Looks great John. Bigger than my kitchen!
Thanks Jen. Space is a bit of a constraint in my kitchen. The quieter the better too!
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Matriarch
I've been advised the friend cap was implemented as each time you log in, your friends' online, latest posts of theirs, stories etc. - all their activities basically, have to be populated.
So imagine that multiplied by thousands of members on the site at any one time. That's an enormous drain.
Unfortunately we don't have NASA's budget!
Please delete any unwanted friends you might have gained. There was a glitch in the exported file we were given, which included everyone who's sent you a request, regardless of whether you've accepted it or not. It's a bit of a job to now go through the lot and have them all removed automatically, and Gav is swamped with the site merger as it is.
So imagine that multiplied by thousands of members on the site at any one time. That's an enormous drain.
Unfortunately we don't have NASA's budget!
Please delete any unwanted friends you might have gained. There was a glitch in the exported file we were given, which included everyone who's sent you a request, regardless of whether you've accepted it or not. It's a bit of a job to now go through the lot and have them all removed automatically, and Gav is swamped with the site merger as it is.
Matriarch
I have become increasingly aware of the environmental impact of the plastic Nespresso coffee pods and am looking to instead buy a "bean to cup" machine. I tried the stainless steel pod replacements, but the coffee is terrible. You just can't pack enough in them for it to work properly.
Coffee is one of my few indulgences, so I'm prepared to splash out in the Xmas sales.
Who has / used one and which do you recommend?
Coffee is one of my few indulgences, so I'm prepared to splash out in the Xmas sales.
Who has / used one and which do you recommend?
Matriarch
Quote by Verbal
Sorry to be contrary, but I think there's a case to be made that the writer should have control of their own material. Stipulating that it has to stay on the site for up to a year is fine. Even five years, if it's stipulated up front. But author's rights should return to the author eventually. Publication rights to the story should not be held in perpetuity by Lush. The writer of the story should be able to do what they like with it.
That is correct. An author always retains the rights to the ownership of their stories.
A mechanism was meant to be put into place to make sure they were on site for 12 months as part of the competition rules (which writers accept when entering).
But even if we devise a system which keeps them on site for 12 months, what happens after that? They disappear, and we are stuck with the same problem.
As has been rightly said above, a 4th place or 5th place being bumped up doesn't sit so well as they weren't originally in the top 3 story judges' selections.
Which leaves us with a minor headache and is the reason it's been left like this, in a far from ideal state.
The only thing to do to make sure the competition story entries stayed on site for all to see, would be to require authors to allow us to publish the stories ad infinitum. Not just for 12 months. They retain the rights to their story, but it doesn't prevent us from keeping them published. They would be free to publish them wherever else they wanted.
If a writer has an issue with the latter, they shouldn't enter competitions here. We give writers exposure to millions of people. Their competition stories would probably not have been written were it not for the competitions being run.
Both writers and the site should benefit from us running competitions. Not one or the other. Generally the relationship is beneficial and works well. But our policy could probably do with a revision.
Matriarch
It is annoying when members who have placed in competitions leave.
I asked Gav if he could make it so that their stories remain, however he said that a story requires a corresponding database member entry or there's nothing to hook it to. Something along those lines.
I'll ask him to take a look at it again once he's made the site transition in the next fortnight or so.
It looks untidy apart from anything else.
We discussed another option of moving everyone else's stories up a place should it happen, but it became too complicated.
I asked Gav if he could make it so that their stories remain, however he said that a story requires a corresponding database member entry or there's nothing to hook it to. Something along those lines.
I'll ask him to take a look at it again once he's made the site transition in the next fortnight or so.
It looks untidy apart from anything else.
We discussed another option of moving everyone else's stories up a place should it happen, but it became too complicated.
Matriarch
Quote by BadDog9
How does someone become a story verifier?
Are you interested, or just curious about the process?
Generally we look for people who are technically competent writers, are friendly, balanced, and are respectful of others in the forums and across the site. And they have to actually then say yes once identified and asked!
