[BittenBuggy]

I just had a thought (which is a rare thing). This site has a
"Recommended Story" section, why not a "Recommended Author" section? There are a few people on this site (I say a few, there are actually quite a lot) who are wonderful writers. It might be helpful for new-comers (speaking as one myself) to know where to begin.

It is always nice to read something excellent, and then compare all the other crappy stuff to it Just a thought, not trying to make more work for poor ol' Robbie or anything *grins evilly*

[Robbie]

Well, considering that the "Recommended stories" is probably the least used feature of this site, I don't think you'll be persauding anyone to put any effort into a "recommended authors" system. Sorry!

But you can use the forum...?

(Please don't take this the wrong way - keep suggestions coming. But this suggestion is just not worth the effort!)

[sindohte]

This raises a question that Robbie would know the answer to - Is there a limit to the number of stories can you add to your personal recommendation list?

I know that I have used the recommend a story feature, but I probably quit after listing about 10 stories or so. I figured there was a finite limit to the number of stories I could rank. And I figure people can get a good sense of the stories I enjoy/would recommend to others by browsing through my reviews that I have written. So maybe that makes me lazy.

[Robbie]

Yes, the limit is 10; so you can select your "top ten".

The reason; originally there was just voting. Everyone voted 5/5 for lots of stories. Bit of a mockery that... So I added the rec list, limiting it to ten per person. You thing another story is great, you've got to drop one. This means "I really, really like thos story..." and is slightly more than a tick of approval.

If everyone used it, it would be more realistic as a sign of good stories to read than the votes. But it never took off.

(Just so you know, there is one author who joined the site about a month ago, posted two stories (which are hosted in many places elsewhere, anyway) and got a whole lot of friends to join. They joined, voted 5/5 and have not been back since. Why bother?!?!

[BittenBuggy]

Well that's a shame. I look quite often into peoples profiles to see what stories they have suggested. It's sad to hear that it's not used very often.

[Viv]

I have a very spiffy Recs list, which I'd recommend to folks. I've read a lot here and could probably list my top 20. The top-10 list is very selective.

[sindohte]

When I'm stuck for something to read, I just take a gander at what Viv has reviewed. And the fact she is a copious reader is a definite plus. So far I have not been disappointed by her impeccable taste.

P.S. - I had wondered about that sudden rash of 5 star votes. Almost sounds like the last presidental election in America.