JDL23

Sounds like they've maxed out their server alright. I had to get off the site because of all the spammers and creeps.

I like the premise. I am curious, though, about whether you want the story to focus on the crew's conflict with the wilderness and have incontinence be a recurring side effect, or if you want the incontinence to play a larger role and reflect some deeper theme like the loss of control over one's life. Beyond that, I'd say you've got a decent plot outline.

I usually just wear and don't wet, but I enjoy diapers for exactly that reason. Nicely put!

I know from personal experience that there are creepers who will seek out some roleplay (I had one chat with a guy through Yahoo IM, when he was roleplaying as a Daddy, but he got a little too forward...). My advice is to chat with people one-on-one, discuss interests like you mentioned, and see what kind of Mommy experience you can develop from there. I'm trying to promote myself as an online Daddy/Baby switch on Fetlife, so I can understand your concerns.

I found the Oddity Central article that your source cites. It has some interesting pics, at least. There's also a line about how adult diapers are increasingly found in the women's hygiene aisle. As near as I can tell, we've been doing that in the States for a while now...

I've just recently begun to accept that I'm part-AB. For the longest time, I was interested in diapers for their own sake, in wearing them and being attracted to the image of women in diapers. I only liked AB stories and images that focused on diaper changes. But now I've found that I like the idea of a Mommy or Daddy figure and have been interested in having that experience myself. I look at it as being an extension of my love of diapers for their sense of security.

I use CVS diapers myself. I like them a lot more than Depends. They may not be Abena- or Bambino-thick, but they're the best quality diapers in any of the local pharmacies near me. I feel secure when I wear them and they're pretty discreet underneath clothing. Can't really complain except they're not a Bambino or an Attends Breathable (which I can't afford to get nowadays).

Congratulations! I'm sure you'll both continue to make each other happy!

I agree. And it was non-fiction that I got better at in high school. The same couldn't be said about my fiction until I got to college and took a good fiction writing course. I know that not every writer needs to be "certified," but I think every writer should be comfortable enough to let someone else critically read his or her story (whether a relative, a friend, or a perfect stranger) and learn from that person's review. It really made a difference for me and I think we can be the same for other users on this forum.

I agree. I was grateful that I had teachers and peer reviewers in high school and college who could be critical about my writing, but not in a mean way. Mostly it was for my class essays, but I remember the terror and strange joy that went through me when I took an Intro to Fiction writing course in my sophomore year in college. Having my story dissected was kind of exciting and really made me consider what I needed to fix about the plot and character motivations. In the same way, I hope that new writers on here--both young and old--won't get discouraged and take our criticism carefully, provided we're constructive about it.

This is quite a gripping story. You've really nailed the horror of "Claire's" situation. I can't wait to see where things go with Dr. Lauren.

That's a fairer assessment, I suppose. A rating system for those with some self-awareness about their work. I don't know about the rules for what does or doesn't get posted on the LGBT Forum, but I assume that any lesbian stories will be posted in the Story Forum because it's where all fiction goes regardless of its genre. I do know that you can add tags to story threads, so putting "M/F" or "F/F" in there would be useful.

The rating system might be useful, though if it's self-applied, I can see how some people might say they're a 5 when they're really not. But in all fairness, I think I'd consider myself a 4. I like getting comments, even bad ones (provided I can understand them!), and I consider most of my readers' suggestions or fact-checking. I believe in a healthy relationship between an author and his or her audience.

That pretty much sums it up for me, too. Just the first scene with Twilight Sparkle from the pilot episode defines how different this show is.

Okay, I'll admit it: she is sexy.

I think it might be a sore subject for new writers because of the learning curve. I remember back when I was in high school, I wrote a lot of fanfic. Terrible fanfic that never saw the light of the day (thankfully), and at the time, I thought I was so clever for writing it. Then I went to college and learned how to actually write and handle critiques. When you're a new writer, I think putting together a story seems daunting enough that the pressure to write a good story seems impossible. It would explain why, when people start commenting and pointing out flaws, they take it as a sign that they're terrible, when it's not necessarily the case. I would urge any writers who are just starting out to be patient with themselves and with their readers. You have to keep trying and improving on your past works or you just won't get anywhere. Anyway, that's just my two cents on the matter.

I know I have the same trouble when it comes to proofreading my own stories. I find it helps to put away the story after writing a new part, then coming back a day later and rereading it carefully (word for word, if necessary). That said, if you need someone with a lot of editing experience, I'd be glad to help out, too.

Usually I'm just in boxers, but a couple nights a week, I'll put on a diaper and wear my shorts over it. Bedtime is usually when I like to wear my diapers anyway.

I agree with a lot of previous posters that I'll always feel a little young at heart (I mean, I like diapers and watching My Little Pony), though I do feel "older" now. It happened for me after I turned 21. Yes, I was able to order alcohol in restaurants, but that wasn't the reason. It was the following summer when I spent six weeks studying abroad in Ireland, wherein I organized my own personal weekend visiting London. Then, before I turned 22, I got an internship with an Hollywood author and handed so much of his "busy work" like making deliveries, talking to his publishers, and writing my own interview article for his company newsletter. Afterwards, when I graduated, I realized that the Ireland trip and the internship had given me a confidence to be responsible about my life and my work. I felt like I could take on challenges, which is very comforting in my current postcollege job search.

I'm actually contemplating having Fluttershy as the one in diapers, though I could see where you're going with Spike since he is a baby dragon. But the show seems to treat him more like a grade-school kid and the Mane Cast as teenagers. Not to mention that I rather like Fluttershy's character and wanted to experiment writing for her. Still, thanks for your input. It means a lot to know I'm generating some interest in this story idea.