PROMPT POST 004

[kinkmodhat]

New post! Quick thanks to everyone who shared their thoughts with me in this post (if you haven't, it isn't too late - I'm constantly checking this post!), there are some things I'll be implementing soon-ish that were glossed over there that got positive feedback. Exciting! Anyhow, let's go!

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[kinkmodhat]

Quick user poll! Please fill this out and post in response to this thread (anon is on, don't worry, you can be as honest as you like!) - it's just to have a gander at how everyone uses mkink - if you have a spare few minutes at all.

Are you a...: (pick more than one if you're guilty of more than one

[kinkmodhat]

Are you a...: (pick more than one if you're guilty of more than one!)
a) Writer
b) Lurker/Reader
c) Serial Prompter
(all of the above 8D)

If you're a writer, what sort of prompts do you mostly respond to?
b) "I want [specific situation], and I don't care who."

If you're a writer, what encourages you to write more?
a) Nothing in particular - I just write when inspiration strikes.

If you're a lurker / reader, what sort of fills do you read?
c) Everything. Ever.*
*-except when i fall off the planet. because that happens sometimes.

If you're a lurker, reader or serial prompter, are you interested in writing?
n/a; i write regularly for this place

If yes to the above, what would encourage you to write, or why don't you write?I think a lot of first time writers are nervous as to how they'll be received, so sometimes it's a bit scary, even while being anoned. I'm curious to see if this is the general consensus. Sometimes, I see a lot of people saying that English isn't their first language, so they're not comfortable writing in it. For

[jenner_ginnis]

Sometimes, I see a lot of people saying that English isn't their first language, so they're not comfortable writing in it. For these people, I wonder if there's anything we can do to instill confidence in you?

I'd happily go over any non-first language bods drafts for them if they'd like, so they'd know there wasn't any obvious FUBABs? I mean trust me, it's still going to be better than what I'd write in my own language! [chortle]

My instinctive reaction is that frankly us native-English speakers should stop being wankers and learn to translate, but yeah, that's just not realistic. I can do some French, but my beloved who knows 4 languages has pointed out how infrequently "as his cock hit the sweet spot on his prostrate" comes up in vocab tests. (Since one of those 4 is sign language they've now dissolved in a fit of giggles trying to work out some "sentences"...) [rolls eyes benevolently]

[kinkmodhat]

As a native English speaker and a lazy bitch do what I do for Fic in a Foreign Language, use Google Translate

[kinkmodhat]

Using Google Translate usually guarantees more horrific English than any non-native English speakers/lurkers can come up with...

[kinkmodhat]

Perhaps we could do a "willing betas" post - I know this takes some of the anonymity away, but for those who are really worried, it might help a bit? And obviously the fic can still be posted anonymously once it's been given the once over.

[kinkmodhat]

Translator's or just general Spelling and Grammar Beta's?

[kinkmodhat]

I meant just betas in general, because I wouldn't have thought it mattered if the beta speaks the writer's language - they just need to be able to have a quick look at the fic and point out bits that might not make sense or could do with a tweak (and perhaps suggest fixes too, obv). But if people think that a translators post might be of use too, then why not!

[reefgirluk]

De-Anoning for this, I'm willing to be a beta for anyone who wants one.

kinkmodhat can we have a beta's page for volunteers and those who are looking for one, if that's ok?

[kinkmodhat]

On it.
As soon as I'm back at my laptop, so expect a post tomorrow or so! :)

[reefgirluk]

Thank you

[kinkmodhat]

Actually, this method isn't unheard of. I used to beta for a couple of Italians and a Polish girl - what we used to do, is they'd run it through gTranslate and send me both the original language and the "translated copy", then I'd beta the translated copy, and when it got to a bit that made no sense whatsoever, I'd refer to the original text and translate and re-translate until something /did/ make sense.

Totally a long-winded way, but it works! Mostly. I did end up throwing random words at my Anglo-Italian friends a lot of the time.

Just my 2c.

[kinkmodhat]

Are you a...: (pick more than one if you're guilty of more than one!)
a) Writer
b) Lurker/Reader
c) Serial Prompter
All of the above!

If you're a writer, what sort of prompts do you mostly respond to?
a) "I want [pairing], and I want [specific situation]"
b) "I want [specific situation], and I don't care who."

If you're a writer, what encourages you to write more?
a) Nothing in particular - I just write when inspiration strikes.

If you're a lurker / reader, what sort of fills do you read?
d) Other (please elaborate?) - I read most things, but especially if they're one of my fave pairings, or particularly well-written, or a kink I particularly like!

To everyone: would a rec post be beneficial to you, and/or a bi-weekly or monthly roundup of filled prompts?
b) ROUND-UP! I track all the posts anyway, so I get all the new comments, but a round-up might be good too!

[kinkmodhat]

Are you a...: (pick more than one if you're guilty of more than one!)
a) Writer
b) Lurker/Reader
c) Serial Prompter

Mainly lurker nowadays. Used to write, but my creative energies are currently elsewhere

If you're a writer, what sort of prompts do you mostly respond to?
a) "I want [pairing], and I want [specific situation]"
b) "I want [specific situation], and I don't care who."
c) "I want [pairing], and I don't care how"
d) Other (please elaborate?)

B.

If you're a writer, what encourages you to write more?
a) Nothing in particular - I just write when inspiration strikes.
b) Comments, constructive criticism or fapping, I don't care - I like to know my work is being read and enjoyed!
c) Other (please elaborate?)

A

If you're a lurker / reader, what sort of fills do you read?
a) My pairing.
b) My favourite driver.
c) Everything. Ever.
d) Other (please elaborate?)

C

If you're a lurker, reader or serial prompter, are you interested in writing?
a) Yes
b) No

A

If yes to the above, what would encourage you to write, or why don't you

[kinkmodhat]

Are you a...: (pick more than one if you're guilty of more than one!)
a) Writer
b) Lurker/Reader
c) Serial Prompter
*all the above!*

If you're a writer, what sort of prompts do you mostly respond to?
a) "I want [pairing], and I want [specific situation]"

If you're a writer, what encourages you to write more?
a) Nothing in particular - I just write when inspiration strikes.

If you're a lurker / reader, what sort of fills do you read?
c) Everything. Ever.

To everyone: would a rec post be beneficial to you, and/or a bi-weekly or monthly roundup of filled prompts?
c) Both.

[kinkmodhat]

Are you a...: (pick more than one if you're guilty of more than one!)
a) Writer
b) Lurker/Reader
c) Serial Prompter
A and B

If you're a writer, what sort of prompts do you mostly respond to?
a) "I want [pairing], and I want [specific situation]"
b) "I want [specific situation], and I don't care who."
c) "I want [pairing], and I don't care how"
d) Other (please elaborate?)
D - If a prompt grabs me and the bunnies won't let go I will write

If you're a writer, what encourages you to write more?
a) Nothing in particular - I just write when inspiration strikes.
b) Comments, constructive criticism or fapping, I don't care - I like to know my work is being read and enjoyed!
c) Other (please elaborate?)
A

If you're a lurker / reader, what sort of fills do you read?
a) My pairing.
b) My favourite driver.
c) Everything. Ever.
d) Other (please elaborate?)
D - I will read what grabs me. There are pairings that drive me mad that I won't read

If you're a lurker, reader or serial prompter, are you interested in writing?
a) Yes
b) No
N/A

If yes