In viewing the Pink Flamingo site, it seems all my books (some 34? not sure of the number) do not pass the Mastercard Visa criteria except for 'Ship of Remorse', a Fem/fem forced lactation story (hope the MC/Visa reviewers enjoy THAT theme).
So, whereas I have endeavored to write and entertain readers over the many years it seems I must now write for MC and Visa.
But why should I be upset? I can read my stuff any time. It's you readers who are out. No more freedom of choice. You can buy anything you want as long as MC/Visa approves.
Not sure how MC/Visa are going to approach the likes of Lulu. Probably over 1,000,0000 publications listed there, mainly bad poetry as the founder of Lulu has suggested. So start your search MC/Visa...
And why are the main stream websites excluded from this mandate? Does Amazon have a little too much putdown power to be toyed with in this manner?
Have to make a decision on 'Tagged'. It was due to be published beginning of July.
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Hey at least you have one left. Orlando is totally shut out now. No surprise....
-s
Have you thought about publishing for the Kindle? I see lots of BDSM and other "non-consenual" stories on there.
Thomas,
Available from Kindle are fifteen of my stories, via Pink Flamingo. Apparently the bullies at MC/Visa choose not to scuffle with the larger purveyors of books and videos.
The response by PF is not how I would have reacted. I would have stopped accepting MC/Visa and started a new website where items acceptable to MC/Visa could be sold, thus not losing the existing goodwill on the present site.
This matter is not of much pecuniary interest to me, but I would guess PF is going to lose 50% of their revenue. Plus endure all the hassle of reviewing each and every story and video to determine if there is 'non-consensual' content.
Personally, I do not find 'consensual' D/s to be much of a thrill... it's like planning your own surprise party.
Regards,
CB
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