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Shylass
Over 90 days ago
Straight Female
United Kingdom
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Gingerbread Lover
Maggie, I always laugh at my own jokes! Somebody has to.
Did I use my "!" right?
When I'm writing, I try to use few, and always singly. Or should that be singularly? Or... on their own? Am I going to get told off for the "..." now?
In forum posts, I'm happy to use my made-up words and crappy grammar because it's my "Thing" that I enjoy (messing about with words, etc), as opposed to not knowing how in general. And I have a life-long habit of using three "!!!"s, usually in this form: "BIG SQUIDGEY HUG!!!" More than one is wrong unless it's my Squidgey three. I hardly ever use a string of them, generally.
I do use "!?!" if it's an exclamation that I can't quite believe is true, or "?!?" if it's a question that I can't believe has to be asked. Or something. I don't think I use it in stories, though. I think it's just a Thing I do.
Did I use my "!" right?
When I'm writing, I try to use few, and always singly. Or should that be singularly? Or... on their own? Am I going to get told off for the "..." now?
In forum posts, I'm happy to use my made-up words and crappy grammar because it's my "Thing" that I enjoy (messing about with words, etc), as opposed to not knowing how in general. And I have a life-long habit of using three "!!!"s, usually in this form: "BIG SQUIDGEY HUG!!!" More than one is wrong unless it's my Squidgey three. I hardly ever use a string of them, generally.
I do use "!?!" if it's an exclamation that I can't quite believe is true, or "?!?" if it's a question that I can't believe has to be asked. Or something. I don't think I use it in stories, though. I think it's just a Thing I do.
Gingerbread Lover
I'm a lass, and I try to comment where I can, when I am able to read, about what i liked, or what I felt as I read it. If people want more detailed feedback, I am happy to provide that as I am able, too. Many writers don't always want to read what you have to say, so I tend to put less detailed feedback unless they ask for more or make it clear that's what they want. It's good to remember that we all read differently, and we all take differently, too.
You can choose to insist people put a comment when they score, but I like to leave mine open so people don't feel forced to. Sometimes I can score, but can't form my thoughts to give a comment, so I then refuse to score if I am forced to comment. I'm not always able to provide things people want.
I love to get feedback on my stories too, as it helps me develop my skills. Mostly, if there is something I really want feedback on, I ask a couple of friends I trust (usually one of the frequent writers, and one of the self-confessed Readers - people who only read, but don't post any stories).
I figure that if my stuff is terrible, people will post that! If it's fair/middle of the road, they are not likely to comment. If they really liked it, they are more likely to say, just like if it is markedly bad.
So my questions usually come with, why was it bad/good, or why is this not worth a comment? What makes it "fair/okay/middle-of-road"? How can I improve on that? And if the readers are not forthcoming, I ask a couple of friends.
As Clum says, try some advertising, and I would encourage you to ask some friends. If you are generally just wanting a wider readership, adverts and forum-posting are the way to go. If you are wanting to explore your talent as a writer, getting to know individuals and taking their views is the way to go.
Good luck.
*EDIT* I should also add, the writer's gender has nothing to do with whether I comment or not. The story and my mood/frame of mind/health do.
You can choose to insist people put a comment when they score, but I like to leave mine open so people don't feel forced to. Sometimes I can score, but can't form my thoughts to give a comment, so I then refuse to score if I am forced to comment. I'm not always able to provide things people want.
I love to get feedback on my stories too, as it helps me develop my skills. Mostly, if there is something I really want feedback on, I ask a couple of friends I trust (usually one of the frequent writers, and one of the self-confessed Readers - people who only read, but don't post any stories).
I figure that if my stuff is terrible, people will post that! If it's fair/middle of the road, they are not likely to comment. If they really liked it, they are more likely to say, just like if it is markedly bad.
So my questions usually come with, why was it bad/good, or why is this not worth a comment? What makes it "fair/okay/middle-of-road"? How can I improve on that? And if the readers are not forthcoming, I ask a couple of friends.
As Clum says, try some advertising, and I would encourage you to ask some friends. If you are generally just wanting a wider readership, adverts and forum-posting are the way to go. If you are wanting to explore your talent as a writer, getting to know individuals and taking their views is the way to go.
