There have been quite a few discussions on the Sol forum over the years concerning tags in the story description section. Too many tags, too few tags, incorrect tags, tags not in place when they should be, tags in place when they shouldn't be. All writers know there are squicks, and readers are quick to show their displeasure if squicked without warning. Similarly, if the tags in a story reel in a reader but do not fulfil the promise the tags advertise then the reader will complain. It is a mine field that I cautiously tip-toe through when deciding tag usage. The less the better is my choice , and as most of the sexual content in my stories is off camera so far so good.
However, one reader complained that I should have used the necrophilia and snuff tags in '15 Days'. There was no snuff in the story although necrophilia was mentioned, but as there was no graphic description of the act, merely talk and a viewing of a photograph, I decided I didn't need to tag. After receiving the complaining email I contacted Lazeez, who supported my decision and agreed there was no need for either tag.
The reader who complained obviously uses a different dictionary than I do as he (I assume the reader a male; females have a firmer grasp on reality) described the death of Molly as 'gratuitous slaughter'!
Several, many, readers were dismayed at Molly being written out/ off but saw it necessary for the plot. And one death does not a slaughter make.
Regards
Jack G