?

-Master Vyle
DirtyMartini
Purveyor of Poetry & Porn
Quote by SensualSharon
Quote by gav
I'm afraid TT thats for moderators only.

We took the decision that authors could not remove comments from their own stories early on. This was mainly to stop people removing all the critical or negative posts, leaving only the favorable ones.

If you see spam posts or deliberate flaming posts then please let one of the moderators know.

Thanks.

Luckily they allow the authors this control at Literotica, as it should be. Authors SHOULD be able to delete the haters.


On Shiterotica, people are allowed to post anonymous comments, which seems to encourage some idiots to go around posting obscene, negative comments on stories as they come out...I have not seen anything equivalent here...

Would you like to be able to remove negative votes as well??? Now that would be an idea...

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SensualSharon
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Quote by DirtyMartini
Quote by SensualSharon
Quote by gav
I'm afraid TT thats for moderators only.

We took the decision that authors could not remove comments from their own stories early on. This was mainly to stop people removing all the critical or negative posts, leaving only the favorable ones.

If you see spam posts or deliberate flaming posts then please let one of the moderators know.

Thanks.

Luckily they allow the authors this control at Literotica, as it should be. Authors SHOULD be able to delete the haters.


On Shiterotica, people are allowed to post anonymous comments, which seems to encourage some idiots to go around posting obscene, negative comments on stories as they come out...I have not seen anything equivalent here...

Would you like to be able to remove negative votes as well??? Now that would be an idea...
It's the comments, not the votes. Every site has their drawbacks, this is one of them for here, in my opinion. Authors should have the control. And the negative, anonymous comments there are easily deleted as stated. I have a lot of fans at Literotica, the only gripe I have about it there is the chat.
nicola
Matriarch
Quote by SensualSharon
It's the comments, not the votes. Every site has their drawbacks, this is one of them for here, in my opinion. Authors should have the control. And the negative, anonymous comments there are easily deleted as stated. I have a lot of fans at Literotica, the only gripe I have about it there is the chat.


We initially set it up so all comments were allowed. We quickly found out that people who are not accountable for their actions, would run down the first page of stories writing dross comments on the lot, for their purile enjoyment.

Nobody can leave a comment now unless they are a member. The accountability all but does away with the problem totally. If a member leaves a negative and unwarranted comment, the author has the opportunity to contact them if they so desire.

As Gav mentioned, allowing members to remove all the comments that they don't particularly like, leaving only the positive ones, would bias newer comments for one thing. "Negative" feedback usually contains some constructive criticism, which may also benefit other authors who are viewing the comments after reading your story.

It is easy to have an admin remove a comment which really shouldn't be there, there is a "Report offensive post" link at the top of the comments area. They are usually removed within 24 hours, if not sooner.
SensualSharon
Active Ink Slinger
It's your site, you will do as you wish obviously, just as I will do when I have my own site, hopefully later this year. I will take the authors feelings into account though on my site.
nicola
Matriarch
I regularly post these kind of threads to get feedback from authors / members. That rather proves I am / we are interested in making this collectively the best site of its kind out there, taking into account the thoughts and feelings of our membership. If you notice, we even have a whole sub forum dedicated to these threads.

You can't please everyone all of the time. I'm looking forward to seeing your site later in the year, please send me the URL when it's up.
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Quote by nicola
Quote by SensualSharon
It's the comments, not the votes. Every site has their drawbacks, this is one of them for here, in my opinion. Authors should have the control. And the negative, anonymous comments there are easily deleted as stated. I have a lot of fans at Literotica, the only gripe I have about it there is the chat.


We initially set it up so all comments were allowed. We quickly found out that people who are not accountable for their actions, would run down the first page of stories writing dross comments on the lot, for their purile enjoyment.

Nobody can leave a comment now unless they are a member. The accountability all but does away with the problem totally. If a member leaves a negative and unwarranted comment, the author has the opportunity to contact them if they so desire.

