Anything goes

[Nazgul1716]

feel free to join in, no holds barred in terms of vulgar and rude remarks. (Newly updated)

 

[Bazzle]

Write properly, upload them correctly, and don't use Ai.

 

[StillStunned]

I've heard that donating to your local animal shelter helps speed up the process.

Or at least it makes you feel better about yourself.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Is there an option of making stories get published faster or are there really road blocks and certain negative users who just use certain authors as target, though they never seem to realise that not all people think like them

I’m really not sure what you are asking. And you seem to be conflating a number of different things here.

 

[IWroteThis]

Is there an option of making stories get published faster

Sure. Just stand up your own site and give your stories immediate approval. Simple!

 

[PennyThompson]

Are you talking about your stories being rejected? Getting stuck in pending? Getting bad ratings? Mean comments? Just not getting a lot of engagement?

I also feel like I need clarity

 

[EmilyMiller]

I also feel like I need clarity

Or maybe Claritin…

 

[TheLobster]

Well, since OP didn't specify what clarity he's seeking...

 

[StillStunned]

Actually, @Nazgul1716, the simple answer is that the entire process is out of our hands. It can be frustrating to have to wait for your story to be approved - my longest was a week, so I can't imagine what it's like to for people who are waiting a month or more.

The flippant responses you're getting are mostly a reflection of our own frustration at seeing people face the same problems again and again, and our inability to do anything.

 

[onehitwanda]

Write properly, upload them correctly, and don't use Ai.

I find that, in addition to the above, a glass of Baron de Sigoguac helps a lot with what extra clarity is needed.

 

[EmilyMiller]

I find that, in addition to the above, a glass of Baron de Sigoguac helps a lot with what extra clarity is needed.

Or La Clandestine.

 

[nudeblaqgirl]

Nut on a post.

 

[Hidden_Submissive]

Write properly, upload them correctly, and don't use Ai.

You might think that, but plenty of us refuse to use AI, have tons of stories published, and still get random things stuck indefinitely in pending purgatory. I've had something stuck since April 6 and it's essentially killed a series I was working on.

 

[onehitwanda]

Or La Clandestine.

Listen, I am not drinking that again. Last time you got me drinking it, the Vicar got defrocked, my knickers ended up in on the statue of Saint Andrew (how the fuck) and, worst of all, @Cagivagurl ended up with dehydration and we gave @Jackie.Hikaru stress fractures in C1, C2 and C3.

I ordered the rest of that vile drink burned. I distinctly remember signing that order. You did carry out the orders, didn't you?

Didn't you?

 

[EmilyMiller]

You did carry out the orders, didn't you?

 

[KittyOfSteele]

Well, since OP didn't specify what clarity he's seeking...

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The original Baldur's Gate has a Potion of Clarity that costs 700 GP. Do you think OP can afford it?

 

[onehitwanda]

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This is why I don't drink absinthe any more.

 

[PennyThompson]

This is why I don't drink absinthe any more.

Is Emily the Green Fairy??

 

[KittyOfSteele]

Is Emily the Green Fairy??

Probably the most unsurprising reveal about her.

 

[EmilyMiller]

Just thinking: Claritin and Absinthe would be a very bad combo

 

[EmilyMiller]

Is Emily the Green Fairy??

 

[liliput1]

Nut on a post.

Instructions unclear, my porch is now sticky.

 

[liliput1]

This is why I don't drink absinthe any more.

Fun fact, modern medical review has decided that all of the symptoms of absinthe map directly to those of advanced alcoholism. I just don't like the taste.

I have some tawny port over here. Technically it's made with brandy... and something something heart health.

 

[liliput1]

Just thinking: Claritin and Absinthe would be a very bad combo

Mixing Claritin (loratadine) with alcohol may increase drowsiness, dizziness, and impair motor control, raising the risk of accidents. While Claritin is generally non-drowsy, alcohol can amplify its sedative effects, potentially leading to liver strain with long-term use.

Could be worse, but please don't strain your liver.

 

[KittyOfSteele]

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So there's the angel, the devil, and the green fairy on the shoulder. And they all look like you.

This could be either a nightmare or a Penny story.