Which improvements or features would you like to see added?

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I have not sent a story in as of yet just heard the feedback from others of the process of going through it. Now I do believe this site only wants the best to submit stories just that we are not all great writers. So I do believe the stories are only as good as the Story mods are and some could think they are doing a services while not helping at all. If you feel like I am attacking rest a sure I am not. Now could LustStories.com relax on the rules or even better revise the rules that is up to them.

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I would like to have both authors in a joint story be given equal presentation, and their story to show on both of their pages equally.

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We don't require everyone to be great writers, and certainly not necessarily as good as our moderators (some of whom are simply outstanding writers).

We expect correct grammar and punctuation. We expect stories to make sense, and be erotic in nature. We expect stories not to break any of our terms.

A story has to be pretty abysmal to be rejected on the grounds of quality. I think in all my time as a moderator I've done it once.

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Okay, this may be a dense question, but what is the algorithm used to determine who appears on the Top Authors list on the home page? It makes no damn sense to me that (as of this very second) I am at the top of that list, when I haven't posted anything since 2 June, and someone like Dirty_D, for example, who has two Story Picks up, is below me on the list.

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Ugh, as much as I love the new feature, it's rendered my newsfeed useless

Please can we hide liked comments on it?

(Possibly, it was just yours that were showing this time, no offense intended)

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I've added a new section to your activity settings page that should help you filter out these events from your profile.

Let me know if you see any problems with it.

btw this will only stop new ones, not ones that have been posted already.

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I've added a new section to your activity settings page that should help you filter out these events from your profile.

Let me know if you see any problems with it.

btw this will only stop new ones, not ones that have been posted already.

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Have I ever told you I loved you? ...If not, well, I do. Like, me love you long time. Thank you dear for everything you do for us.

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I've added a new section to your activity settings page that should help you filter out these events from your profile.

Let me know if you see any problems with it.

btw this will only stop new ones, not ones that have been posted already.

Quote by gav


I've added a new section to your activity settings page that should help you filter out these events from your profile.

Let me know if you see any problems with it.

btw this will only stop new ones, not ones that have been posted already.

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When it comes to scoring on a story, we have the option of 1,2,3,4, or 5. The difference between 4 and 5 is 20%. There should be an option for 4.5 or 4.75.

At school, we were given grades A B C D E etc. but also, minus or plus, e.g. A+ , or C-.

This gives more room, rather than jumping in blocks of 20%.

What do you think?

Thank...

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Also like the idea of more story grading options. Seems everyone gets at least a 4 or 5 but if you could grade on bigger scale, maybe it would make a top grade more valuable.

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Just picking up the thought. I'm not sure if fractional scores between four and five would work and how those could be implemented so they are intuitive to use for readers.

What I've got in mind would be a more detailed scoring system with individual scores for different aspects of the story. Just making up an example from the top of my head:

1. Character development

1 - [ ] Huh, there were characters?
2 - [ ] Yeah, there were characters, I remember now.
3 - [ ] Interesting characters! I even remember all their names!
4 - [ ] Your characters were lovely distinctive, gimme more of that!
5 - [ ] Wow, I felt as if I was your characters' heads!

2. Plot

1 - [ ] What plot?
2 - [ ] Something happened, but nothing important.
3 - [ ] Cool, this story had an interesting plot!
4 - [ ] This wasn't just plot, this was storytelling. Very good!
5 - [ ] Outstanding! Kept me guessing what would happen from the first second right until the end!

3. Writing level

1 - [ ] It was okay to read
2 - [ ] There was a certain flow in the story, at least mostly
3 - [ ] This story flowed well and was fun to read
4 - [ ] Well-written and imaginative language
5 - [ ] Brilliant! This story wasn't just written, it was painted with language!

4. Dialogue

1 - [ ] A bit plain
2 - [ ] I could see that you tried to make the dialogue work
3 - [ ] Your dialogue worked well for your situations
4 - [ ] Loved the dialogue, each character even had a distinctive voice!
5 - [ ] Absolutely brilliant! Witty, imaginative and absolutely believable!

5. Suspense

1 - [ ] Sorry, there wasn't much to look forward to
2 - [ ] I almost fell for the hints, but they were a bit obvious
3 - [ ] Yep, you kept me guessing!
4 - [ ] I couldn't sit still for even a moment! Well done!
5 - [ ] I kept biting my lip and chewing my nails. God, I almost died from suspense!

6. Eroticism

1 - [ ] The sexy parts need shaping out.
2 - [ ] There were some sexy moments.
3 - [ ] This one was sexy and had moments I loved!
4 - [ ] Wow, absolutely hot!
5 - [ ] Sizzling! I've got blisters on my skin!

