SCORE CHECKERS ANONYMOUS: affecting the afflicted

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SCORE CHECKERS ANONYMOUS: affecting the afflicted

A shadow of despair, despondency, depression, and a whole bunch of other “de” things has descended (what else?) over many Literotica Valentine Day Contest entrants. No, it’s not the curse of troll one-bombs, but their growing addiction to checking and rechecking the contest scores.

Score Checkers Anonymous, fine, non-profit, tax-exempt WD-40 foundation is now available to help those who have falling under the spell of this affliction.

Here is a FAQ for those who need to explore the services offered by this charitable organization, either for themselves or some other writer sinking into the pit of (what else?) dependency.

Q: What should you do when writing colleagues confront you with the grim reality that you’ve become a contest score checking addict?

A: Turn to Score Checkers Anonymous

Q: Often, the addict’s initial response is, “Who, me, a score checking addict? just cuz twice a day I check the leaders.... and I can't stop myself... does that make me an addict?”

Then after reflection that can run the gamut from sober to shit faced drunken, most SC addicts face the reality of their sad dependency and want to know: “Ok ok.. where does Score Checker Anonymous meet?”

A: There are nightly meetings of Score Checkers Anonymous in the basement of the First Church of the Burning Bush and Discount House of Worship. These begin at 7:00 pm or whenever two or more members come dragging in the door.

Q: So we all get together and check scores?

A: No, oh, pathetic one. You sit in uncomfortable folding chairs and listen to other people admit what low-life, score checking, losers they are and how many days, hours, minutes its been since they last checked on a contest score. Sooner or later, usually later, it’ll be your turn to stand up and tell everyone else what a low-life, score checking, loser you are.

Q: I have to stands up and admits to being a score checking looser... first step right?

A: Not necessarily. This chapter is very progressive. Getting a new member off their sorry ass and standing is considered step one. Admission to being a compulsive score-checker is the second step. The loser part is sort of a natural progression.

Q. Is anything else expected of me?

A: Only that you turn over 50% of your worldly wealth or $500, whichever is greater, to the Score Checker Anonymous Foundation Discretionary Fund.

Q: And after all that, I’ll be cured of my score checking addiction?

A: Of course. At least until the next contest begins. (note: A permanent cure would put a big hurt on the SCA Foundation Discretionary Fund and those of us on the board of directors who administer the funds.)

Q: So, like, how can someone with no friends, know if they need help?

A: In the interest of helping those who think they might have a problem with addiction to score checking, the great DreamPilot offers the following test to determine if you should become a member of Score Checkers Annonomous (as soon as you pay your dues---- all your worldly wealth or $500 whichever is higher).

This simple two question test should determine if you should join.

1.After posting a story how often do you check your scores?
A. I forget about it and might remember to check once a day.
B. I begin checking as soon as I have submitted and then once a day after the story posts.
C. I check religiously every hour or two.
D. I put the submissions page in a second window and press the refresh button every 5 minutes to check each vote.

2.I check for other stories scores.
A. Never, I'm simply not interested.
B. I keep checking the support thread for any mention of leaders.
C. If I hear of a particularly good story I might try and check the top list.
D. I have to check the top list at least daily to determine where the leaders stand.

For each A answer give yourself 0 points
For each B answer give yourself 5 points
For each C answer give yourself 10 points
For each D answer give yourself 100 points.

If you score

0-5 You have no need to join Score Checkers Anonomous. In fact we wonder if you aren't watching the flowers grow from the root side.

10-99 You should consider membership immediately.

100-199 You definitely belong in the club. Do not pass go... just stop to collect all your worldly goods or $500 whichever is more and report directly to the club directors for help

200 or more proceed as directed above turn over the dues and then wait for referral to another facility with better capability of helping. Electric shock and partial lobatomy are recommended.
 
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I admit that I am powerless over scorechecking, that my life has become unmanageable... :rolleyes:
 
This is the first contest I've been in... so I'm signing up now for the best seat at the circle meeting... campfire, campsongs, smores :)
 
My name is Sarah and I am a Feedback Junkie.

The actual story score doesn't really matter to me (unless there is a contest).

What I really need is critique. Public comments. Feedback in my In Box. Private Messages loaded with acclaim. Multiple E-mails gushing with reader juices.

Only then can I truly be happy.
 
sweetsubsarahh said:
My name is Sarah and I am a Feedback Junkie.

The actual story score doesn't really matter to me (unless there is a contest).

What I really need is critique. Public comments. Feedback in my In Box. Private Messages loaded with acclaim. Multiple E-mails gushing with reader juices.

Only then can I truly be happy.

You are divine....no one jingles my spurs like you do...LOL...

Gushing emails with juices...should I send you a mop first?
 
sweetsubsarahh said:
My name is Sarah and I am a Feedback Junkie.

The actual story score doesn't really matter to me (unless there is a contest).

