Feedback I just gotta share

[BlackSnake]

Higher volumn of feedback over the weekend, and there are always some that just make me chuckle. I watched the show about the violence in RAP on BET, and they were interview pioneers and new rappers, and what lead to increase violence on the RAP scene. What I took from that was the fans were taking the lyrics seriously and the question was, are the rappers responsible for the violence? I think about that when I read some of the feedback that I get

This message contains feedback for: BlackSnake
About the submission: Stalker Guy
This feedback was sent by: Anonymous

Comments:

Obviously you need a Louisvill Slugger up your ass.

Of course who knows you would most likely enjoy it.

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About the submission: Home Ch. 01
This feedback was sent by: Anonymous

Comments:

This was one hot story. I remember chasing my mom around the house for years,
and when she finally realized that she wanted me too, we had the hottest
passionate sex of our lives. I left my wife for her (thank God my wife and I had
no kids!). Today, we live together in England as lovers after moving from New
York. We are getting married next year! I love the fact that I am 27 years old
and am in love sexually with my 55 year old mom who is busty ,curvy, loving, and
flirty. She could pass for 40 years old. Sex never gets old with her, and we
can be as loud as we want while fucking, because our friends here think we are a
couple. Thank you for giving me a story that I can relate to on a personal
level.

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This one was a shot, but I found it funny, because it indicates that the reader believe that I'm trying to pass this off as truth.

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About the submission: Runaround Sue's
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Comments:

Blacksnake. You have a good day. I hope your dream didnt keep you awake.

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Do you worry about the influence of your writing?

 

[Selena_Kitt]

Selfish Bitch
03/05/06 By: Anonymous in USA
is what this story should have been called because there sure in the hell wasn't any faith what so ever in this story. It was about a self centered pathetic deceitful bitch that didn't care about anybody but herself and never thought twice about the people she was hurting or even care.. I cant see anyone getting any enjoyment out of this story.

This is about my latest one, "Faith."

Do I worry about my influence?
No.

Do I hope I'm having one?
Yes.

 

[Guest]

Hey, at least you get feedback, darling, some of us just -don't.- Although, I did get one today that I think was SPAM! Here, I'll share.



Hello. My name is (cut)and I own l(cut for spamming).com. A picture rating site
(free) but we also offer paid memberships. We've been looking for someone who
could write an erotic story each month for our paid members. Of course, we
would offer a free account to a writer. Anyway, I've been reading your erotic
stories and fell in love with them. If you are interested, please contact me at
support@l(cut).com. We would love to create an "Angel's Corner" where
we would feature your stories.


Okay, I've been reading over my work for the past few weeks, and starting the tedious process of editing ALL of it... (well, except the poetry,) to be honest, I can't believe any of it is rated as well as it is, and I wouldn't be brash enough to put it somewhere else in the state it's currently in. WTF?

I can't believe the spammers are actually doing feedback now... although, just in case it was a legitimate offer, I replied with a very polite thanks but no thanks. All I can say is: If they can send you feedback, why can't they vote and/or leave public comments?

 

[BlackSnake]

I continue to write in the incest category because I like most of the feedback that I get from readers, most of whom want me to continue one story or another. This feedback claimed facts, but I never heard these facts

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About the submission: Dream Lover
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Comments:

A fantastic fantacy or was it , its every mothers secret dream to procreate with
her son? and A very large number in fact do .
J****

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[Colleen Thomas]

I do at times. Feedback can occasionally jolt me as well.

I've found my own peace of mind in a quote by Rob from the author of a crime novel that fostered some copycats.

I am responsible to my readers. I am not responsible for my readers.


In the case of Rap music, I'm less sure of that position. In my works, I may inadvertantly make a statement that I don't mean, with unintended consequences. Rap seems to strive for a violent, sexist and cheavanistic message, with artists seeking to out do one another in their glorification of said traits. Does that make them responsivbile for their fans, I don't think so. But I do think they have some responsibility to society at large for the message they propogate.

I wouldn't be in favor of attaching legal ramifications, i.e. I can't see holding a singer personally liable for the actions of his fans. At the same time, I think there are some ehtical ramifications that could be applicable. Something similar to the attachement to Nitzche of culpability in the outrageous actions of some nihlists or to Marx/Lenin for some of the excess of marxist revolutionaries. Their indoctrination into the theories of these writers does attach some culpability to the writers. The indoctrination of fans to the message of Rappers probably carreis some of the same kind of nebulous ethical culpability.

 

[BlackSnake]

Hey, at least you get feedback, darling, some of us just -don't.- Although, I did get one today that I think was SPAM! Here, I'll share.