As Gav mentioned, allowing members to remove all the comments that they don't particularly like, leaving only the positive ones, would bias newer comments for one thing. "Negative" feedback usually contains some constructive criticism, which may also benefit other authors who are viewing the comments after reading your story.

It is easy to have an admin remove a comment which really shouldn't be there, there is a "Report offensive post" link at the top of the comments area. They are usually removed within 24 hours, if not sooner.


can we have the abilty to edit comments too? let's say DM tells me "That was the worst drival i've ever had the displeasure of reading!" for example, and i want to change it to "that was the best example of gay litature i ever read! in fact, i went a little crazy and ended up in a three way cyber with WMM and Magial Felix before i came to my senses! thank you for opening up my eyes to new horizons!" is that possible? biggrin

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Dancing_Doll
Alpha Blonde
Quote by SensualSharon

Luckily they allow the authors this control at Literotica, as it should be. Authors SHOULD be able to delete the haters.


I also post on the site that you mentioned. The kind of comments I have gotten there have included desires for the characters in my stories to be murdered, hit by a bus or "hopefully sold into sexual slavery to get what they deserve"... I don't bother deleting the comments. All press is good press. I also don't take it that seriously, but rather find it entertaining that my writing has been provocative enough to elicit such strong opinions. My intelligent readers with half a brain will also find 'outrageous comments' amusing. Having said that, I very rarely see shocking comments here on Lush. In fact I rarely see any negative comments at all, even if the writing is atrocious. On rare occasion, I'll see some constructive criticism or opinion and take it for what it is; a reader who cared enough to give you feedback. If we allow every non-glowing comment to be scrubbed, then it really makes readers feel like there is no point other than loading on the praise every single time. This leaves no opportunity for growth in one's writing. I value the opinions and constructive criticism quite a lot, and always thank the people that go out of their way to give me this kind of feedback.

Nicola and the moderators bend over backwards here to ensure that authors are treated fairly and to ensure that if they have an issue such as a legitimate unfair vote/comment, that it is dealt with in a very timely manner. The system is very well policed. That's something you won't get on any other site.

A writer that publishes anything is up for reviews and criticism. I can't see bonafide authors emailing Amazon.com to demand that a non-glowing review be deleted because it's their right to censor such things. Critics, publishers, editors, and readers all have a right to express their opinions, provided that they aren't 'flaming' or deliberately malicious and unfounded (in which case the site mods will scrub it asap on this site).

I consider it a privilege to have people read anything I write. Some will like the stories, some will not, but in the end if you stand by what you publish and take everything with a grain of salt, it should give you valuable feedback for when you write your next piece. And I think that's what we're all after here in the first place.

Just my ...
sprite
Her Royal Spriteness
Dear Doll - sorry about the bus comments - really, tho, i think it would have added a little needed drama to have one or two bus deaths in your stories. maybe some a zombie plague or two, as well!

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.
Dancing_Doll
Alpha Blonde
Quote by sprite
Dear Doll - sorry about the bus comments - really, tho, i think it would have added a little needed drama to have one or two bus deaths in your stories. maybe some a zombie plague or two, as well!


"Attack of the Slut Zombies"... you know it's funny... I actually had a dream like this once. I was trying to escape an ensuing army of the living dead that were trying to fuck me to death. See, there's a new story idea around every corner...
DirtyMartini
Purveyor of Poetry & Porn
Quote by Dancing_Doll
The kind of comments I have gotten there have included desires for the characters in my stories to be murdered, hit by a bus or "hopefully sold into sexual slavery to get what they deserve"...



LOL...You're lucky it's just the characters in your stories that they want murdered or hit by a bus...
Usually it's me they want killed...

Btw Doll...I agree with everything you said here, very well put...as usual...

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Guest
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In our own profile, is there a way to have a "show/hide" option for friends comments? something like: « / » right next to "friends comments"

Thanks!!!

@-}--
BigDaddyRich
Active Ink Slinger
One good thing would be the ability to have video chat, at least where you can see cam to cam, audio optional
Well that's just my opinion, sorry if you don't like.

