Back On Track On Vocal
But Recycling Stories
Introduction
I am happy I am back publishing new work on my main Vocal account, so the backup one can go into the freezer, but if you want to see what you missed, check here.
Vocal is doing a big system upgrade, and there is a limit on publishing that includes a lot more than just published stories, so I still cannot publish new stories; I have to recycle old ones. The reason for this is a security issue; imagine if a DOS attack started publishing millions of stories on the platform, it would crash it very quickly.
The music is "Recycled Vinyl Blues" by Neil Innes, although the version I have included is by the Rutles.
So Recycling - Benefits and Pitfalls
I had this idea yesterday morning, and used it for a story and immediately got an agreeable communication from Vocal, which means I will be staying as a V+ member, which makes me very happy.
I like to keep all my stories to see how I have progressed, and also some of my old work is still excellent, but some is not that good.
I take these "not so good" stories, move them to draft, strip everything out of them, and then create a new story and publish. That is how I have created this one.
The only slight issue is that I don't know how many reads I have on these recycled stories, and the hearts and comments are carried over from the previous story, but I am OK with that.
Conclusion
So thanks to Vocal getting in touch and my ideas, I am now in a good place, and I might even enter the final two challenges again.
This is another public service announcement, and thank you all for your support throughout my trials.
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A New Approach To My Vocal Problem
Introduction I have just cancelled my V+ subscription, and am not impressed with Vocal at the moment, whether it is ignorance, incompetence or spitefulness on their part, I don't know. I still cannot post new stories on this account.
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 2 months ago in Writers
Comments (12)
I'm glad to see that they provided some sort of solution for you. Hopefully they'll be able to fix the root cause before too long!
I'm glad to see there is a sort of solution that works for you. I can understand the reason for the limit but hopefully they eventually come up with a better option. Best of luck in the challenges!
I'm glad they got it settled for the most part.
I hope the system upgrade gives us chatrooms, I mean virtual workshop space.
Glad it's settled, Mike
I enjoy reading your work Mr. Mike for you are a great teacher especially in the poetry area. Welcome back and cannot wait to for more of your 'virtual field trips' through your area.
The lion is caged. Mike has been freed, Yeah. growling is now smiling. Are we still doing the $ challenge. 🤗🤗🤗😁😁
It's nice to see you back mate!
I'm so glad you are back on your main account, Mike! Hopefully, it will be fully functional again soon.
I'm glad you found a way around this!
So glad you back publishing Mike🌺🌺🌺
Thanks for keeping us up to date and explaining the techno. I know you were very frustrated that you could not do anything with this profile for a while. I am glad its somewhat resolved. Cannot wait to read your entries to the Challenges.