drewsoltesz ∙ Oct 11, 2007

Thanks guys, now that I have posted a story with the ratings off, what a relief! There was a certain amount of anxiety (when I had the ratings on) to see what "grade" I would have rec'd. How refreshing and freeing to not have that! I am so chuffed I got so many great comments from everyone! As Estatica and others know, nothing is worse than to put your heart into a story, and have it downrated, it does make you feel sick! And I am gratified so many adults are reading my story! So for the foreseeable future, the ratings are staying OFF~

estatica ∙ Oct 11, 2007

Just read your blog and as you probably know, I understand completely your decision. Even if the ratings don't really matter, it sucks to see them plummet because of a few nasty kids. I once got so sick over it, I can't even bring myself to write anything any more. But the way you're handling it is definitely the best approach. Maybe some day I'll turn my ratings off and and post a one shot, for old time sake

∙ Oct 11, 2007

Those ratings - theway I seeit, they don't say a thing.
Those who like you rate high (and I've seen people rating the most incredible crap 5.0!), and those who for some reason (envy, perhaps?) don't like you, rate low.
It doesn't say a thing about the quality of your writing.
Yes, I've had my stories downrated too. It doesn't bother me, and I'm not posting my stories here anymore anyway - didn't appreciate how TSR "unpublished" several of them...

WelshWitch ∙ Oct 9, 2007

Personally, I think it's high time a name & shame list was put up!!
Let people know, and then the powers that be can be given the choice to remove such privileges from the people who do this.
I love your van helsing and certainly regard it as worthy of a 4.5 minimum :-)
Welshy
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