Why Do You Visit this Site?

[Tinman]

Okay, MM and all, the truth! I came to Lit.com to read well-written erotica ... exciting porn that, as it turns out, I found to be much higher quality than most porn paperbacks. So, I wasn't disappointed.

But then, I discovered the site also had a limited number of interesting pictures of naked people -- some of them doing things I've always enjoyed doing and watching. Double whammy, so to speak. I got to read good stuff, and also got to see some good stuff. Yummy!

Next I submitted some stories (three now, all in the queue) for posting, and soon they should be appearing: "Meet Franny," "At the Adult Arcade," and a poem, "A Tribute to Amy." Watch for 'em, OK, and send me some feedback.

Then I volunteered as an editor, and first thing you know I'm editing some other people's stories, too, and making af friend or two. One of them suggested I get on the BB, and here I am. Addictive place, isn't it? Can hardly stay away. Been remodeling a bathroom and ever since discovering the BB, no progress there. Sometimes I even forget to eat!

When my 18-year-old live-in black pussy mises a meal, though, he (yeah, "he" -- sorry to disappoint ya) gives me a rash of sh*t, which is my reminder to log off and take care of business. Otherwise, I'd be here all day and night.

But the BB is great, like a circle of friends you can turn to and play with for a while. As you get to know some of 'em, you find the ones who're funny, bitchy, dumber 'n a mud fence (not many of those, thank God!), thoughtful, considerate, inconsiderate ... the whole range is here, right here ... right? Right!

Which makes it fun. Which I why I come here. For fun. To play. To get away from hum-drum for a while. To get, sometimes, sexually excited, even.

So, now, let's all have a circle whang, OK? Are y'all ready? Ah one, ah two, ah three ...



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[Dixon Carter Lee]

I came for the buffet.

Actually, I had read some erotic stories elsewhere, and was so disapointed I decided to write one of my own and submit it around. Literotica was the only place that responded. So "Teaching Patti" went up and I started getting all these amazing responses. Once the BB and chat room went up I had a ball communicating with people, and started writing more.

I don't use the chat rooms anymore, though there was a time I checked in every day. I found that conversations could only go so far there. I prefer the BB now, though I might chat once in a while.

So, what I do here at Literotica has changed season to season, but it's always fun, always interesting, and always appreciated.

 

[Magic Merlin]

I've been thinking of all the reasons I visit this site? To laugh, discuss, flirt, to be serious or just to be light hearted? With some of the seriousness that seems to have been on this site lately, I wanted to hear the reasons others have for coming here.

I first started visiting here about two months ago. I lurked for a few weeks just to get the feel of this place. I have never participated in a BB before, other than a few posts before I got bored and left. This place seemed different. There were a lot of fun, delightful people that visited here and their interaction made me laugh a lot. Thats what first got my attention about Literotica.

I have had enough seriousness in my life this last year and this place helped me to laugh and generally be light hearted at a time when I need it. And that is my primary reason for being here.

I can and do give smartass comments at times, but that is generally when I feel someone is being very rude or just coming here to post something very sick.

Other times there are serious threads here. A few that I have posted to, others that I haven't. I'm one of those people that is better at giving lighthearted remarks than deep thoughtful, introspective posts. If a post if serious and very thoughtful, I will have in my mind what I think are very significant thoughts, but when I attempt to put them to print, they rarely come out as I intended. I'm one of those people that is not very good at putting my more serious thoughts to print. I'm very impressed with those people here that can put what is in their heart to print and get their message across. However, I am usually not one of them.

Anyways, I was just wondering what reasons other have for coming here. Is it mostly to have fun or is it more of a serious nature?

And whichever way this thread may go is fine with me.....

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[Guest]

For me it all started out with my love for reading (especially erotica). I was visiting www.thehun.net looking for pics and links to stories. That's when I came across Lit. The fact that it was free was even better! After a while I started exploring other areas of Lit (like the chat room, and finally the BB ). I'd hate to say it, but now that I'm wrapped up in the bb I don't visit other areas as much anymore. I know, I know... shame on me!

 

[Shylady]

I started coming here to read the stories, then they added the chat rooms and i got hooked! I have just started coming in here and now i am getting hooked here too!
I come for laughter and fun. If i want fighting and sadness i can just go outside or turn on the news.
I also come back here because there are the nicest and funniest not to mention the sexiest people ever here.

 

[Cg1369]

I stumbled across lit by accicent last year. Like others, I came initially for the stories. Then one day, I hit the chat room, and my life has not been the same since. Met many very nice people there, including a lone star lady **wink wink hun** Don't post much on the BB, but I do enjoy reading the posts. Some hilarious, some ridiculous, a lot very informative. *shrugs** "That's my reasons and I'm sticking to them"

Bud

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[Carl East]

I came here initially just to read the stories, then I tried writing my own, (and before someone else says it, I'm still trying) and enjoyed it immensely.

