Volunteer Editors vs Site Editors

[jakebarnes06]

LadyC and Rogue, thanks for taking my comments in the vein they were intended, as constructive input.

It sounds as though I have a bit to learn with regard to the terminology of Lit. While the different functions of Site Editors and Volunteer Editors was clear, it completely escaped me that the title "Moderator" refers to a specific person or persons for each forum and that title carries with it considerable responsibility and respect.

All in all, I think the current version of the statement suggested by Rogue is superior to any version posted to date, excepting of course, a certain gratiutious addition which need not be identified by me.

 

[RogueLurker]

LadyC and Rogue, thanks for taking my comments in the vein they were intended, as constructive input.

It sounds as though I have a bit to learn with regard to the terminology of Lit. While the different functions of Site Editors and Volunteer Editors was clear, it completely escaped me that the title "Moderator" refers to a specific person or persons for each forum and that title carries with it considerable responsibility and respect.

All in all, I think the current version of the statement suggested by Rogue is superior to any version posted to date, excepting of course, a certain gratiutious addition which need not be identified by me.

In the Editors Forum, I would hope that we all strive to be constructive in our comments and feedback. I'm glad you waded in with your two cents ... I think your suggested wording works quite well and helps seperate the two types of editors.

As for Moderators ... while I'm sure that there is a fair bit of responsiblity involved ... but respect? I don't know, LadyC ... do you get much respect here?

LadyC .. I like this Jake fellow. Can we keep him?

 

[LadyCibelle]

In the Editors Forum, I would hope that we all strive to be constructive in our comments and feedback. I'm glad you waded in with your two cents ... I think your suggested wording works quite well and helps seperate the two types of editors.

As for Moderators ... while I'm sure that there is a fair bit of responsiblity involved ... but respect? I don't know, LadyC ... do you get much respect here?

LadyC .. I like this Jake fellow. Can we keep him?

Rogue baby .....respect....WE don't need no steeking respect when WE have good people like you in OUR Forum. Seriously, I get as much respect as I give....you have to earn respect, you can't expect it without working for it.

As for keeping Jake, I'm all for keeping him.....BUT....he might not want to stay when he finds out what kind of initiation we do.

Maybe, you can try to convince him that it won't hurt?

 

[fieryjen]

Rogue baby .....respect....WE don't need no steeking respect when WE have good people like you in OUR Forum. Seriously, I get as much respect as I give....you have to earn respect, you can't expect it without working for it.

As for keeping Jake, I'm all for keeping him.....BUT....he might not want to stay when he finds out what kind of initiation we do.

Maybe, you can try to convince him that it won't hurt?

You have all of my respect, and I'm sure also the respect of everyone else here, except that we bounce on your bed when you're not home.




Rogue, again, thanks so much for putting in all the effort.

I think I haven't posted here in too long.


Edit: Wait, what kind of initiation? I thought we just had the secret invisible red ink editor pens. Did I miss out?

 

[LadyCibelle]

You have all of my respect, and I'm sure also the respect of everyone else here, except that we bounce on your bed when you're not home.




Rogue, again, thanks so much for putting in all the effort.

I think I haven't posted here in too long.


Edit: Wait, what kind of initiation? I thought we just had the secret invisible red ink editor pens. Did I miss out? :eek:

Nope, you haven't missed out, baby. The initiation is for fresh male. Didn't you get the memo?

Respect: That's exactly what I said, sweetie.

 

[fieryjen]

Nope, you haven't missed out, baby. The initiation is for fresh male. Didn't you get the memo?

Respect: That's exactly what I said, sweetie.

Damn it. Must remember to tip people. Especially those that distribute the memos.

 

[LadyCibelle]

Damn it. Must remember to tip people. Especially those that distribute the memos.

Well, since you didn't get the memo...I'll tell you what the initiation entails.

First you need a male , then you "think naughty thoughts here" , then you spoon some honey and peanut butter on his thumb. Make sure nothing runs over, stir for a minute or two....wait, wait I'm giving you the recipe for my peanut butter/honey cakes. ...that's NOT what I'm supposed to say.

Ask Rogue or CopyCarver.....they know what the initiation is all about....after all CopyCarver is the one we tried it on to make sure it was feasible.

 

[fieryjen]

Well, since you didn't get the memo...I'll tell you what the initiation entails.

First you need a male , then you "think naughty thoughts here" , then you spoon some honey and peanut butter on his thumb. Make sure nothing runs over, stir for a minute or two....wait, wait I'm giving you the recipe for my peanut butter/honey cakes. ...that's NOT what I'm supposed to say.

Ask Rogue or CopyCarver.....they know what the initiation is all about....after all CopyCarver is the one we tried it on to make sure it was feasible.

Hey, that recipe sounds pretty good too. Pray continue. *is hungry*

I've always thought massive orgies were a good initiation rite. You get to know everyone right away, and such.

 

[RogueLurker]

Uhm ... don't ask me about any initiation. That's not my cup of tea.

