This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion
7 hours ago
Commended by Mystic_Warrior on 4/1/2026 7:15:39 PM
Due to recent demands, just a few changes to site policy. Over the next few weeks, we will be sulfurous threads that do not comply.
The chooseyourstory.com forums are a welcoming place for all writers, readers, and people who do neither. Please treat others in this forum with respect, regardless of literacy levels, age, IQ, species, username, avatar, opinions, legal status, effort, or intent.
If you're not sure what you're typing is welcoming, you need to make it nicer, or else strike yourself sharply ten times on the wrist with a spork and then post nothing at all.
Be Agreeable, Even When You Disagree!
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Please avoid:
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Reasonable counter-arguments.
Numbered lists.
Yapping.
The conversations we have here set the tone for everyone. Help us influence the future of this community by choosing to engage in discussions that make this forum a relentlessly positive place to be.
Coming soon: a flagging system to alert moderators of any potentially problematic posts, particularly the ones you disagree with. Don't engage with the ideas in those posts, just alert the authorities and have your opposition silenced.
In order to maintain our community, moderators reserve the right to remove any content and ban any user account for any reason at any time. Do Not Question This. (Unless you want us to upgtage to the flogging system.)
Always Be Civil
Nothing sabotages a healthy conversation like rudeness. Be polite! Don’t post anything that a sheltered middle class White person would consider offensive, and don’t advocate for any of these things.
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That is all.
This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion
5 hours ago
I was waiting to see that in a response. But it seems the authorities not only know best, they have already changed the hearts and minds of the people, ushering in a new era of inclusion, diversity, affirmation, and equity.
This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion
5 hours ago
I would like to request that TypedRooster replace me on the mod team! Meanwhile we should feature and commend every story, post and review so that no one feels left out :)
While we're suggesting changes, contests are too adversarial, they just promote rivalry and overly competitive grudges. Everyone should give each other pats on the back for unfinished WIPs since attempting to write is a feat in itself regardless of actual output. Let's rename the Pit of Shame into something friendlier, like the "Palace of Sunshine".
This is a Civilized Place for Public Discussion
5 hours ago
Commended by TharaApples on 4/1/2026 6:55:39 PM
Your writing is masterful as always, Thara. The post itself is dense with content and choices, and it kept me entertained until the very end. I couldn't help but be curious in all of the possible outcomes and decisions that are so neatly and wonderfully placed in this story of a single word. I have to say that I enjoyed every minute of this post. I'm tempted to say that you have outdone yourself, but your writing is always consistent in just how good it is. Thanks for yet another wonderful read, I eagerly anticipate the next post that you may create. Be it some inspired sequel to this post, or something completely different altogether. At this point I think that it is safe to say that it is only right for me to look toward to your next piece. The level of care and attention to detail that you place into each of your posts is always a treat to read and enjoy. Thank you once again, for writing this wonderful and enthralling post.
(All posts should be like mine from now on, full of praise and compliments and nothing more).
