I Feel I Am No Longer Part Of Vocal

Introduction

I didn't want to write this, but it has been bugging me a lot so I will get it out now.

Why I Feel Like This

The main reason is the virtual complete ignorance Vocal shows when I raise an issue. I shared this as a story and have had no response to the ticket or email:

The actual base problem has been going on for well over a year, and the ones in here since about October. Other people seem to get quick email responses. I get nothing.

When I was unable to publish, Vocal gave me a year's free V+ bout they still took til January to rectify the situation that started in November last year

I work administering a Finance system, and almost every day there are new issues that HAVE to be rectified, and we work to fix things, but keep users and managers informed of the situation. That is not how Vocal behaves.

Justin asked me to email him about the issues. I did, and there was no response.

So I can now publish, and I have a lot of readers, but I have not had a Vocal -initiated bonus since October. When I mention this, people tell me to stop complaining because I have placed in four challenges and had lots of Top Stories.

This makes me feel that Vocal have decided my work is crap, but I and the people who read and comment on my work and I know that my work is excellent, so why am I not considered for a Top Story? I see the same names on Top Stories and Challenge wins, and wonder with so many Vocal creators why it is the same few who get the bonuses.

Is it because I get so many reads? Are my numbers too high to be awarded a bonus? I think not.

Conclusion

So, although I love the platform and have promoted its excellence, I am not part of Vocal any more. I don't think I will get another Top Story or challenge place.

I did get a Top Story when Annie Kapur placed one in Raise Your Voice, and for some reason, a piece appeared as an honourable mention on the Leaderboard, but as far as Vocal are concerned, I am a ghost.

I included Johnny Cash's take on Tom Petty's "I Won't Back Down". I think you know why.