What I really need is critique. Public comments. Feedback in my In Box. Private Messages loaded with acclaim. Multiple E-mails gushing with reader juices.

Only then can I truly be happy.

Me too.

Luckily, I have sarahh feed my habit and she feeds mine.

We're codependent.
 
drksideofthemoon said:
You are divine....no one jingles my spurs like you do...LOL...

Gushing emails with juices...should I send you a mop first?


Shhhhhhhh. I'm in therapy.
 
Quitting cold turkey looks mighty appealing right now Rump
Yup....uh huh...yup.... think so.

Hugo
 
score Junkie.... yes but I'm getting better..... At least until the next contest I take a crack at.....

Feedback junkie..... Oh hell yeah... I'll have to join Rob and SSS over here in the corner.... we'll make that a tridependency..... or a SSS sandwich... whichever is better.....
 
TxRad said:
score Junkie.... yes but I'm getting better..... At least until the next contest I take a crack at.....

Feedback junkie..... Oh hell yeah... I'll have to join Rob and SSS over here in the corner.... we'll make that a tridependency..... or a SSS sandwich... whichever is better.....
Well, since you put it that way, I can see a need for a separate scam, I mean, charity to help those with mulit-dependencies.

Rumple Foreskin :cool:
 
Bingeing

I'm a binge score-checker.

I check my scores assiduously during contest - for the contest entries.

My other 120+ stories and poems are ignored. I'd have no idea if their rating has gone up, gone down, lost an H or gained an H.

It might take me months to notice a new PC on an older non-contest story.

Once the Valentine's Day contest is over, I've had my fix of score-checking and can live without it - until the next contest when the urge returns as strong as ever.

Is there any hope for me?

Will my liver survive?

Og
 
oggbashan said:
I'm a binge score-checker.


Will my liver survive?

Og

Only if you can drink as much beer as Rump and DP..... I'm just a beginning beer drinker myself........

Yeah right..... :D
 
I am more interested in my score. Not everyone elses. The more my score drops the more I check it. Then I look for a cornor to hide in.
 
sweetsubsarahh said:
Shhhhhhhh. I'm in therapy.


Oh, I see...drkside and his horse tiptoe quietly out the door...bet you are wondering how a horse tiptoes, especially since they have no toes...the answer is...very carefully...
 
rgraham666 said:
Me too.

Luckily, I have sarahh feed my habit and she feeds mine.

We're codependent.

Does that mean you'll fetch the next round?
 
drksideofthemoon said:
Oh, I see...drkside and his horse tiptoe quietly out the door...bet you are wondering how a horse tiptoes, especially since they have no toes...the answer is...very carefully...


Not even curious about how a horse tiptoes inside... I'm more concerned about who has to clean his tracks off the hardwood floor of the bar....

I'm not even thinking about the other "tracks" the horse might leave.
 
In the interest of helping those who think they might have a problem with addiction to score checking I offer the following test to determine if you should become a member of Score Checkers Annonomous (as soon as you pay your dues---- all your worldly wealth or $500 whichever is higher).

This simple two question test should determine if you should join.

1.After posting a story how often do you check your scores?
A. I forget about it and might remember to check once a day.
B. I begin checking as soon as I have submitted and then once a day after the story posts.
C. I check religiously every hour or two.
D. I put the submissions page in a second window and press the refresh button every 5 minutes to check each vote.
2.I check for other stories scores.
A. Never, I'm simply not interested.
B. I keep checking the support thread for any mention of leaders.
C. If I hear of a particularly good story I might try and check the top list.
D. I have to check the top list at least daily to determine where the leaders stand.

For each A answer give yourself 0 points
For each B answer give yourself 5 points
For each C answer give yourself 10 points
For each D answer give yourself 100 points.

If you score

0-5 You have no need to join Score Checkers Anonomous. In fact we wonder if you aren't watching the flowers grow from the root side.

10-99 You should consider membership immediately.

100-199 You definitely belong in the club. Do not pass go... just stop to collect all your worldly goods or $500 whichever is more and report directly to the club directors for help

200 or more proceed as directed above turn over the dues and then wait for referral to another facility with better capability of helping. Electric shock and partial lobatomy are recommended.
 
Thanks for telling me the scoring and the rewards.

I will now lie on every question. :devil:

Sarahh? You only need to ask, sweets.
 
impressive said:
1: B
2: A

Guess I don't need to join. :eek:


Imp in your case... we'll just make you a moderator or theropist..

PLEASE! PLEASE!!! COME TO THE MEETINGS. If for no other reason, then to bring a little beauty to the room.
 
dreampilot79 said:
Imp in your case... we'll just make you a moderator or theropist..

PLEASE! PLEASE!!! COME TO THE MEETINGS. If for no other reason, then to bring a little beauty to the room.

Sweet talker! :kiss:
 
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