Embarras de Richesse

[estragon]

silkstockingslover is back with "Becoming a Pet:An Innocent Start", with a far-from-innocent story, reprising one of her earlier larger-than-life characters. Her fans should like this one, as it has all of SSL's trademarks.

 

[estragon]

And for those of her fans who can't get enough, silkstockingslover has a 100,000+ word novella in the works. Anything and everything goes, with a Domme you'll love to hate. Look for it in a couple of months.

 

[estragon]

Jett73 has Lena and Justine fixing a badly broken SM relationship, and the story is so hot I forgot to quibble. More good storytelling from a good writer.

 

[estragon]

Bumpkin isn't a bumpkin, s/he is a good storyteller, and the small town local color gives a good background, in "Charlie Mike". It's a tearjerker, but has some of the hot sweetness I found in Sweetest_Thing's brilliant "A Proper Send-off". Of course, Sweetest_Thing's story is much better, but Bumpkin has nothing to be ashamed of here.

 

[estragon]

Storm62 is back on form with "The Grid Girl", a non-E with real Romance. Nice storytelling by a truly good storyteller.

 

[estragon]

RedHairedand Friendly is online with "The Right Time is Now", and the time is certainly right. Good story again from an accomplished writer.

 

[estragon]

Coming off a place in the E-Day contest, YDB95 has a hot evening on the Interwebs with "Netsex with a Twist."

 

[Denise85]

Surely, always glad to oblige a lady, especially when she turns out stuff as good as Perils of Plagiarism.

 

[lovecraft68]

Although this is not about a story, I wanted to take a minute to point out author Jaz Cullen.

last year Jaz and her characters made a clean sweep in the 12th annual Lit awards winning all of the "special" categories.

As always there was some grumbling about it being unfair, but this was a fan vote and of course then grumblings of alts, fixed, what have you.

I am sure that it was only the result of Jaz's fine work and the fact that the NH audience is by far the most loyal and willing to sing the praises of their favorite authors.

The nominations have just begun for the 13th annual awards and of course Jaz already has fans putting up her work.

a couple of days ago Jaz posted on every thread that she is asking Laurel to withdraw her name from them.

I want to call this out as the selfless classy move this is, as I have no doubt Jaz would be assured of another sweep and I think she cares more about people enjoying her work than the pettiness that goes on around here.

So hat's off to Jaz Cullen for demonstrating far more grace, taste and class than many of the posters in these forums are capable of.

 

[sr71plt]

Maybe she was following my lead. I've been nominated for something the last four years and asked to be dropped the last three years. (Didn't see that coming, did you?) Let's see if you follow the lead and drop out--since you like to badmouth the website, its editor, and the fairness of its contests--and since you dramatically stormed off recently and (supposedly) shook your sandals of us as unworthy of your presence. (And don't you owe Freddie $10 for his share of your farewell party? I understand that he had safe-bet lined up to dance for you.)

(And, yes, last year my nomination was a joke one by Freddie. As far as I know the one the year before was too. That's one of the "fun" things about the annual contest.)

It's a great nomination process--most of those doing the nominating have fewer than 10 posts to the forum. One wonders how they even know there's a contest and can find where to make the nominations. (Actually, no, "one" doesn't need to wonder.)

At least one nominee I see being nominated frequently isn't even eligible for that nomination, I don't think. (I wonder if he realizes that.)

If I were going to nominate anyone, it would be Feather for most influential writer, who is at the top of the favorite author's list--and, miraculously, seems to have gone there without cheating. Most times those voting on the most influential writer can't/don't even manage to say what the writer influenced them to do (other than campaign for their vote--which I assume is what you are doing/will do).

 

[lovecraft68]

Maybe she was following my lead. I've been nominated for something the last four years and asked to be dropped the last three years. (Didn't see that coming, did you?) Let's see if you follow the lead and drop out--since you like to badmouth the website, its editor, and the fairness of its contests--and since you dramatically stormed off recently and (supposedly) shook your sandals of us as unworthy of your presence. (And don't you owe Freddie $10 for his share of your farewell party? I understand that he had safe-bet lined up to dance for you.)

(And, yes, last year my nomination was a joke one by Freddie. As far as I know the one the year before was too. That's one of the "fun" things about the annual contest.)

