Power, Incompetence and Lies

Introduction

This is another reused story because I have been unable to publish a brand new story since the 23rd of November.

Power, Incompetence And Lies

Vocal has the power to promote the creators they like, and most creators are happy with that, but it seems to be the same old, same old ones that appear. I know how good my work is by the comments I get from other creators, but Vocal does not agree with them.

But it is their platform, and they can do what they want. I have not had any Vocal bonus since October, and I have explained why I think a big part of that is due to my inability to publish a brand-new story.

I have received very little support from other Vocal Creators because they are not affected, but the ones who have supported me by emailing Vocal have been incredibly supportive.

I emailed Vocal on the 23rd of November about the situation.

On the 5th of December, I got this

Then nothing until I chased them again on January 16th

Now they are saying there is nothing wrong because I am publishing (reused) stories.

I presented them with this

The same thing is now happening for this Creator

So once you are up to 3,400 stories, then you can't publish anything brand new; you have to reuse, which means you won't be considered for challenges or Top Stories. When Marie renewed her subscription, she asked if there was a limit on stories (after my last experience) and was told there was definitely no limit.

Conclusion

So are there upgrades coming? Vocal said they would keep me posted. They haven't. The follow-up emails smack of ignorance and incompetence.

I am now a month into my complimentary V+ subscription, but being barred from any Vocal bonuses degrades the value of that.

Thank you so much for reading, and if you are over three thousand stories, be warned, this will happen to you.

I have been listening to "Power, Corruption and Lies" by New Order and included the gorgeous "Your Silent Face" for you to enjoy, and I suppose that relates to how Vocal are with me at the moment.