What I Don't Understand

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I haven’t posted stories here but empathize with your situation. Without in any way excusing the boorish feedback, I can suggest a way that some of those readers end up reading from a category they detest: contests.

I have learned before reading a contest entry to visit the author’s story page first to see what genre it has been assigned. Having failed to do that in the past I have read a few stories I found abhorrent; no, I didn’t unload my vented spleen on the writer. Why Literotica doesn’t always (ever?) include genres in the seasonally themed events I don’t know but it may be the reason some people read stuff they hate. What they do with that hate is on them, though, not the site or you.

I’ve learned to avoid the cruelty and degradation—especially where it seems to be prolonged and indulged for its own sake—but I won’t judge what I don’t understand, especially if it assists you or others process demons.

I had always been certain that "Loving Wives category is about women who love their husbands dearly". I had never read any story from that category, so I had no chance to learn about my mistake until today. :D Shouldn't the category be renamed to "Hot Wives" though?

But that thing aside, I have mostly the opposite experience with comments on Literotica. Or to be more specific - the lack of those. Sure, I had had a few hateful comments here and there, I even found some of them rather amusing, like "This is horrible, you should stop writing." But the number of hateful comments is a small percentage of all comments, and there are very few of those in general.

I'm simply upset by the lack of any reaction from most readers. Someone had told me that Chyoa is better in that regard, so I posted my stories there as well, but it turned out that readers there also don't leave comments. Oh well, maybe that's just how reading erotica goes.

But to return to your topic...

We are all just perverts here, on our own device. ;-)

I am adding this comment anonymously for no other reason than I am an author here and have no desire to be hunted by trolls. (yes that's sad but true), I will say I have over 100 works posted on Literotica and have been writing here for over 20 years so have had my fair share of feedback.

I was researching this section as I am thinking of writing one for here and wondered what authors wrote. I came across this piece and as I read found myself agreeing with so many of the words, muttering under my breath, "Yes that's right," and "wow that has happened to me." I was shocked when I scrolled through the comments to see that this was written over 17 years ago and I can tell you... nothing has changed.

Like many writers, we accept the fact that not everyone will like what we write and some of the criticism is justified. However, when someone goes out of their way to seek out something they know they will hate just to have a rant, that worries me about society.

What I would say to you Goldeniangel is what my friends say to me when I get a nasty comment, "ignore the haters and keep writing, lots enjoy your work, just look at your ratings." I know that is sound advice and looking at the numbers you have written it looks like something you have done, so well done sister. I also know how much nasty comments can sting and for that, I am sending you a big HUG.

Hell Yeah, right back at you! This was a wonderful rant! I am relatively new to Literotica.com and have a few stories that seemed to be well received, but as you note, there are some comments that just 'raise my hackles' and come from anons or someone who hasn't made an effort to try writing their own stories! Having poured my heart into my first epic novel of 17 pages, one ingrate remarked 'that being good at putting words together doesn't justify 17 pages of dribble ... no idea what that meant to the writer, but it sure let some wind of out my writing sails for a while. - I got over it. But more to the point, I see that you haven't let them get to you! Bravo!

And another thing: I too am not appreciative of the E.B. Shrunks wannabees who feel obligated to dis a story cuz it's got too typos for their liking. It's (likely) amateur fantasy fiction, stupid!

I for one am glad you brought this out. And your right, you'll never understand why people think they way they do, re: why read a story you know will offend? Answer: morbid fascination, then guilt, denial and finally anger, at you, for writing a story they love to hate. Sound like a familiar pattern? It is, and its called denying a problem, like sexual hangups. Now we see the connection.

Once again, i feel your pain, and apparently, by the looks of the many kindred responses, so does many a frustrated writer, of which i am one.

I have found someone who agrees with my assessment of comments. So many anonymous take to negative and nasty language. And why do we never find out how superb their writing is?

I try to praise in public. I also try to remember to log in so people know a bit of who I am. Most of my comments with negatives are sent via email.