Hello. My name is (cut)and I own l(cut for spamming).com. A picture rating site
(free) but we also offer paid memberships. We've been looking for someone who
could write an erotic story each month for our paid members. Of course, we
would offer a free account to a writer. Anyway, I've been reading your erotic
stories and fell in love with them. If you are interested, please contact me at
support@l(cut).com. We would love to create an "Angel's Corner" where
we would feature your stories.


Okay, I've been reading over my work for the past few weeks, and starting the tedious process of editing ALL of it... (well, except the poetry,) to be honest, I can't believe any of it is rated as well as it is, and I wouldn't be brash enough to put it somewhere else in the state it's currently in. WTF?

I can't believe the spammers are actually doing feedback now... although, just in case it was a legitimate offer, I replied with a very polite thanks but no thanks. All I can say is: If they can send you feedback, why can't they vote and/or leave public comments?

I stop public comments, because I don't like my readers trying to defend my work from someone who is bashing it. Haters generally 1 bomb my stories, and send unuseful comments. I like keeping the hate undercover.

I've gotten spam, but I ask them for access to their site before making a decision. What you get is some idea if its legit. Can they grant you full access without costing you anything? It usually take some sort of admin access to pull that off. Also, you can look at the site and see if you want your work there.

I have a few readers who send me their "true stories". I generally don't believe them, but what if they are speaking the truth? Are we influencing behaviors?

 

[BlackSnake]

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I am responsible to my readers. I am not responsible for my readers.


***

This seem like a good position to take, and maybe the only good position a writer can take. What else can we do, only write what a socially acceptable society wants us to write? How can that be good? Did you see the awards last night? They have it right? Speak on subjects irrespective of if society agrees or not.

 

[Colleen Thomas]

This seem like a good position to take, and maybe the only good position a writer can take. What else can we do, only write what a socially acceptable society wants us to write? How can that be good? Did you see the awards last night? They have it right? Speak on subjects irrespective of if society agrees or not.

LOL,

I watched so I could get a look at Rachel Weize.


Beyond that, you won't find anyone who has a lower opinion of theacademy awards. I have found, over time, that the best indicator of me liking a movie is it being bashed by the crtics. The more they like it, the less likely I am to enjoy it. I probably seee fewer than two movies a year. Last year it was Wallace & Grommit (fabulous by the way) and Star Wars.

I think writers as a group, have to take a more inclusive role. There is nothing wrong with writing socially aceptable stories. There is nothing wrong with challengeing social norms in a work either. If we all wrote socially acceptable works it wouldn't be good, but if every piece of prose challenged sociatal norms, that would lessen the impact of those works that could make a difference.

From an earlier thread, you have writers who deny the holocaust occured, that the roman's were a slave based society, that the lot of slaves in the deep south was not that bad. Those assertions are countered by other authors. Generally speaking, most people do better living between the extremes. So the story of a young man coming of age in the tradional manner of the 1950's has just as much precedence as the story of a young man who is gay coming of age in the same period. One probably upholds the values of the times while the other probably portrays them as viciously and needlessly cruel. A reader is poorer without both accounts.

 

[BlackSnake]

LOL,

...

From an earlier thread, you have writers who deny the holocaust occured, that the roman's were a slave based society, that the lot of slaves in the deep south was not that bad. Those assertions are countered by other authors. Generally speaking, most people do better living between the extremes. So the story of a young man coming of age in the tradional manner of the 1950's has just as much precedence as the story of a young man who is gay coming of age in the same period. One probably upholds the values of the times while the other probably portrays them as viciously and needlessly cruel. A reader is poorer without both accounts.

I loved "Crash", BTW

I have to reboot because my jboss is not working right... (ya know, that whole work thing)

But before I do that, I'd like to say that I agree with showing different points of view. I just hope that my readers will really understand that this stuff is just fiction.

 

[Guest]

But before I do that, I'd like to say that I agree with showing different points of view. I just hope that my readers will really understand that this stuff is just fiction.

You'll find that hope all over. Most anyone who creates, or even puts an idea out, risks being held responsible for influencing someone else. Even if you sit silently in your room with the lights off, if someone else knows, you can be an influence. There's no winning because the cards are all in someone else's hands.

How many people blame movies, TV and video games for real-life violence? I can't say such things DON'T have influence, but aren't there other influences around? Why are some doing bad stuff and blaming those sources, while others see the same movies, TV shows and games, yet never do anything that causes a problem?

Yes, there is an influence possible for ANYTHING one person communicates to another, but there's also a line of personal responsibility. At some point, you have to look at the person and say "Don't you have any thoughts of you own? Why are you looking to me for approval of your actions? I have no authority over you. Think for yourself."

