Need some help....

[j]

I don't much care for incomplete stories so I would appreciate some indication that a "bridge out" looms ahead, inviting the reader to happily drive off a cliff.

I suppose there is some interest in seeing a story as it is put together, but one problem with that approach is the difficulty in editing for consistency and continuity after the fact. A burst of inspired plot alterations in chapter 12 isn't much good if the first 11 chapters are set in stone.

I never post an incomplete story, nor do I go back and edit afterwards. It stands or falls on its own merit. The one exception is the sequel, which by its nature depends on What Has Gone Before in a Galaxy Far Far Away. But even a sequel should be logically self-contained, with its own plot and a clear resolution.

If someone wants to post teasers as advertisements, fine, but make it clear right at the top.

I just had to agree. It could not be better worded.

[Carmenica Diaz]

I must admit I find all of this rather amusing

There are now two threads and the self appointed guardian of freedom of porn (Asmallbent) is obsessed. I did accept his apology via email but now believe I should reconsider as I think I was just too nice.
I think this whole teacup storm is laughable.

However, I do find the hypocrisy of not paying for erotic entertainment to be even more amusing.

That is, however, entirely another discussion.

[Mobius]

from the moderators but here goes any way.

Jinn how about a new section of the library intled Storys of the dead. Were there are listed good and some times great storys that have not been updated or finished for over a year. And are open to be uptated or finished by talented authors who are willing to pick up the torch of plagerism (there is another Ism that i am not for) and update or finish the story. I can think of a couple of dozen storys that i would enjoy reading again.

I now return this thread to its original topic.

[Lord Douche]

No spanking this time Mobius!

Sounds like an interesting idea, but who would go through the thousands of stories and catalogue them? Jinn doesn't have time for it... perhaps you, being the King of Smut, could volunteer?
I agree, it's always frustrating to find a story that hasn't been completed.
LD

[j]

IHowever, I do find the hypocrisy of not paying for erotic entertainment to be even more amusing.

Hmmm, shall I remind you of all the nice things Sade wrote about theft...

[Carmenica Diaz]

Hmmm, shall I remind you of all the nice things Sade wrote about theft...

Sade? 1980's singer?

I am rather hopeful you are referring to our favourite Marquis? rather than a line in Sweetest Taboo?

At the end of the day, you get what you pay for in anything in life. And that is rather a fact, no matter what obscure quote you choose to support your vague rationalisation.

[slavelucy]

At the end of the day, you get what you pay for in anything in life.

Um..yeah, but one is usually aware that it needs to be paid for from the minute they start using it! Like, you wouldn't get half way through a meal, thinking it's free and then be told that it isn't have you have to pay for the rest...i think that was bent's point, rather than 'i want everything to be free'.

sl

[j]

At the end of the day, you get what you pay for in anything in life. And that is rather a fact, no matter what obscure quote you choose to support your vague rationalisation.

Donatien Alphonse Francois de Sade's philosophical contribution goes way beyond the introduction of the flogger as an erotic accessory. He put conventional ethics, including your own mercantile one, upside down with forceful argumentation. I will not trade 'obscure' quotes with you, as I suspect anything written in Sade's brilliant, incisive language will be obscure to you, and I will not discuss 'vague' rationalisations with somebody as blissfully ignorant of his works and legacy. Go on diddling your fetishes. You can even call yourself a sadist - treason was, for him, a cardinal virtue, and he loved the girls who do it for money.

I can roll my eyes up, too.

[Lord Douche]

Whoah, there. Let's all calm down a bit, okay? *glances sternly from jeanne to Carmencia, tapping his palm with a paddle*

Whilst I agree that authors should get something out of their work, I think that people should at least be told they'll have to pay to get the rest of the story. I can guarantee that anyone who found a program that was essentially labeled freeware (this is a free story site) and then found out 5 days later that it needs to be registered would be a mite pissed off. Jinns solution is akin to labeling it shareware, so enjoy what you have.

That said, I think we should take a leaf out of the Open Source Software initutive. If you like it enough, consider a donation to the Author. I don't mean for little stories, but for something more novel-length... It's just an idea though. A paypal account and a few cents here and there all add up!

LD

[j]

Well I don't take kindly to my comments - yet to come - being labeled in advance 'vague' and 'obscure'. Surely some lively response is not against the rules.

Purring... for now.

[Carmenica Diaz]

My dear, you appear rather upset

Lord Douche (could you not have found a rather more appealing name?) is correct except I did not know at this site that was the requirements! Perhaps Jinn should post that in the FAQ!

Now that I do know, I will keep it in mind if I choose to post further work here.

And I'm all for some lively response here - god knows this forum needs it!

Sometimes I think I'm in an old folks home.

Bother! I rolled my eyes again!

[slavelucy]

And I'm all for some lively response here - god knows this forum needs it!

Sometimes I think I'm in an old folks home.

Sheesh, i don't know where you live, but whereever it is you must have great elderly care provision.

sl

[Lord Douche]

My dear, you appear rather upset

Lord Douche (could you not have found a rather more appealing name?) is correct except I did not know at this site that was the requirements! Perhaps Jinn should post that in the FAQ!

Now that I do know, I will keep it in mind if I choose to post further work here.

LOL. My name is perfectly good, and I quite like it. Plus, reactions like that make it all the better!
Glad this is all sorted out, though
LD