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I've had 199,639 views on my profile as of 10 seconds ago, so I'm about to reach a major land mark

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Great job, Chris, you definitely dived in with both feet (a mixed metaphor you can feel free to correct for me...) and pounded out the stories. Not once did I hear cursing or see any objects flying out of your office, which demonstrates remarkable (though perhaps unnatural) composure and equanimity. I want some of whatever you're taking...

Congratulations, a very well-deserved award.

Quote by nicola
My original post, was a bit of a kneejerk reaction to the issue which has arisen.

I'm still giving this some thought, but looking at the feedback, we may need to relax these rules somewhat. I take the opinions of our regulars very seriously, and am open-minded and flexible in my approach to how the site is run. It's a community, not a dictatorship (!).

The whole point of mentioning it, is that some people are getting a lot of editorial assistance. And making it obviously known. So much so, that the stories are essentially, partly co-written.

Is that fair to a newcomer to the site, who doesn't have any support network, and is flying totally solo?

We want stories to be primarily, the efforts of individuals.

I don't personally see much harm in asking someone to proofread a story, or them pointing out the grammatical errors. Particularly if you're dyslexic, or weak technically. None of us are perfect, and another set of eyes often helps.

It's the heavy editing and co-writing which has become an issue.

So, would we all be happier, if the rules were altered, so that proofing and light editing are ok, but anything more involved, shouldn't be allowed?

At the end of the day, it's an honour system, and totally unpoliceable. The message we're trying to get across, is that we want submissions, to be as close to your own work, as possible.

Feedback welcome.

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I have worked with ConBrio, a very talented writer. I am in talks to do collaboration with a few other people on here but for the moment they are just ideas.

I would sometime in the future like to work with

1.) ChrisM
2.) Mysteria
3.) Oceanrunner

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You can already do this. Click on "all blogs" on your profile (upper right, under the Facebook symbol) and you get to your older blog posts, which you can delete or retain as you please.

Quote by TonyaL
There are so many and I find new authors daily.
Always Mysteria, Lilly's poems are amazing, Gilrenard has some great stories avgblkgirl is a new author for me, green_man is great. My list of favorites just keeps growing. It truly depends on what you're in the mood for. Chrism has some great things as well as Master_Jonathan. I'm sure I could keep going Trinket and Adi are always a joy to read as well.

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I am pissed..Seems there has been maclious rumors being spread by Mysteria about Milik and I, but mostly about my personal life. So it has come to a point that I feel it nessary to clear the air.
1) I have never posted my age, because I simply never thought it was anyone's bussiness unless I became involved with some one. And I can promise you Milik knew my age long before we became lovers or began living together.
2) Yes I am on oxegen, I was in a serious car accident that almost claimed my life. Again. I didn't think my disability was anyone's business. But if it gave Mysteria joy to spread that rumor, glad I could make her day!
Any more rumors you can ask me like an adult or spread more hurtful rumors. Mysteria you have managed to hurt my whole family and friendships with your gossip.
The rest of you that were involved, I would think as adults, you could find something better to do than hurt people by spreading her hurtful gossip. Mysteria, for your personal information, Milik and I couldn't be happier!