But then I discovered the joys of the BB, and started to make some friends. People who I hold in the highest regard, and who are always willing to give advice.

More than that though, they make me laugh, and encourage me to write more, I'd like to mention them all, but the list is far too long.

Carl.

 

[Shannon]

I must admit the reason I first started coming to this site were the stories. I love to masturbate to stories. But now I come for everything. I love the BB.

 

[Guest]

My name is Roger. I'm a Litaholic.

I first went online this January. I was on AOL then (they had a free trial), so after I got bored of the statutary porno-site search I made my way to the chatrooms. The British ones are really reserved and boring, so I always ended up hanging out in the American ones - 'Flirts Nook', 'Tonight's The Night' etcetera. I was in one of these one time and there was a girl raving madly about this site that had free erotic stories and a cool chat-room and bulletin board.

I've got a strange suspicion that this manic publicist might've been our very own Tiggs.

Anyway, I had some erotic stories I'd been wanting to send somewhere and, after reading the first chapter of DCL's 'Jazzy Girl', I realised Literotica was the site for me.

So, I sent off my first story to Laurel and checked out the rest of the site. Couldn't get into the chatroom (computer can't handle applettes) so I found my sanctuary here at the BB. Started out just checking the Authors' Hangout, Story Ideas and Editors' bits to see what the protocol was whenever you'd sent stuff in.

It was ages before I even ventured into the General Room but as soon as I did, I was hooked.

It's like an interactive soap opera in here. It's impossible to go online nowadays and not check in here first just to catch up on developments:

Love. Anger. Laughter. Tears. Bitchiness. Comic interludes. Tantrums. Sex. Tearful farewells. Commercial breaks. Hot sex. Auctions. Intrigue (just who IS the mystery BotB?). Murder? (Thankfully not - but it's looked pretty hairy on a few occasions.) More auctions. Hot greedy sex. Ferocious Hamsters. Men pretending to be women. (Shame on you Crystal!) Even more auctions.

Please, please, please no more auctions, already!

And lots of sex.

Hell, we've even got our very own loveable canine detective.

Down, Lash!

BTW - I hope I'm not giving too much away by telling you that this season ends with Sweet Deborah waking up to discover she dreampt the whole damn thing.

rog

So, Laurel - who are you getting to play the annoying Scottish dude when you sell the idea to Fox?

 

[Guest]

I came to read and write, tune in, turn on, not expecting to find some of the funniest people on Earth! What a bonus! Oh, and intelligent! I hope some of gets radiated from the screen.

 

[Sammyjo]

I come on look 4 mate 4 life. I want man 2 fill my desire. I want man 2 marry have lot of kids. N E interest? please mail me


Only kidding...only kidding...

I come for the good conversation. I admit that at first it was for the stories, but as I've said before, I don't even look at them now. Not that there aren't some great writers out there, but I just don't get into them like I used to.

 

[Dixon Carter Lee]

I think interests go in cycles. I used to read all the stories, then I stopped, and now I'm reading them again. It's all about what turns you on this month. By the way, there have been some excellent stories lately -- very creative and original.

I'll be at the buffet.

 

[Fallen Angel]

First good stories
Second good people
Third good web mistress
Fourth it is free

Okay maybe not in quite that order, more of a jumbled up mix of all of them. I stay with the BB sometimes lurking sometimes posting because it is a window to a world where most aren't ashamed to be what they want to be or say what they think should be said.

 

[Laurel]

Yeah, the buffet's great, but it's the free drinks that keep me around.

But seriously... What I like most about the site is the amazing mix of people it attracts. Someone - I think it was E_o_D - once said to me that it's easy to forget that it's a "porn" site. We never set out to cater to one sex or another, but somehow managed to attract a pretty even mix of men AND women. And you're all so bright and articulate and interesting...

When the first round of BBers came through and started to leave, I was a little bummed. There was a feeling of community there that I thought would never be recreated. Was I in for a shock! People come and go, but the community stays. There's always lively discussions, controversy, flirting...

And Dixon's right about the stories... Over time, we've managed to attract a higher percentage of excellent writers. The stories have risen above story porn. They have plots, characters, and most are interesting as stories even without the sex. When I look around our site, it makes me feel very special to be associated with such wonderfully talented writers.

I want to take this opportunity to thank each and every one of you for choosing to spend time here. Your posts, submissions, and emails are what make Literotica everything that it is. I know that sounds corny, but it's the fucking absolute truth. Never in my wildest fantasies did I think Literotica would become what it is today. It's exceeded my every expectation, and I have all of you to thank. I can't express to you how much you all mean to me.

 

[Chatmic]

I come here to read the stories, enjoy the fantasies and to the BB to read the many many witty remarks by most posters here.

Most posts make me laugh, think and sometimes cringe...but never do I feel nothing when reading these posts on BB.