Good luck.
*EDIT* I should also add, the writer's gender has nothing to do with whether I comment or not. The story and my mood/frame of mind/health do.
Gingerbread Lover
I love you lot. 
She went straight out to the garden after the hair thing, and started saying, "Didn't you water the beans? I wasn't going to plant the lupins there, I wanted them in a clump there... You've probably killed those beans... Haven't you done any weeding? I've watered the beans now, I would have thought your common sense would tell you to water them... I really wanted those lupins together... Oh, you put the daisies in two seperate places... I wanted those all in a clump too..."
AAAAAAAARGH! I pointed out that every time I went to water the plants, it had started raining; I spilt up the lupins because the size they grow to means there isn't enough room together; I'm sorry about the beans but they still look alive; I did a bit of weeding but the whole bad back thing puts a dampener on it; I kept the seedling beans well-watered; I have no common sense and it's ridiculous to expect it of me; I can move the single lupin and put it with the other two; I put the daisies seperately because I have over 20 seedling daisies growing that can go between them, and if I hadn't bothered cutting the lawn for her, she would have had LOADS of daisies to moan about... I DID do the dusting and hoovering and cleaning downstairs, but as she pointed out, she hadn't yet been inside long enough to notice. She made a point after I had sat her down with her tea (which was "okay") to say, "Oh yes, I can see where you've been in here."
It is now nearly quarter to four in the afternoon, and I have still not gone downstairs. When I finally emerge, I will get told that it is a lovely day outside and I could have gone out and done some gardening. I'm getting my rant in now so I don't have to do it later.
She went straight out to the garden after the hair thing, and started saying, "Didn't you water the beans? I wasn't going to plant the lupins there, I wanted them in a clump there... You've probably killed those beans... Haven't you done any weeding? I've watered the beans now, I would have thought your common sense would tell you to water them... I really wanted those lupins together... Oh, you put the daisies in two seperate places... I wanted those all in a clump too..."
AAAAAAAARGH! I pointed out that every time I went to water the plants, it had started raining; I spilt up the lupins because the size they grow to means there isn't enough room together; I'm sorry about the beans but they still look alive; I did a bit of weeding but the whole bad back thing puts a dampener on it; I kept the seedling beans well-watered; I have no common sense and it's ridiculous to expect it of me; I can move the single lupin and put it with the other two; I put the daisies seperately because I have over 20 seedling daisies growing that can go between them, and if I hadn't bothered cutting the lawn for her, she would have had LOADS of daisies to moan about... I DID do the dusting and hoovering and cleaning downstairs, but as she pointed out, she hadn't yet been inside long enough to notice. She made a point after I had sat her down with her tea (which was "okay") to say, "Oh yes, I can see where you've been in here."
It is now nearly quarter to four in the afternoon, and I have still not gone downstairs. When I finally emerge, I will get told that it is a lovely day outside and I could have gone out and done some gardening. I'm getting my rant in now so I don't have to do it later.
Gingerbread Lover
FFS! She's been away for 1 1/2 weeks and the first thing she says after "I'm desperate for the toilet" is "Why have you slicked your hair back like that?" Not, "Hello, how are you doing?" or "Thank you for cleaning the house and doing the gardening." No. It's about my HAIR. I JUST GOT OUT OF THE FECKIN' SHOWER! I HAVE SLICKED IT BACK SO IT ISN'T IN MY FACE! I DON'T HAVE A FELLA, SO I HAVE NOBODY WITH WHOM TO MAKE YOU GRANDCHILDREN, AND I HAVE NO DESIRE TO PROVIDE YOU WITH ANY SO THAT YOU WILL HAVE NO OPPORTUNITY TO ASK ME WHY I NAMED THEM DAISY AND FRED, AND WHY I MAKE THEM HAVE FUNKY HAIR UNTIL THEY ARE OLD ENOUGH TO CHOOSE WHATEVER THEY WANT WITHOUT FEAR OF NAGGING, SO I HAVE NO NEED TO MAKE MY HAIR LOOK ATTRACTIVE IN YOUR EYES BECAUSE NOBODY GIVES A FIZZIN' TOSS WHAT I LOOK LIKE!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!
