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Gabatrix.net is now Mobile Optimized

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Gabatrix.net has had a major update to resolve and improve the website as a whole. I recommend checking it out.

I had issues with some text runoff on my phone (don't know if it effects others or not). I don't know how to fix this in the code programing. One solution is to set your phone's browser app text size to 95% or lower and it fixes it. I did it on my google app on my own phone and solved it. :)

It's set to 480 pixel size and up on all devices. Your laptops and desktops will still show it ok.

Enjoy the website.

https://www.gabatrix.net

Gabatrix.net is now online

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I wanted to let everyone know that I have finally completed the task that has taken two to three months to achieve. Gabatrix.net is now operational. This is a new main hub website that will be used for everyone. Fans and newcomers alike can come to learn more about the story universe as a whole. This wasn't easy as I had to work with over two different hosting services, writing, and full days of technical fixing and adjustments. I made this website, by myself, almost from scratch to what it is now. Enjoy and support the cause!

Things to note at the moment.

1.) On computers and laptops it works beautifully with Firefox and Chrome (I don't have Microsoft Edge to see how it works). I have managed to test it out and it mostly works on Mobile, but I don't have a Mobile Version of the website. As a result of this, if you are using a phone, there will be clipping of the text with images. Some text overflows through the edges and off screen. At the moment, there isn't much that I can do about this as it requires more months of work on my part to create and learn how to make a functional mobile version. I would like to resume with my writings and focus with my books. This was a lot of hard work on my part to even make it this far. :)

2.) I don't have an SSL (I think that's what it's supposed to be called) established yet. As a result, the website will appear as Non-Secure. I can assure you that I don't have viruses or anything of that matter on them to bash your computers. However, if your anti-virus software or internet options are set to stop you from seeing non-secure websites, it might block you from going to there.

3.) On the Database and Lore section of the website, I have it mentioned that there will be links to pages that carry possible sexual artwork. If you are operating at work or have kids present, I would recommend caution before going to there. I also state this in the Database and Lore sections with Disclaimers and labels for the page titles as well.

Gabatrix: the Magenta Racer and All Voting has been restored

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Hello everyone, I wanted to post up a blog on the recent upcoming and current events. Among one is the current upload of Gabatrix: The Magenta Racer. It is actually a commission from a fellow fan that paid for the artist to have the book cover created. I wanted to give special thanks to this donator. The Magenta Racer is a side story that fits after the First Peace and before the Violet Wave. It's the first racing story that I ever wrote as well.

Among one of the other things that I have done is restored (allowed) all voting for my stories. This even includes the Magenta Racer as well. I feel that denying it isn't fair for those that genuinely want to leave a good response. Bare in mind that I had my resentments towards doing this as I've had a string of extreme low votes on some stories. If there are issues with my stories then please notify me of the reasons. I'm not a particular fan of the voting process of Storiesonline. Having a rating of 1 to 10 doesn't solve the problems of what's in the story. Numbers don't tell much of grammatical errors or simple issues that a person had in a story. It can be grossly unfair for writers. Each story that a person makes can fit into a certain genre or "kink," that a person desires. Stories that were in the process of being put up can be struck with 1s or 2s in the voting block while other writers that are doing the same thing are getting 9s. Low scoring stories might not be poorly written but received those harsh scores because it's not to the readers' "preferences." Trolling is also very real. Some writers spend an enormous amount of time not only having to do other jobs, but also sit down and contribute to the community by putting out a story for others to read. Treat those contributing individuals with a proper respect that they deserve.

With that said, I appreciate constructive comments more than anything else. Instead of just leaving a vote, let me know of your thoughts. I purposely put my stories on Storiesonline as it allows me to critique and find any additional errors that slip through my editing. Stories that are 120K in size or more, there is definitely going to be things that get past anyone's eyes. I will also be keeping voting disabled for brand new stories until it reaches a certain number of uploaded chapters. I feel that is the only way to be fair towards everyone.

I'm currently in the process of working on an upcoming website for fans and newcomers alike for Gabatrix and Tales of Heroes. This website will have a detailed lore and database to it. My twitter of "The Universe of CMed", you can see a little bit of the process in better detail. Hopefully, it will be put up soon, but its a staggered process as learning about how to create and put up a website of your own isn't easy, but doable. Like anything, any support from you guys is welcome. I have my own Patreon. It's very easy to find as you can simply type up "CMed Patreon" to show up first on the search engines. Thank you and enjoy Gabatrix and the Tales of Heroes. :)

Questions to Fans, Writers, and the General Audience

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In one of my previous posts, I had stated that I would avoid posting additional blogs up due to a couple of my previous postings that were getting deleted. Due to the nature that some major questions that have come up, I feel that it is important to put up a new posting. Hopefully, this post won't get removed either...