I do have an issue with language and grammar. First off, my language is American, though I can sometimes fake English. My big challenge is having been an editor for twelve years. Please, keep up your writing. If you can, don't be afraid to get an editor to look things over. Well done.

I can assure you that you buying some petty number of products doesn't make you important, and as an avid and faithful reader of Literotica, I am here to read the stories, not your egocentric drivel that I can certainly live without. Reading stories by authors like Goldeniangel is a priviledge. Your opinions are not.

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You were the first author I favorited when I joined the site, and somehow I never read this piece. Now that I have, I just wanted to thank you on behalf of those of us who LOVE your stories and probably don't comment or send feedback as often as the jackasses of the world. So many jackasses.

Please know, from the bottom of my heart, that your stories have moved me, turned me on, and made me keep writing, whether I posted it on Lit or not. I love your work, and I'm really glad the jackasses didn't make you give up on your readers entirely. Because we like getting off to your awesome stories.

PS - Chris Hemsworth is a sex god and I read that every time I come to your stories page. XD

isn't there some way, that we readers can find a list of writers that refuse to write about dads, husbands, men in general, being, wimps, crybabies, all that bullshit?

the ones where the writers tell you when he finds his wife cheating, no matter how long she has been doing it, or how many she is doing, it's got to be his fault, he has to get her back, and spends 8 chapters trying. or, writer, sucks us in, by starting out ok then gets pussy whipped by we have wasted several minutes. all we want is a writer that we can count on, that will not back down, leave us wondering what happened, we want a clear kick ass ending, not only lover pays, but SHE pays, and anyone that helped her pays, and we know the writer is going to take us there. we want to be able to smile when we reach the end. so many times we cuss for the time we have wasted but we can't guess by the tease the writer gives us as to where the story is going, sometimes the writes tell us before hand what to expect so we can skip, but not often. we readers should be able to compile a list of writers that writer different plots but don't ever make men pussies, because for sure the majority, of writers on Literotica are first class men haters. lots of time, i wonders if they are Lesbians in disguise, or just a big bunch or gay blades, but i promise you, they are not men i've been around hundreds if not thousands of men in sports, business, all kinds of activities, and nobody i ever knew wanted to watch another man fuck his woman or would back out meekly when he saw it happen, and all the crap that is written. so, please, help us, point me to a list of writers for men.

You all recognize the quote from Dr. Martin Luther King, I'm certain. The complete thing is his hope for his children.

" . . . my children be judged, not by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character."

Simply put, his dream was that his children be judged by the proper criteria because that's what really matters since you're getting judged anyway. A better way to put it would be what do you believe about the people you come across? Everything you learn about another is technically a judgement. Do I trust this person to cut me open and save my life? If he has a stethoscope, sure. If he smells like he's pissed & shit himself while smoking a meth pipe wandering aimlessly across the freeway in a pink tutu, fuck no! I wouldn't trust his imaginary voices either! If a man secretly fucks another man's wife, do I trust him around mine? absofuckinglutely not! I said all that because I'm one of those who will say "this character was a piece of shit"

Don't you know that hating a hate worthy character is a compliment to the author? Sometimes I've read stories where there isn't a likable motherfucker in the entire thing. I'm writing a story like that now. Hell, the damn thing is being narrated by Satan, how likable you think any of those assholes are going to be?

Absolutely. Thanks for all your stories. I've read several of your stories. And I am bookmarking your story page.

Thanks for all your time and effort.

Ok here goes. I reckon some of those who read a story in a category that has been clearly flagged and then post comments describing the author as sick, depraved or worse are really struggling with the fact that these stories actually appeal to them and secretly turn them on. They won't admit it to themselves that their true feelings go against what they were perhaps taught to feel. That's my tuppence worth, now I'm off to read Angel's stories which I hope I find to be not so sick but at least a little depraved. Either way, I suspect they will be well written and constructed.

Hell yeah!

You said it just perfect.

Sometimes i read others comments on completing a story and i feel angry on behalf of the author.

Constructive criticism maybe, blatantly rude and insulting...damn god complex to think they have that right.