A Slight Disclaimer - EllaEcstasy

[EllaEcstasy]

Just a slight FYI since my inbox is continuing to fill up with having only released three audio submissions (the most recent, only today). My stories are fictional and used as a creative outlet and means of expression.

I have yet to receive much in the way of harassing feedback or trolling behaviour, but wanted to make mention here beforehand. My submissions, in future, may possibly reach and extend beyond borders of comfortability for some audiences. For those females who have objected to my use of the "c" word, you have my sympathies. I have nothing but respect for my own body and the bodies of those who I have had the pleasure of pleasing. My use of colourful language is my own right, just as it is yours to disregard any submission that I may post on Literotica.com. Being an educated lady, I find it difficult to believe that in such a modern society, a site dedicated to exploring and delivering taboo media would offend it's visitors in such a way.

My audio submissions are, have been, and always will be for my listeners. The world can be a painful place, and if my voice and words can bring about even ten minutes of an escape, then I am satisfied.



With Gratitude,
EllaEcstasy

 

[Miss_Misaki]

Not that I'm poking at you or anything, but it might be helpful to also post this info on your profile. Chances are that your listeners are more likely to see these words there than in a thread on the bulletin board. Heck, most of the people in the chatroom don't even know these forums exist, lol.

That being said, congrats on all the feedback you've gotten. ^^; My first audio submission finally got in yesterday, and I've already gotten two glowing reviews for it, although I can't really take them seriously, given that my oratory skills are even worse than my literary ones (and that's saying something). Yours must be worlds beyond what I can do. I'll be sure and check your submissions out sometime. ^_~

 

[whalee]

Awesome, just awesome.

 

[EllaEcstasy]

Thank you Miss Misaki, I'll be adding it there as well. As I mentioned before, I think I've only received about two "rude" comments, but I just know that the avenue in which I wish to take some of my stories will provoke a bit of uneasiness. I like to explore a lot of different fetishes, and don't really feel it necessary to restrict or censor myself.

 

[Miss_Misaki]

Thank you Miss Misaki, I'll be adding it there as well. As I mentioned before, I think I've only received about two "rude" comments, but I just know that the avenue in which I wish to take some of my stories will provoke a bit of uneasiness. I like to explore a lot of different fetishes, and don't really feel it necessary to restrict or censor myself.

Good for you! Let those creative juices flow!

I wish I was that uninhibited. I don't stray too far from my comfort zone, myself. xD I'm not a bold writer, really.

 

[tanru]

Just a slight FYI since my inbox is continuing to fill up with having only released three audio submissions (the most recent, only today).

And a delectable audio submission it was, indeed. Do keep it up! And don't let the idiots get you down.

 

[EllaEcstasy]

Thanks for the support Tanru! <3

 

[lance gt]

Ella, as a thought, maybe start your story with a disclaimer for those who can't read beforehand. Many seem to just click on the story and get into it and then find themselves in a place they didn't want to be. Unfortunately, those same people are the ones who send the nasty feedback and mostly for feeling ashamed of themselves for walking in on something they shouldn't have. Just thought this suggestion might help keep the nasty trolls away from your door.
Lance

 

[driphoney]

Yeah. Very, very, very few people read this. You can see when you're on the main page how many viewers are in the forum at any given time; you can also tell by the slow activity here. Also, I have stuff written on my profile and I'm surprised how few read it. I still get emails asking what I've answered on my profile. The only way you can guarantee someone will see your warning is to add it to your submission as an "Author's Note" at the beginning of the story, and resubmit with a note telling them it's a resubmission to fix something and also ... (not clear here, haven't gotten my nerve up to fix my own story issues) I think in the title line put the title and --- EDIT. This alerts them. You can look up exactly how this is done.

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

Ella, as a thought, maybe start your story with a disclaimer for those who can't read beforehand. Many seem to just click on the story and get into it and then find themselves in a place they didn't want to be. Unfortunately, those same people are the ones who send the nasty feedback and mostly for feeling ashamed of themselves for walking in on something they shouldn't have. Just thought this suggestion might help keep the nasty trolls away from your door.
Lance

Actually, about 80% of the readers have their pants around their ankles, hands on their cocks while clicking stories to get off on. When they find the story is not what they want it to be it's a backclick or a troll vote. It's been going on forever.

 

[lance gt]

That's so true Jenny, but I was letting Ella know to SPEAK the words at the beginning of her text audio. Even the wankers are supposed to hear, right?lol

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

That's so true Jenny, but I was letting Ella know to SPEAK the words at the beginning of her text audio. Even the wankers are supposed to hear, right?lol

Either way, Lance. Makes no difference if it's text or audio, the expectations of the wankers is what she has to deal with - all of us actually.

