The threads seem to be a little puerile

[Metrodance]

Fault lies with both those who permit the change and those who implement it. There is little we can do on an open board to prevent the inquisitive topics and only heavy handed moderation could stop them now (hardly something in the spirit of Lit).

Yes, unfortunately, you’re right.

 

[Pookie]

i almost miss the fights from when this board first started. at least then it was interesting. this board has become quite pointless. there have been several threads i've thought of posting here, but didn't because i was sure they'd get absolutely no response.

and i'm talking about serious threads. i do like to post them on occasion.

It's been difficult to carry on a serious thread for some time. At least the early fights brought out some differing opinions to discuss. But for some time now, I've backed off from starting a few threads that I thought could be interesting because of the dwindling number of responses to prior ones started by myself and others. It may just be that most people here aren't interested in a serious discussion, or maybe my posts weren't all that interesting to begin. *shrugs*

 

[Jay4fun2day39]

Kind of new here

I'm kind of new here, and I have to say, I really don't understand the problem.
I found this site posted on a link to someone's profile and decided to check it out.
I have to say that I myself, being gay, was happy to find a place to go and read things from other people. I am guilty of having a lustful and childish side and like to read things of that nature (and yes some posts have been a bit too childish), but I also like to read interesting stories, or things of serious nature.
That's why I don't understand where the problem lies. This site seems to be pretty cool, and I think that because whether you are gay, lesbian, bi or straight and curious you can post pretty much what you want.
I can understand posting something and wanting to get a lot of replies, it's really nice to see other people are interested in what you have to say. However is this a place to speak out on your views and life experiences, OR a place to see how popular what you have to say becomes.
I personally, have read many interesting things, both a little childish and serious.
I have to say I haven't posted replies a lot ( a few here and there, and one in the personals - where they belong) and have even sent a few private messeges. I work long hrs (about 12-14hrs a day) and just like to relax a little when I get home. This site is sort of like a paper. Has it's news and important issues, and also it's childish (lets say it's comics).
Stop worrying about whether you get a lot of responses. If you have sometime important to say, please post it. Whether or not you get responses I'm sure someone is reading it and may get a little new imformation to help in life. If you don't like the comics turn the page.
Life is too short to decide whether you need to be serious of funny. Just be both when you feel like it and enjoy the ride.

 

[Metrodance]

I don’t think it’s the number of responses – it’s the interaction and discussion.
Welcome to lit.

 

[gypsywitch]

Jay4fun2day39 ~ Virgin

soon you will be Experienced

great post up there

its comics to me too, but there is quite a movement in all
humanity right now that is so interesting

 

[killallhippies]

I don’t think it’s the number of responses – it’s the interaction and discussion.
Welcome to lit.

word.

 

[Pookie]

I don’t think it’s the number of responses – it’s the interaction and discussion.
Welcome to lit.

Agreed. The number of responses isn't the issue. But it's hard to discuss something when there's little interest by others to post their views of an issue.

 

[Metrodance]

Agreed. The number of responses isn't the issue. But it's hard to discuss something when there's little interest by others to post their views of an issue.

Yes, I tend to have more of a discussion with msgr while I'm moving around the board, rather than on the board.

 

[kbate]

Bump for sanity's sake.

 

[SophiaY]

I started a couple of threads -- with some wry humor as the obvious theme, but also, I thought, some depth underneath: What is our idealization of a gay woman; what are the cliches and the truths that run through the lesbian community.

While I'm thankful for the responses that they got, I was a little surprised that they didn't engender (no pun intended, not at all) more conversation. Maybe it is because that they are lesbian oriented and there seems to be more gay or bi men than women reading/posting? Or that this particular niche has lost its audience? Or, maybe they weren't that interesting...(shrugging)

 

[onceburned]

While I'm thankful for the responses that they got, I was a little surprised that they didn't engender (no pun intended, not at all) more conversation.

<shrugs> I guess there is no telling why. But at least you made the forum a little bit better.

