Stories bordering abuse

Exactly. Well said, Alan and Februs.

It took a lot of careful consideration for me to start this thread. We all know that this is fiction but I shudder at the mindset that could dream up these stories. I am aware that stories like these are and will always be a possible outlet for the fantasies of some people. It is the degree of or in some cases complete lack of care for other people shown in these stories that strikes me.
I was afraid of getting no response at all but nine answers on the same day tells me that this is something that our readers and writers are taking into consideration. I cannot say that I disagree with any of the statements so far.
I am very grateful for all the replies so keep them coming! - Thank you!

Yes, we do all know that it's fiction. Frankly, I'm pretty sick of having that pointed out. (I don't mean this statement of yours, but it seems to be a recurring theme whenever someone makes a negative statement about a story as if we don't have enough sense to know. All reactions to every story and the resulting comments can't be positive, but that has been discussed ad nauseam and I don't mean to go down that road.)

I think that writing these kinds of stories is not so much an outlet for fantasies as for emotions. Sometimes I just want to write a dark story - no, sometimes I need to write one. That doesn't mean that I fantasize about such things, but that I need to get some demon exorcised or possibly just want to make a statement about injustice. Lack of care for other people is common, and these type stories are an ugly slice of reality. They aren't light entertainment, which is what we have come to expect on this site, I suppose, but I believe that they have their place.

Readers seem to like dark edgy stuff, not me personally, but there does appear to be a belief by publishers that this is the case. It's largely the reason for the current popularity of the 'grim dark' sub genre of fantasy fiction. Personally I'd like to see people put the fun back into fiction, but there you have it, that's the trend.

I am one who wants the writer to feel they can write a story with limited infringements. I do not want a censor lurking or questioning the writer, I have never enjoyed a M/m or m/m story but I do not want to say that they should be taken down. If you feel a story is over the line, review the comments, you may find people realize that the stories are fiction. If you are cautious about a story, wait till it is reviewed. I want a writer to feel free to explore their creativity, I want freedom for the writer, some push the envelope and I do not mind. T

I have read a few stories that were abusive and overly humiliating. Of course its fiction but still I had found them not to my liking. I got a response from the author that was quite shocked that I commented with a dislike. I seemed to be the only one who EVER gave that kind of comment to their story. I call them the way I see it. If they don't like it, too bad.

This is a great statement, turk. A reader my find that although it's a dark moody story, there are people who will say the spankee deserved that type of punishment with a very positive comment. Keep the comments coming, because for me and probably many other authors they are very valuable. I want to know what you like and what you don't like. If the head librarian feels a story is inappropriate, I'm sure the author will be advised and given a chance to make changes.

Every one of us has different experiences and values. The only thing that holds this group together for the most part is a love of giving or receiving spankings, or at least reading about such. There are stories I have written others do not like simply because they are FM. There are stories I do not like because they remind me too much of the real life situations I heard about while working with Child Welfare.

People not liking my stories or me not liking others stories is irrelevant to the site as far as I am concerned. Writers should feel free to write what ever they want as long as it fits the KLSF guidelines. We as readers then have the options to do what we feel. Either read it or not, preview the comments before reading or not, or anything one can think of, but and there is always a but.

But...authors should write as they feel and not one of us should judge the individual as writing in poor taste or writing about terrible things. What is garbage to some is delicious to others as it should be.

CS

Just as I am aware that crime stories are not written by criminals, I know that stories of abuse are not written by abusers, as they rarely advertise their deeds. The amount of these stories just makes me wonder where the fascination for this kind of stories originates. I would like to emphasize that I have not yet read any massage here that I could not agree to.

Perhaps reflection about our thoughts, deeds and fantasy? The mentioned story of Alan plays with the content of many scenarios spankos like. Obedience, rules, well-behaved children, morality, loving and wise parents. And he asks: "What if...".
We all dream of an old fashioned ideal and idyllic world and family life, including spankings of course. In his story he took some of the most popular spanking ingredients and described to which results they could lead. And the outcome is in deed not erotic at all. For me an opportunity to reflect on my favourite fantasies. I like stories, which are dealing with psychological and social factors as well.