 

[fieryjen]

Uhm ... don't ask me about any initiation. That's not my cup of tea.

Or so you say

 

[RogueLurker]

Or so you say

Trust me ... kbate will vouch for me.

You and LadyC can go to town though ... (run, Jake, run)

 

[fieryjen]

Trust me ... kbate will vouch for me.

You and LadyC can go to town though ... (run, Jake, run)

Heh

It won't be half as fun without you and kbate.

 

[Captain Midnight]

Kate, you're back?

It is printed on the internet, thus it is a rule.

It is so welcome to hear from you again. With Elise and the new baby due soon, I had wondered about you. I've stayed in touch with LadyCibelle, who will always be one of my dearest friends. It's nice to see that you're here to talk to us too. You seem very wise and sensible, but caring. I hope you can chat with us and with LadyCibelle as much as your family and work schedules permit.

Smiles,

Captain Midnight

 

[snooper]

... While the different functions of Site Editors and Volunteer Editors was clear, it completely escaped me that the title "Moderator" refers to a specific person or persons for each forum ...

However, I still think that the verb to "moderate" is exactly what the Site Editors do in respect of the posted stories, which can be thought of as a separate series of fora, one per genre.

 

[RogueLurker]

clean version ... shhh, rogue's at work

Site Editors vs Volunteer Editors
Literotica has Site Editors and Site Administrators who review stories which authors submit to Literotica for posting. Site Editors determine whether or not those stories meet Literotica’s requirements and either accept or reject stories on that basis.

Volunteer Editors volunteer their time and skills helping authors with editing issues which may include spelling, grammar, word usage, character development, plot development and the like. Volunteer editing normally occurs before an author submits a new story [ to be posted on the site, but also may occur when an author re-works a story which has already been approved and posted, but which the author wishes to improve.

Volunteer Editors are not Site Editors and have no control over whether or not Literotica accepts a story for posting.

The Editor's Forum serves three functions.

• It is a place where an author can request that a Volunteer Editor review a story.

• It is a place where a Volunteer Editor can look for and respond to such author requests as the Volunteer Editor’s time, workload and interest allows.

• It is a place where Volunteer Editors and authors can speak with each other about editing issues common to both of them.

Whoever you need to contact about a story, please remember that Literotica is not a pay site and the Volunteer Editors program is ... voluntary. Being polite and asking questions tends to get you farther than ranting and demanding action.




How to Contact Site Editors
If you are having problems or have questions about a submitted story, you can contact Laurel by Private Message. Please keep in mind that Laurel is one of the site owners and administrators and her volume of PMs and emails is probably high.



How to Contact Volunteer Editors
You can go through the Volunteer Editor Program which provides a list of editors. Please note that some editors who may have signed up for the program have left Lit or are no longer available for editing but never disabled their profiles. VE Profiles are listed in chronological order of when they were submitted or updated. You will probalby have better luck with VEs listed on the first few pages.

You can post a request here on the Editor's Forum where some of the VEs post. Based on time and workloads, someone should respond by either posting a response or sending a Private Message.



What to do When Asking for VE Help
If you are going to be sending or posting an initial request for help from a Volunteer Editor, it's usually helpful to provide the following information:

• What kind of editing you expect (proofreading, content feedback, any specific areas of concern you might have with the story).

• What category it is, if there are any fetish or kink that might not be to everyone's taste.

• A brief synopsis - even just one or two lines - is preferable over pasting the entire story in you post.

• The approximate length of the story (word count rather than page count)

• What your expectation is for turn around (a day, a week, etc)

• what kind of Word Processor you use (Word, WordPad, etc)

• Make sure that your Private Message function is enabled or that you provide a valid email address (don't post it though ... spambots will get it) so the VE can get in touch with you.

• When you do send a document to a VE, please take the time to spell check it first, ensure that it formatted properly. The Volunteer Editors will help ... but they won't do everything for you.

Here's a sample of what a request might look like:

Looking for an editor to review spelling, grammar and overall flow for a 3500 word story. Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated. This will probably go in either erotic horror or non-human category and involves lesbian sex, anal and non-consent. The story involves a lesbian werewolf, a female vampire and a strap-on while they are both working at a Carnival Fun House. I'm not in a rush, so getting it back in a week or so would be great. I can send the document in Word or as a .txt

Why a Story Might be Rejected for Submission by the Site Editors
Please see KillerMuffin's Post on What to do when your story is rejected for more details and the other stickys located at the top of this forum provide a wealth of information.

• Is the story over 750 words?

• Was everything spelled correctly?

• Were there any serious errors in punctuation or formatting (i.e. submitted in all capital letters, capitalization errors, etc.)?

• Was there an underage (under 18 years old) sexual relationship in the story?

• Was there bestiality references or acts in the story?

• Was there excessive violence, snuff, or abuse of characters in the story?

• Were there URL links, site addresses, or other advertisements within the story?