It's a great nomination process--most of those doing the nominating have fewer than 10 posts to the forum. One wonders how they even know there's a contest and can find where to make the nominations. (Actually, no, "one" doesn't need to wonder.)

At least one nominee I see being nominated frequently isn't even eligible for that nomination, I don't think. (I wonder if he realizes that.)

If I were going to nominate anyone, it would be Feather for most influential writer, who is at the top of the favorite author's list--and, miraculously, seems to have gone there without cheating. Most times those voting on the most influential writer can't/don't even manage to say what the writer influenced them to do (other than campaign for their vote--which I assume is what you are doing/will do).

I have no clue if you were nominated or not past last year which is the first year I knew those awards were around. I know you weren't last year-unless you're psychic and bowed out before nominated-

And Yes I will be bowing out, but I wasn't going to do it myself. I was trying to make the other half retract her nomination seeing I was pissed off she did it.

My only issue is I feel like an ass to the people who nominated me, but they'll get over it.

Because you're right I have no desire to be part of any type of contest here. I was nominated last year for the same thing and finished cecond with 49 vtes which wasn't bad.

The nh category by far has the best fans, they seem to have no problem making an effort on behalf of their favs. Can't say the same for the extremely anon. incest crowd.

And I don;t owe FReddy $10 because he sent me monopoly money and he's not getting it back.

as for who is not eligible are you speaking of Estragon? Not sure why I believe he edits.

I only nominated in one category for influential author. I went with Alwayswantedtoo because last year I went with Manyfeathers and it was a tough choice so went with him this time around.

as for the newbies and how they know that should be obvious. People post on their bio pages. According to the rules alts get ousted in this contest.

But who knows? The only thing I found odd in Jaz's sweep was she didn;t have an even number of votes across the board. It seemed as if she got what she needed to win each category, but no matter she would have won anyway for the reason I mentioned above.

I do however doubt she followed "your" lead. That's just your colossal ego again.

 

[MissN]

It's a great nomination process--most of those doing the nominating have fewer than 10 posts to the forum. One wonders how they even know there's a contest and can find where to make the nominations. (Actually, no, "one" doesn't need to wonder.)

The readers know because of this, posted on the new story page. http://www.literotica.com/s/the-13th-annual-literotica-award-nominations
It's also on the front page. There is so much more to LIT than the forums. The majority of readers doesn't know a forum exist.They register to vote and leave comments on stories only.

 

[estragon]

"as for who is not eligible are you speaking of Estragon? Not sure why I believe he edits."

I also believe I edit. I have no particular concern whether I am nominated or not. I write when I must and copy edit when I can.

I owe LC68 two beers. And no, he need not nominate me to collect.

 

[sr71plt]

I wouldn't expect you to notice, since you're so busy writing your one-note roomba. But since I already get more green E's than Bo Dean gets in blow jobs, I submitted a standing refusal to accept any nominations. That's the kind of guy I am.

This, of course, is not posted by me, sr71plt (note the slight variation in the account name, the recent join date, and the low posts total). I have reported the attempt to misappropriate my account.

 

[sr71plt]

"as for who is not eligible are you speaking of Estragon? Not sure why I believe he edits."

I also believe I edit. I have no particular concern whether I am nominated or not. I write when I must and copy edit when I can.

I owe LC68 two beers. And no, he need not nominate me to collect.

Editor must be an active Literotica member (meaning their account is still currently on Literotica – it has not been removed or cancelled) listed on the Volunteer Editors list during the year 2011.

Were you a listed VE in 2011? If so, you're eligible for the "most helpful editor" nomination for 2011; if not, you're not.

 

[YDB95]

Thanks for the thumbs up, estragon. That story is currently my lowest-rated one, so it's good to see someone liked it at least!

 

[estragon]

Editor must be an active Literotica member (meaning their account is still currently on Literotica – it has not been removed or cancelled) listed on the Volunteer Editors list during the year 2011.

Were you a listed VE in 2011? If so, you're eligible for the "most helpful editor" nomination for 2011; if not, you're not.

