RodenAddison
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I'm having a bit of an issue with this sites policies regarding Anonymous. While writers, editors and those generally trying to offer help (granted sometimes it doesn't feel like it) are required to log in to leave a message on the forums, on the main site there is no requirement to log in to vote or to leave a scathing or even abusive message. It seems odd to me that the people most likely to denegrate someone's writings, comments or what have you, don't seem to have the courage to say who they are. Many comments from the Anon camp are fine, but perhaps an author should have three options in regards to comments and voting.
At this point in time the writer may Select to turn off each function:
Voting Status: Yes / No - allowing or disallowing voting;
Public Comment Board: Yes /No - allowing or disallowing comments.
I don't know if this is a generic setup or if those are the only options offered to Literotica from it's web host / board software, whatever...
Here's what literotica advises when you go in to 'moderate' your feedback.
"As the author of this submission, you are responsible for moderating the public comment board. That means you can delete any comment for any reason. ... It is possible that if you delete too many comments, you may discourage people from leaving more comments, but it is your right to moderate the comments on your work however you want."
While as a writer you are encouraged to accept all feedback and votes, why not give the writer the option of shutting off Anonymous responses. I like the venue, but I think that particular feature may be amended. A third option perhaps?
Voting for logged in users only: Yes/No
Public Comment Board for logged in users only: Yes/No
I know the nature of the site means many people will log in but not register. But lets not forget that most people are likely using pseudonyms (is that really you BarondeSade)? No one has ever thought of setting up an alt email address? If they're willing to comment they should be willing to say which user they are shouldn't they? Isn't BarondeSade essentially the same as saying Anonymous? (I didn't pick you because I thought it was you Baron).
My guess is that many of these Anonymous posts are from registered users who simply want to bash people. Maybe try and influence people to vote the story down, I don't know. But you know what Anonymous? I'd sure appreciate the opportunity to have a look at one of your stories.
Any thoughts people?
At this point in time the writer may Select to turn off each function:
Voting Status: Yes / No - allowing or disallowing voting;
Public Comment Board: Yes /No - allowing or disallowing comments.
I don't know if this is a generic setup or if those are the only options offered to Literotica from it's web host / board software, whatever...
Here's what literotica advises when you go in to 'moderate' your feedback.
"As the author of this submission, you are responsible for moderating the public comment board. That means you can delete any comment for any reason. ... It is possible that if you delete too many comments, you may discourage people from leaving more comments, but it is your right to moderate the comments on your work however you want."
While as a writer you are encouraged to accept all feedback and votes, why not give the writer the option of shutting off Anonymous responses. I like the venue, but I think that particular feature may be amended. A third option perhaps?
Voting for logged in users only: Yes/No
Public Comment Board for logged in users only: Yes/No
I know the nature of the site means many people will log in but not register. But lets not forget that most people are likely using pseudonyms (is that really you BarondeSade)? No one has ever thought of setting up an alt email address? If they're willing to comment they should be willing to say which user they are shouldn't they? Isn't BarondeSade essentially the same as saying Anonymous? (I didn't pick you because I thought it was you Baron).
My guess is that many of these Anonymous posts are from registered users who simply want to bash people. Maybe try and influence people to vote the story down, I don't know. But you know what Anonymous? I'd sure appreciate the opportunity to have a look at one of your stories.
Any thoughts people?
