Rating and reviews

[saltnlight]

Today I got email from some folks who said they rated my writtings and yet there are no ratings on any of them???? Why??


saltnlight

[Rebecca]

Each review is checked for content before publication to avoid troublemakers and flaming. There were a few waiting to be validated, and I took care of them. If the reviews were entered, they should now appear.

Thanks!

Rebecca

[saltnlight]

Nothing at all has been put there about her rating and review??
Saltnlight

[saltnlight]

This is beginning to annoy me now. I don't write just to write. I would like to see the ratings I get. Nothing ever changes here why?????

saltnlight

[Rebecca]

Saltnlight,

As I mentioned before, I did validate any entries in our database for you upon your first request. Whatever we had on file at that point is displayed. If not, perhaps your friend submitted it incorrectly, or there is a previously unknown issue which needs correction. I will be happy to work with you regarding this issue, if and when your tone improves. I have done nothing to warrant such disrespect, and frankly, expect much more civility from a sister in Christ.

Thank you,
Rebecca

[saltnlight]

Rebecca:
First of all I have been more than patient with the site in that I have writen and waited only to have people write me and tell me how good the stories are and that they rated them, come here and find there is nothing at all in the ratings not even so much as a number of hits.

My tone is far sweeter than the lack of numerical ratings and the hits even not being there.

You took what I had to say far too personal because what I said was not over you but the facts speak for themselves. My friends who read the stories aren't liars, they are Christian sisters and they would not tell me something untrue. What would be the point?>? I told them to tell me the truth and they have.

Now, if you want to get all angry and not work with me on this there is nothing I can do about it but I don't think your attitude is very nice either. Sorry if I hurt your feelings but I take my hours spent on works seriously. This is a very serious issue that I write about and it is one that needs to be approached in the open not hidden away. This site is very valuable to God's use in that what I write gives hope to people who feel they have none. Why would you not want me to put it here. However: If you do not want me here and you think my "tone" is unjustified then tell me so and I will take my work elsewhere.

In Christ I never meant to get you upset but how do you think I feel??

Below find the reason for my upset. There is even the date when I put the writtings here, nothing has changed.:

"He took me down to bring me up" by saltnlight
Being a very needy child it was easy for men to sexually abuse me. As young as 7 I learned that this wasn't... continued...
(Added: Sun Feb 22 2004 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Double the Reward by saltnlight
What is wrong with me? It has been years since I received Christ as my Savior but things aren’t as they should be... continued...
(Added: Sun Feb 22 2004 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Plastic Idol by saltnlight
The American way is charge now and pay later. It sounds so easy .We buy our houses on credit. We educate our children on credit . We buy our clothes on credit. Before you know it you are caught up in... continued...
(Added: Sun Feb 22 2004 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
When Someone I Love is Gay by saltnlight
An email I received; “Sunday night around 8pm, I was flipping through the tv stations searching for... continued...
(Added: Sun Feb 22 2004 Hits: 0 Rating: 0.00 Votes: 0)
Is that not long enough to begin to see some changes in the number of hits at least????? There are no numbers all zeros and I have come here numerous times.

Saltnlight

[Rebecca]

Hi Saltnlight,

I think you've misunderstood my intentions and my point. To clarify, I am perfectly willing -- and want to -- help out. I only ask that we treat one other with respect. We are on the same team, after all. ;)

To the ratings issue: Bingo! I originally misunderstood what you meant, and had run an update on the reviews cache. The ratings, etc. sections are different, but I have taken the time to update those as well. You should see current scores (as of this post) beneath each story. As a side note, I am working very hard behind the scenes to upgrade and redesign the CW site. Once completed, all displays will be dynamic, and everything will be in real time. Waiting for ratings, hits, etc. will be a thing of the past. :)

To your writings: I think you do excellent work. You've broached many difficult topics, and are to be commended for your honesty and inspiration to others in these areas. I'm sure God has used you to touch and influence many lives in a positive fashion. It is obvious you are greatly gifted, and I do appreciate your hard work and contributions. As a writer myself, I know how difficult and frustrating the profession can be -- but also how rewarding! So hang in there, and please have patience with me. I am doing the best I can to help.

To my management of this site: One thing most people don't realize is that this site is a ministry, not a business. I make no money from this site. Rather, I finance everything - all of the programming, hosting, graphics creation, redesign, etc. - from my own pocket. I perform the services here as a gift of labor and love to my brothers and sisters, and not because I stand anything to gain. I continuously battle with porn spammers, hate email, religious bigotry, and other obstacles directed at CW, and try to keep this a clean and safe place for all of us. All I ask for in exchange is for everyone to play nice. ;)

Anyway, I hope this helps. Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Rebecca

[saltnlight]

Rebecca:

I have not as yet looked aqt the ratings but first want to offer my apologies for the way I came across to you. Maybe I too misunderstood what you were seeing or understanding from me. It is not my will to upset or hurt you or anyone else. Please forgive me for you are worthy of respect and you are my sister in Christ.

Having not known you for very long there was no way I could know that you fund the entire thing alone. You are truly a brave soul. Please feel free to see me as a real twit for as long as you want I deserve it.

Love in Our Savior and Lord.
Jan, Saltnlight

[Rebecca]

Hi Saltnlight,

I appreciate that, and apologize to you also for my part in this misunderstanding. I am truly thankful everything worked out. :)

God bless, and please have a wonderful weekend! :)

Rebecca

[saltnlight]

You too Rebecca.

Saltnlight