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Clumeleon
Quote by Hugecock69
Yeah I'm not dumb I don't go into the all mens room. I use my account when I'm on school breaks, I don't feel the need to keep an account going that won't be used for months on end. Congratulations a small majority have written real books, the vast majority are pretending to be real writers while writing about sex online, I hope the pulitzer people check this site to make sure the real writers are winning
Wow, man. Why are you so unhappy?
Clumeleon
Your insulting comments aside, I can't say that I have noticed any change in the culture of Lush in the two years since I joined.
The focus of the site is now, has always been and will always be on erotic stories. Yes, other activities like you describe do go on but that's certainly not why the site is here and probably not why you should be a member. I still encounter roughly the same number of people looking to do those kinds of things as I did when I first joined.
Maybe you're looking in the wrong places. Or maybe you have a bad attitude about the site and that is reflecting on your enjoyment of it. Either way, that's not Lush's problem to fix.
Now, please stop insulting people who work very hard as writers of erotic fiction. I don't really know why you had to make such a statement, even if you do truly believe it. If you've been around the site for as long as you say you have, you would know that comments like that are very offensive in this community.
The focus of the site is now, has always been and will always be on erotic stories. Yes, other activities like you describe do go on but that's certainly not why the site is here and probably not why you should be a member. I still encounter roughly the same number of people looking to do those kinds of things as I did when I first joined.
Maybe you're looking in the wrong places. Or maybe you have a bad attitude about the site and that is reflecting on your enjoyment of it. Either way, that's not Lush's problem to fix.
Now, please stop insulting people who work very hard as writers of erotic fiction. I don't really know why you had to make such a statement, even if you do truly believe it. If you've been around the site for as long as you say you have, you would know that comments like that are very offensive in this community.
Clumeleon
A friend of mine made me watch an episode before it really came to the UK. I wasn't very impressed.
Then it took off big style and Gleeks started popping up all over the place. I thought, "Maybe I haven't given this a fair hearing," and watched some more. From there, the hatred grew. I just can't like it - it reeks of cheese and bad acting, and the mash-ups are often dreadful. When they started to enter the music charts, that really ticked me off.
I think the fact that everyone [I]expected[/I] me to like it made it even worse. I'm a big lover of musicals but Glee ain't no musical; it's a train wreck.
Then it took off big style and Gleeks started popping up all over the place. I thought, "Maybe I haven't given this a fair hearing," and watched some more. From there, the hatred grew. I just can't like it - it reeks of cheese and bad acting, and the mash-ups are often dreadful. When they started to enter the music charts, that really ticked me off.
I think the fact that everyone [I]expected[/I] me to like it made it even worse. I'm a big lover of musicals but Glee ain't no musical; it's a train wreck.
Clumeleon
Milik, could you give some examples of the types of threads you would like to see in such a forum? I don't think it's a bad idea but, evidently, you're going to have to make one hell of a case for it.
I think a place for homosexual-specific topics could be quite useful and widely used. I don't think it's fair to say it's a way of segregating people—there wouldn't be restrictions on who can visit what forums depending on their sexuality. It's not about the people, it's about the content. It's quite likely that there are things that homosexuals would like to discuss but which many heterosexuals would have no interest in.
The 'Ask The...' forums are some of the most popular and things can get lost in the midst. Having a go-to place for the kinds of topics you're looking for, i.e., homosexual-specific topics, could be very helpful for a number of members.
Also, targeting a forum at a group of people with potentially similar experiences in life could encourage members to ask questions and discuss topics they might have felt uncomfortable airing to a much broader audience.
I think a place for homosexual-specific topics could be quite useful and widely used. I don't think it's fair to say it's a way of segregating people—there wouldn't be restrictions on who can visit what forums depending on their sexuality. It's not about the people, it's about the content. It's quite likely that there are things that homosexuals would like to discuss but which many heterosexuals would have no interest in.
The 'Ask The...' forums are some of the most popular and things can get lost in the midst. Having a go-to place for the kinds of topics you're looking for, i.e., homosexual-specific topics, could be very helpful for a number of members.
Also, targeting a forum at a group of people with potentially similar experiences in life could encourage members to ask questions and discuss topics they might have felt uncomfortable airing to a much broader audience.