Gingerbread Lover
Quote by stephanie
Many years ago, I interviewed Paul McCartney, former Beatle, member of Wings and multi-millionare.... (He's among the nicest guys I've EVER interviewed.)
We were drinking champagne while I asked him questions about his time in The Beatles. Eventually he got bored by my concentrating on his past career.
"C'mon Mate," he said at one point, "Ask me something else.... Ask me anything.... If you could ask me one thing, what would it be?"
I thought for a moment.
"I'd ask you to buy me a house, you filthy rich Scouse bastard," I said.
(I have seen Paul McCartney laugh champagne through his nose. He DIDN'T buy me a house.)
xx Steph
(True Story.)
Am I the only person on earth who doesn't understand all the bizarre hype about The Beatles' music?
Gingerbread Lover
Quote by FtLMale
He defines himself as a bisexual crossdresser and although I cannot be sure if his "girlfriend" is a euphemism for something else, the primary objective would seem to be humilation. As he does allow this to happen repeatedly it would seem that his physch would seem to feed on this humilation.
Adding to this is his need to inform the 100,000 lush members of his humilation, on the basis of seeking comradship. I am sure that other members that are inclined to share their similar episoide with him will contact him privately.vwVCHYwmnZVc4iUu
But as you asked if the lasses ever help, were you perhaps offering more than advice?
Just kiddin' Shylass
To be honest, I wouldn't have a clue what to do, so... no. Not kidding, FtLMale.
And I checked out his profile after all, and he looks better in pretty knickers than me, so kudos to him. 
Gingerbread Lover
Quote by clum
Your profile says that you're single...
Maybe he's using the US expression that means a lass who is a friend, as opposed to a girlfriend he bonks? Or... he's just a really complex lad? If he is a lad? I haven't checked the profile.
Do the lasses ever help, or is it just a humiliation thingy?
Gingerbread Lover
Three fishies I would love to catch:
1. Table-sized bass (that's a bass that is legal to take for the table, not a bass the size of a table).
2. Smoothound (that's a shark).
3. A dogfish (they're my favouritest).
Three things I wish I hadn't done:
1. Wasted a year of my life when I could have just listened to my instincts.
2. Gone for the first appointment.
3. Decided to make Mother's birthday present this year.
Three things I'm glad I did:
1. Answered that job advert.
2. Decided not to run away when somebody chased me.
3. Shared my writing.
Three things I say too much:
1. I'm sorry.
2. I'm really sorry.
3. I'm really sorry, but...
Three things I wish for:
1. To be loved and cherished.
2. To see the project realised.
3. To be well.
Three things I hope for:
1. To look back on life and know I did the best I could.
2. To live alone and have my solitude again.
3. To find my fishing passion again.
Three differences I wish I could bring to the world:
1. To give joy to people who need it.
2. To encourage people who simply need more confidence in themselves.
3. To use artistic creativity to bring more beauty.
1. Table-sized bass (that's a bass that is legal to take for the table, not a bass the size of a table).
2. Smoothound (that's a shark).
3. A dogfish (they're my favouritest).
Three things I wish I hadn't done:
1. Wasted a year of my life when I could have just listened to my instincts.
2. Gone for the first appointment.
3. Decided to make Mother's birthday present this year.
Three things I'm glad I did:
1. Answered that job advert.
2. Decided not to run away when somebody chased me.
3. Shared my writing.
Three things I say too much:
1. I'm sorry.
2. I'm really sorry.
3. I'm really sorry, but...
Three things I wish for:
1. To be loved and cherished.
2. To see the project realised.
3. To be well.
Three things I hope for:
1. To look back on life and know I did the best I could.
2. To live alone and have my solitude again.
3. To find my fishing passion again.
Three differences I wish I could bring to the world:
1. To give joy to people who need it.
2. To encourage people who simply need more confidence in themselves.
3. To use artistic creativity to bring more beauty.
Gingerbread Lover
Quote by Callgirlstacey
Does anyone know how to create an app? Because It would be AMAZING to release a Lush Stories iPhone app!
