Story Ratings

[cloudy]

I love this site, and I applaud everyone for expressing their views, as encouraged on the Top Banner: 'FREE SPEECH.' Even harsh speech.

I especially send a hearty 'THANK YOU' to Laurel and Manu for their untiring efforts to make the site a free and wholesome place for all to enjoy.

That said, this is a discussion forum, and even though the 'veterans' may have heard this discussion and the same things 'over and over and over again,' they need to note that most of discussion in this thread is by relative newbies, who haven't. If this is boring to you, why inflict yourself (and some of us) with the pain that comes from reading/participating in the discussion?

Everyone has an opinion, and not everyone else will agree with those opinions. Do we just keep our opinions to ourselves in this forum because someone else does not like what they (chose to) read? Of course not!!
Who should dictate the rules? I think they've been laid down effectively, and with clarity. Most of us try to live within those rules. And the most visible and appreciated rule here that I see, is FREE SPEECH. Don't try to stifle others right to free speech, and an active discussion by people who wish to address issues.

I don't choose to continue to dialogue with close-minded people who would deny my right to address what I see as an issue in forums. I don't have over 9800 posts (over 26.5 per day for over a year), so I don't presume the luxury of talking down at those who don't share my views. However, I will continue to address the issue of trolling, with those who want to address that issue.

I wasn't talking down to you, and I'm sorry that you see it that way.

I was making you aware that the same discussion has been going on in perpetuity since I've been here, and nothing has changed, that's all. If you choose to waste your time rehashing it, that's your choice. It's also your choice whether you choose to listen to some that have been here longer than you have, and share what they've seen. Apparently, you're not one of those.

Gee, I'm sorry I intruded on your all-important "discussion." Forgive me for letting you know that it's pointless.. Last time I offer to inform someone as all knowing as you seem to be.

For someone who touts "free speech" you're very good at trying to shut up anyone who disagrees with you, aren't you? Don't try to make this a personal fight, newbie (as you so proudly name yourself). It wasn't personal at all, and the fact that you seem to have taken offense at what I've said - even when it wasn't directed at you, points to some personal issues.

 

[Virtuallee]

Cloudy wrote: 'I was harsh, I meant to be.'

'Nuff said... Agenda understood.

 

[cloudy]

Cloudy wrote: 'I was harsh, I meant to be.'

'Nuff said... Agenda understood.

You're rather dense, aren't you? It's alright, you can tell me. I won't laugh, I promise. Either that, or you're a conspiracy theorist. "Agenda" indeed.

None of it was directed at you, so why are you taking this so personally?

 

[davidwatts]

If I had any part in creating more of an issue out of this than it deserved, I'm sorry. I have seen this topic come up numerous times in the relatively short time I've been around here, and I've taken it upon myself for some reason to try and point out certain things regarding the voting process. Mainly, it doesn't take much to have your vote score go down, and the fact is that when it does it may not be the result of trolling.

The only argument I would care to make is that there is no excuse for a one vote. It is not a one, it's a zero and even worse than a zero. It's a personal affront to the person who put their time and effort into it, as well as an insult to Laurel and Manu as well, since there are standards that stories are supposed to reach in order to get put up to begin with. I know this because my first couple of efforts were rejected several times (thank goodness for that too!) until I fixed them up to a readable level. How could you even read a story that was that horrible to begin with to even vote a one on it?

It ain't really broke, so I don't know if it really needs fixing. Tweaking... perhaps. Whether it's enough of an issue to make people wish to go elsewhere is a matter for each individual to decide for themselves. A little thinning of the talent herd might help in getting stories posted quicker, so...

As for me, I'm staying until they throw me out.

 

[cloudy]

Not your fault, David, I promise.

 

[Winemaster]

make it a point to vote

I like voting on the stories..it inspired me to come up with one and see if it is worth submitting

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[Virtuallee]

Welcome, Winemaster...

We'll check out your story, and (try to) provide accurate votes or other assistance as you request.