Often people who feel like they would enjoy it and fit the above criteria, put their hands up, and if no-one raises a red flag, we give them a trial.
The queue has halved since we started this thread. We're gradually whittling down the backlog.
Matriarch
Here's the link to his latest story:
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/true/-air-bb-double-.aspx
(needs to hit the 20 posts anti-spam rule before URL's are let through)
And his others:
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cuckold/-a-predinner-taster-for-my-wife-.aspx
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cuckold/-my-wifes-dessert-.aspx
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cuckold/-after-dinner-entertainment-.aspx
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cuckold/-the-lonely-night-.aspx
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/true/-air-bb-double-.aspx
(needs to hit the 20 posts anti-spam rule before URL's are let through)
And his others:
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cuckold/-a-predinner-taster-for-my-wife-.aspx
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cuckold/-my-wifes-dessert-.aspx
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cuckold/-after-dinner-entertainment-.aspx
https://www.lushstories.com/stories/cuckold/-the-lonely-night-.aspx
Matriarch
I am trying to find out if it's possible to synchronize the mobile friends' lists to those on here. That would make things a lot easier for everyone.
I don't think it was ever set up to synchronize the friend lists between the 2 versions of the site as we didn't anticipate so many people would be switching between the mobile and desktop sites.
Stay tuned!
I don't think it was ever set up to synchronize the friend lists between the 2 versions of the site as we didn't anticipate so many people would be switching between the mobile and desktop sites.
Stay tuned!
Matriarch
Quote by Citroen
So tablet tilted and text zoomed so I've at least some hope of reading this post. I had an idea!
I'll send friend requests now, to all my mobile friends.
Can't do that, because I'm not a premium member here, probably still only got three messages too ?
I suspect it'll all work out once we're all transformed into fully fledged main site people but would
have been nice to make a head start.
Still eh! Big here innit?
It should have transferred over to here, but I have done it manually for you. PM away!
Gav has gifted all members who have a subscription on the mobile site, an annual Gold Membership here, as a thank you for their support, and for the inconvenience.
Matriarch
The following Mod consistently peppers the Top 5 in terms of the number of stories verified each month.
She's the consummate professional and I don't think I've ever heard a bad word said about her.
To a fellow red wine loving kindred spirit, I'm delighted to give the Mod of the Month Award for September to the lovely Saucymh (Mags to her friends).
Thank you for all you do around the site Mags. I'll be in touch regarding the prize
She's the consummate professional and I don't think I've ever heard a bad word said about her.
To a fellow red wine loving kindred spirit, I'm delighted to give the Mod of the Month Award for September to the lovely Saucymh (Mags to her friends).
Thank you for all you do around the site Mags. I'll be in touch regarding the prize
Matriarch
Myths And Legends Competition
As we enter into the 'darker half' of the year, we want to stretch your imagination with our "Myths and Legends" competition.
Myths are a form of folklore more commonly associated with the supernatural. Tales are often about the origins of something, with characters being gods or demigods, or other supernatural beings.
Legends, on the other hand, are usually tales of an ordinary person doing such extraordinary things that it can’t always be explained without the use of miracles or magic.
Competition Theme
We want to read thrilling and sexy stories of adventure, magic and mystery. Perhaps your story will include elements of the supernatural, such as amulets, witchcraft, spells, haunted buildings or reincarnation. Or will your characters possess traits that might seem more than human to some, such as telekinesis, immortality or the ability to heal?
Our Myths & Legends contest is all about happenings which have left, or will leave such a mark that the stories will be told for years after, perhaps passed down through generations, or told around a campfire.
Let your imagination run wild over your keyboards and get the blood pumping with your erotic tales.
As a challenge to writers, we're limiting stories to 5,000 words for this contest. Please keep to that word limit or under or your story will be rejected.
Prizes
Winner: $150
Second Place: $100
Third Place: $50
Full details and dates here >>
As we enter into the 'darker half' of the year, we want to stretch your imagination with our "Myths and Legends" competition.
Myths are a form of folklore more commonly associated with the supernatural. Tales are often about the origins of something, with characters being gods or demigods, or other supernatural beings.