BigDaddyRich
MrNudiePants
Active Ink Slinger
Quote by Dancing_Doll
Quote by SensualSharon

Luckily they allow the authors this control at Literotica, as it should be. Authors SHOULD be able to delete the haters.


I also post on the site that you mentioned. The kind of comments I have gotten there have included desires for the characters in my stories to be murdered, hit by a bus or "hopefully sold into sexual slavery to get what they deserve"... I don't bother deleting the comments. All press is good press. I also don't take it that seriously, but rather find it entertaining that my writing has been provocative enough to elicit such strong opinions. My intelligent readers with half a brain will also find 'outrageous comments' amusing. Having said that, I very rarely see shocking comments here on Lush. In fact I rarely see any negative comments at all, even if the writing is atrocious. On rare occasion, I'll see some constructive criticism or opinion and take it for what it is; a reader who cared enough to give you feedback. If we allow every non-glowing comment to be scrubbed, then it really makes readers feel like there is no point other than loading on the praise every single time. This leaves no opportunity for growth in one's writing. I value the opinions and constructive criticism quite a lot, and always thank the people that go out of their way to give me this kind of feedback.

Nicola and the moderators bend over backwards here to ensure that authors are treated fairly and to ensure that if they have an issue such as a legitimate unfair vote/comment, that it is dealt with in a very timely manner. The system is very well policed. That's something you won't get on any other site.

A writer that publishes anything is up for reviews and criticism. I can't see bonafide authors emailing Amazon.com to demand that a non-glowing review be deleted because it's their right to censor such things. Critics, publishers, editors, and readers all have a right to express their opinions, provided that they aren't 'flaming' or deliberately malicious and unfounded (in which case the site mods will scrub it asap on this site).

I consider it a privilege to have people read anything I write. Some will like the stories, some will not, but in the end if you stand by what you publish and take everything with a grain of salt, it should give you valuable feedback for when you write your next piece. And I think that's what we're all after here in the first place.

Just my ...



It's a rare occasion indeed, when I agree wholeheartedly with Dancing_Doll, but it seems this is one of those times. I'm not as prolific as some other authors, so I'm probably not exposed to the rude or obnoxious comments as they are, either. I'm perfectly content with the way Nic and Gav have set the site up regarding comments on stories. If a person is willing to have their screen name connected to a rude or uselessly boorish statement, that's their prerogative. Other readers (and authors) will see it for what it is.

And D_D, for what it's worth, my admiration of you has just officially been kicked up another notch.
mature_nylons
Rookie Scribe
I'm pretty sure it has been mentioned in the past but surely and 'Advanced' search facility is needed.

I have used Literotica for years now and have lots of contcts from there and they all to a man (or woman) insist that it's their advanced search facilty that makes it the best.

Surely with the vast number of stories now on Lust this facility is needed.

I wait in hope
nicola
Matriarch
Quote by mature_nylons
I'm pretty sure it has been mentioned in the past but surely and 'Advanced' search facility is needed.

I have used Literotica for years now and have lots of contcts from there and they all to a man (or woman) insist that it's their advanced search facilty that makes it the best.

Surely with the vast number of stories now on Lust this facility is needed.

I wait in hope


We have the stories search, and member search. Which search are you referring to in particular?

The stories search feature is due for an overhaul. Unfortunately our programmer is snowed under, he is working on the mobile version of our site currently, in between nursing his 2 newborns
Catnip
Internet Sensation
I think it'd be a good feature to be able to turn off the font colours in the chat rooms.
Our colour blind members would be thankful I am sure.
DirtyMartini
Purveyor of Poetry & Porn
Oh, I got a suggestion...

First off, would like to thank Gav and Nic for the emoticon additions...I think it's great...there are only a few I use regularly when posting in the forum, and since there are only a few that I use I have it memorized which page they are on when I post in the forum...

For instance, the "cheers" emoticon... is on page two when posting here in the forums...no problem, I can remember that...

