an odd question please

[stephen88]

I've noticed the ratings on one of my stories. 226 rating has dropped to 220. What would cause this please? Just asking. Thanks
Stephen88

 

[Rob_Royale]

Laurel does periodic sweeps with the goal to eliminate low scores used to manipulate contests.

 

[stephen88]

I see. I have never entered a contest. So, I'm going to imagine that would have little to do with me. However, your thoughts may be viable. Thank you for answering.

 

[StillStunned]

I see. I have never entered a contest. So, I'm going to imagine that would have little to do with me. However, your thoughts may be viable. Thank you for answering.

The sweeps affect (nominally at least) all stories.

 

[stephen88]

The sweeps affect (nominally at least) all stories.

Thank you kindly.

 

[Writer61]

I've noticed the ratings on one of my stories. 226 rating has dropped to 220. What would cause this please? Just asking. Thanks
Stephen88

One of mine dropped 10% of its votes and rose from 4.4 to 4.6.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Laurel does periodic sweeps with the goal to eliminate low scores used to manipulate contests.

And high scores with the same purpose.

 

[stephen88]

One of mine dropped 10% of its votes and rose from 4.4 to 4.6.

thank you kindly

 

[stephen88]

And high scores with the same purpose.

thank you so much.

 

[TheLobster]

My contest entry lost three votes and jumped from 4.38 to 4.69. I'll leave to speculate what those votes might've been.

 

[stephen88]

My contest entry lost three votes and jumped from 4.38 to 4.69. I'll leave to speculate what those votes might've been.

 

[FromManyOne]

The sweeps affect (nominally at least) all stories.

I've had them affect mine, and I have never entered a contest.

 

[stephen88]

I've had them affect mine, and I have never entered a contest.

This is most interesting. I was not aware that such things happened.

 

[FromManyOne]

There are multiple reasons for 1-bombing (the Authors Hangout term for trying to sabotage a story by downvoting it). In my case, a few of my stories had reached the toplist. Apparently someone decided they shouldn't be there.

https://forum.literotica.com/threads/holy-carp-im-popular.1643772/

 

[stephen88]

There are multiple reasons for 1-bombing (the Authors Hangout term for trying to sabotage a story by downvoting it). In my case, a few of my stories had reached the toplist. Apparently someone decided they shouldn't be there.

https://forum.literotica.com/threads/holy-carp-im-popular.1643772/

That is reprehensible. Honestly, I have read so many stories here. Both good and bad. I've never felt the need or desire to sabotage someone's efforts. Rather, I tend to enjoy, leave positive feedback when I think it applicable. Putting oneself out there is scary enough without others hampering your efforts. I don't believe I've ever "bombed" a story. Even if I didn't like it much. As a teacher, I saw much of this type of "jr. high" behavior. Sadly, it continues with some into adulthood. Or perhaps I just crazy. hahahaha.

 

[TarnishedPenny]

One-bombing is a fact of life here. There is a certain life form, Trollus nosfingerus, generally found in dark corners and littered basements, which one-bombs stories: (a) which in their opinion are too good, (b) are written by authors they don't like, (c) contain subjects they don't approve of, (d) are doing well in contests, (e) use British vs American spelling ('-our' vs 'or' ), (e) use Yank vs Brit spelling, (f) contain the letter 'c', etc

To make at least some effort to combat them (arsenic being illegal and mothballs too expensive), the site does 'sweeps', which comb out suspicious votes, both high and low. These happen periodically, but always just before contest results are announced. One may also ask the site for a special sweep if one thinks one is being one-bombed.

Authors are discouraged from speculating on how sweeps work as that might give the trolls ideas.

 

[stephen88]

One-bombing is a fact of life here. There is a certain life form, Trollus nosfingerus, generally found in dark corners and littered basements, which one-bombs stories: (a) which in their opinion are too good, (b) are written by authors they don't like, (c) contain subjects they don't approve of, (d) are doing well in contests, (e) use British vs American spelling ('-our' vs 'or' ), (e) use Yank vs Brit spelling, (f) contain the letter 'c', etc

To make at least some effort to combat them (arsenic being illegal and mothballs too expensive), the site does 'sweeps', which comb out suspicious votes, both high and low. These happen periodically, but always just before contest results are announced. One may also ask the site for a special sweep if one thinks one is being one-bombed.

Authors are discouraged from speculating on how sweeps work as that might give the trolls ideas.

Well said. Thank you