Those who understand life doesn't come in one flavor (theirs) are the builders of society. They are doctors, engineers, farmers, ranchers, mechanics, plumbers, etc. They make a better world for all of us by improving our lives and feeding us emotionally and physically.

The "special snowflakes" grew up as protected darlings of mom and dad.
"Johnny can't do that because he might skin a knee."
"My Susy can't play because she might get her dress dirty."
Sadly, instead of turning out to be decent humans, their protected childhood taught them nothing about the real world disappointments, losses, pain, and the pride in self achievement when things do go right. They expect everyone else to adjust to their desires and wishes.

Even when reading a story they didn't purchase or have any input in, they want the story written the way they wish it to go. Skipping the hard part of reading the descriptive labels at the beginning is below their ability as mommy or daddy always did the preparation work for them.

Our world is in deep trouble because there isn't one of those kind of people out there but millions of them. They no longer can cope if things go wrong. They wait on someone to bail them out. Gov is supposed to provide all their needs.

I read the stories on BCTS for entertainment and escapism. There are some unbelievably excellent writers posting their hard work and time. They are sharing with me their hours, weeks, months of labor as they wrote their story. I have been blessed more than anyone I know. I have lost animals, friends, hail and drouth destroyed my crops, equipment breaks down when I needed it most. I always carry a gun on my hip, sometimes a rifle in my hands and have used them many times to kill. I made that trip to God's Kingdom once already. He gave me the choice of staying or coming back. Losing this mortal life isn't death. I'm NOT a Pioneer Woman. They were a lot stronger. This nation wouldn't have been what it is now if strong women hadn't rode or walked beside their strong man.

And reading a story you don't like offends you?
always
Barb

Cat and I created a site a while back, featuring some of our Favorite Stories, and Authors. The main site (forums,blogs etc) is currently down, but the Stories are still up for everyone! http://stories.lgtales.com/

-Piper

I object to any kind of sexual content or prolific use of foul language, therefore when an author is responsible enough to post those flags, I simply don't read it. The only time I have complained about such content is when the author fails to use the tags. Then I do so in a PM, pointing out the tags I felt should have been used.

I see the tags as being the same as movie rating system. They advise me as to the appropriateness of a piece for a particular audience.

As to why I object. In TG stories I particularly don't want to see erotic content because when dealing with the cis world on the matter of cross-dressing they want to make it all about sex. They label it as a sexual perversion. If we, as authors, offer up trans fiction full of explicit sexual activities it just bolsters their argument that this is about sex.

I object to crude language because I don't use such language and in my real world, the people I come into contact with don't either. I was raised in the fifties and was taught that use of foul language was simply an indication of a poor vocabulary.

All that being said, you have the right to depict any person or situation any way you choose. It's called literary license. So long as you appropriately tag it I have no right to read your story and complain about its content. Though in my perfect world their would be no such content to in the first place.

If I were queen....