This subject gets discussed a lot and there have been a few threads before but I can only find one:
http://www.lushstories.com/forum/yaf_postst22526_How-Do-You-Score-Stories.aspx
You are free to use the scoring system however you see fit (except maliciously) but I don't think you're ever going to change how people generally vote here. Fours and fives are the norm, threes are not so good, ones and twos are awful; that's just the way people see it.
Don't let yourself be swayed by everyone else, though; as long as you have a valid reason for giving a certain score, no one can do anything about it.
Of course, you don't have to score at all and you can have the scoring turned off on your own stories (if you have any).
The fact of the matter is, people score high on this site. You can still distinguish the REALLY good writers from the average ones so what harm is done?
It's an adult site; just enjoy it.
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Clumeleon
There was a thread on this topic which you might find interesting: http://www.lushstories.com/forum/yaf_postst16796_First-Time-Anal-Sex.aspx
Clumeleon
Near the top of the screen, there is a line with the title of the thread; at the right hand side it says 'Options' and 'View'.
Click Options > Watch This Topic and you will get an e-mail whenever someone posts on the thread. It won't be able to pinpoint those that are in direct response to you but I hope it goes some way to answering your question.
Click Options > Watch This Topic and you will get an e-mail whenever someone posts on the thread. It won't be able to pinpoint those that are in direct response to you but I hope it goes some way to answering your question.
Clumeleon
Quote by Milik_The_Red
As I've mentioned in the past I don't actually ejaculated do to the cancer I had many years ago. In my experience, most women seem to consider this a good thing and I've never had a women negatively react to it.
Basically as there is no mess and there is direct proof that I'm sterile they have come to like It.
My curiosity has been piqued: do you still orgasm? (Sorry to hear about the cancer).
Clumeleon
Quote by PersonalAssistant
@ Clum .... who was disputing that the Queen is not the Queen of the Commomwealth?(and the Jubilee year will be over soon .... half way through it!)
I was being annoyed that the thread was wall called 'GOD SAVE THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND'. It's been changed now.
Clumeleon
Quote by FtLMale
It is not the act of swallowing that is arousing or exciting.
It is the willingness to swallow her man's seed that sends an erotic message to him;
it is these kinds of messages that make a man want her, again and again.
I always thought it was the huge tits and sweet pussy. Wrong again, I suppose...
Clumeleon
Quote by crazydiamond
My street has gone mad? There's bouncy castles, porta loos and music. My dog won't stop barking. I'm still undecided.
Now Clum... the cider breakfast, I'm ready now.
My dear, it's already past lunchtime; far too late for cider, we'll have to start on the wine.
Clumeleon
Great question; I would also like some clarification on this. When I find myself in these situations, I find the best thing to do is decide on a way and stay consistent. However, I would love to know what the accepted "good practice" is.
(Milik - another American/British English clash: dialog/dialogue. Just a waste of more letters to you, right?)
(Milik - another American/British English clash: dialog/dialogue. Just a waste of more letters to you, right?)
Clumeleon
What songs always make you think of your significant other (past or present)?
Maybe it's a song with lyrics that perfectly describe them. Maybe it reminds you of a special time with them, like your first night together or first date. Maybe it's their favourite song and you love it because you love them.
Whatever the reason, share it.
Once upon a time, I detested Michael Bublé. I thought him a dreadful musician and could hardly stand to sit through an entire song of his.
Why, then, do I love his song, Everything, so much? Well, because it's "our" song. It's irrational, yes, but so is love, right?
I listened to this song the other night while I was talking to her and you could not wipe the grin off my face. It just makes me go all soppy and emotional. Without a doubt, one of my favourite songs now.
Maybe it's a song with lyrics that perfectly describe them. Maybe it reminds you of a special time with them, like your first night together or first date. Maybe it's their favourite song and you love it because you love them.
Whatever the reason, share it.