It is an interesting place with a diverse and interesting group of people.

 

[Chatmic]

I meant never do I not feel anything...sorry for the double negative there..oh well, back to school for me.

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[Beebeeblue]

Originally posted by magic merlin:


Anyways, I was just wondering what reasons other have for coming here. Is it mostly to have fun or is it more of a serious nature?

Well Duh Merlin?? Isnt it obvious??? Sex, sex, and more sex. Did I mention we get to talk about sex here??? C'mon, where else will you go to get this much variety of sex? Drugging wives, fucking animals (whoa, Laurel, we can say Fucking here right???),and all the sex stories you can handle. Did I mention the webmistress lets us cuss on here?? Damn right!!! All she asks is NO ONE UNDER 18 ADMITTED!! (*AMEN*)

You know, come to think of it, why do I come here? I must be of sick mind...NAH!!! I must be of the 'normal' range that can admit I like it here. Wouldnt that be great?? IF all the others were strange and we were the normal ones??? (can you follow me here?)

Ok, Im going now...somewhere is a lost Havocbaby waiting for me to um...well.....
You guys get the hint eh???

 

[Guest]

As much as I'd like to take credit for being that person, Roger, I'm afraid it wasn't me. I don't really visit the "flirt's nook". I stick to the member chat rooms.

 

[Weird Harold]

Why do I vist this site so much it's my DeFacto home page?

Duh! Because I like it more than any other site I've visited. Seems kind of self evident to me.

 

[Guest]

Ha ha! You're not off the hook yet, young Tigger. I wandered into a few of those member rooms too. It could've been in one of those. If I remember correctly, some of them had pretty unsavory titles that I'd rather not repeat in polite company.

Which clubs were you a member of between Jan-March this year?

 

[CreamyLady]

I started to read the stories, but wasn't really interested in the BB; I was fairly active on another site (even to the point of moderating a board) and had about all the like minds I could deal with.

Then I sent a fan letter to an author, and he encouraged me to write my own. So, I did -- Bindings, then Still Life with Teeth, and finally Midsummer Night. There are more in various stages of composition, but none ready to submit.

Finally, I wandered into the BB area, and was quite ready to wander right out again. I must say, in all honesty, I'm not sure if I really fit in, but you are certainly an interesting and talented group.

Also -- a big thank you is in order, because visiting this board has reinforced my decision to never moderate a board again!

 

[Wizard]

Well MM,
I must say like the others myself, and the wife found this place looking for some good jucie stories.
We too hung in the background for quite a while before we posted, we raed good stories and watched to see what was going on and then just had to jump in. We have to check the board everday now.
As other have mentioned we too have fun and made quite a few cyber friends, we like to read what is going on in others life and try to give good advise about thing we have done or not done.
Just when you can't think of something or want to know something someone here on the board knows.
Never tried the chat just don't have time alot of days but I still find time to check the board daily and stories on the weekend.

Thats my storie and I'm sticking too it!!!

 

[Skibum]

I came first for the stories, then I discovered the BB. I tried the Chat room, but it was to fast paced, and much there is not as well thought out and articulate as the BB.

 

[Magic Merlin]

Yes, people come here for the sex. That much is very true. My original post was intended to ask not only why people originally came here, but what is the motivating reason that keeps everyone coming back.

I started coming to the site originally for the stories also, but after having read most of them I checked out the BB, and that is what has kept me coming back often.

What prompted me to start this thread was a lot of the serious posts that seem to have popped up over the last week or so and that got me to thinking. Some people seem to like the flirting and lighter side of the board. Other people seem to post more thoughtful and provoking ideas. And others seem to be of a more serious nature whenever they post a thought. I have also seen some participants express exasperation over the lighter threads, and vice versa.

My participation here has evolved on a continuing basis. Mostly I'm here to joke and visit with people, but there are times when I have been more involved with more serious threads. However, I find that the tone of this place can change from day to day. I find it quite interesting at time. I never know where a thread or post will lead to.

I want to thank everyone that has shared their thoughts to this point. I enjoy finding more out about all of you.



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[Earthgoddess]

Well I catered the buffet and after serving a few trays of chocolate covered strawberries to some folks they mentioned the erotic stories...I popped a few dozen swedish meatballs into the chafing dish and WOW-DCL is one of my favs- sorry I never told you that Dixon,*passes Dixon a beef satay* and then chat, then I progressed to the BB*Laurel I made these spring rolls just for you,here honey careful they're hot-take two they're small*And if I didn't have the distractions(you know-child,spouse,house,job,social responsibilties,sabbats to officiate,goats to disembowel,gardens to plant)I would be here very living second.
I love this site for many reasons, but mostly because I am never bored here-ever...that is amazing enough but with all the different folks to check in on and threads to follow I am constantly provoked,intrigued and challenged...sorry about the cheese tray folks after all I'Ve been busy in rpg-okay?