 

[sr71plt]

I think any form of disclosure on the front of the story is a sign of weakness in the author's faith in story and leading with the chin. If someone is messing around in here and happens onto a properly categorized story, they can jolly well live with what they get. If they find something that offends them, they can just click out. Nobody has them tied up with their face to the computer. If they send a nasty response, they were going to do that anyway, disclaimer or not disclaimer.

 

[lance gt]

I think what Ella wants to know is how to avoid getting nasty comments in the first place. The idea of a disclaimer doesn't necessarily mean the writer is weak or cheapening the story. It shows that she cares about her readers and those who aren't interested or are offended by the material in it are forewarned.

 

[sr71plt]

I think what Ella wants to know is how to avoid getting nasty comments in the first place.

Don't post stories. There's no control over or avoiding nasty comments--and if you let your life be ruled by nasty comments, you shouldn't try to do anything, including writing, that comes before public scrutiny. Pollyanna was a "pretend" movie.

I'll stick with what I think a disclaimer says about the writer's effort/insecurities about their own work.

 

[lance gt]

I guess in the end Ella, it's up to you to decide what's best for you and what makes you feel comfortable. take what has been said and go from there. Everyone has their own opinion and naturally, yours is the only one that counts when all is said and done. Lance

 

[driphoney]

I'll stick with what I think a disclaimer says about the writer's effort/insecurities about their own work.

So, you think forwards and introductions in hardcopy published works are also POS? Just wonderin'.

 

[sr71plt]

So, you think forwards and introductions in hardcopy published works are also POS? Just wonderin'.

If they point to weaknesses in the text, yes. Most don't, however. (But, yes, I've gotten some editing jobs where they did, and I counseled to get rid of "leading with the chin" stuff.)

 

[Darkniciad]

Bah, I put notes on almost everything I post. I'm sure that many ignore them, but for the few who do pay attention, they appreciate them.

I had numerous emails thanking me for warning them about the two M/M scenes in Danica, including the general location of where they started. It let those readers that it squicked skip that scene and continue on without getting the heebie-jeebies. Any important story elements happen before the actual touchie-feelie, or after ( by design ), so they didn't miss anything except some heat that they wouldn't have liked anyway.

Other things, I simply consider a courtesy, such as alerting people that I use modern measurements like miles instead of leagues, fathoms, clicks, etc. in my fantasy stories. If that sort of thing is going to turn them off, they know right from the get-go. Some will still 1-bomb it, some will back-click, some will continue on, prepared for it, and some don't care.

Same thing when I write a near plotless stroker. I would hope that people expect plot and characterization when they read my usual stuff, so I warn them when I toss a bit of wet and sticky fluff out there for fun.

I've simply had enough appreciative feedback about my author's notes that I consider them worth the time and header space.

 

[sr71plt]

I wondered why I never read anything you had posted here.

 

[lance gt]

So there you have it Ella, a clear case of I don't know, it's up to you, lol. You'll have to decide from what you've read what appeals to you, but it seems to me that posting is a better choice. Lance

 

[Darkniciad]

I wondered why I never read anything you had posted here.

Bite me!

*laugh*

Actually, now that I think about it, most of mine as Les only have a notice in them that links to Lit and has my name, to point people to the rest of the correctly formatted story when some lame-o steals the first page for his failing website's story section and garbles the hell out of it.

My Dark stories are the ones that are disclaimer heavy, mainly because my stories in the Sci-Fi/Fantasy category span a lot of fetishes, and those readers seem far more attentive to them than any other group.

My third pen name is a disclaimer.

 

[sr71plt]

My third pen name is a disclaimer.

Oh, I wondered who the author named "Sorry" was. I always assumed it was Scouries.

 

[EllaEcstasy]

I still have yet to receive more than one negative piece of feedback, so it's really no trouble to me at the moment. I could really care less if people vote 1, 5, or anywhere in between. Internet polling has never been a successful measurement of someone's artistic ability, skill, or otherwise.

Thank you all for your kind feedback and suggestions. Even though, I do think in some of my audios coming up, I will go ahead with not so much a disclaimer, but proper "tagging" as it were. If someone who consistently listens to my moans stumbles into my lesbian fantasy audio and decides not to add it to his wank bank, well that's not my problem. I love my audience, but reading titles before listening, could be a safe way to preserve your hardon.

I have noticed the author forums are not really a path traversed by those looking for a quick fix. Sometimes a declaration of one's motives and intentions before their peers (dare I compare myself to some of the awesome authors here) is enough to satisfy. In this case, I believe I've accomplished my objective.

As an additional alternative, I've opened up my own website away from Literotica, in which to better categorize my audio stories to avoid "mishaps" from eager audiophiles. Again, thank you to everyone who made suggestions, as they were very helpful.

xoxo,
Ella

 

[Bigbobnc]

I've loved your submissions, and frequently re-listen to them.

I do hope you'll share some more of your stories, as they never fail to get me in an awesome mood