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Once upon a time, I detested Michael Bublé. I thought him a dreadful musician and could hardly stand to sit through an entire song of his.
Why, then, do I love his song, Everything, so much? Well, because it's "our" song. It's irrational, yes, but so is love, right?
I listened to this song the other night while I was talking to her and you could not wipe the grin off my face. It just makes me go all soppy and emotional. Without a doubt, one of my favourite songs now.
Clumeleon
I think I'm quite a romantic guy.
I offer up my arm when we're walking; I take her out for nice meals for on non-special occasions; I buy her little, thoughtful gifts from time to time; I've written her poetry.
I make sure she knows how wonderful and beautiful and perfect she is.
And I eat her out at every given opportunity. If that isn't romance, I don't know what is.
I offer up my arm when we're walking; I take her out for nice meals for on non-special occasions; I buy her little, thoughtful gifts from time to time; I've written her poetry.
I make sure she knows how wonderful and beautiful and perfect she is.
And I eat her out at every given opportunity. If that isn't romance, I don't know what is.
Clumeleon
I really like the last few posts. These are the kind of responses that I'm sure the OP was looking for and it's encouraging to see healthy debate and different points of view brought in without offending anyone.
In case anyone was unclear on my actual stance on this issue, I'm not against sex before marriage (I fucking love it, in fact). I am, however, very religious and cannot bear such ignorant intolerance of other people's beliefs.
To religious nutters! 
In case anyone was unclear on my actual stance on this issue, I'm not against sex before marriage (I fucking love it, in fact). I am, however, very religious and cannot bear such ignorant intolerance of other people's beliefs.
To religious nutters! Clumeleon
If my newest story is anything to go by, I'm comfortable with a sixty-four year gap...
Help The Aged - Mrs Atkin
Help The Aged - Mrs Atkin
Clumeleon
Quote by Shylass
http://www.lushstories.com/stories/mature/help-the-aged-mrs-atkin.aspx
I've heard that one is pretty good...
Clumeleon
Buy some new toys, experiment with a few things. FIND a way to get yourself off.
Otherwise you either have to suck it up, find a bit on the side or trade the guy in for a more local model.
My recommendation would be to speak to Naughty_Magician, he sounds like he could REALLY help you out.
Otherwise you either have to suck it up, find a bit on the side or trade the guy in for a more local model.
My recommendation would be to speak to Naughty_Magician, he sounds like he could REALLY help you out.
Clumeleon
Quote by nellieneska
As much as I would like to say that it does not happen on Lush it does.
I am not going to say that I am a fantastic writer, but I have had stories declined because I had one spot with bad grammar.
Yet I have found so many stories on here that are loaded full of bad grammar.
I at times thing that getting a story posted, as long as you follow the rules is based on the story person you end up getting.
There is not even judgement in my opinion. I just feel that there are not a lot of stories that are really BAD really, but a lot that are just really fucing hard to read because no one took the time to decline them and tell them that maybe they should throw in some commas or periods.
Your point is taken. We do try to be consistent but there are a large number of story verifiers now and what one considers acceptable another may not. A story does not have to be perfect to be posted here (or we'd have about two stories per day) but if the verifier feels that the errors are such that they distract from the writing then they will likely send it back to you. By the nature of creative writing, it has to be subjective and so it can depend on the verifier who looks at your story.
Personally, if a good story comes to me but it has a few technical errors, I'll send it back knowing that the author will be able to fix it; it's a learning exercise. If a poorly-written story comes in for the third time and it's still riddled with errors then that's on the author; I'll fix it up to a legible state and throw it to the wolves.
The site has standards, yes, but it's also up to authors to write well and readers to decide if they accomplished that. A story does not have to be perfect to be posted and if an author isn't putting in the effort, neither will the verifier.
We want people to contribute to the site and if people want to do that then we will encourage them as much as we can.
If a story is "really fucing hard to read", give it a low score and tell the author; give them some incentive to improve their writing.
Sorry this was off-topic.