General Complaints/Inquiries/Requests Thread - Page 14

Originally posted by: rith123

5. If people have problem navigating. Use the index page. No one is asking you to read comments.

Originally posted by: LooneyLuna

Bichare meri comments padh ke confuse ho jaate honge, update kya hai? comment kya hai? Lambi jo hoti hai, ASR ki tarha! 😳

Originally posted by: rith123

6. The author cannot be blamed for not stopping spam. We're all adults here (hopefully), we make our own choices. If someone chooses to ignore the author and "spam", how is it the author's fault?

Originally posted by: EXPELLIARMUS

First off, I'd like to thank everyone who has posted here with regard to the 'Shaadi' thread temporary closure. Since I wasn't even online when it happened and I was only recently alerted about the comments on this Complaints thread, I'm thankful to those who brought this to my attention.

There are several points I'd like to make here:

Firstly, as Semanti has already pointed out, I'm on vacation in India at the moment and I only log in briefly every few hours, read the comments on my thread and "Like" them, and then disappear into the asli duniya again. I get to my PMs and scraps only once every few days, and my readers are aware of that.

But when I read the comments on my thread asking for quick updates, it serves as a reminder through a busy day that my readers are waiting for the next chapter, and motivates me to write even when my eyelids are sagging at the end of the day.

And when I read the fun poems that are purely speculation about what happens after an excerpt I posted on the 'Shaadi' thread, it brings a smile to my face as I type, even as I applaud the creativity of my wonderful readers. It was all done in the spirit of fun, which is what we are all here for in the first place, aren't we?

Now, if this is considered 'encouraging spam', then I am definitely guilty as charged.

I did read the suggestions by the DT about posting a 'Note' asking my readers not to spam. I will do so on the next thread of 'Shaadi' , only because I have no time or inclination to keep making new threads whenever a thread of mine is reported or closed for 'spamming'.

But I have several problems with this measure. How will I ask my readers not to spam, when I have never clearly understood just what constitutes spam until today?

I have asked other writers for quick updates myself, and I have posted several fun comments on parts of their stories too. Now with that said, it would make me a hypocrite to ask others to stop asking for updates.

As for the DT suggestion of not 'Liking' the supposed 'spam', I'm afraid I cannot do that at all.

It would be gross disrespect of readers who have been reading my attempts at fan fiction over a year now, and I will continue to show that I have taken the time to log in from my phone and read their comments (no matter what they are) that they have posted despite their own busy schedules. It's the least I can do, especially after they have taken the time to read and comment at all when the show is long since over.

Coming to the person or persons who have reported this thread, I do wish that you had come to me with your complaint if you had difficulty in navigating through 'Shaadi'. Since there is only one update on Thread Two and the link is on the Index on Page 1, I really don't know how I could make this easier . I also PM the link to everyone on my buddy list, tweet it, and make it my status on IF. Despite all that, if you cannot find the update among the comments, please feel free to ask me first, I really don't mind.

And finally, the part where the DT says that the rules are the same for everyone. I know that, and understand that well. What I fail to grasp is why anyone thinks that I expect preferential treatment of any kind. I have no friends in high places here on IF, and I don't know why or when I've given the impression that I consider myself to be above the rules, as they are.

My problem after the DT warning on 'Khwahishein' and even now is still the same, I find it difficult to understand the parameters of 'spam' and therefore I cannot advise others on the same.

With that said, I will post a note about this on Thread Three of 'Shaadi', and with all due respect, I hope that it satisfies the powers-that-be.

It will also contain an apology to my readers, since I have never before dictated what someone should or shouldn't comment on my story.

I have also accepted that I will never really understand the rules on spamming, so this is the best I can do.

Regards,

Juhi.

Originally posted by: LooneyLuna

Umm authors aren't meant to be writing for adults on IF! Haven't u heard of no kissing below the neck, IF FF Rule?! We are kids. Who need to be told EXACTLY how to behave, by the authors. Or else no candy..oops no dori opening!

Kyunki Aunty Police Bulalegi 😉

Originally posted by: rith123

7. But right now, seeing that everything is spam, i don't know what to do.

Originally posted by: LooneyLuna

Truer words havent been said. Ever.

Satyavadi Harishchandraji would be proud. 👏

What a catch22

Originally posted by: Miss Wow

Please delete these topics created by me

http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3905110

http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3778039

http://www.india-forums.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=3908460

Any update? Why is there no response at all? Is my ID banned or something?

If it was told that people are asked to post lesser comments to avoid data management issues...or for pages to load faster..may be one can see some sense there..it would still not be correct because this is a forum for discussion, it will tend to overflow..IF should manage it...
But to be told that action ws taken because someone complained?? It is very absurd!! I hv seen writers who post "i need at least 50 pages of comments before i post the next update" ...talk abt carrot n stick!! U want writers to advise readers not to spam..
But wat are mods doing abt such open invitations to "spam"???!!

The next time i find one..i will report it for sure! And see wat action is taken..