#Workshop - December 28th @ 7pm "Looking forward to the new year: Things I want to improve on"

Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
I think I am gonna get a new mentor and see what I can churn out.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
Thanks. I feel bad though because my style is so different and I know sometimes it feels like I get downvoted for it. I've told myself though that as long as I feel I've done a quality job - it doesn't matter.

I really struggled ... more
Honestly, that's pretty much why I only review new items as assignments.
12/28/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Funny you mention Lauren. She FINALLY won a contributor of the month this last month. Congrats to her!
Thanks! I don't think I've ever been nominated. Not that I remember, anyways.

I was shocked because when I think of that award, I think of newer people, not old timers like me, so it was quite a surprise!
12/28/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
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Originally posted by Kindred
Honestly, that's pretty much why I only review new items as assignments.
I think I need to keep that in mind. I will say that the review was a blast to write and I sat here laughing and laughing as I wrote it and said, "if I take some hits for this - its ok."
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
me too! in fact, i now ONLY have an EF facebook account. FB just got too damn creepy for real life.
I use my personal one to do family stuff/games and the EF account for contest and EF to keep those parts separate.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Kindred
Honestly, that's pretty much why I only review new items as assignments.
I like to when I can give good comparisons, but yeah, I'm probably never going to review, say, Ella...
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
I'm Mentoring AnotherRandomPervert now. Here is their review that just came out today.
12/28/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
Here's the link to Lauren's Contributor of the Month
I fail lol. I hadn't seen this til now.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Kindred Kindred
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I think I need to keep that in mind. I will say that the review was a blast to write and I sat here laughing and laughing as I wrote it and said, "if I take some hits for this - its ok."
Well, I'm also not nearly as prolific a reviewer so I can stand to just have 2 or so reviews a month.
12/28/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by Antipova
Yes! She's really awesome. (And a great mentor, as well!)
You were a lot of fun to mentor btw!
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
Its hard for me because I am newer to toys and I don't do the restraints and plugs & things like that. I feel like it limits me.
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by Kindred
Well, I'm also not nearly as prolific a reviewer so I can stand to just have 2 or so reviews a month.
Yeah, sometimes you gotta pace yourself
12/28/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I know what I need to do to improve some of my reviews - so I'll state it here and maybe someone can help me.

a. I need to improve my education on dildos - and harnesses. I've read some reviews but I need to get a better feel for the different companies, etc.

b. I need to improve my lingerie reviews by knowing a standard set of measurements that I need to put in any review. If someone wants to message me those instead of putting them here - that would be great.

c. I love doing the bath and body reviews and I need to get feedback on those so I know how to improve. I love googling the terms like "sugar scrub" and "body butter" and stuff to be able to give that extra bit of information.

I'd also like to hear from others what you think I could improve on!
12/28/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Antipova
Same: link
that is an excellent idea.
12/28/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
i know! i'm the one who nominated her!!
AWWW! I don't think I'm supposed to know that lol. Haha jk. Thanks!
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Its hard for me because I am newer to toys and I don't do the restraints and plugs & things like that. I feel like it limits me.
There's nothing wrong with sticking with what you're comfortable with. That's why we don't mind when people turn down assignments.
12/28/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Aww thanks hun! You are doing wonderfully!
thanks! i have you to thank!
12/28/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
I think I am gonna get a new mentor and see what I can churn out.
go for it! i'll be available to mentor on the 1st of the year if you're interested!
12/28/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
Sorry I'm late!
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I know what I need to do to improve some of my reviews - so I'll state it here and maybe someone can help me.

a. I need to improve my education on dildos - and harnesses. I've read some reviews but I need to get a better feel for the ... more
B & C applies to me too. I have some hose and boyshorts to review that I need to work on.
12/28/2011
Contributor: wrmbreze wrmbreze
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Originally posted by aliceinthehole
go for it! i'll be available to mentor on the 1st of the year if you're interested!
cool, will have to do that.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Thanks! I don't think I've ever been nominated. Not that I remember, anyways.

I was shocked because when I think of that award, I think of newer people, not old timers like me, so it was quite a surprise!
You deserve it Laur3n!
12/28/2011
Contributor: Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama Hot 'N Sexy TexasMama
I will say mentoring is so much fun and that thrill I got today when I hit "publish" was just awesome -to see a review go through various stages and give feedback, etc.
12/28/2011
Contributor: ~LaUr3n~ ~LaUr3n~
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Originally posted by El-Jaro
What are your thoughts on this last year of reviews, Lauren?
Mine or in general?

I chose this year to do a bit of experimenting with my templates for reviews. I enjoy adding new things to my reviews that I haven't seen before. Some work better than others. I really liked tweeking lingerie reviews this year. I also did my first book review which is still the category I am least confident with.

In general: Holy cow! There are so many reviewers picking stuff up at a super fast pace and coming out with top notch reviews right away. i think the quality has gone up a lot.
12/28/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
I fail lol. I hadn't seen this til now.
i figured you hadnt! hadnt seen you commenting on it yet.
12/28/2011
Contributor: Nothere Nothere
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
cool, will have to do that.
Same with me! I'm available anytime!

Speaking of mentees, my first one still hasn't given me any reviews
12/28/2011
Contributor: aliceinthehole aliceinthehole
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Originally posted by Nothere
Sorry I'm late!
howdy again!
12/28/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by wrmbreze
Its hard for me because I am newer to toys and I don't do the restraints and plugs & things like that. I feel like it limits me.
I think we all have strengths and weaknesses. I love plugs, but I (like I already said) am not very knowledgeable about body products or lingerie, so I leave them to the people who know them better. I don't know if there's anyone who feels like they specialize in *everything* (well, except maybe Lauren? )

But I also feel like I'm more able to do a good job on dildos and anal toys than I am at vibrators, because my clit is more sensitive than the clits of lots of women who like vibrators, so I have a hard time telling them which threshholds it crosses. Like with the Intensity, Tuesday said it wasn't strong enough and she had to use a separate clit vibe, but I can't turn it up past the first level!
12/28/2011
Contributor: El-Jaro El-Jaro
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Originally posted by ~LaUr3n~
Mine or in general?

I chose this year to do a bit of experimenting with my templates for reviews. I enjoy adding new things to my reviews that I haven't seen before. Some work better than others. I really liked tweeking lingerie reviews ... more
I totally agree!

It seems that with the host of reviews we've picked up (50k+) and the great mentors, this year's batch of reviewers has been amazing!

I'm hoping it's something that keeps on growing and getting better!
12/28/2011
Contributor: Antipova Antipova
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Originally posted by Nothere
Sorry I'm late!
Hey Levi Partying with Adam?
12/28/2011