Clumeleon
Quote by CurlyGirly
I think it was announced on a Monday. Maybe it was just one of those Mondays for him! We've all had them.
I love the idea/image of him whacking the snooze button on his alarm on Monday morning and just being like, "Fuck it, I'm too old for this shit! I'm quitting," and puling the duvet back over his head.
Clumeleon
Quote by sprite
actually, i would imagine that the vatican was well aware of his plans to step down long before we were and probably already have a likely candidate. i don't think you just wake up and resign the papacy on a whim one morning.
I'm actually thinking of running for Pope. My big plan is to turn Catholicism into Buddhism. We'll be sorted.
Clumeleon
When I write, I get REALLY involved with my characters and it has, on occasion, been commented that I have a knack for bringing them to life.
I can only speak from personal experience. When I write, I like to know a lot of detail about my characters—a bit of history, their links to other characters, how they would react to certain events, what their weaknesses are. That doesn't all go down on the page explicitly but because I know them, I can make their part in the story seem more real.
It's great to know a lot about your characters but your readers don't need to know everything. Leave some things unsaid, or to the imagination; allude to a character's past but don't necessarily elaborate.
Know your characters first and then write naturally. If certain information turns out to be useful for your story, then it's already at your fingertips.
I actually obsess about my characters. One of my projects just now is a spin-off from one of my more popular stories here, which is actually part of the same story but from the perspective of a secondary character. It explores things about her which were only hinted at in the original store, but we also see a side that we would not normally see.
Argh. I love talking characters! Ethan Blake—I fucking love that guy; you don't know the HALF of it.
I can only speak from personal experience. When I write, I like to know a lot of detail about my characters—a bit of history, their links to other characters, how they would react to certain events, what their weaknesses are. That doesn't all go down on the page explicitly but because I know them, I can make their part in the story seem more real.
It's great to know a lot about your characters but your readers don't need to know everything. Leave some things unsaid, or to the imagination; allude to a character's past but don't necessarily elaborate.
Know your characters first and then write naturally. If certain information turns out to be useful for your story, then it's already at your fingertips.
I actually obsess about my characters. One of my projects just now is a spin-off from one of my more popular stories here, which is actually part of the same story but from the perspective of a secondary character. It explores things about her which were only hinted at in the original store, but we also see a side that we would not normally see.
Argh. I love talking characters! Ethan Blake—I fucking love that guy; you don't know the HALF of it.
Clumeleon
Quote by Magical_felix
Right, but you totally avoided him questioning your ambiguously gay agenda in this thread.
No, I didn't.
Quote by clum
Rest assured that my original post was genuine and sincere and that my "REAL intent" was not hidden. If I wanted advice on cruising for guys in gyms, that's what I would have asked for. Your original response was adequate and helpful.
Clumeleon
Quote by slipperywhenwet2012
Most likely it's so they won't come off as offensive. When I read a story that I particularly don't like, I just refrain from commenting and/or scoring. This may be counterproductive, but it's just my preference. Also, the comments are there for all to see. No one wants to come across someone picking a story apart: 1. It's embarrassing. 2. It subtly invites others to do the same. And soon your entire comments section will just be people picking apart your stories. That can be discouraging to authors, current and future.
Also, in my opinion, it's a bit tacky. On the rare occasions that I do decide to critique (so rare that I've only done it once since I've been here, and that's only because I noticed an inconsistency with the color of a character's hair) I send a private message. The author probably won't be as miffed about it because you've done it in private, and HOPEFULLY in a respectful and unpretentious manner.
I have generally found my critical comments to be well-received (save a few). An in-depth critique I would save for an author with a lot of potential but still a long way to go, and that would be done by PM. If I'm just saying what I liked and disliked about the story, or what could have been done better, I will leave it out in the open.
The genuine writers will appreciate the honesty.
Clumeleon
Quote by CurlyGirly
Really?I interpreted those posts as Clum being facetious and nothing more. I really didn't think he had the come-hither eyes going on in the locker room.
Even though he's from the UK, from what I've seen in the forums, Clum does have a pretty good sense of humor.Again, I thought he was being flippant.
Exactly. You saved me from responding, CG; thanks.
(I like to think I have a decent sense of humour. One of the few things I get from my dad.)