I suppose all we can do is keep putting out interesting topics and comments and hope that we attract an audience.

 

[SweetErika]

I prefer the more quality topics and discussion, and admittedly, I've slowed my visits here due to a lack of them. But here and in other forums I've noticed certain tones are set and followed...once a certain number of one type of threads pops up, it kind of snowballs. So perhaps when there are a ton of "lighter" threads, newer visitors feel their own threads and responses should fall within those boundaries. If enough of us post more of what we want to see, I'm guessing a higher quality tone and discussion will become the status quo for awhile at least.

 

[Etoile]

BTW, I am not saying "I told you so" at all.

 

[kbate]

BTW, I am not saying "I told you so" at all.

Go ahead and say it. *resigned sigh*

 

[chrk1]

{sweeterica} you are exactly right. i have been on here for awhile now, and i only have 80 posts.that's because most of the stuff on here does not merit a responce.

 

[Metrodance]

BTW, I am not saying "I told you so" at all.

Meanie *smile*

you are exactly right. i have been on here for awhile now, and i only have 80 posts.that's because most of the stuff on here does not merit a responce.

No, good threads are nuggets

I started a couple of threads -- with some wry humor as the obvious theme, but also, I thought, some depth underneath: What is our idealization of a gay woman; what are the cliches and the truths that run through the lesbian community.

Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending upon your viewpoint, readers tend to follow certain posters – keep trying until people recognise the value of your posts – they will then follow you.

 

[XXXOgre]

Hi! I'm a troll!

 

[onceburned]

Well, at least from his name he knows he is being a troll.

 

[Etoile]

New sticky: Does your thread belong here?

 

[Sallad]

here's a good one!

https://forum.literotica.com/showthread.php?t=363088

 

[kbate]

Bump for rb.

 

[John Doe]

Bump for rb.

AAAHAHAHA!!!

PWN3D

 

[ezervet]

I've noticed this *ALOT* lately. There's a line between not being tied up in studiously not talking about sex and whatnot and just creating an environment that seems, well, peurile. Actually, thats one of the things i like about lit, as opposed to other GLBT discussion boards, the capacity to talk about serious things without the restrictions (real or imagined) on what else you can say. I'll admit though, that i usually don't post the controversial stuff because, well, people don't seem to care. That was my impression of the community in my not-so-long stay here. I'll try to scare up some good controversy for you guys.

 

[Roxanne Appleby]

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[LoboBoy]

I found this place, looking for somewhere I could discuss issues I had coming out of a straight marriage, with children, a new guy 11 years younger than me, how to meet his needs and not be an ass to my wife who had been my best friend for 10 years...questions about involving my 22 boyfriend in the lives of my 2 young kids...how at 33 I was to fit into the "scene" ...issues of monogamy in male on male relationships…

The whole thing...you name it, I wanted to talk to someone about it...

I have a lot of close friends...most of whom are straight and just don't get me being gay...let alone being able to sit and talk with them about these things. My gay friends I just haven't known long enough I guess...or I've met them under different circumstances.

Instead I found mostly sex chat...which is ok...we all like that. But some real discussion would be cool.

As a moderator on another unrelated board, I actually think the problem here is the style of moderation. No offence to the mods, because I know the approach you take is one the members decided they wanted you to take…I just mean there have been times when I forgot which board I was on and just wanted to scrap a few cruddy threads.(searching for the threads tools in the Mods options lol)

The reality is this: regardless of the forum, if the level of discussion is allowed to remain at tabloid/toilet wall level...that's all anyone will post. I came here and read the first few pages and came to the conclusion that this was NOT the place for me to bring up the things I had on my mind. Instead, I told someone what cum tasted like.

I'm not saying “get rid of the smut.”..I like that too. There needs to be a balance, but I know from experience you can't always rely on the board to raise its own standards....as moderators, some times you need to take the lead. Scrap the redundant toilet stuff and leave the good stuff...after awhile people will feel more comfortable posting things with a little more meat. (No pun)