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Quote by authorised1960It was one of our esteemed moderators, that referred to ss as "our" site, earlier in this thread.
I disagree, Paul.
Having the poetry submissions accessible through its own button makes far more sense. The two genres are entirely different so why not separate them? Neither category is being "hidden" or given preference as both buttons are equally and freely accessible.
It seems to me that the 'traditionalists' here do not like change. It is not OUR site, anyway: it belongs to those who set it up and administer it. If they decide to make changes without consulting the members, that is their right.
Having poetry submissions accessible through its own button does make sense, but not just for poetry. As far as I know, that option already existed. I always thought, that was the purpose of the buttons on the left.
The current situation however is, that ss knows 22 categories, if I counted right. Of those, 21 are shown on the homepage, the page everyone goes to on typing www.storiesspace.com or after tapping or clicking on the sitename. All categories, except poetry. Poetry is the only category that requires an extra tap or mouseclick to be accessible. In other words, everything gets exposure on the homepage, except poetry. That makes no sense at all.
Afraid of change I most certainly am not, but I just don't agree withbthis particular change, because it clearly discriminates against one specific group of writers, those that write poetry.
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I'm giving this one a bump, because poetry still isn't back on the front page. It bugs me, that it is singled out and moved to the second rank. I also still wonder why and why, if this really is our site, we weren't asked for our opinion on the subject first. In my humble opinion, there should be no difference. All new work deserves the same amount of spotlight, the same exposure. To hide one specific category behind a button simply isn't fair.
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I haven't joined this thread until now, but it did keep my mind working. First of all, I don't see that standstill. I see the normal dynamics, that I see in any other community. People come, people go, only a handfull are active and the rest just reads and enjoys. I haven't found any community yet, that differs in that, regardless of competitions. I don't see anything wrong in that. Ofcourse it would be nice, if the active community grew, but even competitions with money to win fail to do that beyond the end of that competition. Why would replacing one ranking system by another one make any difference? And more important why should it? If the number of people participating in this discussion is any indication, I would say, who cares?
Any competition would become a popularity match. Nothing wrong with that either. It is a community of people after all and friendships will always influence its workings. Nevertheless I honestly believe, that the quality of the work published still is the major reason to vote on a atory. It is for me.
No competition will ever change my reasons for commenting and voting on a story. I honestly believe, the same goes for almost anyone here.
Any competition would become a popularity match. Nothing wrong with that either. It is a community of people after all and friendships will always influence its workings. Nevertheless I honestly believe, that the quality of the work published still is the major reason to vote on a atory. It is for me.
No competition will ever change my reasons for commenting and voting on a story. I honestly believe, the same goes for almost anyone here.
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Am i overlooking something or has Ariesdragon really disappeared from the site? I hope she is okay.
Her account has been deleted. I hope she is all right.
Has she deleted her account? Not deactivated?
I believe she lost someone dear, a child, around this time of year, so I really hopw she's okay.
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I'd like to explain it all, but it's too damn complicated
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But if the doctor says you can hop, you'd better do that. Never ignore the doctor's advice, so: Hop along