Comments - a sad decline

That does make sense though, because back in 2011 there was still plenty of stuff out there that hadn't found its way here and new writers who had 'back catalogues' were finding their way here. Conversely I'm probably writing more now than I was then, although in 2011 Februs found a whole bunch of my old stuff when he very kindly helped me recover my work after I lost a good deal of it.

Ok peeps -get to writing!

Handcuffs would work for me, although I'm normally not into bondage myself, under the right circumstances... --C.K.

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Paul McCartney once said that when he wrote 'Yesterday' he couldn't believe he hadn't plagiarized it.
I think the same thing happens with spanking stories...you have an idea but don't follow it through because you're certain it's not original enough.
With such a well endowed site as this and with the regular additions we enjoy I can only see this particular problem increasing.
It's by no means the only reason but I'm sure it's a contributor.

Sure, we would like to be original, to write something that has never been thought of before. But, there are no original ideas... just different spins on them. Thousands of years ago, it was written: "There is nothing new under the sun." Each person has his own viewpoint and his own unique filter. That is what makes a story worth writing and worth reading, in my opinion. And, a comment too, for that matter.

I have to agree that there are no originals. However, stories are brought forth with the characters we all use to tell our stories. We can write about the bad boy or girl in school, the lazy husband, the nagging wife, the speeding ticket, the curfew violations, the drunks, the cheaters, etc... etc... It's all in what happens next with the characters and how the writer makes them react to a punishment, deliver a punishment, and what type of punishment. Isn't that what it's all about anyway in our stories; the spanking part?

The thing with comments is that they're all different. One will say, "Wow, that's abuse." The next comment will say, "Well, he/she got exactly what he/she deserved." This starts a chain reaction of comments at times; not all the time, but quite a few times. It all depends on the storyline, the description, the dialogue, and who the characters are. How many times has someone said, "Well, the title caught my eye right away."

I would imagine that some people read the synopsis of a story, while others will read the comments made by others first. Some look at the orientation. I might be mistaken, but I sense and see that F/M stories have made quite a comeback lately. Once again, the characters, the story, the dialogue, the spanking and how it took place and by whom, is all it takes. You can't please everyone, and I don't even try. I enjoy the LSF a whole lot. I enjoy the people here. The stories. I enjoy writing them. They read them and don't comment on them, well, I don't care. I have a few stories that have well over one thousand reads, and maybe twenty or so comments. It's the readership that should make the author proud.

No, not for me. That is a component, to be sure, but for me, it is about much more than that.

Exactly, Fi. There is so much more to stories than that, but to each his/her own. That's what I mean by trying to please everyone. We can't. Also, when you comment on one of my stories I can see exactly what you just stated. I like that, too. It tells a lot about a reader and a lot about the author.

When I first came to this site, I was uncomfortable leaving a comment. Not because I couldn't, but this topic is taboo in our culture and I was uncomfortable. So, I understand there are some of you that may feel that same embarrassment and when you try to comment, you freeze and can think of nothing to say. Here are a few easy suggestions on how to go about this. Start with one strategy at a time. When you feel comfortable with that, then return to this list and try another. Examples of each strategy follow.
A Comment on a personal reaction to an event in the story
1.I was horrified when he pulled down her bikini bottoms right there on the beach and spanked her bottom in pubic in front of her sorority sisters.
2. I could picture them together as he put his arm around her bare shoulders at the casino when she hit the jackpot.
3. It made me smile when he took her in his arms and comforted her after he scolded her so severely and sent her to the corner with her panties down and her face as red as her bottom.

B. Comment on the author's writing style
1. Were the conversations so smoothly written, your eyes just flew across the page?-My highest compliment! If you have a criticism, make it in a separate pop. Don't post it on the board where it becomes a point of discussion in perpetuity, please.
2. Were the descriptions so vivid, you felt like you were in the room with the characters?
Perhaps you could feel the ocean breeze or see the setting sun or hear the smacks of the belt when each struck his bottom.
CMake a prediction about what may happen next
1. I do not think she will forgive him for embarrassing her in public; their relationship may be over.
2. Daddy is angry, I think she will be grounded for the rest of the summer.
Your prediction can be whimsical or even a little outrageous. it can make the author laugh and subsequent readers laugh!
Stop worrying! Commenting is not a perfect science. Just do it.
Islandcarol

I don't see why anyone would be embarrassed since they're at this site. No one knows who they are in real life anyway, but you make a good point on comments, IC. However, I never criticize anyone's work in the way of writing style or errors; not even in a pop-up. That's just not me. I might say, "Wow, that was really over the top for a punishment." However, I still say it's a good story and 'mean it.' Once again, to each his/her own.