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I might have made the lawyers in this story not have too many morals.

Definitely not. Tap's huge, loyal, and totally pissed off!

Ego knows no bounds!

Ego knows no bounds!

Unfortunately guilt doesn't respond to reason. Sorry for putting the sad screws to you again. There is a lot left in this story to read, and Dane's not out of the woods yet.

Yeah, it wasn't a very difficult thing for the reader to figure out, but it works with how egotistical Dane's father is. I am so glad Tap got him the phone too!

There's a lot going on in this story. Abusers are so good at hiding. It's not too hard to believe that he hid most of his atrocities by using his influence at work or away from her.

Aww, I have to agree. Physical abuse is hard, but mental abuse often scars a person worse and with longer repercussions. This is definitely an emotional story to read.

Dane is definitely having a rough life. I really like Tap too. He is probably my favorite character of all time (if I had to play favorites).

He is really callous. Trust me, it's not hard to tell you won't like him from the very beginning.

I tend to only buy series, actually, but I don't have any one favorite and I've found after so long, they tend to get blah. Some of the ones I own: Black Dagger Brotherhood Immortals After Dark Anita Blake Argeneau Series Dark Hunters Wheel of Time Sword of Truth Dune LoTR Little House on the Prairie Outlander Dragonriders of Pern Freedom Series Anne of Green Gables New Species Xxan War ... and many, many more

He was also part of the 2 brother leads in the kids' 4 hour movie, Dinotopia. He has striking features and a lovely voice, always has.

There is a report button for reviews that are questionable in Stories, yes. The moderation team reviews the issue, from both the side of the reviewer and their comments, and the author and their reply, if any. Each case is individual. Usually, unless there is a clear cut case of extreme abuse on the members' part (such as cursing, threats, intention to escalate the problem beyond the initial review/conflict), we allow the author to decide on deletion of the review. Any formal moderation for rule breaking for abuse, toward either or both, is private between the team and that member. We do not discuss that resolution with the other members involved, addressing each separately to preserve the privacy of the members individually.

If the argumentative vein in this topic continues, I will close it. Quit beating a dead horse, over a past issue, and creating a potentially bigger problem. If you disagree, you disagree. Continually stating that is not going to change anyone's mind.

You need to use the 'image' code, not the url, html, or page link codes to paste into the 'url' field. That's somewhat of a misnomer there. If you're using an image from photobucket they have a 'direct image link' code. If you use images loaded into a gallery here on GA you'd click the black Options button, use the Share links button, and the 'Image Link' code that shows up with the other 3 options. I'm sure there are comparable options on other photo sites, but those are the only two I use.

LOL! Keep them coming, everyone!

How did you try to post them and where? Did you use the right codes for the direct image code for the image link in the text editor url field? If you were using a gallery to upload are you using too big of images or is it full?

The removal of review is exceptionally rare, and is almost always requested to fix typos or accidentally blank reviews. I mentioned the removal of a story, and that also is rare. Occasionally staff does step in, if they see uncalled for reviews happening (repeated trolling) or a report is made by either the reviewer or the author, but even that doesn't happen often. The initial message of this post isn't to rail about our review/report system but to point out an experience and discuss member views regarding the leaving of reviews for authors. (I hope Ron doesn't mind me speaking for him here) This subject has been discussed before and there has never been a consensus on the best way to approach a review with critical, though not necessarily even 'negative', elements. Everyone has their preferred styles and explaining that and discussing it openly is a good thing, especially as our membership grows. Please don't beat on a dead horse, though, guys and don't pick at those who do not agree. Accept that your style of preferred review may not be the style others like, but if it works for you and you're not trolling Stories, then it is fine.

I had lunch with my best friend for the last 26 years (we met in the first grade) today. Someone mentioned to me that I'm just happier after I've been with her. She makes things better, no matter what. She's my family, my comfort, and even though I'm married, she will always be the person I'm the most 'me' with. Through all the rough times we've tried to be there for each other. It hasn't always worked but what matters is that we made the effort. Be her shoulder, take her small pick me ups of a coffee, offer to pick up or drop off or whatever needs to be done and you'll be just what she needs. Sometimes just knowing that you have that person behind you, ready to pick up some of your slack, is enough. I'm really sorry that your family is facing this. Cancer is a horrible thing to have diagnosed, and to face it in your children is terrifying. I truly hope that the doctors can help him.

You know I'm always here to vent and commiserate. I say we boycott 2013!

The bad days are often hard to remember as finite. (hug) Bob I hope that your natural positivity returns, but remember to give yourself a break. Sometimes things are hard, and it's okay to feel bad about that. I truly hope that you and your wife can weather this spell and return to the peace you deserve.

I think the verdict is in. You're human. I have to admit that I once had an author stop writing, take down a story, then come back later with re-edits and posting ... and then, and only then, did I find out it was all in reaction to a comment I made that I felt was helpful but they felt was callous and condescending. I learned the same lesson you did, in much the same way. That has not stopped me from offering my thoughts, and help, to many authors on this site and off. I do try to phrase things better, but I don't only focus on the positives or repeat what others have said to play it safe (though I had that urge at times). I've written this many times, but the best way to help a person is to mention what you like, why you like it, what you don't like, and why you don't like it. Be specific, back it up with thoughts and suggestions and try to keep your feelings out of it if you need to tell them a character is coming off badly, or not believable, or a plot event isn't remotely possible in real life, etc... I combine my thoughts as a reader and an author, but both viewpoints can be valuable on their own too. All that being said ... GA is a pretty forgiving place with a healthy community. It takes all kinds of people to make the site work. Your first bit of a go at being a vocal part of that community might have been a bit of a rough go, but you can still be that type of member, if you want.

That they do!

Thanks again guys! :D

OMG! Seriously, LMFAO here, hun. My kids are looking at me funny. Frog scat, skyscraper suicide screwing, and eyeball licking... *snorts* Yeah, there is not enough adblocker or private browsing to induce me to go on that site and run across stories like that. No, no. No. Nope, no no no. *shakes head*