I have a series of questions in particular to basically everyone. Among one of my goals as a writer is that I'm trying to find ways to turn a hobby into something that I can make money off of it. Honestly, there is no shame in that as we are all trying to survive during these hectic times. One way is Patreon where if people enjoy my writings, then they can help donate and they in turn are rewarded with things such as an Epub or KDF file of the stories (early access to stories being written, etc). I've seen some writers that make quite a lot off of it. In the course of an entire year, I've seen almost no increase in patrons and the amount of money that I get is far less than writers that write similar genres too. It isn't an entire loss as I have had some fans that have outright paid an artist to create a book cover because they enjoy my stories so much. Plus, I've been willing to entertain commissions for fans of my stories and have managed to get my stories put up on Amazon to be sold via Print on Demand.

My goal is to try to figure out what it is that the audience looks for. This alone could be a broad topic, so I'll try to narrow it down. One of the challenges that I have that others could attest to is trying to find a good editor. I have gotten better and better at writing as time has passed. Things such as Grammarly even helps a lot, but a professional editor can cost thousands of dollars per book. Needless to say, that is a chunk of change with my twelve book in the process of being put out. Something tells me, though, that even with the most finely tuned book it may simply just be not enough. I can write a story of historical fiction and magic and erotica, which sounds awesome on paper, but I didn't get much attention on it at all until the Gabatrix series came out, which has a far higher number of people that check it out.

Among one of the other things that I've greatly considered is to allow voting on all my stories or keep things as it is. Some may wonder why I had disabled the voting on most of my stories to begin with and there is a simple good reason to this. Most of the times, the moment that I put a story up, it gets bombed rather hard. I've learned and witnessed the art of "Zero Bombing" or "One Bombing" on storiesonline, but have witnessed it on other times I post a story up on other sites. This even includes downvotes in which the audience hasn't even had enough time to read the story to properly vote. Yet, at the same time, I can see others that can post a story here and it gets 9s even if its in the process of being written. It is a serious flaw in which has been remedied on sites such as Wattpad where if you like the story, then you leave a star and if you didn't like it, then you don't have to give the writer anything at all. It is simple and effective.

The question is, do you feel it is wrong for me to disable voting? Would you feel comfortable reading a story in which a general audience has given a low score over other stories that have a much higher score? Or one in which the voting is disabled? Does it matter at all? It's a tricky situation on my part. Which is better? Honestly, it isn't a fair situation as I feel that disabling voting cuts out those that have an honest positive feel on your story, but I prefer having constructive feedback a hundred times over rather than a number that tells me nothing. Its crazy that I've received high praise on stories that I had to disable the voting on. Stories like Violet Wave, I receive more direct positive comments on it than the First Peace, yet the voting scores I had for it would make me question reality. As I stated in my past blog, I received a rather stern negative comment from that story alone that I supposedly enjoy writing and promoting rape (most likely from some troll or some disillusioned moral crusader) when that wasn't what the story was about at all, hell, I believe in a happy ending if I can try. I feel that some people simply look at the tags and if they don't like it, then they slap a vote and walk away without reading it at all. If its completely true, then leaving the voting disabled maybe the only thing I can do to protect my stories from sabotage.

But I have other questions. Do you guys prefer science fiction over historical fiction? In my Gabatrix series (with the exception of an upcoming one) that I'm working on right now, I generally follow the rule that I have one sex scene (Why I have it tagged for minimal sex). Is that acceptable or not enough? When you go through the list of stories, what catches your eye? Do you prefer the stories of war, sex, and sacrifice, or do you look for a story that is strictly romance and lovemaking only? Do you prefer the type of stories that is a complete bordello or one that has little sex in it? Do you prefer an immersive universe or one that simply gets down to the point? For the writers that are making the big bucks on Patreon, what is that you write about or what are the things you're doing that has people come flocking to you? We all come from different walks of life. I don't mind getting a chance to hear what you guys think. :)

No More Blog Posts From Me

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Hello everyone, I wanted to inform everyone that unless something outrageous is brought up to me, I will not be putting up any more blog posts. My last two posts that I had up were deleted and it is a waste a time for me to write and put anything up to see it get deleted and removed. This is not a complaint by me since this is the actions of the webmasters and that this website is their property but I feel any efforts for me to talk about my stories will be taken down (Essentially this basically silences me).

I will continue to put my stories up on storiesonline.net but nothing else will be said about it. Like anything, I welcome comments on my stories with constructive comments (Like pointing out errors) always being important. I appreciate the kind comments that I have received in the past as it shows a caring community that exists here. Take care and have a wonderful day.

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