Resignation, and Apology

[Alison]

See http://www.milovana.com/forum/viewtopic ... 692#p68692

I think I'm missing something...

Why?

[green]

I don't get it either, but it may be because I'm tired |D

[cactusman]

Short answer, ethically, I'm not sure it's appropriate. The possibility of someone getting upset over it, I just can't handle. It was mentioned to me by a member in the chat, and it upset me enough to where I want to remove myself from the competition.

To be clear, I'm not leaving the site, merely withdrawing from the competition.

I can see how you might want to avoid the appearence of influencing the TOTM competition, but I do hope you don't stop writing teases because of that.

[camel]

I think withdrawing from the competition is an ethical idea. So don't compete. There's no reason to stop authoring teases, though... unless making yourself ineligible impacts your motivation to write them. If that's so, I understand. *shrug* Otherwise, I'd appreciate it if you'd please explain it.

Either way, do what you think is right, and thank you.

[Human]

The possibility of someone getting upset over it, I just can't handle. It was mentioned to me by a member in the chat, and it upset me enough to where I want to remove myself from the competition.

I (and I'm sure others) are really really upset that you will not be writing teases; and are angry with the said member who made inflamatory comments ..... As our being upset upsets you, I suggest you keep writing teases to minimise your and the boards total upset level.

[les]

Of course Indy can still write teases.

And to keep his conscience clear, just don't put them to the vote,
while he is running the TOTM.

If or when someone else takes over that mantel,
Then of course his teases can be considered again.

Please don't deprive us of your talent because of a perceived problem,

That's my two penny worth
Les

[Forevergallant]

I second their words.

[janmb]

I think withdrawing from the competition is an ethical idea. So don't compete. There's no reason to stop authoring teases, though...

Word!

I can see the sense in not wanting to compete - although I don't have any issues with it or have any doubts about integrity, others might have. So I read you on that one.

But stop writing teases? Why do that? The two have nothing to do with one another as far as I can see.

[janmb]

Well, how about we (the site) do something about that concern, with a more general solution?

I'm sure you cannot possibly be the first or only person to ever have issues with the competition aspect of things, and I'm likewise sure some future authors will also share such concerns, so how about adding a setting where a tease is not open for ratings at all?

Think of it as a "friendly, just for fun" category where rating is completely taken out of the system. (not just rating set to 1, but actually not there at all)

A lot of games have "friendly" modes where you don't play for points/money/credit whatever it might be. I don't see why teases couldn't have a similar mode, removing the competition aspect for those who don't want it.

It's a crying shame if the rating system (as handy I as personally think it is) keeps great authors from writing teases. We can't have that without a fight lol (take it as a compliment)

[Human]

Well, how about we (the site) do something about that concern, with a more general solution?

I'm sure you cannot possibly be the first or only person to ever have issues with the competition aspect of things, and I'm likewise sure some future authors will also share such concerns, so how about adding a setting where a tease is not open for ratings at all?

Think of it as a "friendly, just for fun" category where rating is completely taken out of the system. (not just rating set to 1, but actually not there at all)

A lot of games have "friendly" modes where you don't play for points/money/credit whatever it might be. I don't see why teases couldn't have a similar mode, removing the competition aspect for those who don't want it.

It's a crying shame if the rating system (as handy I as personally think it is) keeps great authors from writing teases. We can't have that without a fight lol (take it as a compliment)

Why make things so complicated ? Why cant Indy siImply write teases, get rated, but not included in TOTM at all ?

The ratings IMHO are not just for the author, but mainly for the readers.

Indy, dont take any rash decisions, the chasity thing is messing with your head

[les]

Well, how about we (the site) do something about that concern, with a more general solution?

I'm sure you cannot possibly be the first or only person to ever have issues with the competition aspect of things, and I'm likewise sure some future authors will also share such concerns, so how about adding a setting where a tease is not open for ratings at all?

Think of it as a "friendly, just for fun" category where rating is completely taken out of the system. (not just rating set to 1, but actually not there at all)

A lot of games have "friendly" modes where you don't play for points/money/credit whatever it might be. I don't see why teases couldn't have a similar mode, removing the competition aspect for those who don't want it.

It's a crying shame if the rating system (as handy I as personally think it is) keeps great authors from writing teases. We can't have that without a fight lol (take it as a compliment)

Why make things so complicated ? Why cant Indy siImply write teases, get rated, but not included in TOTM at all ?

The ratings IMHO are not just for the author, but mainly for the readers.

Indy, dont take any rash decisions, the chastity thing is messing with your head

I totally concur
Les

[janmb]

Well, in this situation, I refer to a piece of "Spock logic"

That is to say "The needs of the many, outweigh the needs of the few."

In other words, it's a real pain in the ass for Seraph0x to overhaul the voting system to cater to a mere handful of authors. In the end, I'd leave it to him, but I couldn't justify asking him to put the work into such a (personal opinion) trivial thing.

Not a bad suggestion though. I'm the guy that usually plays those games.

I hear you on that and gotta admit I agree. It would be doing work to cater to a rather small minority I guess. Then again, not my call either, just an idea.

If I can speak frankly, the best and simplest solution would be if you would raise above the petty criticism and continue writing your great teases - we like them!

[bookworm]

I think that a prolific author of excellent teases should not stop contributing because 1 (one) other member with a somewhat variable attitude towards voting decides to have a little rant.

For some reason the vocal minority always seems to have more influence than the silent majority.

[Human]

Best wishes for a speedy recovery man ...

If its not too inquisitive, what happened ?

[les]

My God
What is happening.
The chaps and chapesses in the white hats
Are falling to the wayside.

I sincerely hope these recent losses to our community are tempory.

I await to welcome them back with open arms.

Perhaps we should all take stock of our lives
And ensure we are not over extending ourselves.

Either in the inside and outside worlds.
or real and imaginary ones.

You can have too much of a good or bad thing.

Take care Chaps and Chappesses,
Take care.