Always be Editing

[Hypoxia]

I assume that Laurel has the edit evaluation process down to a routine. I assume she scans new entries from old authors, then from new authors (more closely), then any edits, as time allows.

Whatever the voiced excuse, all LIT authors are here to satisfy themselves. Those who self-satisfy by constantly revising their stuff have that fetish, oh yeah. Nobody else will notice or care.

 

[Thatawfulwowporno]

Ok, first, thank everyone for their input, this has been very interesting.

I have learned more about how this site works.

I was not aware that this very complex site may actually be only run by one or two people (if I'm understanding correctly).

So, second, It has influenced my thought process in whether or not to invoke the edit option, and quite frankly, if I did consider it, I understand that it would have to be very important to me, and me alone for that option to be considered.

Third, this narrows my thought process to only want to modify maybe 2 chapters, just to fix a continuity issue, and it might not really be worth the time, effort, and stress on the amazing person handling this site.

Fourth, the only reason for this continuity issue, is because I hadn't fleshed out a small section of my story at that time, because I never knew I'd go back to it, and that is really my fault, and all on me as a sort of novice writer.

Live, learn, move on, try not to screw it up again.

<3

 

[KeithD]

Nobody else will notice or care.

That obviously isn't true based on this thread alone. Shakes head at the memememe attitudes and turns away in disgust.

 

[NotWise]

Live, learn, move on, try not to screw it up again.

You got it.

 

[Hypoxia]

That obviously isn't true based on this thread alone. Shakes head at the memememe attitudes and turns away in disgust.

If I now edit a tale from two years ago, only I will notice and care. You won't.

 

[Nightwaves]

Finding the balance

My bad habit is reading and re-reading my work until it loses all meaning. More recently, I've pushed myself to move on and let it be. My problem is that every time I read my work, I change something!

IMHO, once it's up for everyone to see, let it go and move on.

 

[yukonnights]

A. No one has said no editing should be done. The issue is gratuitous edits, with there obviously being a difference of opinion in what is gratuitous. (In my case, most of my stories have already been edited by someone else and posted to the marketplace, so any mistakes still in them when they are posted here are sort of "well, just too bad.")
B. Disappointed you won't even make a bow to sensitivity to either Laurel's workload or to other authors trying to get their stories posted for the first time within her workload day.
C. Amused you'd take TxRad's word for it and not mine, with just as long a history here and much, much more experience in passing stories (because there have been many more of them). Not that TxRad isn't a good source for what is what at Literotica.

Since this seems to be directed at me, I'll try to help you understand.

A. You said it, there is obviously a difference of opinion on what constitutes "gratuitous edits". In the example the OP gave, the error described seems a serious tripping hazard for a reader. So, short of a definition of "gratuitous", it's up to each individual to make that decision. That most of your stories have already been edited by someone else is irrelevant to the question.

B. There is no indication or evidence that Laurel wants edits limited, nor that they impinge on the "rights" of other author's new submissions. In fact, she has publicly posted that edits will be put on a back burner until all new submissions are cleared. Thus, this is also an irrelevant reason to support the argument against edits. Further, if the workload is too burdensome, I'm sure the Site Administrators will resolve it in whatever way they see best...in the meantime, they provide for edits.

C. This one is just weird, but; Tx is someone that always seems to have a firm grip on the reins, so to speak. He offered fact instead of opinion. You'll notice we still disagreed on the issue of edits but in a respectful way.

Bottom line: My arguments are based on facts, not assumptions or personal opinions. My original response to the OP reflects these facts. I hope the OP didn't run away in shock at the outrage their question caused. I think it behooves all of us to try to encourage and build up those who come here seeking information, not belittle them with derogatory insinuations. As always, your input is interesting and I hope this resolves any lingering questions. I think we've run this horse into the ground

 

[KeithD]

That you pay an editor to do the work is irrelevant to the question.

Who said I pay an editor? I didn't and I don't. Typical of your jumping to false conclusions.

 

[yukonnights]

Who said I pay an editor? I didn't and I don't. Typical of your jumping to false conclusions.

I fixed it for you...it's still totally irrelevant to the subject of the conversation But I expected you to go personal...and you did, so thanks for that

 

[KeithD]

I don't think you know what going personal on this discussion board would really look like.