Legends, on the other hand, are usually tales of an ordinary person doing such extraordinary things that it can’t always be explained without the use of miracles or magic.
Competition Theme
We want to read thrilling and sexy stories of adventure, magic and mystery. Perhaps your story will include elements of the supernatural, such as amulets, witchcraft, spells, haunted buildings or reincarnation. Or will your characters possess traits that might seem more than human to some, such as telekinesis, immortality or the ability to heal?
Our Myths & Legends contest is all about happenings which have left, or will leave such a mark that the stories will be told for years after, perhaps passed down through generations, or told around a campfire.
Let your imagination run wild over your keyboards and get the blood pumping with your erotic tales.
As a challenge to writers, we're limiting stories to 5,000 words for this contest. Please keep to that word limit or under or your story will be rejected.
Prizes
Winner: $150
Second Place: $100
Third Place: $50
Full details and dates here >>
Matriarch
Quote by CarltonStJames
Speaking of which, I submitted a story on September 23rd and a full week has almost passed with no response.
See this thread: https://forum.lushstories.com/yaf_postst72955_SWOHIdaUSnRLdwU0
Matriarch
Our latest competition sparked some Marty McFly style electrically charged time travelling entries.
It was a pleasure to read through such a variety of themes and scenarios.
For the first time atop the podium, I would like to congratulate Deviantsusie for taking out first place. A wonderfully written story. This comment from one of our judges sums it up perfectly:
"I loved the combination of science and art and the huge amount of art history research in this was worn very lightly indeed. The character of Degas was so vivid and irresistible to both the main character and the reader. This swept me away, both erotically and emotionally."
Not much separated the 2 other stunning winning entries either, from Mags and Tamara. Congratulations to you both!
Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder, by deviantsusie
The One That Got Away, by Saucymh
Beyond the Past, by tams_back_yay
I recommend everyone interested in this genre (and even if you aren't!), read the rest of the entries which make up the Top 10 (ok, 11!):
Skewpoint, by WannabeWordsmith
I Was Made For Loving You, by vanessa26
No Time Left For You, by Mojavejoe420
Starting Over, by CuriousAnnie
The Thief And The Stolen Heart, by Icarus11
Rolling In The Mud Of Semordnilap, by MadMartigan
There Is No Butterfly, by She
The Moment, by spuddick
I'll be in touch with the winners shortly, and awarding the EP's and RR's accordingly.
A huge thank you to everyone who entered this contest, to all our readers who voted and gave feedback, and to our panel of judges who read through the shortlisted entries.
A new competition will be announced very soon.
Cheers,
Nicola
It was a pleasure to read through such a variety of themes and scenarios.
For the first time atop the podium, I would like to congratulate Deviantsusie for taking out first place. A wonderfully written story. This comment from one of our judges sums it up perfectly:
"I loved the combination of science and art and the huge amount of art history research in this was worn very lightly indeed. The character of Degas was so vivid and irresistible to both the main character and the reader. This swept me away, both erotically and emotionally."
Not much separated the 2 other stunning winning entries either, from Mags and Tamara. Congratulations to you both!
Absinthe makes the heart grow fonder, by deviantsusie
The One That Got Away, by Saucymh
Beyond the Past, by tams_back_yay
I recommend everyone interested in this genre (and even if you aren't!), read the rest of the entries which make up the Top 10 (ok, 11!):
Skewpoint, by WannabeWordsmith
I Was Made For Loving You, by vanessa26
No Time Left For You, by Mojavejoe420
Starting Over, by CuriousAnnie
The Thief And The Stolen Heart, by Icarus11
Rolling In The Mud Of Semordnilap, by MadMartigan
There Is No Butterfly, by She
The Moment, by spuddick
I'll be in touch with the winners shortly, and awarding the EP's and RR's accordingly.
A huge thank you to everyone who entered this contest, to all our readers who voted and gave feedback, and to our panel of judges who read through the shortlisted entries.
A new competition will be announced very soon.
Cheers,
Nicola