"I'll trade votes with you"

[Stella_Omega]

I got feedback from someone;
They loved my story, and offered to give me a five vote, if I, in return, would give them five votes on some stories that needed them.
I replied that I would gladly read the stories and vote fives if I thought they deserved them, and would not vote at all if I thought not.

The reply came back "have a good life" and my story's rating dropped.

 

[gauchecritic]

I got feedback from someone;
They loved my story, and offered to give me a five vote, if I, in return, would give them five votes on some stories that needed them.
I replied that I would gladly read the stories and vote fives if I thought they deserved them, and would not vote at all if I thought not.

The reply came back "have a good life" and my story's rating dropped.

Karma. That's what you get for using smilies.

 

[kiwiwolf]

I absolutely hate that shit! I've had it too unfortunately. Best of luck on your score Stella.

Shane

 

[CharleyH]

I got feedback from someone;
They loved my story, and offered to give me a five vote, if I, in return, would give them five votes on some stories that needed them.
I replied that I would gladly read the stories and vote fives if I thought they deserved them, and would not vote at all if I thought not.

The reply came back "have a good life" and my story's rating dropped.

LOL - sorry, but that must be the funniest voting story I have heard yet, (not funny that your ratings dropped - sorry about that) and it's also the most ridiculous display of ... The person reminds me of a kid named Chucky (we all had a Chucky) in grade school who would ply you with promises of being your best friend as long as you did something he wanted. lol

 

[Selena_Kitt]

LOL - sorry, but that must be the funniest voting story I have heard yet, (not funny that your ratings dropped - sorry about that) and it's also the most ridiculous display of ... The person reminds me of a kid named Chucky (we all had a Chucky) in grade school who would ply you with promises of being your best friend as long as you did something he wanted. lol

He always wanted my Ho-Ho's... and I'll be damned if I was givin' up my Ho-Ho's!

 

[CharleyH]

He always wanted my Ho-Ho's... and I'll be damned if I was givin' up my Ho-Ho's!

LOL - yep - sounds like Chucky - the bastard!

 

[Recidiva]

Blackmail!

I have ethical difficulties. I don't vote on my own stories even though I feel the vicious urge to do so after being trolled.

Be strong.

 

[cloudy]

He always wanted my Ho-Ho's... and I'll be damned if I was givin' up my Ho-Ho's!

Our Chucky always wanted to borrow our horses to go riding with her friends.

 

[MaeveoSliabh]

Dumbasses.

 

[Guest]

Extortionists. Too bad there isn't a method of reporting such behavior.

I hope the perpetrator gets a sandspur caught where it will irritate for hours.

 

[CrimsonMaiden]

Next time, just don't reply.

 

[3113]

Okay this REALLY pisses me off! I've already voted on your stories, Stella, otherwise, I'd give you a five-er free just for putting up with this shit!

I say, send this person's name to Laurel! Trolling is one thing, blackmail--with nasty repercussions--is something else entirely! If this person's going to play that way, then they shouldn't be allowed to play at all!

I don't think Laurel and Manu would like to know that their site is being used for such purposes.

Or just tell us the author's name so we can one-ball them into the stone age! And send them a load of nice, anonymous feedback telling them why. The Chuckys of this world need to be taught a lesson! (Getting on my Mafia suit and guns...Chucky will sleep with da fishes!). Threaten one of us, you threaten all of us and we WILL stop you!

GRRRRRRRR!

 

[Jenny_Jackson]

Oh God... I almost did it... I feel like such a whore

Dirty Slut maybe... but never a whore.

 

[Stella_Omega]

Okay this REALLY pisses me off! I've already voted on your stories, Stella, otherwise, I'd give you a five-er free just for putting up with this shit!

I say, send this person's name to Laurel! Trolling is one thing, blackmail--with nasty repercussions--is something else entirely! If this person's going to play that way, then they shouldn't be allowed to play at all!

I don't think Laurel and Manu would like to know that their site is being used for such purposes.

Or just tell us the author's name so we can one-ball them into the stone age! And send them a load of nice, anonymous feedback telling them why. The Chuckys of this world need to be taught a lesson! (Getting on my Mafia suit and guns...Chucky will sleep with da fishes!). Threaten one of us, you threaten all of us and we WILL stop you!

GRRRRRRRR!

damn, I don't know their lit handle, but I did save the emails..

I need to become more devious. I should have said yes, just to get their profile info.

In my reply, I tried to make it clear that I only vote on writing quality, I don't give high marks just because the story is within my favorite genre. I wonder if that's what put Chucky off?
Charley, you've given us a new word!

 

[CharleyH]

damn, I don't know their lit handle, but I did save the emails..

I need to become more devious. I should have said yes, just to get their profile info.

