bobov (imported) wrote: Sat Oct 07, 2006 10:20 pm It still amazes me that so many people here are shocked to see art on the same themes as our stories.

I have often thought that many of the people who post on the message boards are not much interested in the stories or fantasy in general. --FLO--

Uncle Flo (imported) wrote: Sun Oct 08, 2006 7:35 am I have often thought that many of the people who post on the message boards are not much interested in the stories or fantasy in general. --FLO--

I thought that the stories and art were the purpose of this forum!

Blaise (imported) wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2006 3:43 pm I thought that the stories and art were the purpose of this forum!

Actually Eunuch dot Org contains three distinct very separate segments. 1.) The forums; 2.) The chat: 3.) The story archive.

Each tends to draw its own afficianados, sometimes they cross over, but many do not. Originally, this was principally a collection of some stories about castration. Obviously over a number of years it evolved into something far more than originally conceived.

In ten years, presuming the EA is still here, it will no doubt be something far different. That is as it should be.....

kristoff wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:15 pm Actually Eunuch dot Org contains three distinct very separate segments. 1.) The forums; 2.) The chat: 3.) The story archive.

Each tends to draw its own afficianados, sometimes they cross over, but many do not. Originally, this was principally a collection of some stories about castration. Obviously over a number of years it evolved into something far more than originally conceived.

In ten years, presuming the EA is still here, it will no doubt be something far different. That is as it should be.....

Yes, I understand. I forgot. Thanks. I find this a great place. This part of the forum has become my favorite part of the forum.

Kristoff, I'm struck by your saying "

kristoff wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:15 pm In ten years, presuming the EA is still here...

" Perish the thought of EA perishing! In any case, I think the collected stories are of great intrinsic value, and ought to be preserved in some permanent form, regardless of what might happen to the site. The literary quality of the stories may vary widely, but together, they are a unique testament (what a choice of word!) to the psyche and sensibility of an overlooked corner of humanity. I'd be willing to buy them on DVD, etc., if they might otherwise vanish.

In fact, do you think any publisher might be interested in a selection? Such a book might raise much needed cash for EA, as well as informing/shocking/entertaining/disgusting a wider audience. I hope Greasetank saved the contents of his site and will make them available.

If you want to publish those stories you had better get an agent.

Then, I'd pick and choose stories carefully...

Yes, you could get a LOT of Shock and Awe from the public and I would NOT associate the web site with the book, at least not immediately,

...something that could be done, should not ALWAYS be done...

...lots to consider when you sell your soul for a buck $$$

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bobov (imported) wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:14 pm Kristoff, I'm struck by your saying "

kristoff wrote: Mon Oct 09, 2006 5:15 pm In ten years

bobov (imported) wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2006 8:14 pm , presuming the EA is still here...

" Perish the thought of EA perishing! In any case, I think the collected stories are of great intrinsic value, and ought to be preserved in some permanent form, regardless of what might happen to the site. The literary quality of the stories may vary widely, but together, they are a unique testament (what a choice of word!) to the psyche and sensibility of an overlooked corner of humanity. I'd be willing to buy them on DVD, etc., if they might otherwise vanish.

In fact, do you think any publisher might be interested in a selection? Such a book might raise much needed cash for EA, as well as informing/shocking/entertaining/disgusting a wider audience. I hope Greasetank saved the conte

nts of his site and will make them available.

The perpetuation of any site is usually dependent on one or two people, particularly on the one writing the code for the site. As of now, that's IEunuch as far as I know. Without him, we wouldn't have story submission. As I'm certain most of the administrators will attest, running a website is largely a thankless task. I know I receive little feedback on my personal website. I would assume the administrators here receive more complaints than compliments.

And, just as members of the site come and go, so do administrators. After awhile, anything gets old. I was actually surprised that EA survived the last crises. The big hack job was almost the last straw.

Slammr (imported) wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2006 3:37 pm The perpetuation of any site is usually dependent on one or two people, particularly on the one writing the code for the site. As of now, that's IEunuch as far as I know. Without him, we wouldn't have story submission. As I'm certain most of the administrators will attest, running a website is largely a thankless task. I know I receive little feedback on my personal website. I would assume the administrators here receive more complaints than compliments.

And, just as members of the site come and go, so do administrators. After awhile, anything gets old. I was actually surprised that EA survived the last crises. The big hack job was almost the last straw.

I remain in awe of how great this forum is. The administrators are intelligent and creative. I thank all of you for your work.

Yes, highest praise for all Administrators. Your task may be hard, but it's not thankless. You enrich the lives of - who knows? - thousands of people around the world who might otherwise be friendless and alone. I'm sure there are people who would have committed suicide or gone mad were it not for EA! This site matters deeply.

As to publishing, I don't think it would be selling our soul. I'm not ashamed of anything I've written here, or that anyone else has written. Souls want to touch other souls. Souls want to be heard. Years ago, gay and lesbian writers met with disgust and indignation (still are, in some quarters), but now they've become a cottage industry. The result has been greater respect for gays, even if that respect is sometimes grudging. I don't know that Eunuchs and those moved by the thought of castration would fare differently. If we act ashamed, we confirm others in their belief that something is wrong with us. If Freud was even a little right about the prevalence of castration anxiety (and I say this even though I'm no Freudian), we might be surprised at the size of a sympathetic audience. Anyway, just a shameless thought from a shameless person.

I very well suspect that Slammr is absolutely correct. Suicide would on occasion have been a more inviting prospect. OTOH, I am glad that I am where I am today. Not 100%, but for the most part getting better everyday. THE EA has been wonderfully therpeutic for me, as have the many folks behind it, most notably those I have been privileged to know personally - they have taught me more than they can ever begin to know, or that I can begin to appreciate. And that doesn't mention those I have not met, who have taught me as much.