The problem arises when I want to use the same emoticons in a PM...it seems the same emoticons are not on the same pages in both places...

Is there any way to add some uniformity here, so that the emoticons appear on the same pages in both forum posts and PM's? It would make life a bit simpler...

Cheers,
Alan.

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LovelyLexieGurl
Active Ink Slinger
Is there a possbility that we could have options on our Friends list to be visible to some but not to others? Reason I ask..is though I love talking to everyone, sometimes I just want to talk to one person, while not 'snubbing' anyone else. I do love the 'inivisible' option, but then the person I want to talk to without interruption can't see me and if they are invisible I can't see them. Just a suggestion.
gav
Code Monkey
Quote by LovelyLexieGurl
Is there a possbility that we could have options on our Friends list to be visible to some but not to others? Reason I ask..is though I love talking to everyone, sometimes I just want to talk to one person, while not 'snubbing' anyone else. I do love the 'inivisible' option, but then the person I want to talk to without interruption can't see me and if they are invisible I can't see them. Just a suggestion.


Yes, we have this feature already, although it seems not very well documented!

Blocking help

Essentially, you can block friends so they cannot see you online, but they remain as your friends. I think this should suit your situation.
Catnip
Internet Sensation
Quote by DirtyMartini
Oh, I got a suggestion...

First off, would like to thank Gav and Nic for the emoticon additions...I think it's great...there are only a few I use regularly when posting in the forum, and since there are only a few that I use I have it memorized which page they are on when I post in the forum...

For instance, the "cheers" emoticon... is on page two when posting here in the forums...no problem, I can remember that...

The problem arises when I want to use the same emoticons in a PM...it seems the same emoticons are not on the same pages in both places...

Is there any way to add some uniformity here, so that the emoticons appear on the same pages in both forum posts and PM's? It would make life a bit simpler...

Cheers,
Alan.


Learn to type the code instead, silly.
CuriousButterfly
Flirtatiously Fluttering
every time I rearrange my friends list it automatically changes the order to something else...is it just me?...am I doing something wrong?
Fugly
Active Ink Slinger
Quote by CuriousButterfly
every time I rearrange my friends list it automatically changes the order to something else...is it just me?...am I doing something wrong?


It's hard to tell a member that she is going , thankfully I don't have to this time. It happens to me all the time sad
gav
Code Monkey
The system is self-learning. It is trying to understand you interactions with your friends, good or bad and order them in the way it see's best.

Either that, or there's a bug in the system
Guest
Lurker
Quote by CuriousButterfly
every time I rearrange my friends list it automatically changes the order to something else...is it just me?...am I doing something wrong?


I experience the same If i move someone I have to move them one by one passing all friends.... but then again could be the hair colour
DirtyMartini
Purveyor of Poetry & Porn
Quote by Catnip


Learn to type the code instead, silly.


Nobody told me I had to learn code to hang out on Lush...this is getting way too complicated for me...

Did you change your av pic again? You really think we're not going to recognize you???

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redhotmommacita
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nicola
Matriarch
Quote by redhotmommacita
We need a Panic Button..... for when we are at work or creeping online late at night so our other halves don't catch us!


We have one at www.historiaslush.com (bottom right corner).

I am not all that keen on having one here too unless there's pressing member demand. I find them a little distracting and interfere with the site design. It's still doable if necessary.
Jillicious
Active Ink Slinger
Quote by nicola
Quote by redhotmommacita
We need a Panic Button..... for when we are at work or creeping online late at night so our other halves don't catch us!


We have one at www.historiaslush.com (bottom right corner).

I am not all that keen on having one here too unless there's pressing member demand. I find them a little distracting and interfere with the site design. It's still doable if necessary.


I just use separate virtual desktops. CTL-ALT-arrow and I'm away, a porn-b-gone combination. Great for school or when I'm around family. Too bad MS Windows users don't have those. Mac users have poorly implemented virtual desktops so it doesn't really work that well for them either.
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