I am not a listed VE. I am therefore ineligible. So, as I said in an earlier post, the award doesn't mean anything to me. What does mean very much, and what I cherish, is the trust, goodwill and respect I have received from the authors for whom I copy edit. And the friendship I have received on Lit. For me, those are rewards enough.

 

[lovecraft68]

This, of course, is not posted by me, sr71plt (note the slight variation in the account name, the recent join date, and the low posts total). I have reported the attempt to misappropriate my account.

Where did you get that quote? I don't see it anywhere here?

and who the hell is Bo Dean?

Aside from that, you'd think there's already enough stupid crap between us for someone to feel like they would have to stir it up.

Whoever they are (scouries/Freddie) they did catch the spirit of your remarks quite well.

 

[lovecraft68]

Editor must be an active Literotica member (meaning their account is still currently on Literotica – it has not been removed or cancelled) listed on the Volunteer Editors list during the year 2011.

Were you a listed VE in 2011? If so, you're eligible for the "most helpful editor" nomination for 2011; if not, you're not.

You know what sucks about this?

Half if not more of the people in the VE list don't even bother, it's a crapshoot.

The last two editors I had I found through the forums.

 

[sr71plt]

The rule is there on top of the category announcement. I don't make the rules up. Yes, the VE system has virtually collapsed, so it's sort of weird it's still in the rules. But it is. So nominators and nominees alike might as well know it--it was there for them to read just like I did.

Maybe if you spent more time reading what's here and less in thinking up new ways to harass me, you wouldn't be so clueless.

 

[PennLady]

The rule is there on top of the category announcement. I don't make the rules up. Yes, the VE system has virtually collapsed, so it's sort of weird it's still in the rules. But it is. So nominators and nominees alike might as well know it--it was there for them to read just like I did.

Maybe if you spent more time reading what's here and less in thinking up new ways to harass me, you wouldn't be so clueless.

A few people nominated me a couple of years ago as most helpful editor, and I was ineligible at the time since I wasn't on the VE list. However, someone told me that if you were listed on the monthly editor list, you were also eligible. I can't verify that, though, and I joined the VE program so it doesn't matter for me.

Can anyone verify that?

 

[sr71plt]

A few people nominated me a couple of years ago as most helpful editor, and I was ineligible at the time since I wasn't on the VE list. However, someone told me that if you were listed on the monthly editor list, you were also eligible. I can't verify that, though, and I joined the VE program so it doesn't matter for me.

Can anyone verify that?

There's a VE list on the website (with almost no one I've ever heard of on it). It seems quite clear to me that this is the list specified.

Obviously the people nominating other people aren't reading the qualifications paragraph and/or don't know who is a VE and who isn't. (Some of those being nominated don't seem to know it either.)

 

[PennLady]

There's a VE list on the website (with almost no one I've ever heard of on it). It seems quite clear to me that this is the list specified.

Obviously the people nominating other people aren't reading the qualifications paragraph and/or don't know who is a VE and who isn't. (Some of those being nominated don't seem to know it either.)

I know this is the list, I'm not arguing that. Just I remember someone saying that being on the monthly available editors list made a person eligible -- but I'm not sure if that's true.

When I was nominated, Laurel sent me a message asking me if I was on the VE program. I can understand writers not knowing if the editor is in the VE program, since many are not found that way. But the editors themselves should know...

 

[lovecraft68]

The rule is there on top of the category announcement. I don't make the rules up. Yes, the VE system has virtually collapsed, so it's sort of weird it's still in the rules. But it is. So nominators and nominees alike might as well know it--it was there for them to read just like I did.

Maybe if you spent more time reading what's here and less in thinking up new ways to harass me, you wouldn't be so clueless.

Why would I care what the rules are? They'll be broken for the proper person, or just blatantly ignored.

Besides there was only category that I I'm voting in. And sorry I did not consider you for influential writer. I figured I would be fair and go with someone who actually has successful stories here

 

[sr71plt]

You certainly don't have to tell me that you don't care about rules. So what? (No response required.)

And I've already covered the response to a nomination part. I've been nominated for something for the last four years (twice as someone's idea of a joke, I'm sure) and I've withdrawn the last three years. I, of course, would do the same this year, if nominated for anything. I don't write and post here to win contests or get high ratings. If I did, your slur campaigns would work.