This may be better in this section: http://www.lushstories.com/forum/yaf_topics11_Site-Announcements--Feedback.aspx
There is an app of some sort for phones, but I don't have a phunny phone, so I don't know, sorry! Perhaps you could check out the section and see what you can find, and maybe a mod will move this over there for you?
Gingerbread Lover
Fanks, Gurlyboy. 
How bizarre! Last night, I actually considered contacting Admin to see if they would change the name they give to Guest (the multiple account users now merged), to "Fred Guest"! Do you think they would?
Quote by insheepsclothing54
For shits and giggles someone should open an account "Fred Guest" for the sole purpose to mess with Shylass. Fred can follow shylass. Fred can have her on his list of favorite authors. What would his bio say?
Hahaha love you lass!
How bizarre! Last night, I actually considered contacting Admin to see if they would change the name they give to Guest (the multiple account users now merged), to "Fred Guest"! Do you think they would?
Gingerbread Lover
It drives me bonkers when people say things like, "It needs washed." No, it does not. "It needs washing."
"It needs turned off." No! "It needs turning off."
Damn them. At least when I use bad grammar and madey-uppy words, I usually do it on purpose, not because I'm simply incompetent (that's only one small element).
"It needs turned off." No! "It needs turning off."
Damn them. At least when I use bad grammar and madey-uppy words, I usually do it on purpose, not because I'm simply incompetent (that's only one small element).
Gingerbread Lover
Quote by DirtyMartini
Yeah, I'm a moderator over on the blue site and I've yet to edit a poem...I know the feeling though* and let's not forget about the use of capital letters or lack thereof...
I think Fred stole all the commas* thinking they were hooks with which to catch fish cakes. But it's too late: I've eated them all.
Top thread, Clum.
*When you find one* insert comma here.
Gingerbread Lover
When I posted this thread, I thought everybody would be all, WTF? and ignore it. But obviously, everybody is as mental as I am, and there is a Fred epidemic!
I must also point out that Fred is definitely a Fred. I do believe we each have our own Fred, but different, and some of them are George, and some of them Jeff, and some of them might be Bob (although Bob is what I call all the fish I catch, so I don't think that can be right).
So come on, everybody! Name your Guest, because there is power in knowing a name, and then when the little freak stalks you, you can be all, "Oh, it's just Fred/Whatever". Or... y'know... don't.
With regards to "18 viewing", maybe Fred has multiple mirrors in the room, so it looks like more than one person, but really, it is just Fred?
I should have called this The Fred Thread.
Fred, I made you famous! Now gimme a Ginga! Please?
I must also point out that Fred is definitely a Fred. I do believe we each have our own Fred, but different, and some of them are George, and some of them Jeff, and some of them might be Bob (although Bob is what I call all the fish I catch, so I don't think that can be right).
So come on, everybody! Name your Guest, because there is power in knowing a name, and then when the little freak stalks you, you can be all, "Oh, it's just Fred/Whatever". Or... y'know... don't.
With regards to "18 viewing", maybe Fred has multiple mirrors in the room, so it looks like more than one person, but really, it is just Fred?
I should have called this The Fred Thread.
Fred, I made you famous! Now gimme a Ginga! Please?
Gingerbread Lover
Quote by lafayettemister
In the past I had a Blackberry. BBM was by FAR the best messenger system I ever used. I've tried several on my Android style phone. And I've seen the same things for iphone. BBM is much better. And the email system used by BB/RIM is also much easier. They should have sold out to Android years ago, not Blackberry is like Palm.
RIMming and Palm? Is that the phone version of that Lelo thingy?
Gingerbread Lover
Quote by littlemissbitch
im super stoned and this is like the funniest thread ever...i used to wonder who the guest was too. thought it was mods moderating in stealth..
But I'm in stealth, and Fred isn't always here...
But then, I'm not a mod. Maybe it only works for mods cos their presence is awesomely awesome that the site thingies can't help but notice them? No, that's just silly. I don't think it's stealth.DLizze, why aren't you paranoid? Maybe you should be...