If all of these were weighted equally, we as authors would perhaps get more detailed feedback about which parts could be improved and which work well while the combined scores we get through these would be better balanced. If readers could filter for certain aspects that are important to them, they could get some value as well.

Finally, what's not included in the scoring above is the explicitness level. This might also be an interesting information for readers - it might also be something the author sets when submitting the story. I do know that some of my regular readers are a bit out of their comfort zone when I submit heavier stuff.

How explicit would you rate the language of the story?
[ ] Tame ..... [ ] Romantic ..... [ ] Sexy ..... [ ] Dirty ..... [ ] No holds barred

I'm quite aware that my suggestion couldn't replace the existing scoring system and mixing scores between both would be rather pointless, so it would need a separate display and a catchy name to take off.

Quote by ChrissieLecker


Just picking up the thought. I'm not sure if fractional scores between four and five would work and how those could be implemented so they are intuitive to use for readers.

What I've got in mind would be a more detailed scoring system with individual scores for different aspects of the story. Just making up an example from the top of my head:

1. Character development

1 - [ ] Huh, there were characters?
2 - [ ] Yeah, there were characters, I remember now.
3 - [ ] Interesting characters! I even remember all their names!
4 - [ ] Your characters were lovely distinctive, gimme more of that!
5 - [ ] Wow, I felt as if I was your characters' heads!

2. Plot

1 - [ ] What plot?
2 - [ ] Something happened, but nothing important.
3 - [ ] Cool, this story had an interesting plot!
4 - [ ] This wasn't just plot, this was storytelling. Very good!
5 - [ ] Outstanding! Kept me guessing what would happen from the first second right until the end!

3. Writing level

1 - [ ] It was okay to read
2 - [ ] There was a certain flow in the story, at least mostly
3 - [ ] This story flowed well and was fun to read
4 - [ ] Well-written and imaginative language
5 - [ ] Brilliant! This story wasn't just written, it was painted with language!

4. Dialogue

1 - [ ] A bit plain
2 - [ ] I could see that you tried to make the dialogue work
3 - [ ] Your dialogue worked well for your situations
4 - [ ] Loved the dialogue, each character even had a distinctive voice!
5 - [ ] Absolutely brilliant! Witty, imaginative and absolutely believable!

5. Suspense

1 - [ ] Sorry, there wasn't much to look forward to
2 - [ ] I almost fell for the hints, but they were a bit obvious
3 - [ ] Yep, you kept me guessing!
4 - [ ] I couldn't sit still for even a moment! Well done!
5 - [ ] I kept biting my lip and chewing my nails. God, I almost died from suspense!

6. Eroticism

1 - [ ] The sexy parts need shaping out.
2 - [ ] There were some sexy moments.
3 - [ ] This one was sexy and had moments I loved!
4 - [ ] Wow, absolutely hot!
5 - [ ] Sizzling! I've got blisters on my skin!

If all of these were weighted equally, we as authors would perhaps get more detailed feedback about which parts could be improved and which work well while the combined scores we get through these would be better balanced. If readers could filter for certain aspects that are important to them, they could get some value as well.

Finally, what's not included in the scoring above is the explicitness level. This might also be an interesting information for readers - it might also be something the author sets when submitting the story. I do know that some of my regular readers are a bit out of their comfort zone when I submit heavier stuff.

How explicit would you rate the language of the story?
[ ] Tame ..... [ ] Romantic ..... [ ] Sexy ..... [ ] Dirty ..... [ ] No holds barred

I'm quite aware that my suggestion couldn't replace the existing scoring system and mixing scores between both would be rather pointless, so it would need a separate display and a catchy name to take off.

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There are a vast number of authors that would tell you that the voluntary help that the moderating team give is nothing but supportive and helpful. When I first submitted my own stories I was not a great writer. It has only been through my stories being rejected, the guidance of the moderating team, and fellow authors help that I have increased my skills as a writer. I will always be grateful for someones help in my self-improvement.

When I was asked to moderate I saw it as a way to give back for all the help I had been given. The moderating team is there to assist authors and maintain a brilliant standard for the readers of the site.

It's always been my experience that you should give something a go and judge from your own experience.

I don't think its asking a lot that authors take time and effort to produce a story that the readers will enjoy. If you didn't feel the effort was worth it, then perhaps there is another site that would better suit?

Quote by Roquleaure


Its not that the rules are bad and I not saying the story mods are bad either, just that I am asking the comments that a friend has shown me were kind of rude or smart ass way. I do believe that there are better ways in answering or giving feedback to another. Sometimes we all forget that e-mails or messages are cold contacts without a voice to show emotions. A feed back asking "is English or native langue if so I feel sorry for you" is this acceptable?