Is the quality of new stories declining?

[Winnie]

Part of the problem is having to give a rating with a review. As J. & F. say, an old story has a "History" or an "Audit Trail". This allows the reader a better chance to select higher scoring stories. If it was possible to review a story after chapter one or two, but not rate it until one knew where the story was headed it may be better.

[pejanon]

About the ratings: I just checked today and new stories were posted no more then two hours ago and lo and behold half of them were already rated!
If rating is all that important you can always check Highest Rated stories.
And yes you can actually review the story and not rate it. Write to author. They adore it! (Some will actually continue or drastically alter the story in response to just ONE email!) And you can always edit your review and CHANGE your rating. (And yes I HATE reviewing unfinished tales, but, what the hell …)

But all this does not answer the basic question: is the general quality of writing deteriorating? Agreed, older tales are familiar, almost 'old friends', many are ground breaking, but still: Brand new writers deserve a chance!
(And, just a reminder - some of the stories now considered classic were very badly rated when they appeared.)

[Master_chris]

I feel that the amouth of new storys is ok, but what I not like is that I find a good story, with one for two posting, and then that is. no more updates. I do understand that the author, might be busy or feel that they no long when to post or write anymore.

if this is true, then would it be nice if they just inform the fourm so that the reads of the storys will know when the end is ?

[Mothbrad]

I actually believe the opposite to the OP - that the quality of the 'good' stories has actually been improving over time. I think that's because writers now are more aware of the history of erotic literature than they were perhaps ten years ago when the internet was young, and the only bondage literature that was accessible was from quite a narrow perspective. When I look at some of the recently written/expanded stories such as Group XS, there's no doubt that there is so much more possible now than there was five/ten years ago. That may just be because my tastes are far out into the extremes, but those are my feelings too.

I also agree that even a short email, which takes maybe ninety seconds to create and send, may well be the difference between a writer continuing your favourite story, and them giving it up as too much effort. So be selfish for once - encourage more of the stories you love, and let a writer know!

[fantazmaster]

I actually believe the opposite to the OP - that the quality of the 'good' stories has actually been improving over time. I think that's because writers now are more aware of the history of erotic literature than they were perhaps ten years ago when the internet was young, and the only bondage literature that was accessible was from quite a narrow perspective. When I look at some of the recently written/expanded stories such as Group XS, there's no doubt that there is so much more possible now than there was five/ten years ago. That may just be because my tastes are far out into the extremes, but those are my feelings too.

I also agree that even a short email, which takes maybe ninety seconds to create and send, may well be the difference between a writer continuing your favourite story, and them giving it up as too much effort. So be selfish for once - encourage more of the stories you love, and let a writer know!

Mothbrad,I could not agree more on the author beng sent an e-mail,brief or otherwise as a means of encouraging more writings from the author.In fact the correspondences that I have received after submitting two recent stories to the library have been a real unexpected pleasure for me.These e-mails have ranged from the "90 second" variety" cntaining a few kind words all the way up to the other extreme,where several readers have given me their ideas
and preferences for further chapters.I appreciate all of these coorespondences as they do indeed assist me with the present and future writings in gauging what the readers at large might enjoy reading about.

Now ,if someone out there could just find a way to create more time in a day
for writing!

[balorlv]

I actually believe the opposite to the OP - that the quality of the 'good' stories has actually been improving over time. I think that's because writers now are more aware of the history of erotic literature than they were perhaps ten years ago when the internet was young, and the only bondage literature that was accessible was from quite a narrow perspective. When I look at some of the recently written/expanded stories such as Group XS, there's no doubt that there is so much more possible now than there was five/ten years ago. That may just be because my tastes are far out into the extremes, but those are my feelings too.

I also agree that even a short email, which takes maybe ninety seconds to create and send, may well be the difference between a writer continuing your favourite story, and them giving it up as too much effort. So be selfish for once - encourage more of the stories you love, and let a writer know!

I agree with most of your comments here. Especially about the short e-mail. My initial point was not that the good authors like Lex, Saavik and others are declining in quality,on the contrary they continue to produce well written good stories, but the new material we are seeing by new authors are declining. It seems to me that many now throw together something in a few hours without much thought and work behind it and we are left with a few handfuls of good writers. Some websites are far more restrictive in allowing material being posted and reqiure certain standards as far as form, structure etc before the story is posted. Personally I rather have 100 good stories to read and follow than having to sort through a lot new material of poor quality. Maybe I just been unlucky in my picks of late when it comes to reading new material but I do think it is time for some strickter requirments before a story is posted.

[pejanon]

Some websites are far more restrictive in allowing material being posted and reqiure certain standards as far as form, structure etc before the story is posted. Personally I rather have 100 good stories to read and follow than having to sort through a lot new material of poor quality. Maybe I just been unlucky in my picks of late when it comes to reading new material but I do think it is time for some strickter requirments before a story is posted.

Yes, but restrictive policies like these will often 'weed out' something totally whacky, yet good. Something like 2084 by eveadorer. I think it just takes time to develop a knack for fiding stories that are good AND are to your taste (ok so this is crazy way to search for stories but ...)

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Group XL! Right on!

[drayman]

I have submitted one story to the BDSM Library which was sent in Chapters, normally three each submission. I was surprised and delighted when I received emails commenting on my effort and these were all in an encouraging tone.

I have even had enquiries recently about posting a further tale continuing with the story, but have found my time to be somewhat occupied with other matters.

However, the interest that was shown gave me an immense amount of pleasure.

Regarding the 'rating' system, I too am dubious about some authors who seem to very quickly get 10's. Maybe I am becoming even more cynical in my old age??

Drayman