EDIT: To JohnC - you didn't offend me in the slightest.
Clumeleon
Quote by nicola
I totally agree with this philosophy and reasoning.
With 1.2bn Catholics roaming the planet, it may take some time though Mr Clum!
There's no rush. I've got an eternity.
Quote by A. A. Milne
Rivers know this: there is no hurry. We shall get there some day.
Quote by Daisaku Ikeda
With love and patience, nothing is impossible.
Clumeleon
Liking the smell, feel and look of a book are such superficial and, dare I say it, selfish reasons to want to preserve them. Similarly, the fact that eBooks save a lot of space isn't, for me, a good enough argument for us to go that direction either.
I don't mean to offend anyone, and maybe I'm taking this topic more seriously than other, but we should really be looking at the bigger picture with respect to the publishing industry. If we move to using eBooks almost exclusively, that could have a seriously positive impact on the environment. As I said before, it's also opening up more opportunities for amateurs to break into the writing market (Lush Publishing is living proof).
On the other side of the coin, we are losing book stores and libraries. However, our attachment to these is largely sentimental and, in relative terms, won't cost that many jobs. I don't mean to belittle the value of sentiment but, let's be honest, we will get by. I imagine libraries will become archives, dedicated to preserving the history of the printed word, rather more similar to a museum.
I'm happy to listen to both sides of the argument but saying things like, "I love the feel of flicking pages," does nothing to persuade me that we should stick with printed books.
I don't mean to offend anyone, and maybe I'm taking this topic more seriously than other, but we should really be looking at the bigger picture with respect to the publishing industry. If we move to using eBooks almost exclusively, that could have a seriously positive impact on the environment. As I said before, it's also opening up more opportunities for amateurs to break into the writing market (Lush Publishing is living proof).
On the other side of the coin, we are losing book stores and libraries. However, our attachment to these is largely sentimental and, in relative terms, won't cost that many jobs. I don't mean to belittle the value of sentiment but, let's be honest, we will get by. I imagine libraries will become archives, dedicated to preserving the history of the printed word, rather more similar to a museum.
I'm happy to listen to both sides of the argument but saying things like, "I love the feel of flicking pages," does nothing to persuade me that we should stick with printed books.
Clumeleon
Quote by latinfoxy
True, but you cant expect that because we live in the 21st century, they will change all their believes.
Truth!
A true religion for the people should transcend time. It should carry the power to lead people to happiness no matter when they happen to have been born. No religion should have to change their stance on any issue at any point; it should have all been laid out clearly from the off and should be applicable to cavemen and modern man alike.
If a religious institution starts to "fall behind" with the way modern people feel and think about life, then that should be evidence enough that it's wrong and it will eventually fall into obscurity.
I don't agree with a lot of the views of the Catholic church, and so I'm not a Catholic. If they think homosexuality is a "sin", they are quite entitled to do so, just don't expect me at mass this Sunday. By and large, Catholicism doesn't affect my daily life and I just let them get on with it. Eventually, everyone else will do the same and the church will die.
Clumeleon
Quote by overmykneenow
Another method I've seen used is switching from normal type to italic type - usually when there are two plot lines running at once. I personally don't like reading stories that do this - the narrative should enough to clearly separate what you're reading
If I saw that in a story, I would strip that formatting. Please don't do that.
Clumeleon
Quote by AbigailThornton
I've just done this and used a row of asterisks.
******
I was tempted to go back and check that I'd put the same number of asterisks between each section... but managed to resist!!
On verifying stories, I'll admit that I have gone through and made sure the number of asterisks was constant.
You're stronger than I am.I use either one or three asterisks. I'm a simple fellow like that.
Of course! Clumeleon
The leader of my religious organisation just turned 85 and shows no signs of letting up. In fact, he just recently determined to increase his efforts and do even more to support us than ever before.
I'm not saying everyone can or should be like him, just that there are old geezers out there who remain effective in their roles. Good on old Benny for acknowledging that he's not one of them and doing the decent thing.
What does a retired Pope do with what's left of his life though?
I'm not saying everyone can or should be like him, just that there are old geezers out there who remain effective in their roles. Good on old Benny for acknowledging that he's not one of them and doing the decent thing.
What does a retired Pope do with what's left of his life though?