Not that it really helps. Many people are perfectly happy to let someone else do their thinking, especially if they want to get off the hook for getting in trouble and being stupid.

 

[BlackSnake]

It almost makes me want to put the disclaimer in the header of my work here.

This is a work of fiction.

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

I had feedback to "Executive Incest" which suggested that I make President Mathis sleep with his mother. The fact is that I just don't see him doing THAT. For one thing, I am not sure if either of his parents are still alive. If they are, they might still be married to each other, or remarried, for that matter.

 

[BlackSnake]

I had feedback to "Executive Incest" which suggested that I make President Mathis sleep with his mother. The fact is that I just don't see him doing THAT. For one thing, I am not sure if either of his parents are still alive. If they are, they might still be married to each other, or remarried, for that matter.

I to get sugguestions on how to continue my stories. Some readers like the moms and daughters to get knocked up But those are the readers who see my work for what it is, fiction.

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

I to get sugguestions on how to continue my stories. Some readers like the moms and daughters to get knocked up But those are the readers who see my work for what it is, fiction.

Indeed. I just don't feel like forcing President Mathis into a direction that feels unnatural for him.

 

[BlackSnake]

Indeed. I just don't feel like forcing President Mathis into a direction that feels unnatural for him.

To the reader it may sound selfish of you, but what I understand is that you don't want your character to behave in such a manner.

 

[Guest]

Unfortunately, most negative feedbackers seem to think we write for them and them alone...

 

[Guest]

I believe that I have written at least one story in almost every category... I have stories that have no comments and some that garnered such hateful ones that I took off the ability to post public comments.... the hateful ones were not even about the story itself but like another's post further up the writer of the feedback believed that what I wrote was the truth from my life and that was what they attacked.

Do I fear being an influence... no
Do I think I am.... well, I have seen a FEW authors here copy the exact body of at least three of my stories, it was pointed out to me by fans that read mine (most of the ones copied were done in 2004) and then they read the one that came later and said hey they stole your story idea... not much I can do but shake my head and simply NOT give that author any of my time
Do I hope that I am an influence.... yes, I hope that when my stories are read something is taken away from them

 

[LadyJeanne]

I received an email this weekend from a gentleman asking if he could use one of my poems to arouse his lover...

I like having that kind of influence on readers!

 

[matriarch]

I got one yesterday, from a 27 year old Danish man, telling me he likes my stories and can he mail with me. It was very sweet, in very stilted English (hell I couldn't write anything in Danish). All I have to do now is let him down gently. I wish there was a way to say 'no thank you', without sounding rude. *sigh*.

 

[BlackSnake]

I got one yesterday, from a 27 year old Danish man, telling me he likes my stories and can he mail with me. It was very sweet, in very stilted English (hell I couldn't write anything in Danish). All I have to do now is let him down gently. I wish there was a way to say 'no thank you', without sounding rude. *sigh*.

Positive feedback is great and it is what encourages me to continue writing, but it not necessarily negative feedback that get me thinking. Sometime I wonder if a reader would read what I wrote and act on it. That is troubling.

 

[SEVERUSMAX]

To the reader it may sound selfish of you, but what I understand is that you don't want your character to behave in such a manner.

Well, that, and the character agrees with me. He doesn't want to bone his mother.

And, Mat, just tell him that you don't like men that way. If he KNOWS that you are gay, he will probably not take it personally.

 

[Selena_Kitt]

What in the world do you do with feedback that's long enough to be an article in and of itself!?!?!?!?!?

This is an 850 word "comment" left on my "How to Heal Womb Loss" article... ummmmmmm....

It's a really nice comment... but wow... !
Click Here For Comment

 

[Guest]

What in the world do you do with feedback that's long enough to be an article in and of itself!?!?!?!?!?

This is an 850 word "comment" left on my "How to Heal Womb Loss" article... ummmmmmm....

It's a really nice comment... but wow... !
Click Here For Comment

If it's nice, you thank them.

If it's bad (heheheeh...), you take the sweetest revenge there is: Put them in an uncomfortable situation in one of your stories. If they leave a name, that is.

Just my opinion.

 

[matriarch]

What in the world do you do with feedback that's long enough to be an article in and of itself!?!?!?!?!?

This is an 850 word "comment" left on my "How to Heal Womb Loss" article... ummmmmmm....

It's a really nice comment... but wow... !
Click Here For Comment

How strange..........that link took me to MY submissions page ?????

 

[BlackSnake]

How strange..........that link took me to MY submissions page ?????

Yeah, you'll have to draw a link to the comments by way of the story not from your view submissions page