In my reply, I tried to make it clear that I only vote on writing quality, I don't give high marks just because the story is within my favorite genre. I wonder if that's what put Chucky off?
Charley, you've given us a new word!

LOL - well, it was a real kid named Chucky, but the name has it's dual purpose as a series of horror movies. Glad to be of assistance. lol

 

[Antfarmer77]

*note to self* If you get involved in a transaction of this sort, make sure Chucky votes first!

 

[ABSTRUSE]

I got feedback from someone;
They loved my story, and offered to give me a five vote, if I, in return, would give them five votes on some stories that needed them.
I replied that I would gladly read the stories and vote fives if I thought they deserved them, and would not vote at all if I thought not.

The reply came back "have a good life" and my story's rating dropped.

My mom said I can't play with you if you don't give me a five vote...so there.

 

[NoJo]

Stella, what you've described is a classic example of an iterated prisoner's dilemma, a core part of game theroy, and well-known to sociobiologists.

Robert Axelrod showed in the 1970's that the best strategy is "Tit-for-tat", with cooperation as the opening move.

In other words, you should have gone along with the propsal.

 

[CharleyH]

Stella, what you've described is a classic example of an iterated prisoner's dilemma, a core part of game theroy, and well-known to sociobiologists.

Robert Axelrod showed in the 1970's that the best strategy is "Tit-for-tat", with cooperation as the opening move.

In other words, you should have gone along with the propsal.

Damn - NOW that is sounding like marriage.

 

[Guest]

Dammit Stella, you had to tattle on me!!!

 

[jushorny]

Okay this REALLY pisses me off! I've already voted on your stories, Stella, otherwise, I'd give you a five-er free just for putting up with this shit!

I say, send this person's name to Laurel! Trolling is one thing, blackmail--with nasty repercussions--is something else entirely! If this person's going to play that way, then they shouldn't be allowed to play at all!

I don't think Laurel and Manu would like to know that their site is being used for such purposes.

Or just tell us the author's name so we can one-ball them into the stone age! And send them a load of nice, anonymous feedback telling them why. The Chuckys of this world need to be taught a lesson! (Getting on my Mafia suit and guns...Chucky will sleep with da fishes!). Threaten one of us, you threaten all of us and we WILL stop you!

GRRRRRRRR!

I completely agree with you. Can I be a temporary member of the Mafia? Stella, sorry it happened to you. I don't think I've voted on all your stories, I can add a few (only if its quality writing , of course)

 

[Tom Collins]

Okay this REALLY pisses me off! I've already voted on your stories, Stella, otherwise, I'd give you a five-er free just for putting up with this shit!

I say, send this person's name to Laurel! Trolling is one thing, blackmail--with nasty repercussions--is something else entirely! If this person's going to play that way, then they shouldn't be allowed to play at all!

I don't think Laurel and Manu would like to know that their site is being used for such purposes.

Or just tell us the author's name so we can one-ball them into the stone age! And send them a load of nice, anonymous feedback telling them why. The Chuckys of this world need to be taught a lesson! (Getting on my Mafia suit and guns...Chucky will sleep with da fishes!). Threaten one of us, you threaten all of us and we WILL stop you!

GRRRRRRRR!

*sound of screeching tires*
Hey, 3...Yous know yous can count "Wheels" in on da caper.

 

[3113]

I completely agree with you. Can I be a temporary member of the Mafia?

(Sizing up jushorny) I like your mug. What's your speciality? Tom "Wheels" Collins over there, that's da fastest driver in da states. Wouldn't trust a get-away car t' nobody else.

And me, I'm Lucky 3113. Survived 13 bullet holes, an' plugged every rat I ever took aim at. I'm lucky like that.

We mean business here. Gots to rub out a chucky that's been botherin' Don Stella. No one, and I mean no one, hastles th' Godmama.

So what'cha got to bring t' the table?

 

[Tom Collins]

(Sizing up jushorny) I like your mug. What's your speciality? Tom "Wheels" Collins over there, that's da fastest driver in da states. Wouldn't trust a get-away car t' nobody else.

And me, I'm Lucky 3113. Survived 13 bullet holes, an' plugged every rat I ever took aim at. I'm lucky like that.

We mean business here. Gots to rub out a chucky that's been botherin' Don Stella. No one, and I mean no one, hastles th' Godmama.

So what'cha got to bring t' the table?

Are you kiddin’, Lucky? Da man’s an architect...he’ll build ‘em a coffin an’ put ‘em in it, and then pour a cement foundation to hide the box.

 

[jushorny]

Are you kiddin’, Lucky? Da man’s an architect...he’ll build ‘em a coffin an’ put ‘em in it, and then pour a cement foundation to hide the box.

Ya, and I got a mean left hook too. And if that ain’t enough, I’m from Chicaga, I know how to rig votes if need be